Laden Named News Director, AM Anchor, WABC
• Red Apple News-Talk 77 WABC/New York has hired Noam Laden in the multi-faceted role of News Director, host of the daily 5am WABC News Hour with Noam Laden, and top-of-the-hour news anchor during the Sid & Friends Morning Show.
A 20-year broadcast news veteran, Laden is now responsible for all WABC news content and distribution, on-air and online. For Laden, this marks a return to WABC, where from 2003 to 2018 he served as News Director and anchor during the Imus In the Morning show and as co-host on the Geraldo Rivera Show. Most recently, Laden was across the street at iHeartMedia rival 710 WOR as morning news anchor and contributor to the morning show.
Matt Meany, Program Director of 77 WABC, stated, “When we decided to expand our news, I knew the person who would help us accomplish that goal was Noam. I’m thrilled that he’s come to WABC to head up our News Department and to host our 5am News Hour.”
Laden remarked, “I’m very excited to join the new 77 WABC. The station has a terrific lineup of hosts, and the ratings are soaring. It’s great to be part of a winning team with passionate owners. We’ve got lots of exciting plans for distribution of our news.”
Chad Lopez, President of Red Apple Media & 77 WABC, commented, “New Yorkers need to be in-the-know first thing in the morning and throughout their busy day. Our goal at WABC Radio is not only to deliver the news but to include all sides of the story.”
