New Career Brewing For Joe Limardi
• Yesterday we told you that Joe Limardi had tendered his resignation as Operations Manager of Townsquare Media’s Hudson Valley, NY cluster and Brand Manager of Classic Rock WPDH, Hot AC WCZX (NOW 97.7) and Country simulcast WKXP/WZAD (94.3/97.3 The Wolf) for an exciting new opportunity TBA.
Here now, the deliciously refreshing details — after a three-decade radio career that had taken him to such iconic stations as WZOK/Rockford, IL, WFHN (Fun 107)/New Bedford, MA, WBMX/Boston,WPRO/Providence and WSM-AM/Nashville before joining Townsquare Media in July 2014, Limardi is following his passion into a whole new career path — the burgeoning craft beer industry. Next month he will be joining Stamford, CT-based Half Full Brewery as the Director of Brand Experiences.
“The community, culture and commitment to the total brand experience is what drew me to making this the new chapter in my career,” Limardi said. “Everything that has rewarded me in radio, working with talent, fan experiences and brand growth have lead me to this custom-made gig. The opportunity over the past five years to work with the leaders of taking our business into the digital era has been more gratifying than I can really put into words here.”
As Limardi related to RAMP, “I didn’t think I would have another passion besides radio, but when I witnessed the community, spirit and drive for the brand as an outsider, I just knew I had to find a way to put my skill set to use for this industry.”
Limardi continued, “My thanks to Townsquare Media for making my 30-plus-year career in radio come full-circle. This industry made me a better person personally and professionally, and I couldn’t be more grateful. Shout outs to the endless line of talented people I’ve worked with and for on air, online, with the labels and artists as well.” Limardi will remain on the job through the end of this month and can be reached at Joesph.Limardi@townsquaremedia.com.
