Philly Vet Gibson Joins Allentown’s Hawk

• Major market pro Dave Gibson has been named morning co-host on Cumulus Classic Rock WODE (99.9 The Hawk)/Allentown, PA, starting Aug. 1. He will join current longtime Hawk morning host Rick Michaels on the newly rebranded Hawk Morning Rave with Rick and Dave, weekdays from 5:30-9am.

Gibson will bring with him the extensive experience earned as Producer/Co-Host for (the now former) John DeBella Show on Beasley Classic Rock 102.9 WMGK/Philadelphia. Michaels said, “I’m eager to start a new chapter with the Hawk Morning Rave with Rick and Dave. We hit it off from the second we met! Plus, Dave comes from working with the legendary John DeBella in Philly, so he brings some serious chops to mornings on WODE. I’m sure this will be an awesome new morning show for THE Lehigh Valley Classic Rock station!”

RVP/Market Manager Elizabeth Pembleton said, “This is an exciting time for one of our legacy Allentown brands and demonstrates Cumulus Media’s commitment to the very best LIVE and LOCAL talent on our stations.” Hawk PD Sal Palazzolo commented, “I am pleased to welcome Dave to the Hawk Team! Dave’s experience and synergies with the rest of the Cumulus Allentown staff will be a welcome addition. I’m eager for Rick Michaels and his new on-air partner to wake up the Valley and keep WODE-FM the force it has been for many years!”

Weighing in on his new gig, Gibson remarked, “Mama, I’m coming home! As a kid I used to record songs to cassette off WODE, so joining their well-established morning show is a real thrill. 99.9 The Hawk represents the best of everything that is the Lehigh Valley, and I can’t wait to join their winning brand and rock mornings with Rick.”