Rush & Orlando Upped @ The Shark
• Connoisseur Media Long Island keeps it in the family and promotes MD/afternoon talent Rob Rush to Program Director and morning host Brian Orlando to Assistant Program Director of Mainstream Rock WWSK (94.3 The Shark).
The announcement was made by Jim Condron, SVP of Regional Strategy and Long Island Market Manager, who said, “It is always a pleasure to be able to recognize and reward talents like Rob and Brian, as both of these men live and breathe The Shark. We are very fortunate to have two such talented individuals expanding their roles with us.”
Rush (left) is a 20-year radio veteran who has been with the 94.3 frequency since December of 2003, and has served as MD of The Shark since August 2017. Rush commented, “We’ll continue to be ‘Everything That Rocks…’ and then some! I work with really awesome people, and we keep it grassroots, and are very involved with our listeners and the local communities we serve.” Orlando (right) said, “94.3 The Shark has provided me the most and best opportunities of my career. I look at this as the next great adventure!”
Michelle Stevens, Connoisseur Media’s Director of Brand Management, commented, “It’s always exciting to see people rewarded for their passion and forward thinking. Rob and Orlando have long demonstrated that type of dedication. We are thrilled about their expanded roles working with Operations Manager Patrick Shea to execute and guide our brand strategy.”
