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The Power of Local Radio with Retiring WDIY Executive Director Greg Capogna
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Today we’re talking with retiring WDIY 88.1 FM executive director, Greg Capogna.
We talk about greg’s nearly 50 years in radio, from his initial interests to buying stations across the country, to coming to Bethlehem and WDIY fm.
We talk about how radio has changed over the years, where it may be heading in the future, and why WDIY is such a vital piece in that story.
WDIY produces 21 long form community programs, they have more than 120 volunteers production 80 public affairs, news, and music programs. And the station has positioned itself with local non profits, music venues, personalities, and more. And we also get into music and how refreshing it is to have an actual person selecting it and listening to it with you….
Local radio is thriving in the Lehigh Valley and we’re gonna find out why.
Read more about Greg’s career here: https://www.wdiy.org/wdiy-headlines/2023-12-07/wdiy-executive-director-greg-capogna-to-retire-in-february-2024
GUESTS
Greg Capogna: Retiring WDIY Executive Director
Links
WDIY: www.wdiy.org
215 episodes
Manage episode 395902402 series 2055045
Get more LVwithLOVE
Thank you to our Partners!
WDIY
Wind Creek Event Center
Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate
Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub
Banko Beverage Company
VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/8vbMoUVhP4s
Today we’re talking with retiring WDIY 88.1 FM executive director, Greg Capogna.
We talk about greg’s nearly 50 years in radio, from his initial interests to buying stations across the country, to coming to Bethlehem and WDIY fm.
We talk about how radio has changed over the years, where it may be heading in the future, and why WDIY is such a vital piece in that story.
WDIY produces 21 long form community programs, they have more than 120 volunteers production 80 public affairs, news, and music programs. And the station has positioned itself with local non profits, music venues, personalities, and more. And we also get into music and how refreshing it is to have an actual person selecting it and listening to it with you….
Local radio is thriving in the Lehigh Valley and we’re gonna find out why.
Read more about Greg’s career here: https://www.wdiy.org/wdiy-headlines/2023-12-07/wdiy-executive-director-greg-capogna-to-retire-in-february-2024
GUESTS
Greg Capogna: Retiring WDIY Executive Director
Links
WDIY: www.wdiy.org
215 episodes
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