Cumulus Media has announced the appointment of Dave Gibson as the new co-host for the Hawk Morning Rave with Rick and Dave on 99.9 the Hawk (WODE) in Allentown, PA. Starting Tuesday, August 1st, Gibson will join Rick Michaels on air. Gibson was previously part of Beasley’s 102.9 WMGK in Philadelphia, serving as the Morning Show Producer/Co-Host for The John DeBella Show.
Cumulus Allentown Market Manager Elizabeth Pembleton stated, “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.”
WODE Program Director 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!”
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.”
