JVC Media’s “Oldies 98.1” W251BY Patchogue/WPTY-HD3 Calverton-Roanoke NY has announced the addition of Bill ‘The Wiseman’ Wise for mornings.
Wise joins W251BY from mornings at Connoisseur Media Standards/Oldies 1100 WHLI Hempstead/1370 WALK Patchogue. He is best known for his long run as PD/morning host at Oldies “B103” 103.1 WBZO Bay Shore.
JVC Media, one of the leading independent locally owned radio broadcast companies with over a dozen stations in New York and Florida announces the addition of Long Island Radio personality The Wiseman, Bill Wise to JVC and Oldies 98.1. The Wiseman will take over the Oldies 98.1 morning shift. JVC has been in rapid staff expansion mode company wide, continuing the JVC strategy of live, local and fun radio. JVC has been hiring and staffing the company with radio pros and industry veterans and The Wise Man is no exception.
Bill Wise, aka “The Wiseman’ from “ Dumpwater”, Florida (Daytona Beach). Started his radio career at age 16. Came to Long Island in 2000, where he was program director and on air personality on B-103. “The Wiseman” was born. From middays, the Wiseman became the morning show, the show woke up Long Island for 10 years.
JVC NY General Manager Bruce Shepard said, “The Wiseman is a great addition to our staff”. “He will not only be on the airwaves of Oldies 98.1 he will also work with the team to develop new and exciting live events and concerts for Oldies 98.1, I am thrilled to have him on board”.
JVC Media’s Oldies Program Director Charlie Lombardo added, “I am excited to welcome The Wiseman back to morning radio on Long Island, having someone like the Wiseman with his talent and skill set is a complete win for us. This is live, local and hometown radio the way it is supposed to be. This is a huge win for JVC and Oldies 98.1 we are so lucky to have him”.
“I am thrilled to be part of such a dynamic, live and local radio organization like JVC Broadcasting. I’m so pumped to get back to doing what I love, on the Island that I love. Radio is about to get fun again! I am looking forward to helping JVC continue to grow and prosper” said The Wiseman.