(Greenwich, CT – November 27, 2007) Buckley Radio announced today that longtime WOR Vice President and General Manager Bob Bruno has disclosed his intention to retire at the end of the year after almost 30 years at the station.
Bruno began his broadcasting career as an on-air personality in 1965, joining WNEW-AM / New York as Program Director in 1975, moving across town to WOR Radio in the same capacity in 1978. He was promoted to VP/GM in 1988 by RKO Radio and has held that position since Buckley Radio acquired WOR in 1989.
In 2000, Bruno was named one of the 50 Best General Managers in America by Radio Ink Magazine. Radio & Records nominated him for General Manager of the Year in 2003 and selected him as a Radio & Records News/Talk All Stars in 2007. Bruno served for 21 years on the board of the New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA), 10 years on the board of New York Market Radio (NYMRAD) and is a charter member of Mastermedia International’s New York chapter of Christian media professionals.
Commenting on his retirement, Bruno said, "My career in radio has been more than I ever dreamed possible. I thank God and everyone who helped to make it such a rich and rewarding experience. Thanks in particular to Rick Buckley for giving me the great privilege of managing his legendary property. My sincere wish for everyone at WOR is that their very best and brightest days are still ahead."
Rick Buckley, President and CEO of Buckley Radio said, "Bob has been a wonderful steward of our property in New York for almost 20 years. We look forward to his continuing contribution as we will retain his services exclusively as a programming consultant throughout 2008. We wish him and his family well as they transition into the next phase of their life."
