Tag: John Catsimatidis

“My leadership has always been, people come to me and say, ‘Hey, I’ve got this idea,’ and I just say, ‘Do it.' If it doesn’t work, then we just move on."

Ison takes over the role from Lee Harris, who exited the network earlier this year.

"For an AM station, whenever anyone walks in, they say, “Wow, I can’t believe this is WABC.” It seems like a TV, radio, and media company ... About 65% of our staff is 30 and younger, which is incredible for an all-news station. I think that’s how we’ve adjusted to what’s going on with media in the market."

"New York has heard what happens when I get behind the microphone. Now it’s time for the rest of America."

"I am more concerned about our country than I am about WABC."

"We look forward to working with the Senate Leadership and lead sponsors Senators Markey and Cruz, to finish the job, send this legislation to the President’s desk, and ensure AM radio remains available to listeners and communities across America."

"You wanna be woke? Go work someplace else."

Lee Harris is out at Worldwide News Network, and the fledgling network now faces its first real test of leadership stability. Barrett Media broke...

Harris joined 77 WABC and Worldwide News Network in May to help launch the new audio news operation following the end of CBS News Radio.

"This is the first step in building an international network of partners who value trusted, high-quality radio journalism.”