Philly Radio: Rick Vaughn Returns To Program WRDW

Rick Vaughn 

UPDATE 3/11/2014 10AM:  Well that didn't last long.  Rick Vaughn and Beasley have just parted company.  No explanation was givien.

Original Posting....

Program Director Rick Vaughn, who  found himself pushed out from CCM+ E/Atlanta last month, will be returning to Philadelphia to program Beasley's Top WRDW 96.5 FM Wired 96.5.

Vaughn starts February 18, reporting to VP/Market Manager Natalie Conner.

Vaughn also programmed CCM+E's WIOQ from 2006-2008 and its WKSC 103.5 FM Kiss FM in Chicago from 2008-20012.  While briefly in Atlanta, Vaughn was PD for CCM+E's Top 40 WWPW and Alternative WRDA.

Beasley VP/Programming Justin Chase stated, "We are thrilled to welcome Rick to the Beasley family! By adding Rick's track record of excellence to the top notch talent we have in Philadelphia, Wired 96.5 is poised to have a banner year."

WRDW-FM 96.5 FM (9.6kw) 54dBu Coverage

Vaughn  commented, "Wired 96.5 is an outstanding radio station with a rock-solid brand. I am honored to lead our talented, local team onto the next battleground.  Thank you, Bruce and the Beasley family, Natalie Conner and Justin Chase for this amazing opportunity to win in Philadelphia and return to the city my family calls 'home'."