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RENDA BROADCASTING introduces new morning show co-host on Jacksonville's top rated adult contemporary Radio Station, LITE 96.1 WEJZ-FM

Jacksonville, FL. (November 11, 2009) Renda Broadcasting of Jacksonville’s WEJZ-FM, Lite 96.1 today announced the signing of veteran radio personality Yvonne Velazquez as new morning show co-host joining Arthur Crofton. Velazquez, a Brooklyn, New York native, comes to WEJZ-FM with tremendous radio and television experience. She’s worked for WNEW in New York City, KYSR Los Angeles, and WEZB in New Orleans. She’s also had stints at MTV and VH-1 and provided the voice for MTV Radio on XM Satellite Radio.

After the birth of her fourth child, Yvonne and her husband decided to re-locate to Jacksonville. “After years of visiting family in the Palm Coast area, we knew we would settle down in the Jacksonville area,” Velazquez said. “With the amount of things to explore with the kids and the family oriented neighborhood in which we now reside, this is a permanent home for her family,” Velazquez added. Velazques joins The Morning Show with Arthur Crofton, who has served as the morning show host with WEJZ-FM for nearly 20 years.“Yvonne brings a wealth of experience to our show” Crofton said. “The fact that she’s a mom, with 4 children and a husband to manage, clearly means she’ll have some great stories to tell,” Crofton added.

“We are extremely fortunate to have a talent of Yvonne’s caliber on Lite 96.1”, said Chuck Beck, Operations Manager of WEJZ-FM.

The Morning Show with Arthur & Yvonne air weekday mornings from 5:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. on Lite 96.1 WEJZ. WEJZ is ranked #1 in Women 25-54 and #3 in Adults 25-54 in Morning Drive according to the Summer 2009 Arbitron.

Renda Broadcasting is a privately held company, which also owns WGNE-FM 99.9, WMUV-FM 100.7, in Jacksonville and WSOS-FM 94.1 in St. Augustine, FL.

About Renda Broadcasting
Renda Broadcasting Corporation, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, owns and operates 25 radio stations in seven US cities. Every day, Renda Broadcasting delivers entertainment and information to over 2 million listeners. For more information visit the company’s website at http://www.rendabroadcasting.com.

About RBC-Jacksonville
RBC-Jacksonville entertains and informs over 250,000 listeners every day and includes radio stations 96.1 Lite WEJZ, 99.9 Gator Country WGNE, MOViN 100.7 WMUV, and 94.1 Sunny WSOS.

RENDA BROADCASTING CORPORATION receives the OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION award.

Pittsburgh, PA. (November 13, 2008) The Association of Fundraising Professionals / Western Pennsylvania Chapter celebrated National Philanthropy Day by honoring eleven (11) individuals and companies for their work in helping people and organizations. This was the 23rd year for these awards, which is celebrated nationally each year in November. The purpose is to recognize the importance of philanthropy and those who actively enrich lives within the community.

RBC was nominated by the Make-a-Wish foundation for its past 19 years involvement in helping their "Light Up A Child's Life" campaign raise more than $26,000,000.00 here in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Also, for RBC/Pittsburgh's support of the American Diabetes Association, the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of American, the Carnegie Science Center, the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" campaign and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. "In an industry driven by ratings and revenue, Renda Broadcasting demonstrates an exemplary record of civic responsibility in support of philanthropic causes", says Connie Schwartz, chairperson of National Philanthropy Day 2008. Our owner and President, Tony Sr., graciously accepted this honor on behalf of all RBC/SPG/RRI associates who give of their time and talent to make a difference within the communities we serve.

RENDA BROADCASTINGS’ (WGNE-FM) 99.9 GATOR COUNTRY “Jacksonville’s New Number One for Country”ANNOUNCES Randy Hill as Program Director of WGNE-FM in Jacksonville, FL

JACKSONVILLE, FL. (July 1, 2008) Renda Broadcasting of Jacksonville’s WGNE-FM, today announced that Randy Hill will be Program Director of 99.9 Gator Country format.Randy Hill, most recently of South Central Communications in Nashville, TN was responsible for taking WCJK-FM to the number one ratings position.

“I am very excited to have Randy leading the Gator team in Jacksonville”, said General Manager Gary Spurgeon. “He has a very successful track record in growing station ratings to the number one position in County, Oldies and CHR”.

He comes with a 20-year record of accomplishment of successful programming, management and on-air experience. His duties will include PD and Afternoon Talent for WGNE-FM Gator Country.

“99.9 Gator Country has been on a steady ratings climb in for the past 2 years . . . I am looking forward to working with the entire Gator Team, and helping them become the Premiere Country Radio station in Jacksonville”, said Randy Hill. “My family and I are very excited to be moving to Jacksonville and enjoying all the experiences that the First Coast has to offer”.

Renda Broadcasting is a privately held company, which also owns WEJZ-FM 96.1, WMUV-FM 100.7, in Jacksonville and WSOS-FM 94.1 in St. Augustine, FL.