Dave Read Crosses Major Milestone at CCB Media

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Dave Read, who joined WQRC-FM/Cape Cod, MA, in 1979, celebrated 35 years hosting radio on the Cape on Wednesday. Now the morning host of Cape Cod Broadcasting's WOCN-FM (Ocean 104.7), Read has sailed through the years, noting two owners, several General Managers and "more salespeople than he can count" to make it through to today. The station also honored Donna Credit, Ocean midday host for her 20-year anniversary this year.

Read was feted by the CCB Media staff at a brunch held in his honor Wednesday morning and CCB Media owner Greg Bone noted Dave's positive outlook, enthusiasm and camaraderie. "Dave understands the importance of local radio and the connection with listeners, the community and our clients," said Bone. "Dave learned weather from his mentor Don Kent, and he has that same commitment to doing whatever it takes to provide critical storm coverage to our community."

Read added, "I enjoy the creativity of radio and the challenge to keep it fresh and interesting. I guess some people think I'm doing a good job, 'cause I'm still here."

"We are honored to work with Dave everyday here at CCB. He is a role model for the staff," commented General Manager Beverly Tilden. "His connection with the community and dedication to his work both in the station and around the Cape is a roadmap for any new talent hoping to be a success in the radio business."

Besides hosting Ocean's morning show, Read is the weather specialist for the company's four stations and CapeCod.com. The man most famous for bringing the weather news to Cape Cod traveled from Maine to WQRC where he first broadcast the WQRC morning show in 1979. Read said he was first attracted to the idea because his wife wanted to be closer to her family in Weymouth. He spent 10 years doing mornings then added the title, "Weather Specialist" to his duties and he's been keeping Cape Codders informed on the ever changing storms, winds and sunshine of the Cape.