Tony Bristol Named Y107.9/Savannah-Hilton Head PD

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, February 12, 2014 | 2:55pm CT

L&L Broadcasting taps veteran programmer Tony Bristol as Program Director of Hot AC WXYY-FM (Y107.9) in Savannah-Hilton Head. Bristol previously served as Operations Manager of Cumulus in Providence, RI. While there, Bristol was also PD of CHR WPRO-FM (92 Pro FM) and co-owned AC WWLI-FM (Lite Rock 105). In 2001, under Citadel, he was appointed Format Captain for its CHR outlets.

L&L Broadcasting Savannah/Hilton Head VP/Market Manager Gigi South commented, "Tony and I got to know each other when he was consulting Hot AC brands nationally for Citadel. He is a legendary programmer of female formats and we are honored to have him join our growing team of programming pros in Savannah! Tony is the perfect fit for Savannah's Y107.9! Welcome to the South, Tony!"

"I want to thank Ops Manager Gabe Reynolds, Market Manager Gigi South, Director of Programming Scott Mahalick and CEO Bob Proffitt at L&L Broadcasting for the opportunity to get back in the game in beautiful Savannah, GA. Live and local radio truly exists and I'm honored and excited to be a part of their vision and grateful for their confidence in my contribution to grow their brands there," added Bristol.

L&L Broadcasting Director of Programming, Scott Mahalick remarked, "Tony is a phenomenal talent and Program Director. His knowledge and dynamic energy will rock the Savannah Market!"

Prior to Citadel, Bristol served as PD of CHR WKCI-FM/New Haven, CT, and Hot AC WDAQ/Danbury, CT. He made the move to WKCI from MD duties at WTIC-FM/Hartford.