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Richardson to Leave Radio Sport
Richardson to Leave Radio Sport
16 June 2015 – New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) say Mark Richardson, co-host of the Crowd Goes Wild Breakfast will leave Radio Sport at the end of August.
NZME Radio’s General Manager – Talk, Dallas Gurney says whilst Mark has been terrific, Radio Sport will not be renewing his contract.
“Mark’s a great guy and he’s been part of the Radio Sport team over many years. We wish him well.
“We are 100% committed to Andrew Mulligan and the Crowd Goes Wild brand. Andrew is an absolute star and we are working through some exciting and fresh options that will take the show and Radio Sport to the next level. As you can imagine it is a highly sought after role with the success and following the show has.”
The show has drawn an extra 10,000 listeners (10+ cumulative audience) in the most recent independent survey results commissioned by NZME and a number of independent radio stations.
Gurney thanked Richardson for his work on Radio Sport.
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