Trade Names Redding Among Talk Radio Elite
[Atlanta, Georgia]…News & Talk Radio, WAOK On Air host, Rob Redding was recognized as one of the "100 Most Important Radio Talk Show Hosts in America," according to the industry’s leading trade Talkers Magazine.
Redding – the afternoon talk host at News & Talk Radio 1380 WAOK-AM from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and sole proprietor of the highly popular independent news site ReddingNewsReview.com – name appears among Rush Limbaugh, Dr. Laura Schlessinger and Howard Stern, Sean Hannity and Neal Boortz on the trades coveted list, often referred to as the "Heavy Hundred."
"It is the most distinguished honor from a publication known for having an eye for great talent within this industry," Redding said, "I am honored and humbled to have been considered and selected from nearly 5,000 host around the country."
This most recent honor adds to Redding’s growing mantel - he received recognition as an "Industry Leader" in talk radio by AllAccess.com in the fall and for previous career as a disc jockey from "The Attorney Roy Miller Music & Fashion Convention" in the summer of last year.
An eight-year veteran in the media, the Atlanta native – an experience reporter, who has worked for a Knight Ridder daily; throughout the Washington press corps; and as a radio DJ introduced the world to Warren Anderson Mathis, known as the multi-platinum selling rapper Bubba Sparxxx – is 'America's Independent Voice' providing listeners with a run down of the most important news stories, while assailing politicians for their partisanship utilizing a mix of comedy and crushing intellectual honesty on his daily radio program.
His position on the coveted "Heavy Hundred" list was based on, ratings, longevity, uniqueness, potential, social impact, service, industry recognition, recognition by other media, courage, effort and talent, according to the magazine’s website.
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