Rob Hakala, Co-Host with Beth Foster of "South Shore's Morning News Show on WATD", is a 25 year Radio Professional who is also the Program Director. ☀️
Rob talks about his multiple roles in assembling a great Team that won multiple awards from the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association in 2024. 📻
PaulPonders is proud to be part of the WATD Family in his Saturday, 12:15-1:00 PM Slot. 🎙️
YouTube: Paul Ponders Ep.56
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Rob has had a passion for radio ever since he received his first radio and microphone at the age of 12.
Not long after that, he was “broadcasting” to family and friends on his pretend radio station. Although Rob enjoyed this, it soon became awkward at family functions.
Years later, he wound up broadcasting for “real” at Curry College’s 91.5 WMLN-FM in Milton. In 1996, Rob graduated magna cum laude from Curry with a degree in Communications. Soon after, he ended up at 95.9 WATD for his first stint as news reporter and afternoon anchor.
Rob left 95.9 WATD to work full-time for Shadow Traffic in Boston, but the South Shore called him back. He returned to 95.9 WATD in November, 2000 to host a brand new program called “The South Shore’s Morning News.” The program was designed and created by Rob and former WATD News Director Aaron Katersky.
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