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Beasley Broadcast Duo/Las Vegas Taps Chase, Lynch
Justin Chase (near right) is appointed OM of Beasley Broadcast Group's recent acquisitions Alternative KVGS-FM and Rhythmic AC KOAS-FM (The Oasis)/Las Vegas He replaces former OM Carmy Ferreri, who exits. Concurrently, radio vet Sean Lynch comes on board as Program Director of KOAS and KVGS. Chase joined Beasley
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GGB/Las Vegas Closes of Purchase of KOAS, KVGS
GGB/Las Vegas has closed on its $8.5 million purchase of Rhythmic AC KOAS-FM (105.7) and Alternative KVGS-FM (107.9)/Las Vegas from Riviera Broadcast Group. GGB was formed by George Beasley, Chairman/CEO of Beasley Broadcast Group, to acquire the two stations. GGB earlier inked a deal with Beasley Broadcast Group
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ESPN Deportes Radio Expands to Atlanta on WWWE
Beasley Broadcast Group and ESPN announced Wednesday that ESPN Deportes Radio, a 24/7 national Spanish-language sports radio network, will re-enter the market and launch Monday, August 30 on WWWE-AM (1100)/Atlanta. Last month, Beasley launched ESPN Deportes Radio in Philadelphia. VP/Market Manager Chris Edmonds commented,
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Beasley Broadcast Group Q2 Revenue Rises 5.6%
Beasley Broadcast Group posted a 5.6% gain in net revenue to $24.9 million from $23.6 million in 2009. Station operating income (SOI) grew 26.5% to $8.5 million from $6.7 million, while operating income increased 46.4% to $5.8 million from $4 million. The company reported net earnings of $2 million (9 cents per share) rising 188
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ESPN Deportes Radio Expands to WWDB/Philadelphia
ESPN Deportes Radio, the only 24/7 national Spanish-language sports radio network, will launch August 2 on Beasley Broadcast Group's WWDB-AM (860)/Philadelphia. The station makes the switch from Business Talk to cover the Hispanic community, which accounts for about 12% of Philadelphia's population. "We are thrilled to off
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WQAM Launches Michael Irvin Show into Syndication
WQAM-AM (Sports Radio 560)/Miami taps Football Hall-of-Famer Michael Irvin for a nationally syndicated daily three-hour sports show with co-host Kevin Kiley, beginning July 26. A three-time Super Bowl champ with the Dallas Cowboys, Irvin previously aired on ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown, Monday Night Countdown, and is currently ap
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Beasley's WGAC Named GAB ''Station of the Year''
For the 9th consecutive year, News/Talk WGAC-AM/Augusta, GA, has been named the Georgia Association of Broadcasters "Radio Station of the Year," in a mid-sized market. The station was recognized at the Association's 2010 annual awards banquet held last month in Atlanta. The association's "Gabby" awards were awarded to four
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Caroline Beasley Elected to NAB Radio Board Chair
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Joint Board of Directors held meetings in Washington, DC, on June 15 and 16. NAB Radio Board Chairman Charles Warfield oversaw the meeting which elected Caroline Beasley (pictured) of the Beasley Broadcast Group as the new Radio Board Chair by a unanimous vote. Emmis President/Progr
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Beasley Inks LMA to Manage Two Las Vegas Stations
Beasley Broadcast Group inks a Local Marketing Agreement with GGB Las Vegas to provide management services for Rhythmic AC KOAS-FM (105.7) and Alternative KVGS-FM (107.9)/Las Vegas. GGB was formed by George Beasley, Chairman/CEO of Beasley Broadcast Group, to acquire KOAS and KVGS from Riviera Broadcast Group for $8.5 million. T
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Beasley/Miami Ups Josh Darrow to PD/New Media
Sports WQAM-AM elevates two veteran station personnel to new positions within Beasley Broadcast's Miami cluster. Josh Darrow (pictured) moves to the newly-created position of Program Director of Digital/New Media, while formerly Promotions Director and Assistant PD Lee Feldman is now Operations Director of WQAM. Both moves are e
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BIA/Kelsey Reveals Top Ownership Groups of 2009
Clear Channel was the top radio ownership group of 2009, with revenues of $2.3 billion according to the new edition of "Investing In Radio Ownership Report" from BIA/Kelsey. CC was followed by CBS Radio ($1.2 billion), Citadel ($595 million), Cumulus Media ($412 million) and Entercom ($384 million). Cox Radio (362.4 millio
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Beasley Broadcast Group Q1 Revenues Down 3.2%
Beasley Broadcast Group posted a 3.2% decline in net revenues to $21.8 million from $22.6 million in 2009. The drop primarily reflects lower net revenue at the company's Miami and Fayetteville market clusters. Station operating income (SOI) grew 8.1% to $6.1 million from $5.4 million. The broadcaster reported net earnings of $50
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NCAB to Sponsor Kellar Radio Talent Institute
Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, has announced that the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters (NCAB) will sponsor, in part, the university's fourth Kellar Radio Talent Institute held July 12-21. The 10-day summer program attracts, trains and creates opportunity for talented, enthusiastic and educated young adults
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18.50 |
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