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''Chachi Loves Everybody'' Releases Two New Episodes


''Chachi Loves Everybody''
''Chachi Loves Everybody''

Benztown releases two new episodes of "Chachi Loves Everybody," an original podcast hosted by Benztown President and audio brand builder Dave "Chachi" Denes. The episodes feature Chachi's recent sit-down with Tony Coles, President of Multi-Cultural Business and Development for iHeartMedia and President of iHeartMedia's Black Information Network (BIN), and with radio industry titan Steve Newberry, CEO of Quu, a company featuring in-car visual display technology for radio stations.

Chachi's first guest is Tony Coles, a broadcasting exec with over 35 years in the radio industry. He currently serves as the President of the Multi-Cultural Business and Development for iHeartMedia and is the President of the Black Information Network (BIN). Known for his dedication to community service and industry leadership, Coles also holds positions on the boards of the NAB and RAB leadership Committee, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, and the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF).

Coles takes listeners through his journey from humble beginnings in Ohio to becoming a top executive at iHeartMedia. Through engaging anecdotes and insightful commentary, Coles shares the highs and lows of his career, the impactful mentorship he received, and his dedication to fostering the next generation of industry leaders.

Chachi's second guest, Steve Newberry, is a radio broadcasting exec who is currently CEO of Quu, a company feautirng in-car visual display technology for radio stations. Starting his career at just 21, he purchased his first radio station, leading to a career in radio and broadcasting. He is the founder and Chairman of Commonwealth Broadcasting Corporation, which grew to operate 35 stations. Newberry has chaired the board of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and held the position of Executive Vice President of Industry Affairs and Strategic Planning for NAB. His contributions to the industry have earned him notable accolades such as the Distinguished Kentuckian Award and the NAB's National Radio Award.

With a career spanning over four decades, Newberry shares with Chachi and his listeners stories and valuable lessons learned over his four-decade radio career. From acquiring his first radio station at 21 to navigating the complexities of the NAB and leading innovative ventures at Quu, Newberry's experiences are both inspirational and educational.

The Chachi Loves Everybody podcast is available now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Audioboom, and other podcast services. To listen to the new podcast episodes, visit here.

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