John Beck Joins Media Services Group as Managing Dir.

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 11:05am CT

John Beck

Media Services Group has expanded its brokerage leadership team with the appointment of veteran broadcaster John Beck as Managing Director. Beck brings more than 40 years of experience spanning radio management, ownership, sales, programming, consulting, government relations, industry leadership and brokerage. He joins Media Services Group after operating his own consulting firm, John Beck Media Strategies.

"John is one of the most respected leaders in St. Louis," said George Reed. "His track record of success, reputation for building strong teams, and deep roots in local radio are just a few of the reasons we are excited to welcome him to Media Services Group."

Most recently, Beck served four years as Area President for iHeartMedia in St. Louis and Indianapolis. Prior to that role, he spent 36 years with Emmis Communications, rising to Senior Vice President and overseeing multiple stations, including heritage St. Louis Rock outlet KSHE-95. Earlier in his career, Beck managed radio stations in Kansas City and worked with CBS in Detroit at its company-owned radio representation firm. He began his broadcasting career at WFFM in Pittsburgh.

A longtime industry leader, Beck served as president of the Missouri Broadcasters Association from 1999 to 2000 and currently chairs its Legislative Affairs Committee. He also served six years on the board of the National Association of Broadcasters and was a member of the NAB Executive Committee, serving as Radio Board First Vice Chair from 2012 to 2014. Beck currently serves as a trustee of NABPAC.

"I'm thrilled to be joining Media Services Group," Beck said. "I look forward to working with the leadership team, several of whom I have known for many years. It is an outstanding organization, and I'm excited to help broadcasters identify new opportunities and achieve their goals."

Throughout his career, Beck has received numerous industry honors, including the Missouri Broadcasters Association's Distinguished Broadcaster Award in 2002 and the Radio Wayne Award Market Manager of the Year from the Radio Advertising Bureau.

Beck is also scheduled to be inducted into the Missouri Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame during ceremonies at the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri.