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Waymark, Beasley Media Sign AI Deal for Local Radio
Waymark
Waymark
Waymark, an AI video platform, has signed an agreement with Beasley Media Group to roll out Waymark's generative AI technology across 29 Beasley-owned radio stations in U.S. markets. Waymark's AI-powered video platform enables local businesses to generate high-quality commercials More

CRB Unveils 2023-2024 CRS Agenda Committee Leaders
CRS 24
CRS 24
Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) has announced its Agenda Committee leaders and members for the 2023-2024 Country Radio Seminar (CRS) year. Taking charge as the Agenda Chair for this year is Shelley Hargis from BBR/BMG, with Krista Hayes from Cumulus Media/Nashville and Jesse Tack from Hubbard Radio's More

Veteran Broadcaster Jim Kinney Retires from WMGK/Philly
Jim Kinney
Jim Kinney
Beasley Media Group announces veteran production and air talent Jim Kinney has retired from WMGK-FM. His final day at the station was Friday, May 12. Kinney, who has served as a commercial production assistant at the Classic Rock outlet as well as on-air fill-in, spent the past 39 years at the same station More

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Legendary WMGK Morning Personality John DeBella to Retire
John DeBella
John DeBella
Legendary WMGK-FM/Philadelphia morning personality John DeBella has announced his retirement following his last radio show on Friday, June 30. He officially unveiled the news on the air to his listeners on Thursday morning, May 11. DeBella's name has been synonymous with Philadelphia radio entertainment for More

Beasley/Fayetteville NC Names Ronnie Glover as VP/MM
Ronnie Glover
Ronnie Glover
Beasley Media names Ronnie Glover as Vice President and Market Manager of the company's cluster in Fayetteville, NC, effective May 8. Glover most recently served as the Market Manager at Alpha Media's KAAN-AM & AM, KKWK-FM and KMRN-AM in Bethany-Cameron, MO. Previously, he has held management positions More

WCSX-FM/Detroit Celebrates with ''Seger de Mayo''
''Seger de Mayo''
''Seger de Mayo''
Classic Rock WCSX-FM/Detroit will mark the 45th anniversary of rock and roll legend Bob Seger's landmark album "Stranger in Town" with "Seger de Mayo!" The station will celebrate the special occasion on May 5th with a twist on Cinco de Mayo with "Seger de Mayo" -- WCSX morning host Big Jim O'Brien playing More

Beasley CEO Caroline Beasley Among B+C HoF Honorees
Caroline Beasley
Caroline Beasley
Beasley Media Group's late company founder George Beasley and his daughter, CEO Caroline Beasley (pictured), were among the inductees honored at the 2023 Broadcasting + Cable Hall of Fame Gala. The event took place on Wednesday, May 3 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. The duo was simultaneously More

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RAB Expands Board of Directors Following Spring Meeting
Radio Advertising Bureau
Radio Advertising Bureau
Following RAB's Spring 2023 Board of Directors meeting, RAB has expanded its board of directors with the appointments of several new members. Joining the board are Skyview Networks President of Network Partnerships and Chief Revenue Officer Jeanne-Marie Condo, Saga Communications President and CEO Chris More

''Shawn Parr's Backstage Country'' Welcomes Guest Hosts
Shawn Parr
Shawn Parr
Beasley Media Group and Key Networks have announced that Shawn Parr, host of Shawn Parr's Backstage Country, welcomes an all-star lineup of guest hosts to the new syndicated Country music show in the month of May. Kicking off the May lineup is this week's guest host, Parker McCollum. Shawn Parr's guest More

Beasley Community of Caring Focused on Mental Health
Beasley Community of Caring Initiative
Beasley Community of Caring Initiative
Beasley Media Group unveils the company's latest Community of Caring Initiative focused on National Mental Health Awareness Month. The goal of the public service campaign, created with support from NCH Healthcare System, is to promote awareness and education about the misconceptions More

WDMK's Mildred Gaddis Takes Top Honors at the MAB Awards
Scott Jameson, Mildred Gaddis and Johnathon Kimbrough
Scott Jameson, Mildred Gaddis and Johnathon Kimbrough
Urban WDMK-FM (105.9 Kiss FM)/Detroit's Mildred Gaddis won a "Broadcast Excellence Award" in the "Community Involvement" category for her efforts in providing critical needs for the homeless population. The presentation took place during the annual Michigan Association of Broadcasters event Saturday, April More

Beasley Media/Las Vegas Names Mike Cutchall VP/MM
Mike Cutchall
Mike Cutchall
Beasley Media Group appoints Mike Cutchall as Vice President and Market Manager of the company's cluster in Las Vegas, effective immediately. The veteran media executive most recently served as the interim Market Manager at the stations. Previously, he was the President of Zelus, a marketing, media and More

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DJ Thump Named Celebrity Ambassador by the NFL Alumni
DJ Thump
DJ Thump
The NFL Alumni of Las Vegas recently honored Beasley Media Group's KOAS-FM (Jammin' 105.7) morning personality Marlon "DJ Thump" Rice with the Celebrity Ambassador title for the organization's President Leadership Council. Former NFL Linebacker Morlon Greenwood and NFL Alumni Membership Director Vincent More

Beasley Broadcast Q1 Net Revs up 3.7% to $57.8 Million
Beasley Broadcast Group
Beasley Broadcast Group
Beasley Broadcast Group reported first quarter net revenue increased 3.7% to $57.8 million from $55.7 million in 2022. Operating income rose to $400,000 from an operating loss of $2.7 million. Station operating income (SOI) grew 21% to $7.1 million from $5.9 million. The company posted a net loss of $3.5 More

DeBella Inducted into Philadelphia Music Alliance 2023 WoF
John DeBella
John DeBella
The Philadelphia Music Alliance (PMA), a community-based not-for-profit organization, has officially inducted legendary WMGK-FM morning personality John DeBella into the 2023 Walk of Fame. He was presented with a bronze commemorative plaque on Thursday, April 20 during a day-long celebration on Broad Street, More

Beasley CTO Cooney Receives 2023 Radio Engineering Award
Mike Cooney
Mike Cooney
Beasley Media Group Chief Technology Officer Mike Cooney received the 2023 NAB Radio Engineering Achievement Award on stage during the We Are Broadcasters session on Tuesday, April 18th at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Established in 1959, the Radio and Television Engineering Achievement Awards are given More

Beasley/Las Vegas Names Joel Gable as Director of Sales
Joel Gable
Joel Gable
Beasley Media Group names Joel Gable as Director of Sales for the company's cluster in Las Vegas, effective Monday, April 17. He replaces Cory Cuddeback, who recently left to pursue a new opportunity. Gable most recently spent the past 12 years serving as the Senior Vice President of Sales for crosstown More

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