Agency Description
The History of Beasley Broadcasting
George Beasley
Beasley Broadcast Group INC., also known as BBGI, was founded in 1961 by a man named George Beasley. The corporation began in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Since the beginning, George knew that he wanted to expand and make a chain of sister radio stations throughout the country. Through a ten year span between the 1960’s and 70’s the BBGI bought stations in Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Indiana and Ohio; and continuously purchasing other stations throughout the years. Now in the year 2009, BBGI owns over forty stations in the United States, including Miami’s party station Power 96 and Kiss Country. Among these stations, Beasley has also converted over 50% of their stations into HD radio, being one of the first large broadcasting networks to turn to HD Radio.
Offices and Executive Managements
Approximately half of BBGI stations and offices are located in the nation’s top 50 markets such as the one in Miami, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, West Palm Beach, Boston and Atlanta; with their headquarters located in Naples, Florida. In addition to having approximately 16 stations in South Florida, that which includes HD Radio.
CEO and Founder: George Beasley, with BBGI since 1961
President and Chief Operating Officer: Bruce G. Beasley, with BBGI since 1975
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer: B. Caroline Beasley, with BBGI since 1983
Vice President Operations: Brian E. Beasley, with BBGI since 1977
CEO and Founder: George Beasley, with BBGI since 1961
President and Chief Operating Officer: Bruce G. Beasley, with BBGI since 1975
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer: B. Caroline Beasley, with BBGI since 1983
Vice President Operations: Brian E. Beasley, with BBGI since 1977
“First together”, is said to be the reflection in which the Beasley’s have in order to reach their goals in the industry. The primary goal is to always “be the Best Company, the Best individual and be the Best Family & Community Member possible”.
Miami Station
The Miami station in which I work at is located at 194 NW 187th Street Miami, Florida. This station is currently housing three radio stations, Power 96, Kiss Country --which I assist in their events and promotions—and lastly WQAM. The stations in which I work for, has over 20 DJs and on air talents. Outside of the studio, talents also go into the community on the events, to not only promote the station, but also to local hot spot in South Florida; for example Americas Back Yard and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino’s night clubs.
The BBGI local market manager for these stations is Joe Bell. Assisting him is the general manager Thomas Manning.
The BBGI local market manager for these stations is Joe Bell. Assisting him is the general manager Thomas Manning.