KATZ MEDIA GROUP TO REPRESENT BEASLEY BROADCAST GROUP
New York, December 1, 2008 – Katz Media Group Inc., the nation’s leading media representation firm, today announced that its Katz Radio Group will represent Beasley Broadcast Group Inc., a large- and mid-size market radio broadcaster based in Naples, Florida.
Founded in 1961, Beasley owns or operates 44 stations in 11 large- and mid-size markets across the United States. More than 40% of its stations are in the nation’s top 50 markets, such as Philadelphia, Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Las Vegas. The remaining stations are located in fast-growing markets such as Greenville-New Bern and Fayetteville, NC; Augusta, GA; and Fort Myers-Naples, FL, where Beasley operates large station clusters. Katz Radio Group will begin representing Beasley stations immediately.
“Katz is extremely honored to represent a broadcasting company with the reputation and long history of the Beasley Group,” said Mark Gray, President of the Katz Radio Group. “The Beasley family has built an extraordinary track record of radio excellence over many years, creating a company with leading digital technology, nationally recognized programming, experienced management and strong community support.”
“We very much look forward to fostering a relationship with Katz, and to working with these long-time radio professionals,” said Bruce Beasley, President and Chief Operating Officer of Beasley Broadcast Group. “I believe this affiliation will be advantageous for both companies and will create a new vision for developing deeper relationships with the advertising community.”
About Katz Media Group
Katz Media Group is the nation’s leading full-service media sales and marketing firm serving the broadcasting industry. The company represents more than 3,000 radio stations, 400 television stations and a variety of digital platforms across the United States. A subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications, Katz Media Group is based in New York and has 19 regional offices. Founded in 1888, the company was the nation’s first media representation firm. Additional information can be found at www.katz-media.com.
About Beasley Broadcast Group
Founded in 1961, Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. is a radio broadcasting company that owns or operates 44 stations (27 FM and 17 AM) located in 11 large- and mid-size markets in the United States For more information, please visit www.bbgi.com.
Media Contacts
Michael Sherman
Katz Media Group
(212) 424-6484
michael.sherman@katz-media.com
Denyse S. Mesnik, APR
Beasley Broadcast Group
(239) 263-5000
denyse@bbgi.com
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