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Justin Cole Named iHeart/SVP Programming For Chattanooga

Posted: 07 Nov 2016 01:11 PM PST
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...r-chattanooga/



iHeartMedia has named Justin Cole as their new Senior Vice President of
Programming for its Chattanooga cluster and Program Director of Country US
101 100.7 WUSY.

Cole transfers from Nashville where he was Director of Country Programming
for Premiere Radio Networks. He has previously programmed Country 93.1 WPOC
Baltimore and worked on-air in the Asheville, Charlotte, and Nashville
markets. He succeeds Gator Harrison who moved from Chattanooga to Nashville
as SVP/Programming at the start of September.

IHeartMedia owns Classic Country 96.1 The Legend W241AF, Variety Hits 98.1
The Lake WLND, Country US 101 100.7 WUSY, CHR 103.7 Kiss-FM WKXJ, Active
Rock Rock 105 105.5 WRXR in the Chattanooga market. Cole will also continue
to work with some of iHeart/Premieres syndicated Country programming
including CMT After MidNite.

iHeartMedia announced today that Justin Cole has been named Senior Vice
President of Programming for Chattanooga, effective immediately.
iHeartMedia Chattanooga has a strong cross-platform presence and includes a
number of iconic brands and franchises — both broadcast and digital
including US101, 103.7 KISS FM, ROCK 105 and more and produces legendary
marquee events including Heart Strings for Hope, Concert 4 A Cause, and
Christmas for Kids to name a few.

iHeartMedia has massive consumer reach and influence across multiple
platforms and delivers more live programming than any other media company.
Cole will work with radio station personalities and program directors to
oversee on-air content and music programming for all five stations in the
Chattanooga market, including day-to-day Program Director duties for US101.

“As a kid, I told my family I would be a part of WUSY one day, and now that
is a reality. I am honored to accept the Senior Vice President of
Programming position in Chattanooga,� said Cole. “I look forward to working
with the amazing team there to build on WUSY, one of the most legendary
brands in Country radio, and to grow the iHeartMedia radio station brands
in the market.�

Cole previously served as the Director of Country Programming for Premiere
Radio Networks in Nashville; he will continue to work with select
programming like CMT After MidNite. Prior to that, he worked in
programming and on-air positions in Asheville, Charlotte and Baltimore
where he was the Program Director of WPOC.

“We are thrilled to have Justin on the team and look forward to the next
chapter for the market,� said Becky Sweeney, Market President for
iHeartMedia Chattanooga. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to
our iHeartMedia Chattanooga team.�

iHeartMedia has the number one reach of any media outlet in the Chattanooga
market. Its radio brands and content are available across multiple
platforms, including its broadcast stations; online via its branded digital
sites; mobile; and social, with nationwide listening through iHeartRadio,
the all-in-one streaming music and live radio service – with its more than
a billion downloads and 90 million registered users.



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WQCM Flips To Classic Rock

Posted: 07 Nov 2016 09:21 AM PST
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...-classic-rock/



After stunting all weekend with the sounds of a bull between every song and
teasing a flip to Country, Alpha Media Rock 94.3 WQCM Greencastle
PA/Hagerstown MD has flipped to Classic Rock.

With the change WQCM has dropped all currents and post 2000 gold to focus
mostly on music from the 1970s through 1990s. WQCM has dropped in its last
three ratings books from a 5.3 share in the Fall of 2014 to 3.7 Spring 2015
to 3.9 Fall 2015 to 2.7 in Spring 2016. This change takes it out of direct
format competition with Verstandig Broadcastings 101.5 Bob Rocks WBHB and
closer to Manning Broadcastings Rock leaning Classic Hits 106.9 The Eagle
WWEG.



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iHeartRadio Adds New SVPs of Marketing & Podcasting

Posted: 07 Nov 2016 08:58 AM PST
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iHeartMedias iHeartRadio division has announced new Senior Vice Presidents
for marketing and podcasting.

Each of the new hirings come from competing digital services. Beth Murphy
joins iHeartRadio as SVP/Marketing from Deezer/Stitcher where she was Chief
Marketing Officer. Chris Peterson has been named SVP/Podcasting. He most
recently worked at TuneIn as Content Partnerships Manager and previously
has served as Director of Operations for The Blaze and Director of
Affiliate Relations for Premiere Networks.

Announced in an internal note today, Chris Peterson was named Senior Vice
President of Podcasting for iHeartRadio. In addition, recently Beth Murphy
joined iHeartRadio as the Senior Vice President of Marketing.

Peterson will oversee iHeartRadio’s overall podcast strategy and grow its
profile in the podcast community. He will guide content partnerships,
advise the product team on its podcast roadmap, and work with sales to
monetize podcast efforts.

Previously, Peterson served as the Content Partnerships Manager for TuneIn
where he expanded the company’s podcast footprint. He has also worked as
the Director of Operations for The Blaze and the Director of Affiliate
Relations for Premiere Networks.

Murphy joined iHeartRadio to manage brand messaging and the user lifecycle
process, as well as optimize user acquisition and retention. She works
closely with iHeartRadio’s Chris Williams, Chief Product Officer and Adam
Denenberg, Chief Technology Officer to oversee iHeartRadio’s overall
streaming music and live digital radio strategy.

Prior to iHeartRadio, Murphy was the CMO at Deezer as well as the CMO at
Stitcher, where she managed all international marketing and b2b efforts for
the streaming music brands.



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Dan Finn Joins Beasley As New Jersey Market Manager

Posted: 07 Nov 2016 08:39 AM PST
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...arket-manager/



Another of Greater Medias senior managers will remain with Beasley Media
following the companys acquisition.

Dan Finn, who has served as Regional General Manager and Senior Vice
President for Greater Media New Jersey since 2001, will remain in charge of
those properties with the new title of Senior Vice President/Market
Manager. Finn also served as President/Chief Operating Officer of New
Jersey Broadcasting prior to Greater Medias acquisition of the company in
2001.

The stations Finn oversees serve three markets in New Jersey: Rock 105.5
WDHA-FM Dover and Oldies 1250 WMTR Morristown are in the Morristown market,
AC Magic 98.3 WMGQ and Talk 1450 WCTC New Brunswick are located in the
Middlesex/Somerset/Union market. Rock 95.9 The Rat WRAT Point Pleasant and
Classic Hits 100.1 WJRZ Manahawkin are in the Monmouth/Ocean market.

Following the recent acquisition of Greater Media Inc., Beasley Media
Group, Inc. a subsidiary of Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BBGI)
has announced the company will retain Greater Media’s former Senior Vice
President and Regional General Manager,

Daniel A. Finn. Dan’s new title is Senior Vice President and Market
Manager for the Beasley Media Group’s newly-acquired New Jersey cluster.

“It’s an honor and privilege to now be a part of the Beasley team,� said
Dan. “My staff and I are excited to continue working with these heritage
properties for such a legendary broadcasting company.�

Dan Finn held his Senior Vice President position at Greater Media since
2007. His joined Greater Media, Inc. in 2001, starting as Vice President
Regional General Manager, after Greater Media purchased New Jersey
Broadcasting, Inc., where Dan had served as President Chief Operating
Officer.

Dan has held several positions on the board of directors of the New Jersey
Broadcasters Association (NJBA), including his role as treasurer, before
being unanimously elected chairman of the organization several times. Dan
is a past member of the board of directors of the New Jersey Ad Club, and
he is a founding Advisory Board Member, at the School of Business at City
University of New York (CSI). Dan was named to the Radio Advertising
Bureau (RAB)’s Sales Advisory Committee (SAC) in 2014. In 2009, 2010,
2012, 2015 and 2016, Dan was featured in Radio Ink’s annual “Best Managers
in Radio� editions. In June, 2015, Dan was inducted into the New Jersey
Broadcasters Hall of Fame, in Atlantic City.

“It was an extremely easy decision to bring Dan Finn into the Beasley Media
Group family!� noted President Bruce Beasley. “We are confident our New
Jersey market is in good hands. Dan is knows exactly what he is doing. His
credentials, radio reputation and natural talent will assure our success in
New Jersey!�