Interested in broadcasting more accountability journalism about state government and statewide issues? Spotlight PA, a new investigative journalism cooperative launched by The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and PennLive/The Patriot-News, is seeking to share its stories with news outlets around the state. Spotlight PA launched in September with seven investigative...

Radio Ink October 23, 2019   Beasley’s WMMR-FM/Philadelphia midday jock Pierre Robert was among the inductees of the 2019 Philadelphia Music Alliance’s Annual Walk of Fame on Tuesday. Other honorees included the Philadelphia Orchestra, The O’Jays, The Hooters, Evelyn “Champagne” King, Jody Gerson, and Dorrance “Dodo” Hamilton. “Celebrating this tremendous...

Broadcasting Cable Michael Malone 8/5/19   Brandin Stewart has been named president and general manager of KYW-WPSG, the CBS-owned stations in Philadelphia. He spent 17 years with NBC’s owned stations, most recently as VP of sales for NBC/Telemundo’s Chicago stations. “I had the pleasure of first meeting Brandin nearly 20...

Radio Ink August 23, 2019   Beasley Media Group gave out this years Outstanding Achievement Awards at it’s annual Management Meeting, Wednesday in Philadelphia. The celebration honored the outstanding achievements and contributions made by individual employees and radio stations over the preceding twelve months. The 2019 Winners include: • Mary Menna –...

Inside Radio August 14, 2019   Seven Mountains Media (7MM) continues its rapid expansion, picking up hot AC WSBG (93.5) and sports WVPO (840) Wilkes Barre-Scranton, from Connoisseur Media for a price said to be in the low seven figures. The deal also includes the Stroudsburg-licensed translator W276DG at 103.1....