Beasley Media has announced two new programmers for its Fayetteville NC market stations.
Former “93.1 The Wolf” WPAW Greensboro Program Director Randy Bliss has been appointed as
the new Operations Manager for the cluster. He will also program AC “Sunny 94.3” 1490 WAZZ/94.3 W232CI and Country 95.7 WKML as well as host afternoons on the latter. Bliss has also programmed in Charlotte and Raleigh NC, Rochester NY, and Norfolk VA.
Tap Money, currently PD/Afternoon host of Urban “Foxy 99” 99.1 WZFX will also add oversight of Urban AC “107.7 Jamz” WUKS.
Beasley Media Group, Inc. a subsidiary of Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BBGI) has announced Randy Bliss as Operations Manager of the Fayetteville cluster. Additionally, he will serve as Program Director and afternoon drive host for WKML as well as Program Director for WAZZ.
Randy’s career encompasses three decades of radio experience, holding a wide range of management positions in an extensive list of markets, including Greensboro, NC, Norfolk VA, Raleigh, NC, Charlotte, NC and Rochester NY.
“Randy brings his hands-on experience and success in a number of formats, which we welcome in Fayetteville,” said Market Manager Erika Beasley. ”From his extensive research skills, to his ability to incorporate both sales and programming to ensure success, Randy has proven he is a tried and true radio pro!”
“It’s rare in any industry to come across someone like Randy who is a brilliant, big picture strategist who also possesses amazing leadership qualities,” noted Executive Vice President of Programming Justin Chase. “No doubt, he will lead our Fayetteville team to new heights in today’s competitive broadcast and content environment. We’re fortunate to have him in place in Fayetteville.”
“I’ll enjoy working in our Fayetteville radio stations, which have new, exciting challenges and most importantly, terrific people!” added Randy. “I’m grateful to Fayetteville Market Manager Erika Beasley, EVP of Programming Justin Chase, VP of Programming Buzz Knight and all at Beasley Media Group for this incredible opportunity!”
Randy may be congratulated at randy.bliss@bbgi.com.
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Beasley Media Group, Inc. a subsidiary of Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BBGI) has announced Program Director Tap Money’s expanded role in the company’s Fayetteville radio market. Tap serves as Program Director for Urban Powerhouse FOXY 99 WZFX-FM. But, starting immediately, Tap will broaden his duties and oversee both of Fayetteville’s urban stations, WZFX and WUKS.
“Tap’s been with Beasley in Fayetteville for two years and has had tremendous success on WZFX, both with ratings and sales integration,” stated Market Manager Erika Beasley. “Because of his proven abilities, he has been assigned to oversee both urban properties.”
“Beasley is an organization that enjoys promoting good people from within and it is especially exciting when it’s a rock star like Tap Money!” added Executive Vice President Justin Chase. “Tap is a radio hero who has lifted WZFX to an entirely new level in ratings and revenue. We have no doubt he will improve our urban footprint in Fayetteville as begins working with WUKS.”
“I am extremely humbled and excited about my new duties and I thank Market Manager Erika Beasley for her trust and leadership in this transition,” commented Tap. “My personal appreciation goes to COO Brian Beasley and EVP of Programming Justin Chase for their faith in me. We have amazing people here in Fayetteville who know and love radio and we are ready to raise the bar and inspire these talented group of people to do their best!”
All are welcome to congratulate Tap at Tap@foxy99.com.