Beasley Media Group has announced that AJ Lurie will relocate from Fort Myers FL to New Jersey to oversee the company’s stations in the state.
Lurie will oversee Rock 105.5 WDHA Dover and Oldies 1250 WMTR Morristown in northern New Jersey, AC “Magic 98.3” WMGQ and “Fox Sports New Jersey” 1450 WCTC New Brunswick in Central Jersey and Rock “95.9 The Rat” WRAT Point Pleasant and Classic Hits 100.1 WJRZ Manahawkin in the Monmouth/Ocean market. He will succeed Dan Finn, who is retiring at the end of March.
Lurie has served as VP/Market Manager for Beasley Fort Myers since October 2020. He has also held roles as Director of Local Market Integrated Partnerships at Beasley XP, the company’s former E-Sports division and was VP/Market Manager for WJBR Wilmington DE from 2017-19. He has spent his entire professional career with Beasley starting as an account executive in Fort Myers in 2007 where he would then rise to Interactive Sales Manager, National Sales Manager and Director of Sales.
Lurie commented, “I look forward to working alongside the talented team in New Jersey to build on their success and continue delivering exceptional results for our listeners, advertisers, and communities. I am honored to follow in the footsteps of Dan Finn, whose legacy of excellence has set a high bar for all of us.”
Beasley Media Group COO/EVR Brian Beasley said, “AJ’s proven experience, ability to drive results and commitment to localism made him the perfect choice to lead our New Jersey cluster into the future.”
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com