Beasley Whfs- Am Station Manager and Talk Show Host Charlie Ochs Named to Country Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2017

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Beasley Whfs- Am Station Manager and Talk Show Host Charlie Ochs Named to Country Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2017

CONTACT: Soni Dimond VP, Corporate Communication Beasley Media Group, Inc. [email protected] Image: Charlie Ochs BEASLEY WHFS- AM STATION MANAGER AND TALK SHOW HOST CHARLIE OCHS NAMED TO COUNTRY RADIO HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2017 Tampa, Florida --- February 23, 2016 --- Beasley Media Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BBGI), proudly announces that WHFS-AM 1010 Station Manager and Money Talk Show Host Charlie Ochs has been named to the Country Radio Hall of Fame. This honor was announced at the Country Radio Seminar (CRS) in Nashville, Tennessee. Charlie Ochs launched his radio career in 1962 and his experience has included nearly every level of the radio industry across the country, from on-air to management and his own consultancy. “It’s such an honor to be part of the Country Radio Hall of Fame,” noted Charlie. “Everyone from our on- air personalities to artists, producers, promoters, and management have their own unique and electrifying passion. Having this opportunity to share that passion for decades has been more than this kid who grew up in Klamath Falls Oregon could have ever imagined!” “I have deep respect for Charlie Ochs, who continues to impress us with his competence, dedication and work ethic,” said Beasley’s Tampa Market Manager Kent Dunn. “We are proud to see Charlie receive this distinguished honor at Country Radio Hall of Fame after working more than a half-century in the radio business!” Charlie Ochs may be congratulated at [email protected] About Beasley Media Group Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater: Beasley Media Group, Inc., is a subsidiary of Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BBGI), which is celebrating its 56th year. Pro forma for the completion of announced divestitures, Beasley Broadcast Group owns and operates 63 stations (45 FM and 18 AM) in 15 large- and mid- size markets in the United States. In the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater radio market, Beasley Media Group owns five FMs and one AM including: WLLD-FM 94.1; WQYK-FM 99.5; WRBQ-FM 104.7; WYUU-FM 92.5; WBRN-FM 98.7; and, WHFS-AM 1010. Founded in 1961, Beasley Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: BBGI) is headquartered in Naples, Florida. For more information, please visit www.bbgi.com. .

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