Preston & Steve Aim For Quarter-Century
• Beasley Media Group and legendary WMMR/Philadelphia morning duo Preston and Steve have mutually signed a multi-year contract extension that will keep the guys on the air in Philly through 2030, enabling them to celebrate their 25th anniversary with the station!
Preston Elliot and Steve Morrison have maintained the top morning show position in Philadelphia since they joined the station in May of 2005. In addition to their daily radio show, the pair produces highlight episode podcasts and daily/weekly video programs while maintaining a remarkable world-wide social media audience. Past recipients of the NAB’s prestigious Service to America Award and 2021 Radio Hall of Fame Inductees, Preston and Steve are also known for their philanthropic efforts. Their annual I Bleed for Preston and Steve event has been recognized as the nation’s largest single-day blood drive, and the duo’s 2021 Camp Out for Hunger, the nation’s biggest single-site food drive, produced over 2.3 million pounds of food and over $1 million for Philabundance.
“Since the day we bought WMMR our goal has been to have Preston and Steve be a part of the station and the Beasley Family for as long as they’d like to be,” said Bruce Beasley, President of Beasley Media Group (pictured, center, between Preston and Steve). “This is a huge step in that direction. They are truly the ‘gold standard’ by which you can measure all other shows!”
Joe Bell, VP/Market Manager of Beasley Philadelphia, said of Preston and Steve, “I’m blown away daily by the level of their show. The preparation, the content and their ability to connect with the audience… it’s truly amazing.” Bill Weston, who doubles as Beasley VP of Talent Development and PD of WMMR, commented, “Recent studies highlight the essential role personalities play in radio’s future. Having the Preston and Steve Show locked in as WMMR’s morning is just fantastic news.”
In a joint statement, Preston and Steve said, “Amongst the multitude of things we have to feel blessed for, the fact that we will be able to continue to work for a company we are proud of alongside people we respect and admire is beyond humbling. We could not be more excited.”
