Bedell Tapped As Binnie’s Maine Midcoast Mgr.

• Don Bedell is packing for a move to the beautiful state of Maine, hired by Binnie Media as Market Manager for the Midcoast/Rockland region, which includes Classic Hits WBQX (106.9 Frank FM) and Country WBYA (105.5 The Wolf).

Bedell brings with him more than 30 years of radio, television, video production, print and digital experience, most recently as Director of Business Support for NPR affiliate WPSU-FM and PBS affiliate WPSU-TV at Penn State University, where he also co-produced a weekly local music radio show. Earlier radio stops include WAIS-AM & WSEO-FM/Nelsonville, OH, WZKL-FM & WDPN-AM/Alliance-Canton, OH, WBTQ/Buckhannon, WV, and Forever Media’s stations in Altoona & State College, PA. Bedell also served as Market Manager for Seven Mountains Media’s cluster in State College, PA.

Jon Sundberg, VP of Sales for Binnie Media Maine, stated, “Maine’s Midcoast is such a unique place with vibrant people and businesses, and we’re delighted to have Don bring his vast experience and enthusiasm to that market, and to Binnie Media as a whole. The addition of someone with Don Bedell’s impressive credentials to our team exemplifies Binnie Media’s ability to attract and retain the most experienced and professional staff. Having incredibly talented people like Don working for Binnie Media ensures we will continue to deliver unique opportunities and positive return on investment to our clients.”

Bedell, who expected to start in the Midcoast this summer, said, “Ever since honeymooning in Camden, ME 32 years ago, my wife and I have discussed ending up on the Midcoast of Maine. When I reached out to Faith Francis at Binnie Media and had conversations with her, [Binnie Media Pres.] Massimo Rosati, Jon Sundberg, and Founder Bill Binnie, I knew this would be a great fit for me. I’m so excited to be moving to the Midcoast and joining the team at Binnie Media!”