Beasley Launches FOX Sports New Jersey
• Beasley just finished converting 75-year-old WCTC-AM 1450 (and its translator W228DY @ 93.5)/New Brunswick, NJ from Talk to FOX Sports New Jersey. The station will now air the entire FOX Sports Radio lineup, apart from a few hours on the weekend, where it will feature local programming. FOX Sports New Jersey will continue to air Rutgers football and basketball games plus Somerset Patriots’ baseball games.
When introducing the station’s new direction, Dan Finn, Beasley SVP & Regional Market Manager said, “1450 WCTC is a heritage radio station serving Central New Jersey for 75 years. In 1947, WCTC began airing Rutgers Football and this has continued to this day. In addition, 21 years ago, we started airing the Somerset Patriots baseball franchise, which is now a AA New York Yankees affiliate. It really made sense to dedicate the rest of our programming to sports, and FOX Sports Radio is the best sports programming out there. In addition, 1450 WCTC just began simulcasting on 93.5 FM, expanding our coverage area. It’s a very exciting time for WCTC, especially during our 75th anniversary.”
Justin Chase, Beasley’s Chief Content Officer, remarked, “For decades, some of the most popular content on WCTC has been local sports programming, and we’re now excited to offer our audience the best possible 24/7 sports content. FOX Sports has an amazing line-up of hosts like Dan Patrick, Colin Cowherd, Doug Gottlieband more, and we know the sports fans in New Jersey will enjoy them as much as we do.” In a joint statement, Don Martin, SVP of Sports Programming for Premiere Networks and Scott Shapiro, VP of Sports Programming for FOX Sports Radio, said, “The opportunity to partner with a historic station in a region full of passionate sports fans excites us greatly. It’s an honor to join WCTC during its celebratory 75th anniversary!”
• And there’s more good news — all current full-time WCTC employees will remain with the station.
