Vice President and Market Manager Mac Edwards is retiring from Beasley Media Group. He departs September 4th after more than three decades.
What We Know Edwards spent his entire career climbing Beasley’s ranks. He started as on-air talent and Program Director at WKML-FM in 1991. Eventually, he became General Manager in Fayetteville, then Vice President of Operations. Since 2007, he managed various markets including Detroit and now Charlotte, overseeing six stations there.
What They Said “Beasley Media Group has been such an important part of my life,” Edwards reflected in his statement. He credited the Beasley family, leadership, and colleagues for creating unforgettable opportunities and friendships. Meanwhile, COO Brian Beasley praised Edwards as an “outstanding leader” and “tremendous ambassador.” Beasley emphasized: “Mac’s passion for radio and commitment to excellence made a lasting impact across every market he led.”
What Remains Unclear Beasley hasn’t announced who replaces Edwards in Charlotte. The company promised additional leadership details soon. Edwards hasn’t disclosed his exact next moves beyond spending time with family. Industry observers will assess his full legacy in Detroit and Charlotte.
What It Means Edwards’ departure marks the end of an important era at Beasley. His three-decade tenure shaped multiple markets and mentored countless broadcasters. Furthermore, his exit signals potential shifts in how major radio groups manage leadership transitions. Ultimately, Edwards leaves behind a respected blueprint for market management in modern radio.
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David Hill serves as a Music Radio Editor, Columnist and Features writer for Barrett Media. A radio lifer with more than 30 years behind the mic, in the control room, and in the program director’s chair, David’s career spans influential stops at brands such as WIYY 98 Rock, WBAL-AM, and 99X. He has worked across multiple formats and ownership groups, including iHeartMedia and Cumulus Media, developing talent, breaking music, and navigating every major industry shift from diary to PPM and terrestrial dominance to streaming disruption. When he’s not writing or analyzing the industry, Dave runs The Tune Farm, a marketing firm built to help artists and brands grow audience the same way great radio always has—by creating connection, not just impressions. He can be reached at David@BarrettMedia.com.