iHeartMedia Phoenix’s 99.9 KEZ, More Music, More Variety From The 80’s, 90’s & Today, announced today that Andrew Babinski has been promoted to Co-Host on the long running “Beth and Friends Morning Show,” effective immediately.
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In addition to retaining Executive Producer duties, as co-host, Andrew will serve as a primary creative voice on the Beth and Friends on-air show as well as on all Beth and Friends social media channels.
“I’m so happy to have Andrew as my co-host. This show has a storied history since we debuted in 1990 with ‘Beth and Bill’ and transitioned to ‘Beth and Friends’ after Bill Austin’s passing in 2010.
Andrew is my first co-host since then, and he’s the perfect guy to take over such a meaningful role on our team,” said Beth McDonald, host of “Beth and Friends.” “The show is now the best it has been since the Beth and Bill days. I’m looking forward to many years of fun ahead with Andrew!”
“He’s funny, the listeners and advertisers love him, and he’s a pretty darn good employee. ‘The Beth and Friends Show’ is better with Andrew sitting across from Beth,” said Paul Kelley, 99.9 KEZ Program Director.
Andrew has been with iHeartMedia Phoenix for 24 years, where he has most recently served as the Executive Producer for 99.9 KEZ, a title he will retain.
He also served as the Executive Producer for 550 KFYI, and Producer for Fox Sports 910. He began his career at iHeartMedia Phoenix and is a graduate of The Academy of Radio & Television Broadcasting.
“I am honored and excited to continue working with Beth each morning. She’s an absolute legend. I couldn’t have found a better home than iHeartRadio and 99.9 KEZ,” said Andrew Babinski.
iHeartMedia is the leading media outlet in the Phoenix market with multiple platforms, including its broadcast stations; live events; data; and its digital businesses and platforms, including mobile, social and its own iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service – with more than 3 billion app downloads and more than 190 million registered users.