Radio operator reports ad boost in Fort Myers

NAPLES — Radio-station operator Beasley Broadcast Group says advertising growth in Fort Myers, Las Vegas and Philadelphia helped push revenues up 6.5% in the quarter ending March 31 compared with the same quarter in 2012.

Beasley recently reported it earned $2.42 million on revenues of $24.8 million in the three months ending March 31. That compares with net income of $2.4 million on revenues of $23.3 million in the same quarter one year ago.

“Beyond our company-wide focus on programming and ratings, which serve as the foundation for the success of our on-air and digital advertising platforms, we continue to strengthen our balance sheet,” says George Beasley, chairman and CEO, in a statement.