Marc Radio ‘Is’ Gainesville. Now, it’s Big D, Too
In Central Florida, the Holler family is known for its automotive dealerships. Roger Holler is also known for his ownership of Marc Radio, which operates six radio brands in the Gainesville-Ocala market. Now, Holler can be fully associated with a daytime-only AM and its FM translator that can be heard in not Gainesville, Fla., but Gainesville, Tex.
A Deep South Eagle Flies To Holladay
It's a 2,300-watt Class A FM that's owned by an institution of higher learning, and on the commercial side of the MHz band. That's not stopped Meridian Community College from becoming the latest school to sell its broadcast facility, as it has just put its "Eagle" in flight. The buyer? A member of the Holladay family.
Benavides Closes On Lone Star Purchase
He’s been an active buyer and seller of media properties across Texas for more than a decade. Now, Gerald Benavides has completed a deal giving him ownership of a FM station licensed to the city of Stanton.
A ‘Barefoot’ Partnership is Forged In Key West
In the Florida Keys, there's a 680-watt Class A FM with a signal that hugs the southernmost city in the continental United States. In April 2021, a deal was struck that handed control of this station to James Day. Now, Day is bringing in another investor as the station builds a new brand it launched several weeks ago.
A Spin In Minnesota for Multi-Cultural Diversity Radio
It's a 100-watt Class A FM serving a rural portion of Northeast Minnesota, with coverage of Grand Portage north into some of the most sparsely populated areas of Ontario. A new owner is awaiting FCC approval.
One Ministries’ Sale Gives ‘KFAITH’ A NoCal Home
Pending approval from the FCC, an Orange County, Calif.-based broadcast ministry will become the licensee of an FM radio station and four FM translators. The seller: One Ministries.
Another Mako LPTV CP Pair Is Spun
Mako Communications has attracted the attention of a variety of buyers for a collection of low-power TV station construction permits that hold a 2023 deadline for build-out. The latest buyer is a Hispanic-focused broadcast ministry with a number of television stations across the Pacific Northwest.
Mako Makes A LPTV Deal With Ramar
In February 2018, the founder of Lubbock-based radio and TV station owner Ramar Communications passed away. Today, his family continues to run Ramar, and it's growing — it is purchasing a future low-power TV station in the market from a company blessed with a unique set of construction permits.
Bartons Add To Utah Holdings With Müller Move
Nearly three years ago, Franklyn and Melanie Müller began buying radio stations in Utah through their JJIE Corporation. Among these deals was a $100,000 transaction that saw the Mueller's acquire a then-silent FM and its AM sibling. Now, JJIE is spinning the stations.
Iowa Public Radio Gets Blessing for Station Ownership
As of today, three radio groups linked to the Board of Regents of the State of Iowa are the licensees of some 20 full-power AM and FM radio stations and seven FM translators. With the FCC's blessings, all 27 broadcast properties will become fully owned by Iowa Public Radio.
Vic Michael Acquires a Keystone State Translator
It has 19 watts of power from 2,021 feet, and serves Williamsport and Montoursville, Pa. Soon, it will be the latest FM translator station owned by Mountain Community Translators.
Townsquare/Cherry Creek Spins Filed At FCC
Cherry Creek Broadcasting is being acquired by Townsquare Media for $18.75 million. To make the deal happen, stations in Missoula, Mont., will be sold to Anderson Broadcasting and two non-profit entities: Legacy Broadcasting and Missoula Community Radio. Paperwork detailing two of those transactions has been submitted to the FCC.
Oklahoma Investor Sheds Radio Pair
He founded Oklahoma City-based SMN Investments in 1998, and across nearly a quarter century has made several investments in real estate, banking, media, oil and gas, and healthcare. Now, through his WPA Radio LLC, Stanton Nelson is shedding an AM serving Oklahoma's biggest market and an FM presently home to Oklahoma Catholic Broadcasting.
Tim Dukes Signs Away ‘Way Radio’ Translator
No longer needing an FM translator at 104.5 MHz with nearly full-metro coverage of Portland, Ore.,,Way Media and its COO, industry veteran Tim Dukes, have signed off on its sale.
The buyer is another broadcast ministry.
Rox Reaches Deal For Arkansas Duo
It's the home for "ESPN Arkansas" and holds a construction permit for a 3,600-watt Class A FM reaching much of Northwest Arkansas, including Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale and Fayetteville. Now, this FM and an FM translator serving Springdale are being spun by Rox Radio Group.