Rogers Spins Trio Of Ontario FMs to Growing Local Operator
Rogers Sports & Media is selling to My Broadcasting Corp. its 26kw Class B Adult Contemporary CKOT-FM "Easy 101.3" — today modeled largely after Rogers flagship CHFI-FM in Toronto — and 7.8kw Class B CJDL-FM "Country 107.3" in Tillsonburg, Ont. Both stations reach London, Ont. Also being sold is an Ottawa rimshot FM.
Civic Media Grabs A Wisconsin FM
Few have heard of tiny Hayward, Wisc., due south of Superior. Here, a Class A FM known until September as "The Cabin" and its FM translator companion are being sold. The buyer is known for progressive-leaning spoken word programming heard on stations across Wisconsin.
Galaxy Media Acquires Cavalcade of Cars
In another move that expands the radio station licensee's nontraditional revenue streams, Galaxy Media is revving up its revenue engines and looking forward to fast ROI by acquiring one of Central New York's biggest indoor automotive expos.
EMF Grabs An FM in Southern California’s Antelope Valley
Travel up Highway 14 from Santa Clarita and you'll reach the Antelope Valley, sandwiched between Bakersfield to the west and Victorville to the east. Here, L.A. FM radio reception is sketchy. This could explain why Educational Media Foundation is agreeing to purchase a 3kw Class A facility that is presently offering Country music to listeners.
FCC Moves Ahead With Full ‘ZoneCasting’ Authorization
The Chris Devine-founded GeoBroadcast Solutions has been given the FCC's unanimous nod to fully move ahead with the implementation of its "ZoneCasting" technology by expanding the opportunity to use FM boosters for program origination.
Parenti Among Eight Exceptional ‘Gracies’ Award Winners
The Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) on Tuesday celebrated the achievements of eight trailblazing leaders at its Gracies Leadership Awards. The President and Publisher of Radio Ink and RBR+TVBR was among the honorees, who were celebrated with special Times Square display messages.
Arkansas Radio Broadcaster Recovering From Vandalism
A Jonesboro, Ark., radio broadcasting company is picking up the pieces after vandals tore through a transmitter building, causing extreme damage.
K.C. Hispanic Radio Operator Moves Ahead After Owner Death
Reyes Media Group has established itself as the dominant source of Spanish-language audio entertainment and information for Kansas City's growing Hispanic community. Now, the FCC is being asked to approve the transfer of 50% ownership in the company to an estate, following the February death of the family matriarch.
N.Y. Radio Licensee, Estrella Media Operator Shares Q3 Results
The company that runs Estrella Media's Hispanic-focused radio, TV and digital content creation and distribution operation and over-the-air audio brands serving multicultural audiences across the New York Tri-State area has released a third quarter earnings report largely reflective of the new dollar sources contributing to the company's bottom line.
Steve Newberry Swaps Properties With Cantrell-Led Group
Pending regulatory approval, two Kentucky FMs, an AM and two FM translators will become part of a collection of Bluegrass State radio properties tied to the CEO of QUU Inc. who is also the former NAB Joint Board Chairman and EVP for Industry Affairs and Strategic Planning. Cantrell's group is getting something in return.
Glynn Adds Spokane To Seattle Leadership Role at iHeartMedia
The Market President for iHeartMedia's Seattle-Tacoma radio stations, an individual who rose to the post in November 2020 after seven years in ascending sales roles, has tacked on similar duties for the company's Spokane properties by rising to Area President for Washington.
Once KGO, A Big AM Signal Becomes KSFO’s New Home
In the San Francisco Bay Area, conservative talk programs been heard on a 5kw AM radio station with a transmitter in the Pier 94 wetlands. Come Monday, this longtime Talker and one-time flanker to a News/Talk station at 810 kHz is moving to that bigger frequency, displacing the sports wagering programming that supplanted what was before that KGO.
A Loud Deal Puts An Empire State FM in Nixon’s Hands
A Class A FM serving the upper half of New York's Capital District is changing hands, with Briton Ricki Lee signing off on a deal that will put the facility in the control of Todd Nixon, pending regulatory approval.
Alpha Spins S.C. Signal To Norsan
It's a freshly finalized deal signed on Wednesday that has just been submitted with the FCC for regulatory approval. And, it will see the sale of an FM translator serving a South Carolina city as "94.9 The Palm" to one of the Southeast's biggest Spanish-language media companies.
Tyler Media Adds A FM Signal In OKC
Founded by the Tyler family, the company is comprised of a small group of Telemundo, Univision and Estrella Media affiliates; an outdoor advertising business; and a collection of 13 radio stations. With regulatory approval, the number of radio properties will soon grow to 14.