A Latvian Connection For A Golden State Radio Deal
The owner of an AM radio station offering conservative Talk radio programming to the Fresno market has agreed to expand through the purchase of another AM property. It happens to be a station that has in recent years been linked to Radio Mirchi, a South Asian operator that acquired the station in mid-2015 for $750,000.
Hood and Webb Strike Again With Second Saipan Buy
When it is 9am in Washington, D.C., it is Midnight the following day in Saipan, one of 10 islands that comprise the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. In April, Saipan made the news as a 50/50 partnership named DB Media acquired a Class C3 FM serving Saipan. Now, DB Media is adding a second FM — and a TV station.
‘WOOK’ Completes Purchase of Low Properties In Arizona
In December 2007, a licensee led by John Low acquired an AM radio station licensed to Wickenburg, Ariz., from Richard and Joann Peterson for $500,000. Today, that facility is based in Apache Junction, and boasts an FM translator in Payson, Ariz. In July, Low agreed to sell the facilities. The deal has just closed.
Baltimore-Based Businessman Buys Wasatch Front FM
At present, it has a puny 100-watt signal covering the town of Mona, Utah. However, it holds a Construction Permit allowing it to upgrade to a Class C2 facility, expanding its signal contour north to Provo and south to Delta and Gunnison. That's likely what led a former Provo resident who now resides in Baltimore to buy the FM.
Pelican State FM Pair Trading Hands
An FM pair serving a rural part of Louisiana between Bossier City and Monroe has been sold. Pending FCC approval, they'll be in the hands of Omega Entertainment LLC.
Stan Bennett Expands Its Maine Radio Station Stable
He's been the President of his own group of radio stations in Auburn, Maine, for 3 1/2 years and, before that, spent more than 26 years with Binnie Media, serving as its VP of Programming in Portland, Me., until leaving in June 2020. Now, Stan Bennett and his Bennett Radio Group are growing their group of radio stations.
A Texas ‘Shooter’ Sold To First Dallas Media
A Classic Country FM in Waco, Tex., is being spun to a new owner. What will this mean for the station's current presentation and its not-so-politically correct moniker — "Shooter FM"?
A Gospel AM Trades Hands In North Carolina
A Class D AM with 1kw during daylight hours and 80 watts at night has been serving the Roanoke Chowan area of North Carolina with "the best in Inspirational Music and Community focus" since 1948. Now, its owner and operator has decided to sell the station. What does this mean for "Da Throwback Joy?"
Tyler, Tex. FM Heading to New Owner
It has a Construction Permit for a signal covering its city of license, Jacksonville, Tex., and reaches much of Tyler, to the north. Soon, this FM will be under new ownership, thanks to an agreement finalized on Tuesday.
An LMA To Buy Move For Steve Hegwood
If at first you don't succeed, why not try again? That's exactly what Steve Hegwood has done with his plan to own — and operate — a 6kw Class A FM that must protect Class B WRXL in Richmond. He's filed paperwork with the FCC seeking its approval to allow him to own the "Streetz" of the Tidewater region.
Gary Fisher Closes On NJ iHeartMedia Deal
On August 7, iHeartMedia announced that it had agreed to purchase four FM radio stations serving Atlantic City, N.J., and surrounding communities along the Jersey Shore, from Gary Fisher-led Equity Communications. That transaction, which sees Kalil & Co. serve as the exclusive broker, has now closed.
A ‘True Oldies’ Home Is Sold In SoFla
Of late, it has served as the originating station for "Oldies 95.3/96.9," part of the True Oldies Channel-focused service run in Palm Beach County and northern Broward County by Vic Canales Media Group. Soon, a change will be in the works for those two FM translators. The AM has been sold.
A South-Of-Boston Radio Facility Is Sold
A Class D AM radio station and its FM translator at 101.1 MHz in the Massachusetts city of Brockton have been sold. Who is the buyer? It's a woman based in Sharon, Mass., who has reached a deal with the seller, Ed Perry.
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Randy Nonberg Sells a TV Station to Swaggarts
He was President/COO of former broadcasting company Una Vez Más and today is associated with CNZ Communications. Now, Randy Nonberg is in the news for agreeing to sell a television station in Wisconsin. The buyer? The non-profit broadcast ministry led by members of the Swaggart family.
River Radio Rolls With Texas FM Pick-Ups
River Radio LLC is agreeing to purchase a pair of FM radio stations in the Lone Star State. The facilities serve Hill Country, due west of the Austin market. Who is the seller?