Xana Oregon Grabs Two Silent FMs For Rebirth Plan
When two FM radio stations along Oregon's Pacific Coast went dark at the end of 2023 and were subsequently put up for sale, Xana Oregon jumped at the opportunity. Now, all that awaits a change in ownership of the FMs is the FCC's approval — and a "red light" removal.
Kimble, Now Solo, Brokers A South Dakota Radio Deal
For 18 years he was associated with Kozacko Media Services. Now, George Kimble has gone out on his own and has his first sale filed with the FCC for regulatory approval. It involves an AM radio station with an FM translator serving a growing community in northeast South Dakota.
AM Radio Losses, Noncomm FM Gains In Q1
Another quarter-by-quarter increase in the number of noncomm FMs was during the first quarter of 2024, as commercial AMs saw double-digit declines in number, continuing a trend that began earlier in the year. That’s the key learning from the FCC’s updated broadcast station total list.
Morning Host and GSM Buys Maine FM After Owner’s Death
Natalie Knox, a longtime radio industry figure in Maine, in June 2023 lost her battle with cancer. Now, the company that Knox was a 50/50 owner of is selling the station. The buyer is very familiar with the FM — he's on-air and an active front-office leader.
Idaho AM/FM Combo Sold To Heat Pump Pros
Ray's has been offering heat pump services to Salmon and Challis, Idaho since 1971. It's a family-owned operation, and always has been. Now, the Infangers are poised to add radio station ownership to their business portfolio.
Starks, Carr Express Support For ‘ZoneCasting’ Rule
Geoffrey Starks and Brendan Carr are in unison when it comes to the opportunities, on a voluntary basis, that can come with the adoption of rules paving the way for GeoBroadcast Solutions to roll out "ZoneCasting" through the use of program origination on an FM booster.
Clendenin Adds Suburban Baltimore FM Translator To Asset Sales
One day after announcing the sale of WHGM-AM and one of its FM translators, Maryland Media One is now parting ways with FM translator W298CG in Bel Air, Md. Who's buying this mini FM? Look no further than "The Bay," perhaps.
Boise State Closes On Sun Valley FM Acquisition
It may have just 100 watts, but at 9,039 feet above sea level, this Sun Valley, Idaho FM can reach Hailey and Ketchum just fine. That's likely what enticed Boise State Public Radio to acquire the facility, and that deal announced in late 2023 has just closed.
A Top Townsquare Media Leader Exercises Options
With a big stock buyback underway and shares going ex-dividend this week, Townsquare Media is again one of the best performers on Wall Street for radio station owners. Investors are pleased, too. Now, the company's Local Media COO is taking advantage of a healthy stock price gain.
Marketron Updates Its Ad Revenue ROI Calculator
In 2022, Marketron introduced its ROI Calculator as "a free, easy-to-use tool to enable media sellers to forecast revenue for broadcast radio and third-party digital." Now, this product is getting a refresh.
Seattle Gearing Up For Country Radio War
Until yesterday, the nation's 11th-largest radio market was home to a lone "Wolf," if you will. Audacy's KKWF "100.7 The Wolf" commanded all of the attention of country music fans seeking a local radio station in Seattle-Tacoma to tune to. Now, The Wolf has two new competitors.
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An O’ahu FM Is Spun To Mark Paskin
In the last two years, a “Secret Millionaire” featured in a March 2011 episode of an ABC reality television series was involved in the purchase and subsequent sale of radio properties in South Florida. Now, Marc Paskin is investing in a FM radio station serving Hawaii's most populous island.
Audacy Sells Non-Essential Upstate S.C. FM To Norsan
Earlier in March, Audacy Inc. submitted for FCC approval an “engagement and assignment agreement” that saw the placement of a Class C3 FM licensed to Simpsonville, S.C., into a divestiture trust administered by Kalil & Co. Ten quick days later, Audacy has a buyer for WSPA-FM.
A Weak February For Media Deals
S&P Global Market Intelligence data for February show 96 North American M&A deals valued at $160 million. That, S&P Global says, is the sector's softest showing in M&A activity in 13 months. Even though that news is glum, there could be a bright spot for some.
The InFOCUS Podcast: Steve Jones
What excites Skyview Networks President/CEO Steve Jones about GenAI and its use at broadcast radio? What are the other big conversation topics he's expecting to discuss at the NAB Show? We find out in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM.