Stephens Media Group (broadcasting)

Stephens Media Group is an Oklahoma based radio broadcaster that owns 75 radio stations particularly in small to mid-size markets. Its flagship stations are at its headquarters in Tulsa.[1][2] Stephens refers to itself as "A portfolio of People", referencing the team members who work for the company.

Stephens Media Group
Company typePrivate
IndustryMass media
Founded2008 (16 years ago) (2008)
HeadquartersTulsa, Oklahoma
ProductsRadio broadcasting
Websitesmgexchange.com

History edit

Stephens Media started with stations around Tulsa, Oklahoma, before expanding to other markets.

On May 1, 2008, Stephens Media announced that it would acquire WFKL, WRMM-FM, and WZNE in Rochester, New York, as a part of Entercom's purchase of stations from CBS Radio in the market.[3]

In April 2018, Ingstad Radio sold 14 of its stations in Washington to Stephens Media Group.[4]

In July 2019, it was announced that the company would acquire 37 stations from Mapleton Communications.[5] This acquisition was approved on October 9, 2019,[6] and was completed on October 15, 2019.

Radio stations edit

Oklahoma edit

Tulsa, Oklahoma (Flagship) edit

Ardmore, Oklahoma edit

New York edit

Massena, New York edit

Ogdensburg, New York edit

Rochester, New York edit

Watertown, New York edit

Louisiana edit

Alexandria, Louisiana edit

Monroe, Louisiana edit

California edit

Chico, California edit

Merced, California edit

Monterey-Salinas-Santa Cruz, California edit

Redding, California edit

Oregon edit

Medford, Oregon edit

Washington edit

Spokane, Washington edit

Tri-Cities, Washington edit

Yakima, Washington edit

  • KARY-FM 100.9 FM Classic Hits, better known as "Cherry FM"
  • KBBO 1390 AM is a sports talk station, better known as "The Fan", Simulcast on 104.5 K283BX (Wapato)
  • KHHK 99.7 FM Rhythmic-CHR, better known as "Hot 99.7"
  • KTCR 980 AM Oldies, better known as "Kruzn 106.9 KTCR", Simulcast on 106.9 K295BT (Wapato)
  • KRSE 105.7FM Classic Rock, better known as "The Hawk"
  • KXDD 104.1FM Country, better known as "KX-Double-D"

References edit

  1. ^ https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidstephenstulsa [self-published source]
  2. ^ "Stephens Media Acquires Four in Ardmore OK".
  3. ^ Entercom Sells Three In Rochester, NY Archived 2008-12-11 at the Wayback Machine - Radio Ink (May 1, 2008)
  4. ^ "Stephens Media Group Buys 14 Ingstad Yakima, Tri-Cities Stations". All Access. Retrieved 2019-09-04.
  5. ^ "Stephens Media Group Acquires 37 Stations From Mapleton Communications". RadioInsight. 2019-07-05. Retrieved 2019-09-04.
  6. ^ "Stephens completes its Mapleton deal". Streamline Publishing. 9 October 2019. Retrieved 19 October 2019.