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FCC Approves SBS Request To Increase Foreign Ownership

The FCC has approved the 2021 request of Spanish Broadcasting System to increase its foreign ownership limits beyond the 25% threshold. SBS filed the petition in March 2021 following a legal settlement with a group of preferred shareholders to allow them to convert their stock into publicly traded common shares. As some of the shareholders […] […]

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HHawaii Media Flips Two In Kauaʻi

HHawaii Media has flipped two of its brands on the Hawaiian island of Kauaʻi. “Oldies 101.3” K267BW Kapaa/99.9 KTOH-HD2 Kalaheo has moved from a 60s/70s based playlist to Classic Hits focusing on the 1970s through early 90s under a new “Sunny 101.3” branding. Traditional Hawaiian/Tourist Info “Hawaiian 107.9” K300AT/KTOH-HD3 Kalaheo made the more drastic switch […] […]

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iHeartMedia Expands Arkansas/Texas Region Under Clyde Bass

Following the promotion of Spencer Bynes to Atlanta Metro President last week, iHeartMedia is giving the markets he oversaw in Beaumont, Bryan/College Station, Corpus Christi, Rio Grande Valley and Waco TX as Area President to Clyde Bass. Bass, who currently serves as Arkansas Area President overseeing Fayetteville, Fort Smith, and Little Rock AR along with […] […]

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Station Sales Week Of 2/3

Civic Media continues its expansion in Wisconsin with the purchase of Baraboo Broadcasting’s 740 WRPQ/99.7 W259BC/103.7 W279EG Baraboo WI for $400,000 plus a $13,000 brokerage fee. Civic Media will also license the seller’s Classic Hits “Max-FM” formatics, mascot, logo and service marks currently heard on the station. The Kory Hartman owned Baraboo Broadcasting retains its […] […]