Stephens Media Group (broadcasting)
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Stephens Media Group is a Tulsa, Oklahoma
based radio
holding group that owns a few radio stations particularly in small to mid-size markets. Its flagship station is KXOJ-FM
in Tulsa.
On May 1, 2008, Stephens Media Company has announced that it will buy three of Entercom Communications
' radio stations in Rochester, New York
. Last year, Entercom bought 15 stations owned by CBS Radio
, but in order to meet with the Federal Communications Commission
's ownership limitations, Entercom would have to cut loose three of its radio stations.
The company has no connection or affiliation with Stephens Media LLC of Las Vegas, Nevada, a newspaper publisher, which is also sometimes referred to as Stephens Media Group.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa is the second-largest city in the state of Oklahoma and 46th-largest city in the United States. With a population of 391,906 as of the 2010 census, it is the principal municipality of the Tulsa Metropolitan Area, a region with 937,478 residents in the MSA and 988,454 in the CSA. Tulsa's...
based radio
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
holding group that owns a few radio stations particularly in small to mid-size markets. Its flagship station is KXOJ-FM
KXOJ-FM
KXOJ-FM is a contemporary Christian formatted radio station licensed to Sapulpa, Oklahoma, and serving the greater Tulsa area. It is part of the Stephens Media Group, and has been on the air since 1977....
in Tulsa.
On May 1, 2008, Stephens Media Company has announced that it will buy three of Entercom Communications
Entercom Communications
Entercom Communications Corporation is the fourth-largest broadcasting company in the United States. As of November 2009, Entercom operates 110 radio stations in 23 markets across the United States....
' radio stations in Rochester, New York
Rochester, New York
Rochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City...
. Last year, Entercom bought 15 stations owned by CBS Radio
CBS Radio
CBS Radio, Inc., formerly known as Infinity Broadcasting Corporation, is one of the largest owners and operators of radio stations in the United States, third behind main rival Clear Channel Communications and Cumulus Media. CBS Radio owns around 130 radio stations across the country...
, but in order to meet with the Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, created, Congressional statute , and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the...
's ownership limitations, Entercom would have to cut loose three of its radio stations.
Radio Stations (partial list)
- KXOJKXOJ-FMKXOJ-FM is a contemporary Christian formatted radio station licensed to Sapulpa, Oklahoma, and serving the greater Tulsa area. It is part of the Stephens Media Group, and has been on the air since 1977....
- Sapulpa/Tulsa, OklahomaTulsa, OklahomaTulsa is the second-largest city in the state of Oklahoma and 46th-largest city in the United States. With a population of 391,906 as of the 2010 census, it is the principal municipality of the Tulsa Metropolitan Area, a region with 937,478 residents in the MSA and 988,454 in the CSA. Tulsa's...
(flagship station) - WFKLWFKLWFKL is an FM radio station licensed to Rochester, New York, USA. The station, branded as Fickle 93.3, runs a variety format or what the station refers to as "We Play Everything", very similar to Jack FM. It broadcasts on FM frequency 93.3 MHz and owned by Stephens Media Group which also owns...
- Rochester, New YorkRochester, New YorkRochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City... - WFRY - Watertown, New YorkWatertown (city), New YorkWatertown is a city in the state of New York and the county seat of Jefferson County. It is situated approximately south of the Thousand Islands. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 27,023, an increase of 1.2% since 2000. The U.S...
- WRCDWRCDWRCD is a radio station broadcasting a classic rock format. Licensed to Canton, New York, USA, the station is currently owned by Stephens Media Group....
- Canton, New YorkCanton (village), New YorkCanton is a village in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The village is centrally located in both the town of Canton and the county of St. Lawrence. The population was 5,882 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of St. Lawrence County... - WMSA - Massena, New YorkMassena (town), New YorkMassena is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The town is on the northern border of the county and is nicknamed "The Gateway to the Fourth Coast". The population was 13,121 at the 2000 census. The town of Massena contains a village also called Massena...
- WRMMWRMMWRMM-FM is a radio station licensed to Rochester, New York, USA, the station serves the Rochester area. The station is currently owned by Stephens Media Group - Rochester, LLC....
- Rochester, New YorkRochester, New YorkRochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City... - WVLFWVLFWVLF is a radio station broadcasting a mix of adult contemporary and Hot Adult Contemporary format. Licensed to Norwood, New York, USA, the station is currently owned by Stephens Media Group....
- Norwood, New YorkNorwood, New YorkNorwood is a village located in St. Lawrence County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 1,685.The Village of Norwood is on the town line of two towns so that it is partly in the Town of Potsdam and partly in the Town of Norfolk.The village is north of Potsdam.-... - WZNEWZNEWZNE — branded The Zone @ 94.1 — is a modern rock commercial radio station in Brighton, Monroe County, New York, broadcasting to the Rochester, New York area...
- Rochester, New YorkRochester, New YorkRochester is a city in Monroe County, New York, south of Lake Ontario in the United States. Known as The World's Image Centre, it was also once known as The Flour City, and more recently as The Flower City... - WNCQ - Canton, New York
- WPAC - Ogdensburg, NY
- WYSX - Ogdensburg, NY
The company has no connection or affiliation with Stephens Media LLC of Las Vegas, Nevada, a newspaper publisher, which is also sometimes referred to as Stephens Media Group.