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| type = [[Private company|Private]] |
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| founded = 2008 |
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| industry = [[Mass media]] |
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| location = [[Tulsa, Oklahoma|Tulsa]], [[Oklahoma]] |
| location = [[Tulsa, Oklahoma|Tulsa]], [[Oklahoma]] |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Stephens Media started with stations around [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]], before expanding to |
Stephens Media started with stations around [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]], before expanding to other markets. |
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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.<ref>[http://www.radioink.com/HeadlineEntry.asp?hid=141970&pt=todaysnews Entercom Sells Three In Rochester, NY] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081211132800/http://www.radioink.com/HeadlineEntry.asp?hid=141970&pt=todaysnews |date=2008-12-11 }} - ''Radio Ink'' (May 1, 2008)</ref> |
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.<ref>[http://www.radioink.com/HeadlineEntry.asp?hid=141970&pt=todaysnews Entercom Sells Three In Rochester, NY] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081211132800/http://www.radioink.com/HeadlineEntry.asp?hid=141970&pt=todaysnews |date=2008-12-11 }} - ''Radio Ink'' (May 1, 2008)</ref> |
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===Oklahoma=== |
===Oklahoma=== |
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====Tulsa, Oklahoma (Flagship)==== |
====Tulsa, Oklahoma (Flagship)==== |
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*[[KTSO]] 100.9 Soft |
*[[KTSO]] 100.9 Soft Oldies, better known as "100.9 KTSO" |
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*[[KXOJ-FM]] 94.1 [[Christian Adult Contemporary]] |
*[[KXOJ-FM]] 94.1 [[Christian Adult Contemporary]] |
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*[[KCFO]] 970 [[ |
*[[KCFO]] 970 [[Talk radio|Talk]] |
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*[[KMYZ-FM]] 104.5 [[Alternative Rock|Alternative]], better known as "Z104.5 The Edge" |
*[[KMYZ-FM]] 104.5 [[Alternative Rock|Alternative]], better known as "Z104.5 The Edge" |
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*[[KYAL-FM]] 97.1 [[Sports talk]], better known as "Sports Animal" |
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*[[KYAL (AM)|KYAL]] 1550 [[Sports talk]], better known as "Sports Animal ESPN Radio" |
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====Ardmore, Oklahoma==== |
====Ardmore, Oklahoma==== |
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*[[KKAJ-FM]] 95.7 [[Country music|Country]], better known as "Texoma Country" |
*[[KKAJ-FM]] 95.7 [[Country music|Country]], better known as "Texoma Country" |
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*[[KTRX]] 92.7 [[ |
*[[KTRX]] 92.7 [[Contemporary hits]], known as Star 92.7, Today's Best Music |
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*[[KVSO]] 1240 [[Sports Radio|Sports Talk]], simulcast on 107.5 K298CR (Ardmore) |
*[[KVSO]] 1240 [[Sports Radio|Sports Talk]], simulcast on 107.5 K298CR (Ardmore) |
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*[[KYNZ]] 107.1[[Classic Hits]], formerly known as "GTO 107" |
*[[KYNZ]] 107.1[[Classic Hits]], formerly known as "GTO 107" |
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* [[KTMT-FM]] 93.7 [[Christian contemporary]], better known as "Joy! 93.7" |
* [[KTMT-FM]] 93.7 [[Christian contemporary]], better known as "Joy! 93.7" |
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* [[KBOY-FM]] 95.7 [[Classic Rock]] |
* [[KBOY-FM]] 95.7 [[Classic Rock]] |
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* [[KCMX (AM)|KCMX]] 880 [[News/Talk]] |
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* [[KCMX-FM]] 101.9 [[Adult Contemporary]], better known as "Lite 102" |
* [[KCMX-FM]] 101.9 [[Adult Contemporary]], better known as "Lite 102" |
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* [[KCMX-FM|KCMX]] 101.9 (93.3) [[HD-Radio|HD]]3 [[Contemporary Hit Radio|CHR]], better known as "HiTS 93.3" |
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* [[KAKT]] 105.1 [[Country music|Country]], better known as "The Wolf" |
* [[KAKT]] 105.1 [[Country music|Country]], better known as "The Wolf" |
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* [[KDRK-FM]] 93.7 [[Country music|Country]], better known as "The Mountain" |
* [[KDRK-FM]] 93.7 [[Country music|Country]], better known as "The Mountain" |
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* [[KEYF-FM]] 101.1 Classic Hits |
* [[KEYF-FM]] 101.1 Classic Hits |
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* [[KGA]] 1510 [[Sports Radio|Sports talk |
* [[KGA]] 1510 [[Sports Radio|Sports talk]], Better known as "103.5 The Game", Simulcast on 103.5 K278CY (Spokane) |
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* [[KJRB]] 790 [[Classic Rock]], better known as "94.1 The Bear", Simulcast on 94.1 K231CU (Spokane) |
* [[KJRB]] 790 [[Classic Rock]], better known as "94.1 The Bear", Simulcast on 94.1 K231CU (Spokane) |
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* [[KZBD]] 105.7 [[Contemporary Hit Radio|CHR]], better known as "NOW-FM" |
* [[KZBD]] 105.7 [[Contemporary Hit Radio|CHR]], better known as "NOW-FM" |
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Mass media |
| Founded | 2008 (16 years ago) (2008) |
| Headquarters | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Products | Radio broadcasting |
| Website | smgexchange |
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 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.
