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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mass media |
| Founded | 2008 (2008) |
| Founder | David Stephens |
| Headquarters | , United States |
| Products | Radio broadcasting |
| Website | smgexchange |
Stephens Media Group is an American radio broadcasting company headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma that currently owns 65 radio stations particularly in small to mid-size markets.[1] Stephens refers to itself as "A portfolio of people", referencing the team members who work for the company.
History
Stephens Media Group started with stations around Tulsa, Oklahoma (with KXOJ-FM [now KTSO] as its main flagship station), before expanding to other markets.
In October 2007, Regent Communications announced it would sell its Watertown, New York radio cluster to Stephens for $6.25 million.[2]
On February 1, 2008, Stephens Media Group acquired six New York stations fro, Martz Communications Group for $5.095 million.[3]
On May 1, 2008, Stephens Media Group announced that it would acquire WFKL, WRMM-FM, and WZNE in Rochester, New York for $13.25 million[4], as a part of Entercom's purchase of stations from CBS Radio in the market.[5]
On April 25, 2013, it was announced that Stephens Media Group would acquire KTSO and KMYZ-FM in Tulsa from Times-Shamrock Communications; the sale was completed in October for $8.5 million.[6][7] The same day, Stephens Media Group agreed to sell KCXR, KEMX, and KTFR to ABS Communications, Inc. for $500,000.[8] This would allow Stephens to acquire KMYZ and KTSO.[6] The sale was completed in June.[6]
On July 28, 2015, it was announced that Stephens Media Group would acquire KCFO from Friendship Broadcasting for $575,000.[9][10]
In March 2016, Stephens Media Group purchased four Ardmore, Oklahoma stations from LKCM Radio for an undisclosed amount.[11]
On April 15, 2016, Stephens Media Group agreed to sell KBIX and its translator to Grupo Teletul Multimedia for $175,000.[12][13]
In June 2016, Stephens Media Group sold KGND to Grand Lake Media for $75,000.[14]
In April 2018, Ingstad Radio sold 14 of its stations in Washington to Stephens Media Group for $10.725 million.[15][16]
In July 2019, it was announced that Stephens would acquire 37 stations from Mapleton Communications for $21 million.[17] This acquisition was approved on October 9, 2019,[18] and was completed on October 15, 2019.
In March 2025, it was announced that the company would be selling its four stations in the Alexandria area to Globecomm Media for $350,000 and the sale was completed in June 2025.[19][20]
In June 2025, it was announced that Stephens Media Group would be selling its Monroe stations to Warrior Media LLC for $450,000.[21][22] The sale was completed in August 2025.
Radio stations
Oklahoma
Tulsa, Oklahoma (Flagship)
- KTSO 100.9 Soft oldies, better known as "100.9 KTSO"
- KXOJ-FM 94.1 Christian adult contemporary
- KCFO 970 Talk
- KMYZ-FM 104.5 Alternative, better known as "Z104.5 The Edge"
- KYAL 1550 Sports, better known as "Sports Animal ESPN Radio"
- KYAL-FM 97.1 Sports, better known as "Sports Animal"
Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Ardmore, Oklahoma
- KKAJ-FM 95.7 Country, better known as "Texoma Country"
- KTRX 92.7 Contemporary hits, known as Star 92.7, Today's Best Music
- KVSO 1240 Sports talk, simulcast on 107.5 K298CR (Ardmore)
- KYNZ 107.1 Classic hits, formerly known as "GTO 107"
Vinta, Oklahoma
New York
Massena, New York
- WRCD 101.5 Classic rock, better known as "The Fox"
- WVLF 96.1 Adult contemporary, better known as "The Mix"
- WMSA 1340 News/talk simulcast on 92.9 FM
Ogdensburg, New York
Rochester, New York
- WFKL 93.3 Adult hits, better known as "Fickle 93.3"
- WRMM-FM 101.3 Adult contemporary, better known as "Warm 101.3"
- WZNE 94.1 Alternative, better known as "94.1 The Zone"
Watertown, New York
- WCIZ-FM 93.3 Classic hits, better known as "Z93"
- WFRY-FM 97.5 Country, better known as "Froggy"
- WNER 1410 Sports talk, better known as "Fox Sports Radio" Simulcast on 97.9 FM
- WTNY 790 News/Talk Simulcast on 95.9 FM
California
Chico, California
Merced, California
- KUBB 96.3 Country, better known as "Cubb Country"
- KABX-FM 97.5 Adult contemporary, better known as "K97.5"
- KLOQ-FM 98.7 Regional Mexican, better known as "Radio Lobo"
- KHTN 104.7 Rhythmic CHR, better known as "Hot 104.7"
- KYOS 1480 News/Talk
- KBRE 1660 Active rock, better known as "105.7 The Bear". Simulcast on 105.7 K289CB (Los Banos)
Monterey–Salinas-Santa Cruz, California
- KCDU 101.7 CHR, better known as "The Beach"
- KPIG-FM 107.5 Americana, better known as "The Pig"
- KHIP 104.3 Classic rock, better known as "The Hippo"
- KKHK 95.5 Alternative rock, better known as "Bob-FM"
- KWAV 96.9 Adult contemporary, better known as "K-Wave"
Redding, California
- KQMS 1670 News Talk 1670 Simulcast on 104.9 K285FE (Redding) & 105.7 K289BT (Anderson)
- KSHA 104.3 Adult contemporary better known as "K-Shasta"
- KWLZ 99.3 CHR, better known as "Wild 99-3"
- KRRX 106.1 Active rock better known as "106X"
- KNRO 1400 Sports talk better known as "Fox Sports" Simulcast on 103.9 K280GP (Redding)
- KRDG 105.3 Classic hits
Oregon
Medford, Oregon
- KTMT 580 Sports talk, better known as "The Game"
- KTMT-FM 93.7 Christian contemporary, better known as "Joy! 93.7"
- KBOY-FM 95.7 Classic rock
- KCMX-FM 101.9 Adult contemporary, better known as "Lite 102"
- KCMX 101.9 (93.3) HD3 CHR, better known as "HiTS 93.3"
- KAKT 105.1 Country, better known as "The Wolf"
Washington
Spokane, Washington
- KBBD 103.9 Adult hits, better known as "Bob-FM"
- KDRK-FM 93.7 Country, better known as "The Mountain"
- KEYF-FM 101.1 Classic hits
- KGA 1510 Sports talk, Better known as "103.5 The Game", Simulcast on 103.5 K278CY (Spokane)
- KJRB 790 Classic rock, better known as "94.1 The Bear", Simulcast on 94.1 K231CU (Spokane)
- KZBD 105.7 CHR, better known as "NOW-FM"
Tri-Cities, Washington
- KUJ-FM 99.1 CHR, better known as "Power 99.1"
- KIOK 94.9 Country, better known as "The Wolf"
- KEGX 106.5 Classic rock, better known as "The Eagle"
- KKSR 95.7 Classic hits, better known as "Big 95-7"
- KALE 960 Christian contemporary, better known as "106.1 The Bridge", Simulcast on 106.1 K291BS (Richland)
- KJOX 1340 sports talk, ESPN Radio
Yakima, Washington
- KARY-FM 100.9 Classic hits, better known as "Cherry FM"
- KBBO 1390 is a sports talk station, better known as "The Fan", Simulcast on 104.5 K283BX (Wapato)
- KHHK 99.7 Rhythmic-CHR, better known as "Hot 99.7"
- KTCR 980 Oldies, better known as "Kruzn 106.9 KTCR", Simulcast on 106.9 K295BT (Wapato)
- KRSE 105.7 Classic rock, better known as "The Hawk"
- KXDD 104.1 Country, better known as "KX-Double-D"
Former stations
Louisiana
Alexandria, Louisiana
- KLAA-FM 103.5 Country, better known as "LA 103.5"
- KEZP 104.3 Christian Adult Contemporary, better known as "The Bridge"
- KBKK 105.5 Classic Country, better known as "K-Buck"
- KEDG 106.9 Adult contemporary, better known as "Sunny 106.9"
Monroe, Louisiana
Oklahoma
Locust Grove, Oklahoma
- KEMX 94.5 Contemporary Christian, simulcast of KXOJ
Taft, Oklahoma
- KCXR 100.3 Contemporary Christian, simulcast of KXOJ
Tulsa, Oklahoma (Flagship)
- KTFR 100.5 Contemporary Christian, simulcast of KXOJ
Vinta, Oklahoma
Oregon
Medford, Oregon
References
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidstephenstulsa
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- "Deal of the Week" (PDF). Radio & Records. May 16, 2008. Retrieved June 12, 2026 – via World Radio History.
- "Entercom Sells Three In Rochester, NY". Radio Ink. May 1, 2008. Archived from the original on December 11, 2008. Retrieved May 19, 2008.
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- "Stephens Family buys in Tulsa". Radio & Television Business Report. Streamline Publishing. October 22, 2013. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
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- "Deal Digest for the week of July 30, 2015". InsideRadio. July 30, 2015. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
- Venta, Lance (March 30, 2016). "Stephens Media Acquires Four in Ardmore OK". RadioInsight. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
- "Assignments". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission. April 15, 2016. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
- Venta, Lance (April 22, 2016). "Station Sales Week Of 4/22". RadioInsight. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
- Venta, Lance (June 10, 2016). "Station Sales Week Of 6/10". RadioInsight. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
- "Stephens Media Group Buys 14 Ingstad Yakima, Tri-Cities Stations". All Access. May 2, 2018. Archived from the original on September 4, 2019. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- Venta, Lance (April 9, 2018). "Stephens Media Group Purchase Price For Ingstad Radio Washington". RadioInsight. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
- Venta, Lance (July 5, 2019). "Stephens Media Group Acquires 37 Stations From Mapleton Communications". RadioInsight. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- "Stephens Completes Its Mapleton Deal". Radio & Television Business Report. Streamline Publishing. October 9, 2019. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
- Venta, Lance (March 19, 2025). "Stephens Media Group Sells Alexandria LA Cluster". RadioInsight. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
- Jacobson, Adam (March 20, 2025). "Stephens Media Group Sells A Louisiana Cluster". Radio & Television Business Report. Streamline Publishing. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
- Jacobson, Adam (June 3, 2025). "Stephens Media Sells More Bayou State Radio Stations". Radio & Television Business. Streamline Publishing. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
- Venta, Lance (June 3, 2025). "Stephens Sells Monroe LA Cluster To Local Group". RadioInsight. Retrieved September 17, 2025.