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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mass media |
| Genre | Radio broadcasting |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Founder |
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| Headquarters | , United States |
Number of locations | 24 |
Key people | Sage Weil (President/CEO) |
| Website | civicmedia |
Civic Media is an American radio broadcasting company based in Madison, Wisconsin. The company currently owns 24 stations across Wisconsin and Minnesota. [1]
The company was formed in 2022 by Mike Crute and Sage Weil. [2] On September 13, they acquired WSCM and WBZH from Zoe Communications. [3] On September 23, it was announced that Civic would acquire WZBU and translator from Metro North Communications, Inc., [4] and the sale was consummated on January 17, 2023.
In 2023, Civic acquires WCQM and WPFP from The Marks Group for $210,000. [5]
In November 2024, Civic announced they would acquire another station from Zoe Communications (WHSM-FM and its translator) for $360,000. [6]
In February 2025, it was announced that Civic would acquire another station from Zoe Communications (WELY) for $70,000. [7]
In April 2025, Civic announced a new weekday lineup for its radio stations. [8] Also the same month, Civic announced they would be purchasing WRPN and WAUH from Hometown Broadcasting LLC for $1.4 million. [9]
In July 2025, Civic announced that would acquire five stations in Michigan (WIMI, WJMS, WKMJ-FM, WMPL, and WUPY) from J&J Broadcasting. [10] [11]
In September 2025, Civic announced they would acquire WZTI from Milwaukee Radio Alliance. [12]
| City/market | Stations [1] | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Amery, Wisconsin | WLAK | 1260 AM |
| Baldwin–Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin | WSCM | 95.7 FM |
| Baraboo, Wisconsin | WRPQ | 740 AM |
| Berlin, Wisconsin | WISS | 1100 AM |
| Chippewa Falls–Eau Claire, Wisconsin | WCFW | 105.7 FM |
| Columbus–Madison, Wisconsin | WMDX | 1580 AM |
| Denmark–Green Bay, Wisconsin | WGBW | 1590 AM |
| Ely, Minnesota | WELY | 1450 AM |
| Hayward, Wisconsin | WBZH | 910 AM |
| WHSM-FM | 101.1 FM | |
| Jackson–Milwaukee, Wisconsin | WAUK | 540 AM |
| La Crosse, Wisconsin | WLCX | 1490 AM |
| Nekoosa–Wausau, Wisconsin | WIRI | 105.5 FM |
| New Holstein–Appleton, Wisconsin | WZBU | 1520 AM |
| Park Falls, Wisconsin | WPFP | 980 AM |
| WCQM | 98.3 FM | |
| Racine–Milwaukee, Wisconsin | WRJN | 1400 AM |
| Richland Center, Wisconsin | WRCE | 1450 AM |
| WRCO-FM | 100.9 FM | |
| Ripon, Wisconsin | WRPN | 1600 AM |
| Wausau, Wisconsin | WXCO | 1230 AM |
| Wautoma, Wisconsin | WAUH | 102.3 FM |
| Wisconsin Rapids–Wausau, Wisconsin | WFHR | 1320 AM |