Mapleton Communications

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Mapleton Investments
Company type Real Estate Group
GenreReal Estate
Founded2001
FounderAdam Nathanson
HeadquartersLos Angeles, CA

Mapleton Communications (MC) was a media company. It was formed in May 2001 by Adam Nathanson to acquire and operate radio stations in mid-sized markets in the western United States. Mapleton owned and operated 41 radio stations (11 AM and 30 FM) in California, Oregon and Washington State. It was based in Monterey, California. [1] Since 2009, It is now known as Mapleton Investments a real estate group managing more than $750 million of properties, sports teams and investments.

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History

Mapleton was founded in 2001 by Adam Nathanson, son of billionaire cable businessman Marc Nathanson. [2] The Nathanson family roots in radio go back to advertising executive Don Paul Nathanson, who first published Radio Showmanship Magazine in 1940. Mapleton Investments is a privately held investment firm based in Los Angeles, founded and owned by the Nathanson family. The company focuses on long-term, multi-generational growth and manages a diverse portfolio that includes real estate, sports teams, and other businesses. Its real estate division, Mapleton Properties, owns and operates a collection of assets valued at around $750 million, spanning apartment buildings, retail spaces, offices, and mixed-use developments across several states, with a strong presence in California. Known for its hands-on approach and conservative strategy, Mapleton emphasizes steady, sustainable growth while preserving family wealth and creating value through strategic acquisitions and developments.

List of Former Mapleton Stations before selling to Stephens Media Group

Alexandria

Chico

Medford

Merced, California

Monroe

Monterey-Salinas-Santa Cruz, California

Redding, California

Spokane

Stations divested to Other Groups

Chico

San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose

References

  1. "In an era of consolidation, the future of radio is uncertain". Monterey County Weekly. Retrieved 2016-09-02.
  2. Los Angeles Times: "Small radio's big appeal - Each Mapleton station has a unique identity, allowing it to stand out in an industry that's criticized for a uniform sound" by Alana Semuels April 11, 2007