Stephens Media Group (broadcasting)

For the Las Vegas newspaper publisher, see Stephens Media.

Stephens Media Group

Company type	Private
Industry	Mass media
Founded	2008(17 years ago) (2008)
Headquarters	Tulsa, Oklahoma
Products	Radio broadcasting
Website	smgexchange.com

Stephens Media Group is an American radio broadcasting company that owns 75 radio stations particularly in small to mid-size markets. Its flagship stations are at its headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma. ^{[1] [2]} Stephens refers to itself as "A portfolio of People", referencing the team members who work for the company.

History

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.

In March 2025, it was announced that the company would be selling its 4 stations in the Alexandria area to Globecomm Media for $350,000 and the sale was completed in June 2025. ^{[7] [8]}

In June 2025, it was announced that Stephen Media Group would be selling its Monroe stations to Warrior Media LLC for $450,000. ^{[9] [10]} The sale was completed in August 2025.^{[ citation needed ]}

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-FM 97.1 Sports talk, better known as "Sports Animal"
• KYAL 1550 Sports talk, better known as "Sports Animal ESPN Radio"

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"

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

Ogdensburg, New York

• WNCQ-FM 102.9 Country, better known as "Q-Country"
• WPAC 98.7 Oldies, better known as "PAC 98.7"
• WYSX 96.7 CHR, better known as "Yes-FM"

Rochester, New York

• WFKL 93.3 Adult Hits, better known as "The Fickle"
• WRMM-FM 101.3 Adult Contemporary, better known as "Warm 101.3"
• WZNE 94.1 Alternative, better known as "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"
• WTNY 790 News/Talk

California

Chico, California

• KALF 95.7 Country, better known as "The Wolf"

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 Adult Hits, 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 a "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

• KMYY 92.3 Country, better known as "The Wolf"
• KNNW 103.1 CHR, better known as "Now FM"
• KXRR 106.1 Rock, better known as "Rock 106"
• KZRZ 98.3 Adult Contemporary, better known as "Sunny 98.3"

Oregon

Medford, Oregon

• KCMX 880 News/talk, better known as "News Radio KCMX"

References

1. https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidstephenstulsa ^{[ self-published source ]}
2. "Stephens Media Acquires Four in Ardmore OK".
3. Entercom Sells Three In Rochester, NY Archived 2008-12-11 at the Wayback Machine - Radio Ink (May 1, 2008)
4. "Stephens Media Group Buys 14 Ingstad Yakima, Tri-Cities Stations". All Access. Retrieved 2019-09-04.
5. "Stephens Media Group Acquires 37 Stations From Mapleton Communications". RadioInsight. 2019-07-05. Retrieved 2019-09-04.
6. "Stephens completes its Mapleton deal". Streamline Publishing. 9 October 2019. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
7. Venta, Lance (March 19, 2025). "Stephens Media Group Sells Alexandria LA Cluster". RadioInsight. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
8. Jacobson, Adam (March 20, 2025). "Stephens Media Group Sells A Louisiana Cluster | Radio & Television Business Report". Radio & Television Business Report. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
9. Jacobson, Adam (June 3, 2025). "Stephens Media Sells More Bayou State Radio Stations | Radio & Television Business Report". Radio & Television Business. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
10. Venta, Lance (June 3, 2025). "Stephens Sells Monroe LA Cluster To Local Group". RadioInsight. Retrieved September 17, 2025.