Woodward Communications has successfully closed on purchasing four radio stations in Springfield, IL. Variety 98.7 WNNS, Rocker 97.7 QLZ, News/Talk 92.7 WMAY, and WMAY-AM pass to Woodward from Mid-West Family.
The stations add to Woodward’s existing profile of Hot AC 99 The Mix, Country 104.5 WFMB, Adult Hits 96.7 Bob FM, and Sports Radio 1450 WFMB-AM. Woodward purchased those stations from Neuhoff Media last fall. (BMM 11/14)
Tom Woodward, CEO and President of Woodward Communications said, “We look forward to integrating Mid-West’s solid brands into our Springfield operations and, importantly, welcoming the talented and dedicated Mid-West team to be part of our employee-owned company. Our plan is to co-locate all the stations and related operations into Mid-West Family’s current office and studios, which we believe will create synergies that will benefit our employee-owners, our customers, and the community.”
Woodward Springfield Market Manager Kevin O’Dea said, “All of us at Woodward Community Media look forward to the addition of the Mid-West Family Stations to our lineup here in Springfield. These four stations, along with our current lineup, including Channel1450.com and our Digital Services, will allow us to enhance our local commitment to our listeners, advertising partners, and the Springfield and Central Illinois Community. We are excited to get started and grow this formidable group of stations along with welcoming the talented Mid-West Family professionals joining us.”
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