Draper Media has acquired the Delaware and Maryland stations of Forever Media.
In Wilmington, DE, the purchase includes News/Talk 1150/101.7 WDEL and Hot AC 93.7 WSTW. In Maryland, the company picks up Country 103.7 WXCY, AC 96.7 and Country 94.3 WINX.
Molly Draper Russell, CEO of Draper Holdings Business Trust, said, “We’re excited to add these stations, each with a long history of serving their local communities, to our company. The addition of these stations fits perfectly into our late founder, my father, Thomas H. Draper’s motto that it is our moral obligation to serve our audience and advertising partners.”
Lynn Deppen, President of Forever Media, added, “We are proud of the legacy these stations have built in their communities and grateful to our dedicated teams who have served listeners with passion and professionalism. We are confident that Draper Media shares our commitment to local broadcasting.”
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