When Connoisseur Media announced it was purchasing Alpha Media earlier this year, owner Jeff Warshaw said that he wasn’t done expanding the company. That appears to be true, as the organization is buying another group of stations.
Connoisseur Media has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Bonneville International to purchase its four stations in San Francisco.
Included in the deal are 98.5 KFOX (classic rock), 102.9 KBLX (classic R&B/hip-hop), 99.7 NOW (CHR), and 96.5 KOIT (adult contemporary).
“San Francisco is a world-class media market, and these iconic stations are a perfect complement to our growing portfolio,” said Warshaw. “We are excited to greatly expand our service to the Bay Area. Our goal is to have a real presence with local programming, local voices, and being a significant part of the community. That’s what defines us, and that’s what listeners and advertisers deserve.”
Bonneville said that the sale “reflects its strategy to invest in high-growth areas across radio, television, streaming, digital, and apps.”
The deal is pending FCC approval, with Connoisseur Media suggesting it expects to close the transaction later this year.
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