APD/MD, morning co-host, Codie Allen posted on Facebook saying, “I’ve been trying to find the right words, but all I can think of is this…. it's the closing of one chapter and beginning of the next."
Swift has been in a long-time battle to regain control, dating to 2019 when Ithaca Holdings acquired Big Machine Records, which gave them control of her early music.
"The Hawks have demonstrated a forward-thinking approach to reaching and engaging their fans and share the same commitment to innovation that drives our organization."
"I knew I had three choices: death, depression, or perseverance. I don't want to die. I love life as much as I have ever loved life. I really love life ... Gratitude is the mother of happiness.
"For an AM station, whenever anyone walks in, they say, “Wow, I can’t believe this is WABC.” It seems like a TV, radio, and media company ... About 65% of our staff is 30 and younger, which is incredible for an all-news station. I think that’s how we’ve adjusted to what’s going on with media in the market."
"I invested because I believe radio has durable strengths, and because a focused private company can move quickly enough to turn those strengths into growth."