PMG Expands Outward To Kaua’i

• Maui-based Pacific Media Group (PMG) announces the purchase of the KONG Radio Group on the island of Kaua’i from Ohana Broadcast Company, LLC — Top 40 KQNG, Classic Rock KSHK (Shaka 103.1), Contemporary Hawaiian/Reggae KSRF (95.9 Da Pa’ina) and Talk KUAI 570 AM (and its 104.5 translator). PMG already owns six radio stations on Maui and another six on the Big Island of Hawai’i, as well MauiNow.com, BigIslandNow.com, HawaiiAirportAdvertising.com and multiple website, app and digital radio products.

“We are growing our family,” said Chuck Bergson, President/CEO of PMG. “We’ve been looking at Kaua’i for over 20 years as a growth opportunity and have had discussions over the years, but it was never quite right — until now. KONG is the No. 1 radio group on island, and we’re pleased with that and are excited about working together with the KONG team.”

Terry Gillingham, RVP/GM of the Hawaii Operations of Ohana Broadcast Company said, “It has been a real privilege to work with all the people at the KONG Radio Group. Over the past few years, we have made significant gains and we feel that Pacific Media Group is the right company to take it from here; their operating philosophy is a good match for the people and operations of the Kauai cluster.”