Connoisseur Spins Off Missouri Stations
• Connoisseur Media takes another step in divesting stations in several smaller markets acquired as part of its purchase of Alpha Media’s assets. The company announced it has entered into an agreement to sell 15 of its Missouri radio stations to Carter Media LLC/Carter Media Too LLC, headquartered in Carrollton, MO.
Carter will acquire the following stations: KAAN-AM & FM/Bethany, MO • KWIX-FM/Cairo, MO • KKWK-FM & KMRN-AM/Cameron, MO • KIRK-FM/Macon, MO • KTCM-FM/Madison, MO • KRES-FM & KWIX-AM/Moberly, MO • KJEL-FM & KBNN-AM/Lebanon, MO • KFBD-FM, KOZQ-FM, KJPW-AM & KIIK-AM/Waynesville, MO.
“These Missouri markets did not fit into the long-term plans we have to grow Connoisseur,” said Jeff Warshaw, Founder & CEO of Connoisseur Media. “We looked for another broadcaster that had success in and served these communities. We are pleased that we have found that trusted party in Miles Carter and the history of his family-oriented company.”
“We have wanted to expand for a while and when the opportunity came, we were eager to talk with Connoisseur,” said Miles Carter, Owner of Carter Media. “As we look toward the new markets, our mission remains the same: bring trustworthy local news, agriculture coverage, and community-focused storytelling to areas that need a stronger voice. Expansion isn’t about getting bigger, it’s about serving more people with the kind of reliable, hometown broadcasting Carter Media was built on.”
The transaction is pending FCC approval and is expected to close early next year.
The sale was brokered by KALIL & CO. Connoisseur Media had legal representation by Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, while Carter was represented by Telecommunications Law Professionals, PLLC.
