Woodward Communications Inc. (WCI) is pleased to announce it has agreed to acquire 7 radio station brands from Neuhoff Media in Springfield and Bloomington, Illinois.
The brands align with WCI’s focus on local community media properties in certain market sizes that serve niche and lifestyle audiences. They expand WCI’s footprint in Illinois and bring experienced teams and talent to the employee-owned company.
The additions in Springfield include country music station 104.5 WFMB, Sports Radio 92.3FM and 1450AM, adult contemporary station 99-7 The Mix, adult hits station 96.7 BOB FM, and Channel 1450, a digital platform covering high school sports.
In Bloomington, WCI adds Rock 96.7, adult contemporary NOW 100.7, and BOB FM 97.9.
“We are excited to welcome these exceptional brands into the WCI family,” said Tom Woodward, CEO and President of WCI. “They are a great fit with our culture and dedication to serving local communities. We look forward to collaborating with a very talented and engaged team to continue delivering top-quality programming and service.”
Pending FCC approval, WCI anticipates officially completing the acquisition and integrating these outstanding stations into the Woodward Community Media division. Greg Guy of Tideline Partners advised WCI on this transaction.
Woodward Communications, Inc. (WCI)
WCI is based in Dubuque, IA and owns and operates community media businesses, including: print and digital community newspapers; radio; lifestyle publications; events; business-to-business publications; custom publishing, and commercial printing. WCI is a locally owned and operated employee-owned company. (wcinet.com)
Woodward Community Media (WCM)
As a division of WCI, WCM informs, entertains and connects our communities through audio, print, video, digital and event content for our audiences and customers. WCM marketplaces include: The greater Dubuque, IA and tri-state area; The Fox Cities, including Green Bay and Oshkosh, in Northeast Wisconsin; Madison, WI; and Providence, Rhode Island.
