Local radio stations being sold
Local radio stations being sold
By Baylee Pulliam
The Herald Bulletin
ANDERSON, Ind. Dont touch that dial.
Six east central Indiana radio stations, including Andersons WHBU (AM 1240) and Alexandrias WMQX (FM 96.7), are being sold to Woof Boom Radio, a new group headed by veteran broadcaster J Chapman.
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The goal is to return the stations to local control, Chapman said, which would better-serve their combined estimated 89,400 weekly listeners. The stations are currently owned by Backyard Broadcasting LLC, based in Jacksonville, Fla.
I cant stress local enough, Chapman said. We want to understand whats important to the community. For Anderson and Alexandria, he said that could include programming focused on and produced in Madison County.
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My comments: I can't believe this is happening. An actual step in the right direction. I hope it starts a trend, that's for sure.
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