G...Alpha Media now LMA's WJXN

[Jeff]

Alpha Media is now leasing Flinn Broadcasting's WJXN (which had been recently rebranded as G100.9, but still plays classic hip-hop).

Alpha Media already owns six stations (i.e., three FMs and three AMs) in Jackson.

WJMI (99 Jams): current hip-hop
WJNT (NewsTalk 1180/96.9): talk
WJQS (1400 AM/106.3 The Fan): CBS Sports Radio
WKXI (Kixie 107): urban adult contemporary
WOAD (Gospel 1300/103.5): urban gospel
WRKS (105.9 The Zone): ESPN Radio


Last night--at Radio Discussions--I asked if one company (Alpha Media) can own up to seven radio stations in one market (Jackson, Mississippi). Apparently, the answer is YES.

Sure they can. They can own up to 4 FM stations and 3 AM stations (or vice-versa) in a market the size of Jackson, Ms. Leasing is another matter, but they are still under the limit.

...And translators are not part of the cap.

[EvanJ]

I don't know how the rules vary by market, but in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater and Sarasota-Bradenton markets which get stations from the other market, I think Clear Channel had 12 to 14 stations in the ratings in one market.