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Thursday, May 16, 2013

(AUDIO) From Management to Ownership? Why Now?

5-14-13

Is the timing right for broadcasters who have a dream to get into ownership? Is there financing? Are the multiples realistic? Is the economy strong enough for broadcasters to seriously compete for advertising dollars and still make a decent living? Broadcast veteran J. Chapman answered yes to all of those questions when he recently announced his plans to purchase stations from Backyard Broadcasting in Indiana. A long-time Emmis employee, Chapman has been running the Rockford, IL stations for Maverick Media. We spoke to Chapman about his purchase, that first meeting with new employees, how he plans to succeed and much more. LISTEN HERE

Reach out to J Chapman by e-mail at jchapman@maverick-media.ws

(5/14/2013 6:03:48 AM)

Would like to see a follow-up to this interview at 2 and 5 years.


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