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A 17-year radio executive with Emmis and most recently Maverick Media of Rockford, Illinois, Chapman grew up in the broadcasting industry. His father led Indianapolis WFBM Radio & TV for three decades, and J got an early start in the media business when assigned by his father to mow the grass at the TV station?s north side Indianapolis transmitter site. Emmis CEO Jeff Smulyan said, "J Chapman will be a breath of fresh air for employees, advertisers, and listeners at the stations that will soon be part of the Woof Boom family. While J?s leadership of our Fantasy Football team -- the Smulyan Bay Buccaneers -- left much to be desired, he is an astute and compassionate leader who is committed to local radio that makes a difference. I am delighted that J is coming back to Indiana."
A group of local investors, headed by Chapman, have formed Woof Boom Radio, a nod to WFBM in Indiana broadcasting from the beginnings of radio in the 1920?s until the mid-1970?s. The Woof Boom Radio ownership team is led by Chapman and includes three other local businessmen: Ray Kennedy, Conormara Investments; Jason Farmer, Managing Director of WestBridge Investments; and Aaron Reitz.
The Indiana stations being purchased by Woof Boom Radio from backyard Broadcasting include: in Muncie: WLBC-FM, WERK-FM, and WXFN, in Anderson WHBU-AM, in Hartford City WMXQ-FM and in Alexandria WMQX-FM. They LMA the stations beginning June 1st. The deal is expected to close later this summer, pending Federal Communications Commission approval. Woof Boom Radio is looking to make other strategic acquisitions in radio.
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