Alpha Media Closes On 4 More

5-15-15

Alpha Media's radio empire continues to grow. On Friday, the Portland-based company closed on four radio stations in Texas: KLLL-FM and KONE-FM in Lubbock, KBTE-FM in Tulia, and KMMX-FM in Tahoka. The seller was Wilks Broadcasting and the purchase price was $23 million. Michael Bergner of Bergner & Company served as the exclusive broker to Wilks.

Larry Wilson, chairman of Alpha Media, said: "We are fortunate to be able to follow respected and experienced broadcaster Jeff Wilks and to have the opportunity to build upon the strong foundation he and his great Lubbock team have built with this outstanding radio cluster."

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Alpha Media Closes On Purchases Of 7 More

5-1-15

Alpha Media announced Friday that they have closed on the purchases of seven radio stations, three from Coast Radio Company and four from Free Lance-Star Radio. The Coast Radio stations sold are KUIC-FM/Vacaville, CA, KKIQ-FM/Livermore, CA, and KKDV-FM/Walnut Creek, CA.  The Free Lance-Star stations purchased are WFLS-FM and WNTX-AM/Fredericksburg, VA, WVBX-FM/Spotsylvania, VA, and WWUZ-FM in Bowling Green, VA.

Chairman of Alpha Media, Larry Wilson commented on the closures, saying: "We are very fortunate to be able to work with such great employees at all of the stations. Each cluster is exceptional
and brings its own unique attributes to the company, allowing us to build a diverse and dynamic culture."

Media Venture Partners was the broker for Coast Radio Group and George Reed of Media Services Group was the broker for Free Lance-Star Radio.

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Alpha Media Closes On Access 1 Stations

4-14-15

Portland-based Alpha Media announced Tuesday that the company closed on the purchase of nine radio stations from Access 1 Communications. The radio stations purchased include five stations located in Shreveport --  KBTT-FM, KOKA-AM, KDKS-FM, KLKL-FM, and KTAL-FM -- and four radio stations in Tyler-Longview -- KKUS-FM, KOOI-FM, KOYE-FM, and KYKX-FM.

Alpha Media Chairman Larry Wilson said of the transaction: "Chesley Maddox-Dorsey is a great person with superb integrity and it's a tremendous honor for us to be buying stations from Access 1. The quality of people I've met and their passion for the industry is impressive; it fits right in our sweet spot for live and local radio."

Upon the successful completion of all pending transactions, Alpha Media will own 96 radio stations and operate two others under LMAs.

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Alpha Closes on Buckley Purchase

1-1-2015

In an end of the year wrap up, Alpha Media announced they have closed the purchase of KKBB-FM, KLLY-FM, KNZR-AM and KNZR- FM in Bakersfield, California along with KHTN-FM and KUBB-FM in Merced, California from Buckley Broadcasting of California and Buckley Communications.

The acquisition of the stations in Merced and Bakersfield brings the Alpha Media portfolio to a total of eighty-six stations. Commenting on the acquisition, Larry Wilson, Chairman of Alpha Media said, ?We are privileged to buy these stations from such great operators. The Buckley clusters are a great addition to our live and local west coast footprint.?

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Clip Signs Corporate Contract With Alpha

12-4-14

Clip Interactive announced they have expanded their relationship with Larry Wilson's Alpha Media. Twenty-three more stations in four additional markets will now add Clip Interactive's technology.  Clip Interactive enables listeners to interact with all elements of the broadcast and stream, enabling listeners to enter contests, find out the artist behind a new song, access special offers, and interact with DJs and more.

Alpha Media President and CEO Bob Proffitt said, ?As the original broadcast partner of Clip Interactive, we are confident the radio app technology will continue to evolve and generate meaningful metrics for our stations. While expanding our radio footprint, we recognize that implementing an interactive strategy is fundamental to growing our broadcast and digital revenue.?

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Alpha Raises $945K For Kids

11-25-14

It was the Alpha Media Louisville's 6th Annual Kosair Children?s Hospital Radiothon which took place in the lobby of the Kosair Children?s Hospital. In the past 5 years, the stations have raised over $1 million dollars for the hospital. This year?s goal was to raise over $300,000, but with huge listener and sponsor support, the total was nearly equal to that of the past 5 years combined.

Alpha Media Louisville Market Manager, Dale Schaefer commented on the announcement, ?This was a total team effort with our on-air staff appealing to the community to give, our sales team bringing in corporate sponsors, our production staff creating heart-warming vignettes and the rest of our staff helping out in so many other ways. This wonderful event has driven our team for six years and we look to do it many more in the future.?

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Alpha Purchases Buckley Stations in California

10-10-14

Larry Wilson's Alpha Media announced today they have entered into a definitive agreement to purchase radio stations from Buckley Broadcasting of California and Buckley Communications. Buckley Broadcasting and Buckley Communications own six radio stations; four stations located in Bakersfield, California which include KKBB(FM), KLLY(FM), KNZR(AM) and KNZR-FM and two radio stations in Merced, California; KHTN(FM) and KUBB(FM).

Wilson will add the Buckley clusters to the seventy stations (which includes two under LMAs) currently in the Alpha Media portfolio when all pending deals are completed, bringing the total number of stations owned by Alpha Media to seventy-four. Commenting on the acquisition, Wilson said, ?The Buckley clusters in California will be a great addition to the west coast footprint. Merced is a unique city with a thriving arts scene and adventurous community. As one of the fastest growing regions in the nation, Bakersfield is a rich and vibrant city full of live and local opportunities.?

Joseph Bilotta, President and CEO of Buckley Broadcasting and Communications said, ?In Alpha we will pass the mantle and stewardship of our broadcast facilities in Bakersfield and Merced, CA. We have owned these wonderful stations for over 20+ years and our employees, audiences and advertising partners will benefit from the energy and considerable

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Alpha Media Names Davis Promotions Director

9-10-14

Alpha Media Richmond has brought in Rachel Davis from Albany Broadcasting (NY) to be its promotions director for the Richmond cluster, including 98.9 Liberty (WWLB-FM), Big Oldies 107.3 (WBBT-FM), 93.1 The Wolf (WLFV-FM), and WARV-FM.

Prior to working with Albany broadcasting, Davis received a Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry from the University of New Haven and has worked with Universal Music Group?s Decca Label Group in New York. She has also
spent four years working with the event staff of the Albany Devils, an AHL affiliate of the New Jersey Devils.

?I am very excited to join the Richmond team!? said Davis. ?The chance to work, grow, and learn with Alpha Media is an opportunity too good to pass up. I can't wait to get started.?

Alpha Media Richmond Station Manager, Bill West, added, ?Rachel has an energetic personality that is a rare find these days and we are extremely excited to have her on our team. Her experience working in day-to-day promotions and big-picture marketing make her perfect choice for our promotions director.?

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Alpha Wins Best Service Project Of The Year

10-7-13

The award was given to KUPL-FM The Bull in Portland by the Oregon Association of Broadcasters. KUPL held a benefit concert at Duke?s Bar & Grill on December 22, 2012 to raise funds for families of the Clackamas Town Center shooting victims. American Idol finalist, and local artist, Crystal Bowersox headlined the concert and over $8,000 was collected.

Alpha Broadcasting?s Director of Programming Scott Mahalick said, ?I?m humbled by the outpouring of support from our community. In tragic times, it?s comforting to know that our fellow Oregonians go above and beyond to come together for the greater good. For everyone that helped support this event and cause, I can?t thank you enough. My heart is filled with sadness and appreciation at the same time. It?s powerful to be live and local in the community and have the ability to rally support for a cause like this.?

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Alpha Gets Major Press For Hidden Money Trick

9-26-13

Customers were finding $100 bills in grocery stores and at Wal-Mart in Portland and Southeast Washington. It had them wondering, should I turn the money in or should I keep it? Turns out Alpha Broadcasting's  KUPL-FM was hiding the money as part of a promotion called "Secret Cash Giveaways." The Today Show picked up on the story as did the local Fox Affiliate KPTV. The money was appearing in egg cartons, candles, and groceries of shoppers.

Alpha Broadcasting Director of Programming, Scott Mahalick said, ?We wanted to give everyone a chance to win.  Having a live and local radio station with live on-air talent that live and work in our community means that we can be connected to our listeners on a personal and immediate level.?

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Alpha Broadcasting Loves The Ducks

4-25-13

It's not only pro sports finding a home on radio, college sports score big for the medium as well. Alpha Broadcasting's 750 The Game (KXTG-AM) in Portland, Oregon, and the University of Oregon Ducks have announced a multi-year partnership that includes play-by-play coverage of Oregon football and basketball. Alpha Broadcasting COO Bob Proffitt said, ?With the truly national brand of Oregon football, and emerging basketball, baseball, and really the entire sports programs in such an elite position, we could not be happier as the Portland flagship station of the Ducks and we look forward to many more years to come.?

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NBC Sports Radio Adds Alpha In Portland

2-21-13

Dial Global and NBC Sports Radio have announced the signing of a multi-year partnership with Alpha Broadcasting?s 750 The Game/Portland, Oregon, (KXTG-AM). Dial Global?s Executive VP/GM, Sports, Chris Corcoran said, ?Having 750 The Game on our team is a great asset. As we continue to build our station lineup, we look forward to growing our partnership with Alpha Broadcasting and bringing fresh sports talk to Portland.?

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