Mapleton Communications


Mapleton Communications was a media company. It was formed in May 2001 by Adam Nathanson to acquire and operate radio stations in mid-sized markets in the western United States. Mapleton owned and operated 41 radio stations in California, Oregon and Washington State. It was based in Monterey, California. Since 2009, It is now known as a real estate group managing more than $750 million of properties, sports teams and investments.

History

Mapleton was founded in 2001 by Adam Nathanson, son of billionaire cable businessman Marc Nathanson. The Nathanson family roots in radio go back to advertising executive Don Paul Nathanson, who first published Radio Showmanship Magazine in 1940. is a privately held investment firm based in Los Angeles, founded and owned by the Nathanson family. The company focuses on long-term, multi-generational growth and manages a diverse portfolio that includes real estate, sports teams, and other businesses. Its real estate division, Mapleton Properties, owns and operates a collection of assets valued at around $750 million, spanning apartment buildings, retail spaces, offices, and mixed-use developments across several states, with a strong presence in California. Known for its hands-on approach and conservative strategy, Mapleton emphasizes steady, sustainable growth while preserving family wealth and creating value through strategic acquisitions and developments.

List of Former Mapleton Stations before selling to Stephens Media Group

Alexandria
Chico
Medford

Merced, California
Monroe

Monterey-Salinas-Santa Cruz, California
  • KCDU 101.7 CHR/Top 40
  • KPIG-FM 107.5 Americana
  • KHIP 104.3 Classic Rock
  • KKHK 95.5 Variety Adult Hits
  • KWAV 96.9 Adult Contemporary
Redding, California

Spokane
  • KBBD 103.9 Adult Hits
  • KDRK-FM 93.7 Country
  • KEYF-FM 101.1 Classic Hits
  • KGA 1510 Sports/Talk
  • KJRB 790 Classic Rock
  • KZBD 105.7 Top-40

    Stations divested to Other Groups

Chico
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose