Stephens Media Group (broadcasting)


Stephens Media Group is an American radio broadcasting company that owns 75 radio stations particularly in small to mid-size markets. Its flagship stations are at its headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Stephens refers to itself as "A portfolio of People", referencing the team members who work for the company.

History

Stephens Media started with stations around Tulsa, Oklahoma, before expanding to other markets.
On May 1, 2008, Stephens Media announced that it would acquire WFKL, WRMM-FM, and WZNE in Rochester, New York, as a part of Entercom's purchase of stations from CBS Radio in the market.
In April 2018, Ingstad Radio sold 14 of its stations in Washington to Stephens Media Group.
In July 2019, it was announced that the company would acquire 37 stations from Mapleton Communications. This acquisition was approved on October 9, 2019, and was completed on October 15, 2019.
In March 2025, it was announced that the company would be selling its 4 stations in the Alexandria area to Globecomm Media for $350,000 and the sale was completed in June 2025.
In June 2025, it was announced that Stephen Media Group would be selling its Monroe stations to Warrior Media LLC for $450,000. The sale was completed in August 2025.

Radio stations

Oklahoma

Tulsa, Oklahoma (Flagship)

Ardmore, Oklahoma

New York

Massena, New York

Ogdensburg, New York

Rochester, New York

Watertown, New York

California

Chico, California

Merced, California

Monterey–Salinas-Santa Cruz, California

Redding, California

Oregon

Medford, Oregon

Washington

Spokane, Washington

Tri-Cities, Washington

Yakima, Washington

Former stations

Louisiana

Alexandria, Louisiana

Monroe, Louisiana

Oregon

Medford, Oregon