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Civic Media
American radio broadcasting company From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Civic Media is an American radio broadcasting company based in Madison, Wisconsin. The company currently owns 24 stations across Wisconsin and Minnesota.[1]
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History
The company was formed in 2022 by Mike Crute and Sage Weil.[2] On September 13, they acquired WSCM and WBZH from Zoe Communications.[3] On September 23, it was announced that Civic would acquire WZBU and translator from Metro North Communications, Inc.,[4] and the sale was consummated on January 17, 2023.
In 2023, Civic acquires WCQM and WPFP from The Marks Group for $210,000.[5]
In November 2024, Civic announced they would acquire another station from Zoe Communications (WHSM-FM and its translator) for $360,000.[6]
In February 2025, it was announced that Civic would acquire another station from Zoe Communications (WELY) for $70,000.[7]
In April 2025, Civic announced a new weekday lineup for its radio stations.[8] Also the same month, Civic announced they would be purchasing WRPN and WAUH from Hometown Broadcasting LLC for $1.4 million.[9]
In July 2025, Civic announced that would acquire five stations in Michigan (WIMI, WJMS, WKMJ-FM, WMPL, and WUPY) from J&J Broadcasting.[10][11]
In September 2025, Civic announced they would acquire WZTI from Milwaukee Radio Alliance.[12]
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