Salem Media Acquires WWFE-AM and WHRC-AM in Miami
| RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, October 18, 2022 |
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 Salem Media Group |
Salem Media Group has agreed to purchase the assets of two Miami stations from Fenix Broadcasting Corporation and co-owned WRHC Broadcasting Corporation. Included in the deal are the assets of WWFE-AM (670) and its FM translator W276DV (103.1) along with WRHC-AM (1550) and its FM translator W254DV (98.7). The stations currently broadcast Spanish-language formats and it is Salem's intent to continue broadcasting in Spanish following closing.
Salem Media Executive Chairman Edward Atsinger commented, "For over four decades Salem Media Group has provided a platform for conservative voices on-air, and now online, and in print. Now we will do the same for South Florida's Spanish-speaking community as well, as we add leading Spanish-speaking voices of freedom to our lineup. The recent passing of Fenix Broadcasting's President and Founder Jorge Rodriguez, Sr. makes this effort even more timely as we work to build upon the broadcast legacy that he and his wife Ana, and son Jorge, Jr. have created."
Fenix Broadcasting's Ana Rodriguez commented, "Jorge, Sr. left us before his work was complete, but it gives me comfort that before his passing he and I had agreed that Salem Media Group shared his vision to provide a home for conservative Spanish-language programming in Miami. Parting with our stations is not easy, but Jorge, Jr. and I have more confidence about the transaction because of Salem Media Group's track record as a platform for conservative ideals."
The deal is on the heels of its purchase the assets of 5kW Spanish Sports WMYM-AM (990) and its translator W254DT (98.7) from Actualidad Media Group in Miami on Monday.
