Connoisseur Sells 15 Missouri Stations to Carter Media

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, November 17, 2025 | 2:47pm CT

Connoisseur Media

Connoisseur Media has reached an agreement to sell fifteen of its Missouri stations to Carter Media LLC and Carter Media Too LLC, a family-run broadcaster based in Carrollton, MO. The deal awaits FCC approval and is expected to close early next year.

The stations included in the sale span several Missouri communities: KAAN-AM & FM Bethany; KWIX-FM Cairo; KKWK-FM and KMRN-AM Cameron; KIRK-FM Macon; KTCM-FM Madison; KRES-FM and KWIX-AM Moberly; KJEL-FM and KBNN-AM Lebanon; and KFBD-FM, KOZQ-FM, KJPW-AM and KIIK-AM Waynesville.

Connoisseur said the divestiture supports its strategy to focus resources in markets that align with its long-term growth model, following its acquisition of Alpha Media properties in September.

"These Missouri markets did not fit into the long-term plans we have to grow Connoisseur," said Jeff Warshaw, Founder and CEO of Connoisseur Media. "We looked for another broadcaster that had success in and served these communities. We are pleased that we have found that trusted party in Miles Carter and the history of his family-oriented company."

Carter Media President Miles Carter said the company is committed to expanding its service-oriented approach as it enters the new markets. "Expansion isn't about getting bigger, it's about serving more people with the kind of reliable, hometown broadcasting Carter Media was built on," he said, emphasizing local news, agriculture reporting, and community-driven content.

Kalil & Co. served as broker for the transaction. Connoisseur was represented by Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, while Carter Media was represented by Telecommunications Law Professionals, PLLC.