Stephens Media Group is an Americanradio broadcasting company that owns 75 radio stations particularly in small to mid-size markets. Its flagship stations are at its headquarters inTulsa, Oklahoma.[1][2] Stephens refers to itself as "A portfolio of People", referencing the team members who work for the company.
Stephens Media started with stations aroundTulsa, Oklahoma, before expanding to other markets.
On May 1, 2008, Stephens Media announced that it would acquire WFKL, WRMM-FM, and WZNE inRochester, New York, as a part ofEntercom's purchase of stations fromCBS Radio in the market.[3]
In April 2018, Ingstad Radio sold 14 of its stations in Washington to Stephens Media Group.[4]
In July 2019, it was announced that the company would acquire 37 stations fromMapleton Communications.[5] This acquisition was approved on October 9, 2019,[6] 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.[7][8]
In June 2025, it was announced thatStephen Media Group would be selling its Monroe stations to Warrior Media LLC for $450,000.[9][10] The sale was completed in August 2025.[citation needed]