Civic Media
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mass media |
| Genre | Radio broadcasting |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Founder |
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| Headquarters | , United States |
Key people | Sage Weil (President/CEO) |
| Website | civicmedia |
Civic Media is an American radio broadcasting company based in Madison, Wisconsin. The company currently owns 28 stations across Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota.[1]
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 they would acquire five stations in Michigan (WIMI, WJMS, WKMJ-FM, WMPL, and WUPY) for $1.55 million.[10][11]
In September 2025, Civic announced they would buy WZTI from Milwaukee Radio Alliance (a partnership between Times-Shamrock Communications and All-Pro Broadcasting), as well as FM translators W262CJ and W297BY for $465,000.[12][13]
In December 2025, Civic announced they would buy WNOV, making it their first Black-owned radio station acquisition, as well as buying the Milwaukee Courier newspaper for $1.4 million.[14][15]
Radio stations
References
- ^ a b "Civic Media - All Stations". Civic Media. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
- ^ Nelson, Len (December 5, 2024). "Civic Media Puts More 'Local' Back into Wisconsin Radio". The Shepherd Express. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
- ^ Venta, Lance (September 13, 2022). "Civic Media Acquires Western Wisconsin Trio". RadioInsight. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
- ^ "Civic Media Acquires Green Bay/Appleton Pair; Launches Two More Liberal Talkers Across Wisconsin". RadioInsight. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ^ Venta, Lance (June 7, 2023). "Civic Media Acquires Two More In Wisconsin". RadioInsight. Retrieved February 9, 2025.
- ^ Jacobson, Adam (November 25, 2024). "Civic Media Grabs A Wisconsin FM". Radio & Television Business Report. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
- ^ Jacobson, Adam (February 20, 2025). "Civic Media Expands To Minnesota With Second Zoe Deal". Radio & Television Business Report. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
- ^ "Revamped News/Talk On-Air Lineup Heads For Civic Media". InsideRadio. April 16, 2025. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
- ^ "Civic Media Expands In Wisconsin With WRPN, WAUH". InsideRadio. April 18, 2025. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
- ^ Kevin, Carter (July 1, 2025). "Civic Media Expands Into Michigan's U.P." RAMP - Radio and Music Pros. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
- ^ "Civic Media Expands Into Michigan With Five-Station Purchase". InsideRadio. July 1, 2025. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ^ Carter, Kevin (September 10, 2025). "Civic Media Buys MRA's Remaining Assets". RAMP - Radio and Music Pros. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
- ^ Venta, Lance (September 9, 2025). "Civic Media Acquires Remainder Of Milwaukee Radio Alliance". RadioInsight. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ^ Ellis, Jon (December 17, 2025). "Civic Media Buys Fourth Milwaukee-Area AM Radio Station (Updated) –". Northpine. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ^ Jacobson, Adam (December 30, 2025). "Price Revealed In Civic's WNOV Acquisition Plan". Radio & Television Business Report. Retrieved February 23, 2026.