By Kevin McCauley
Clear Channel has purchased New York City’s venerable WOR 710 AM radio station from Buckley Radio Corp.
Founded in 1922, WOR is city’s oldest continuously operating radio station. Buckley Radio bought from RKO in 1987. Currently, WOR ranks No. 19 in the market.
John Hogan, CEO of Clear Channel’s radio and media operation, called WOR “an iconic New York City brand with a rich history and an exciting future.”
He believes WOR “makes our already incredible platform even more interesting to listeners, advertisers and strategic partners,” according to his statement.
WOR’s line-up features talk shows hosted by John R. Gambling, Dr. Joy Brown, Mike Gallagher, former New York Governor David Paterson and Michael Savage.
There are programs about sports, food, travel and pets. WOR syndicates content to more than 300 other radio stations.
Clear Channel is the nation’s biggest radio broadcaster with more than 850 stations. Its WOR deal must win Federal Communications Commission approval. |