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  1. #21

    Default The Fan sports radio facing an uncertain future

    From The Denver Post:

    Denver's most popular sports radio station is facing an uncertain future.

    KKFN 104.3 FM (The Fan) could be off the broadcasting dial after a recent corporate radio transaction.

    The Fan was one of the local radio properties sold by the Lincoln Financial Group to Entercom, a media giant (100 stations in 23 markets). Entercom paid $105.5 million for all 15 Lincoln Financial Group properties in Denver, Miami, San Diego and Atlanta.

    Entercom, which already operates three FM stations in the Denver market, is scheduled to take over the Lincoln Financial Group properties Jan. 16 under a sales marketing agreement, pending Federal Communications Commission approval of the purchase later this year.

    But under FCC regulations, a broadcasting organization is allowed to own only five FM outlets in a radio market.

    The Fan, a steady ratings performer in audience reports, could be spun off by Entercom.

    Entercom's three FM music stations in the Denver market are KQMT 99.5 FM (The Mountain), KOSI 101.1 FM and Alice (105.9 FM).

    In addition to The Fan, Lincoln Financial has been operating two FM music outlets: KYGO (98.5) and KQKS (107.5).

    Thus one station must be spun off by the new owners.

    The Fan is the most expensive to operate of the acquired FM properties because of overhead — salaries for talk-show talent and reporters, live presence on the local scene and contracts with several sports leagues for play-by-play coverage.

    But why would Entercom eliminate a sports station in a city where the Broncos reign supreme?

    It should be noted Entercom is anything but anti-sports. A dozen of its stations across the country have tie-ins with major sports franchises. And sports-talk stations in Boston and San Francisco are extremely popular.

    The Entercom buy includes two AM stations: 950 (a "cruisin' oldies" format) and 1600 (The Zone), a sports outlet featuring national programming that has limited listening range at the right end of the radio dial.

    Actually, 950 AM is where The Fan started in March 1985. The sports format moved to 104.3 FM in March 2008.

    It's doubtful whether Entercom, in this FM radio era, would schedule a sports format on an AM station.

    Under FCC regulations, The Fan could be operated briefly under a "third part radio trust" until a buyer is found. Thus, the 104.3 FM sports format could remain for several weeks, even months.

    Entercom executives were unavailable for comment during the holiday season.

    According to unsubstantiated local reports, the 104.3 FM frequency could be the future home of a religious station or a public radio outlet.

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    The sports format moved to 103.5 FM in March 2008 <==Really? It moved and took over the FOX in 2008?? Since when did that happen? As we all know 103.5 is still THE FOX, so that statement is wrong.
    You already stated that 104.3 is the fan, so please correct that error soon? It's not right..
    This post came from Radiodude!

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    Quote Originally Posted by radiodude View Post
    The sports format moved to 103.5 FM in March 2008 <==Really? It moved and took over the FOX in 2008?? Since when did that happen? As we all know 103.5 is still THE FOX, so that statement is wrong.
    You already stated that 104.3 is the fan, so please correct that error soon? It's not right..
    That article was copied from The Denver Post but you're right the Fan moved to 104.3 in 2008. I went back and fixed the error.

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    Dusty Sanders has gotten details wrong over the years in his articles when it comes to radio... it was something I used to point out a lot in the 90s on DenverRadio.net and when I hosted a talk show here in town.

    Though the sale will take some time to get approved, he is correct that Entercom is due to take over the Lincoln stations next week. So it will be interesting to see what happens with The Fan.

    Front Range Sports just sold ESPN KDSP 102.3 FM. But that sale was negotiated way before the news of KKFN having to be divested. I heard through a KDSP insider that it was not doing well financially. And they were looking to get out. So it makes me think that Front Range may not use the $5.75 million they just got for KDSP to buy KKFN. And may just try to sell KJAC 105.5 FM as well. Or if they can get KKFN and the sports format it has now for a decent price, then their plans may change.

    Another good possibility is that Entercom would move the KKFN sports format to one of their AM stations (950 AM or 1600 AM) to keep. - most likely 950 AM. Then sell the 104.3 FM frequency without the rights to the sports programming after it is moved.

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    If the FAN is doing well financially, and they keep the Sports format on FM and only sell the 104.3 signal; just for fun, what would go away, Alice, or The Mountain? We all know KYGO, KS, and KOSI are probably the most valuable and recognized stations and signals in Denver so those aren't going to change.

    Wonder if WILKS could buy 104.3? Maybe put county on 104.3 and give KYGO a run for it on a real signal (I'm done attempting humor).

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    Any word where The Fan will land? Dehuff was playing some Mexican music this morning and they were all laughing. Vic was wondering if he need to go on google translator.

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    Not sure Clarence. Welcome to ColoradoMedia.net.

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    Default Entercom Gives FTC, DOJ More Time For Antitrust Review Of Lincoln Financial Deal

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    ENTERCOM withdrew its HART-SCOTT RODINO anti-trust filing with the FTC and Department of Justice for its acquisition of LINCOLN FINANCIAL MEDIA's stations on WEDNESDAY and will refile the same paperwork by TODAY (1/16), the company told the SEC in a filing THURSDAY (1/15).
    The procedural move gives the FTC and DOJ another 30 days to do their antitrust review of the deal, which is conditioned on approval or early termination of the review by the agencies.

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  9. #29

    Default KKFN "The Fan" in a trust, Kroenke stepping up?

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    Following the Entercom deal...KKFN "The Fan" is now being held in a trust, run by Elliot Evers of Media Venture Partners. As reported, in acquiring Lincoln Financial Media, Entercom is required by the Federal Communications Commission to divest one radio station in Denver. Evers is assigned as trustee for the divesture of KKFN-FM (104.3).

    It’s unconfirmed, but word is, Kroenke Sports and Entertainment is interested in buying “The Fan,” and why not? With the Colorado Avalanche, the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Mammoth in the company’s portfolio, Kroenke would seem to be a natural to own “Denver’s Sports Station.”

    Radio trusts are not uncommon and some run for long periods of time. In this case, however, the expectation is that things will move quickly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Colorado Media Newsroom View Post
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    Following the Entercom deal...KKFN "The Fan" is now being held in a trust, run by Elliot Evers of Media Venture Partners. As reported, in acquiring Lincoln Financial Media, Entercom is required by the Federal Communications Commission to divest one radio station in Denver. Evers is assigned as trustee for the divesture of KKFN-FM (104.3).

    It’s unconfirmed, but word is, Kroenke Sports and Entertainment is interested in buying “The Fan,” and why not? With the Colorado Avalanche, the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Mammoth in the company’s portfolio, Kroenke would seem to be a natural to own “Denver’s Sports Station.”

    Radio trusts are not uncommon and some run for long periods of time. In this case, however, the expectation is that things will move quickly.

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    That would make sense, since they own Outdoor Channel and other productions as well. .

    http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/ne...sportsman.html

    Just so you all can read the article on them. Adding KKFN would make alot of sense actaully.. I bet anything the studio would move to another location as well?
    This post came from Radiodude!

 

 

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