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Point Broadcasting

Point Broadcasting LLC is an American radio broadcasting company based in Ventura, California.[1] The company is the owner of several radio groups in Southern California, doing business as Gold Coast Broadcasting LLC in the Oxnard—Ventura radio market, Rincon Broadcasting LLC in Santa Barbara, and High Desert Broadcasting LLC in the Antelope Valley. As of February 2019, Point owns and operates 21 full-power radio stations, including seven AM stations and 14 on the FM dial.[2][3][4][5][6][7]

Point Broadcasting and its subsidiaries are owned by John Hearne and Roy Laughlin.[8][9]

History edit

Point Broadcasting acquired its first stations in Ventura County, California in 1994. Doing business as Gold Coast Broadcasting Company, the partnership purchased KELF and KKZZ, both licensed to Camarillo, from Golden Bear Broadcasting for $1.2 million.[10] Two years later, in 1996, Gold Coast purchased KCAQ and KTRO from Greater Pacific Radio Exchange Inc. for $3.65 million.[11] Upon closing on each sale, Point immediately implemented changes in format and staffing at each station. In the case of KCAQ, the company installed KOCP's Dan Garite as program director. Garite positioned KCAQ to compete effectively in its local market by fine-tuning the rhythmic contemporary outlet's musical selection and hiring a multicultural staff.[12][13]

Point entered the LancasterPalmdale, California market in December 1996 with its purchase of KHJJ and KGMX from Eric-Chandler Communications of Antelope Valley Inc. for $1.437 million.[14] This was immediately followed by a $1.375 million acquisition of KUTY and KLKX.[15] The new Antelope Valley cluster took on the name High Desert Broadcasting LLC.

In January 2007, Point expanded into Santa Barbara when Clear Channel Communications sold all of its stations there for $17.3 million. The new cluster began conducting business under the name Rincon Broadcasting LLC.[16][17]

In 2012, Point Broadcasting unified its individual groups' sales and marketing functions under a single division. Dave Severino was selected as the company's first executive vice president of sales and marketing.[18]

Point Broadcasting owns and operates a network of rhythmic oldies-formatted stations throughout Southern California under the branding "Old School". The first such station was KOCP in Oxnard—Ventura, which flipped to the new format on August 29, 2014.[19] KOCP later moved from the 95.9 FM frequency to 104.7 FM, the same frequency occupied by fellow Old School station KQIE in RiversideSan Bernardino.[20] As of September 2017, "Old School" is carried on five Point stations, with KOCP serving as the originating station.[21]

Stations edit

AM Stations FM Stations
City of license / Market Station Current format
LancasterPalmdale, California
(High Desert Broadcasting LLC)[2]
KOSS 1380 AM News/talk (News Talk 1380 KOSS)
KUTY 1470 AM Regional Mexican (Radio Hermosa 1470)
KCEL 96.1 FM Regional Mexican (Que Buena)
KGMX 106.3 FM Hot adult contemporary (KMIX 106.3)
KKZQ 100.1 FM Classic rock (100.1 The Quake)
KMVE 106.9 FM Hot adult contemporary (KMIX 106.3 simulcast)
KQAV 93.5 FM Rhythmic oldies (Old School 93.5)
OxnardVentura, California
(Gold Coast Broadcasting LLC)[3]
KVEN 1520 AM Spanish news/talk (La Voz 1520 AM & 96.3 FM)
KUNX 1400 AM Regional Mexican (Radio Bronco 1400 & 102.5)
KVTA 1590 AM News/talk (News Talk 1590 & 97.9 KVTA)
KCAQ 95.9 FM Rhythmic contemporary (Q95.9)
KFYV 105.5 FM Contemporary hit radio (Live 105-5)
KOCP 104.7 FM Rhythmic oldies (Old School 104.7)
RiversideSan Bernardino, California[4] KQIE 104.7 FM Rhythmic oldies (Old School 104.7)
Santa Barbara, California
(Rincon Broadcasting LLC)[5][6]
KOSJ 1490 AM Rhythmic oldies (Santa Barbara's Old School Jams)
KTMS 990 AM News/talk
KIST-FM 107.7 FM Regional Mexican (Radio Bronco 107.7)
KSBL 101.7 FM Soft adult contemporary (K-LITE 101.7)
KSPE 94.5 FM Classic regional Mexican (La Musical)
KTYD 99.9 FM Classic rock (K-TIDE 99.9)
Santa MariaLompoc, California[7] KXFM 99.1 FM Rhythmic oldies (Old School 99.1)

References edit

  1. ^ "Point Broadcasting Promotes Three, Sexton Takes Emeritus Role". Inside Radio. December 29, 2017. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Radio Stations Licensed to High Desert Broadcasting LLC". Streaming Radio Guide. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Radio Stations Licensed to Gold Coast Broadcasting LLC". Streaming Radio Guide. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
  4. ^ a b "Radio Stations Licensed to LC Media LP". Streaming Radio Guide. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
  5. ^ a b "Radio Stations Licensed to Rincon Broadcasting LS LLC". Streaming Radio Guide. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
  6. ^ a b "Radio Stations Licensed to Rincon Broadcasting LS2 LLC". Streaming Radio Guide. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
  7. ^ a b "Radio Stations Licensed to Point Ten LLC". Streaming Radio Guide. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
  8. ^ "Radio Group Ownership" (PDF). Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook. New Providence, New Jersey: R.R. Bowker. 2010. p. D-17, D-18, D-28. ISBN 978-1-60030-122-3. ISSN 0000-1511. LCCN 71-649524. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
  9. ^ Venta, Lance (August 24, 2010). "More Rewinds Coming in Ventura & Virginia?". RadioInsight. RadioBB Networks. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
  10. ^ "Changing Hands" (PDF). Broadcasting & Cable. Cahners Publishing Co. November 14, 1994. p. 65. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
  11. ^ "Clear Channel Claims Heftel in $275 Million Stock Sale" (PDF). Radio & Records. June 7, 1996. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
  12. ^ "From 'Radio Movie Channel' to 'K-Hits'" (PDF). Radio & Records. August 9, 1996. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
  13. ^ Novia, Tony (October 24, 1997). "KCAQ Reclaims Its Home Turf" (PDF). Radio & Records. Retrieved April 16, 2018.
  14. ^ "Entravision Eyes El Paso Pair" (PDF). Radio & Records. December 13, 1996. Retrieved February 3, 2019.
  15. ^ "Changing Hands" (PDF). Broadcasting & Cable. R.R. Bowker. January 27, 1997. pp. 52–53. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  16. ^ Mackie, Drew (January 11, 2007). "Clear Channel Sells Santa Barbara Stations". Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
  17. ^ "Deal of the Week" (PDF). R&R. January 19, 2007. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
  18. ^ "Point Broadcasting creates SoCal sales and marketing division". Radio and Television Business Report. October 8, 2012. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
  19. ^ Venta, Lance (August 31, 2014). "KOCP Flips to Old School". RadioInsight. RadioBB Networks. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
  20. ^ Venta, Lance (June 30, 2016). "Gold Coast's KCAQ & KOCP To Swap Frequencies". RadioInsight. RadioBB Networks. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
  21. ^ Venta, Lance (September 19, 2017). "Rincon Broadcasting Flips Two In Santa Barbara". RadioInsight. RadioBB Networks. Retrieved February 1, 2018.

External links edit

  • Official website

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Gold Coast Broadcasting redirects here For the public broadcaster in Ghana see Ghana Broadcasting Corporation Point Broadcasting LLC is an American radio broadcasting company based in Ventura California 1 The company is the owner of several radio groups in Southern California doing business as Gold Coast Broadcasting LLC in the Oxnard Ventura radio market Rincon Broadcasting LLC in Santa Barbara and High Desert Broadcasting LLC in the Antelope Valley As of February 2019 Point owns and operates 21 full power radio stations including seven AM stations and 14 on the FM dial 2 3 4 5 6 7 Point Broadcasting and its subsidiaries are owned by John Hearne and Roy Laughlin 8 9 Contents 1 History 2 Stations 3 References 4 External linksHistory editPoint Broadcasting acquired its first stations in Ventura County California in 1994 Doing business as Gold Coast Broadcasting Company the partnership purchased KELF and KKZZ both licensed to Camarillo from Golden Bear Broadcasting for 1 2 million 10 Two years later in 1996 Gold Coast purchased KCAQ and KTRO from Greater Pacific Radio Exchange Inc for 3 65 million 11 Upon closing on each sale Point immediately implemented changes in format and staffing at each station In the case of KCAQ the company installed KOCP s Dan Garite as program director Garite positioned KCAQ to compete effectively in its local market by fine tuning the rhythmic contemporary outlet s musical selection and hiring a multicultural staff 12 13 Point entered the Lancaster Palmdale California market in December 1996 with its purchase of KHJJ and KGMX from Eric Chandler Communications of Antelope Valley Inc for 1 437 million 14 This was immediately followed by a 1 375 million acquisition of KUTY and KLKX 15 The new Antelope Valley cluster took on the name High Desert Broadcasting LLC In January 2007 Point expanded into Santa Barbara when Clear Channel Communications sold all of its stations there for 17 3 million The new cluster began conducting business under the name Rincon Broadcasting LLC 16 17 In 2012 Point Broadcasting unified its individual groups sales and marketing functions under a single division Dave Severino was selected as the company s first executive vice president of sales and marketing 18 Point Broadcasting owns and operates a network of rhythmic oldies formatted stations throughout Southern California under the branding Old School The first such station was KOCP in Oxnard Ventura which flipped to the new format on August 29 2014 19 KOCP later moved from the 95 9 FM frequency to 104 7 FM the same frequency occupied by fellow Old School station KQIE in Riverside San Bernardino 20 As of September 2017 update Old School is carried on five Point stations with KOCP serving as the originating station 21 Stations editAM Stations FM StationsCity of license Market Station Current formatLancaster Palmdale California High Desert Broadcasting LLC 2 KOSS 1380 AM News talk News Talk 1380 KOSS KUTY 1470 AM Regional Mexican Radio Hermosa 1470 KCEL 96 1 FM Regional Mexican Que Buena KGMX 106 3 FM Hot adult contemporary KMIX 106 3 KKZQ 100 1 FM Classic rock 100 1 The Quake KMVE 106 9 FM Hot adult contemporary KMIX 106 3 simulcast KQAV 93 5 FM Rhythmic oldies Old School 93 5 Oxnard Ventura California Gold Coast Broadcasting LLC 3 KVEN 1520 AM Spanish news talk La Voz 1520 AM amp 96 3 FM KUNX 1400 AM Regional Mexican Radio Bronco 1400 amp 102 5 KVTA 1590 AM News talk News Talk 1590 amp 97 9 KVTA KCAQ 95 9 FM Rhythmic contemporary Q95 9 KFYV 105 5 FM Contemporary hit radio Live 105 5 KOCP 104 7 FM Rhythmic oldies Old School 104 7 Riverside San Bernardino California 4 KQIE 104 7 FM Rhythmic oldies Old School 104 7 Santa Barbara California Rincon Broadcasting LLC 5 6 KOSJ 1490 AM Rhythmic oldies Santa Barbara s Old School Jams KTMS 990 AM News talkKIST FM 107 7 FM Regional Mexican Radio Bronco 107 7 KSBL 101 7 FM Soft adult contemporary K LITE 101 7 KSPE 94 5 FM Classic regional Mexican La Musical KTYD 99 9 FM Classic rock K TIDE 99 9 Santa Maria Lompoc California 7 KXFM 99 1 FM Rhythmic oldies Old School 99 1 References edit Point Broadcasting Promotes Three Sexton Takes Emeritus Role Inside Radio December 29 2017 Retrieved February 1 2019 a b Radio Stations Licensed to High Desert Broadcasting LLC Streaming Radio Guide Retrieved February 1 2019 a b Radio Stations Licensed to Gold Coast Broadcasting LLC Streaming Radio Guide Retrieved February 1 2019 a b Radio Stations Licensed to LC Media LP Streaming Radio Guide Retrieved February 1 2019 a b Radio Stations Licensed to Rincon Broadcasting LS LLC Streaming Radio Guide Retrieved February 1 2019 a b Radio Stations Licensed to Rincon Broadcasting LS2 LLC Streaming Radio Guide Retrieved February 1 2019 a b Radio Stations Licensed to Point Ten LLC Streaming Radio Guide Retrieved February 1 2019 Radio Group Ownership PDF Broadcasting amp Cable Yearbook New Providence New Jersey R R Bowker 2010 p D 17 D 18 D 28 ISBN 978 1 60030 122 3 ISSN 0000 1511 LCCN 71 649524 Retrieved February 1 2019 Venta Lance August 24 2010 More Rewinds Coming in Ventura amp Virginia RadioInsight RadioBB Networks Retrieved June 30 2019 Changing Hands PDF Broadcasting amp Cable Cahners Publishing Co November 14 1994 p 65 Retrieved May 31 2018 Clear Channel Claims Heftel in 275 Million Stock Sale PDF Radio amp Records June 7 1996 Retrieved December 15 2017 From Radio Movie Channel to K Hits PDF Radio amp Records August 9 1996 Retrieved December 15 2017 Novia Tony October 24 1997 KCAQ Reclaims Its Home Turf PDF Radio amp Records Retrieved April 16 2018 Entravision Eyes El Paso Pair PDF Radio amp Records December 13 1996 Retrieved February 3 2019 Changing Hands PDF Broadcasting amp Cable R R Bowker January 27 1997 pp 52 53 Retrieved January 6 2019 Mackie Drew January 11 2007 Clear Channel Sells Santa Barbara Stations Santa Barbara Independent Retrieved March 16 2017 Deal of the Week PDF R amp R January 19 2007 Retrieved March 16 2017 Point Broadcasting creates SoCal sales and marketing division Radio and Television Business Report October 8 2012 Retrieved February 1 2019 Venta Lance August 31 2014 KOCP Flips to Old School RadioInsight RadioBB Networks Retrieved February 1 2019 Venta Lance June 30 2016 Gold Coast s KCAQ amp KOCP To Swap Frequencies RadioInsight RadioBB Networks Retrieved December 20 2017 Venta Lance September 19 2017 Rincon Broadcasting Flips Two In Santa Barbara RadioInsight RadioBB Networks Retrieved February 1 2018 External links editOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Point Broadcasting amp oldid 1161946286, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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