Connoisseur Media

Connoisseur Media has agreed to sell its four Austin and Albert Lea, MN radio stations to Hometown Broadcasting, subject to FCC approval. The divestiture aligns with our strategy to refine our portfolio and focus resources where we believe we can make a meaningful impact. We are confident Greg Jensen and his team are the right local operators to lead these stations forward.

Our favorite holiday 😆 Thank you all for your continued support! Tune in to one of our incredible stations today to celebrate with us 💪🎉 #nationalradioday #celebrate #radio

Already looking forward to next year! 📻👏 #radiomsbc #radiobootcamp #connoisseurmedia

Big congratulations to our very own Debbie Patten from Connoisseur Media Fredericksburg! 👏 Debbie has been named a finalist for Market/General Manager (Nielsen Market Rank 21+) for the 2026 Radio Wayne Awards! Her passion, leadership, and drive continue to elevate our Fredericksburg team and local radio every single day. We couldn’t be prouder to see her hard work recognized on a national stage by Radio Ink Magazine.

13 NAB Marconi Award Nominations! 🏆 Connoisseur Media is thrilled to announce that our stations and team members have earned 13 nominations for radio’s highest honor this year. This recognition is a direct reflection of our teams' relentless work ethic, deep connection with our listeners, and unwavering commitment to serving our local communities every day. We’re looking forward to celebrating alongside industry peers at the NAB Marconi Radio Awards on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in New York City. Congratulations and best of luck to all of the finalists across the industry! 👏

Connoisseur Media has named veteran programmer and broadcaster Ian Rambo as Operations Manager for its Fredericksburg radio cluster.🎙️ Rambo joins Connoisseur Media following more than a decade of programming in the Midwest. Most recently, he served as Operations Manager for Riverfront Broadcasting in Rapid City, South Dakota, overseeing six radio stations, where he helped lead his team to the 2024 NAB Marconi Award for Small Market Station of the Year. Rambo has been part of multiple NAB Marconi Award-nominated stations throughout his career making him a respected leader in the industry. In his new position, Rambo will oversee programming for WFLS-FM, WVBX-FM, WWUZ-FM, and WNTX-AM. He will also host mornings on WFLS, reinforcing the station's commitment to live, local programming. "I'm excited to join Connoisseur Media Fredericksburg and work with such a talented and passionate team. Thank you to Keith Dakin, Brian Foster, and Debbie Patten for putting their trust and confidence in me. I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity and look forward to building meaningful relationships with listeners throughout Fredericksburg and the surrounding communities." The appointment reinforces Connoisseur Media's continued investment in experienced local leadership and market-focused programming as the company continues to grow its portfolio of community-driven radio brands.📻

Proud to see our VP of Programming, Keith Dakin featured on Barrett Media! Great radio will always win when it's focused on hyper-local content and authentic talent.

Today we celebrate another remarkable achievement - Julie Watson, Account Executive, from our Hagerstown market is celebrating 41 years of dedicated service to the company. Thank you, Julie, for your dedication, your inspiring spirit, and for being an integral part of the Connoisseur Media family! 👏 #connoisseurmedia #employeeanniversary

Connoisseur Media Portland has launched Steve & Natali: Off The Air 📻 As audiences continue to seek meaningful local conversations beyond traditional newscasts, Connoisseur Media's Portland team is meeting that demand with a new original podcast, hosted by longtime Portland journalists and news anchors Steve Dunn and Natali Marmion 👏 The series features candid, long-form conversations with Portland's business leaders, innovators, elected officials, community advocates, and cultural icons about the issues, opportunities, and stories shaping our region. Available exclusively on KXL.com 📲

Connoisseur Media West Coast has announced the appointment of Stephanie Saporita as General Sales Manager for its San Francisco stations, effective July 20, 2026. Saporita is a respected media leader with extensive experience building successful sales teams and developing strategic partnerships across the industry. Throughout her career, she has held leadership roles with companies including iHeartMedia, CBS Radio, and Clear Channel Outdoor, bringing a strong combination of sales expertise, operational experience, and a deep understanding of the evolving media landscape. "I’m thrilled to be joining Connoisseur Media and becoming part of a team with such a strong vision for growth," said Saporita. "Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about building successful teams, developing meaningful client partnerships, and finding creative ways to deliver results. I’m excited to bring that energy to San Francisco and work alongside an incredible group of people to achieve great things." We are thrilled to have her on our team 💪🌟