MO Radio: Mike Huckabee Assumes Full Ownership Of Branson Cluster

Ozark Mountain Media has announced an organizational change that will impact five radio stations in the Branson, Missouri and Harrison, Arkansas region.

Mike Huckabee has assumed full ownership of the media organization that operates KCAX-AM/FM, KHBZ-FM, KHOZ-AM/FM, KOMC-FM, and KRZK-FM. The company, formerly Earls Family Broadcasting, was acquired by Huckabee and a partner in June 2018. All transactions are finalized pending FCC approval.

Mike Huckabee served as the 44th governor of Arkansas, was a candidate in the United States Republican presidential primaries twice and is an ordained Southern Baptist minister. He is the host of the television talk show Huckabee, has hosted a daily radio program, The Mike Huckabee Show, is the author of several best-selling books, a musician, and a public speaker.

Mike Huckabee

“I hail from Hope Arkansas and have had a long-time affection for radio broadcasting and the Ozarks region,” explained Huckabee, “so this acquisition and deeper engagement is a good fit for me. I’m proud to be associated with the people and businesses in this area and look forward to contributing to the region’s success.”

Along with this organizational change, Willoughby Communications has been engaged for consulting services and principal Steve Willoughby, will serve as the company’s new General Manager. Willoughby has more than 30 years of experience in media sales, management and programming in the Ozarks region.

“We will give audiences the content they want while providing advertisers with an efficient and effective way to share their story and reach potential customers,” stated Willoughby. “Our core team is solid. We will honor our relationships in the community and build on a long history, while evolving for the new era of broadcast and digital communications.”