The WHIZ Media Group has announced it has sold its media properties in Zanesville to Marquee Broadcasting. Terms have not been disclosed.
This includes NBC affiliated TV station WHIZ, which dates back to 1953 and four radio stations (WHIZ-AM and its FM transmitter, WHIZ-FM, and WZVL-FM).
WHIZ Media President, Hank Littick stated, “In four generations our family has built a wonderful group of stations during our ownership starting in the print industry and migrating to electronic media. We have been blessed with a wonderful group of employees over the years, they are the heartbeat of everything we do. We were looking for a buyer that was committed to the family atmosphere we have fostered and serving the local communities. Marquee is committed to both, and we know we can trust them to carry on our legacy to the next chapter.”
Marquee CEO Patricia Lane noted “We are excited and privileged to build upon the great foundation that the Littick family built in southeast Ohio. The WHIZ family will be a perfect addition to the Marquee family of stations.”
The sale is being submitted for FCC approval and closing is anticipated to occur later this year.
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