Boston wfnx sold

In addition, for years we broadcast One In Ten, the only program on a commercial radio station in the nation dedicated to the issues and lifestyles of the GLBT community. And throughout it all, FNX has continued to break new music…. Despite its celebrated history, its cutting edge programming , its tradition of breaking new music, its ardent fans among listeners and advertisers, for some time it has been difficult to sustain the station — especially since the start of the Great Recession.

A post on the WFNX website indicates that the WFNX brand is being retained by its owners, which could mean that the call letters and station identity may morph into an online-only station.

In the meantime, long-time WFNX fans are already voicing their displeasure. And that is why the station is being sold. The mechanics of the situation are this: WFNX will the file the paperwork necessary to trigger the license transfer with the Federal Communication Commission later today. Thank you all, Stephen M.

Lance Venta. Please login to join discussion. RadioInsight Daily. First Name. Last name. Thank you for sign up! Log In. Login Sign Up. Welcome Back! Login to your account below. Forgotten Password? Sign Up. According to a letter posted by the Boston Phoenix , the station will be sold to Clear Channel Communications, pending approval by the Federal Communications Commission. Despite its celebrated history, its cutting edge programming, its tradition of breaking new music, its ardent fans among listeners and advertisers, for some time it has been difficult to sustain the station — especially since the start of the Great Recession.

Update at 2 p. In part:. This was a great opportunity to expand our footprint and our listenership in Boston, a key market with millions of fans who love radio as much as we do.