Mapleton Communications (MC) (now Mapleton Investments) was a media company. It was formed in May 2001 by Adam Nathanson to acquire and operate radio stations in mid-sized markets in the western United States. Mapleton owned and operated 41 radio stations (11 AM and 30 FM) in California, Oregon and Washington State. It was based in Monterey, California. Since 2009, It is now known as Mapleton Investments a real estate group managing more than $750 million of properties, sports teams and investments.
History Mapleton was founded in 2001 by Adam Nathanson, son of billionaire cable businessman Marc Nathanson.Los Angeles Times: "Small radio's big appeal - Each Mapleton station has a unique identity, allowing it to stand out in an industry that's criticized for a uniform sound" by Alana Semuels April 11, 2007 The Nathanson family roots in radio go back to advertising executive Don Paul Nathanson, who first published Radio Showmanship Magazine in 1940. Mapleton Investments is a privately held investment firm based in Los Angeles, founded and owned by the Nathanson family. The company focuses on long-term, multi-generational growth and manages a diverse portfolio that includes real estate, sports teams, and other businesses. Its real estate division, Mapleton Properties, owns and operates a collection of assets valued at around $750 million, spanning apartment buildings, retail spaces, offices, and mixed-use developments across several states, with a strong presence in California. Known for its hands-on approach and conservative strategy, Mapleton emphasizes steady, sustainable growth while preserving family wealth and creating value through strategic acquisitions and developments.
List of Former Mapleton Stations before selling to Stephens Media Group
Alexandria KLAA-FM 103.5 Country KEZP 104.3 Christian Adult Contemporary KBKK 105.5 Classic Country KEDG 106.9 Adult contemporary
Chico KALF New Country 95.7
Medford KTMT 580 Sports KTMT-FM 93.7 Top-40 KBOY-FM 95.7 Classic Rock KCMX 880 News/Talk KCMX-FM 101.9 Adult Contemporary KAKT HD1 105.1 NEW Country KAKT HD2 95.1 CLASSIC Country
Merced, California KUBB 96.3 Country KABX-FM 97.5 Adult Contemporary KLOQ-FM 98.7 Regional Mexican KHTN 104.7 Top 40 KYOS 1480 News/Talk KBRE 1660 Active Rock
Monroe KMYY 92.3 Country KNNW 103.1 CHR/Top 40 KXRR 106.1 Mainstream Rock KZRZ 98.3 Adult Contemporary
Monterey-Salinas-Santa Cruz, California KCDU 101.7 CHR/Top 40 KPIG-FM 107.5 Americana KHIP 104.3 Classic Rock KKHK 95.5 Variety Adult Hits KWAV 96.9 Adult Contemporary
Redding, California KQMS News Talk 1670 / 104.9 / 105.7 KSHA K-Shasta Adult Contemporary 104.3 KWLZ Wild 99-3 Rhythmic CHR 99.3 KRRX 106X Rock 106.1 / 104.9 Burney KNRO Fox Sports 1400 / 103.9 KRDG Classic Hits 105.3
Spokane KBBD 103.9 Adult Hits KDRK-FM 93.7 Country KEYF-FM 101.1 Classic Hits KGA 1510 Sports/Talk KJRB 790 Classic Rock KZBD 105.7 Top-40
Stations divested to Other Groups Chico KFMF Rock 93.9 / 100.5 Weaverville KQPT Now 107-5 CHR 107.5 /107.9 KZAP Classic Hits 96.7
San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose KSFN 1510 Chinese (Mandarin); licensed to Piedmont, California
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