Civic Media
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Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Mass media |
| Genre | Radio broadcasting |
| Founded | 2022 |
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| Headquarters | , United States |
Key people | Sage Weil (President/CEO) |
| Website | civicmedia |
Civic Media is an American radio broadcasting company based in Madison, Wisconsin. The company currently owns 28 stations across Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota.[1]
The company was formed in 2022 by Mike Crute and Sage Weil.[2] On September 13, they acquired WSCM and WBZH from Zoe Communications.[3] On September 23, it was announced that Civic would acquire WZBU and translator from Metro North Communications, Inc.,[4] and the sale was consummated on January 17, 2023.
In 2023, Civic acquires WCQM and WPFP from The Marks Group for $210,000.[5]
In November 2024, Civic announced they would acquire another station from Zoe Communications (WHSM-FM and its translator) for $360,000.[6]
In February 2025, it was announced that Civic would acquire another station from Zoe Communications (WELY) for $70,000.[7]
In April 2025, Civic announced a new weekday lineup for its radio stations.[8] Also the same month, Civic announced they would be purchasing WRPN and WAUH from Hometown Broadcasting LLC for $1.4 million.[9]
In July 2025, Civic announced they would acquire five stations in Michigan (WIMI, WJMS, WKMJ-FM, WMPL, and WUPY) for $1.55 million.[10][11]
In September 2025, Civic announced they would buy WZTI from Milwaukee Radio Alliance (a partnership between Times-Shamrock Communications and All-Pro Broadcasting), as well as FM translators W262CJ and W297BY for $465,000.[12][13]
In December 2025, Civic announced they would buy WNOV, making it their first Black-owned radio station acquisition, as well as buying the Milwaukee Courier newspaper for $1.4 million.[14][15]