Hemisphere Media Group Acquires WKAQ AM and KQ105 FM from TelevisaUnivision
September 6, 2023
Hemisphere Media Group completed its acquisition of radio stations WKAQ AM and KQ105 FM from TelevisaUnivision and concurrently launched a new multiplatform company, WAPA Media. The deal expands Hemisphere's Puerto Rico footprint by integrating top-rated radio assets with its leading TV, digital and live-events businesses to offer advertisers a unified, cross-platform offering.
- Buyers
- Hemisphere Media Group
- Targets
- WKAQ AM, KQ105 FM
- Sellers
- TelevisaUnivision
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Puerto Rico, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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