Entercom Communications today announced that the company and Jerry Lee Radio, LLC have commenced a Time Brokerage Agreement (“TBA”) with respect to WBEB (101.1 MORE FM)/Philadelphia. The TBA was effective August 9 and follows the Company’s recent announcement of its agreement to acquire WBEB-FM. As previously announced, Beasley and Entercom commenced a Time Brokerage Agreement with respect to WXTU FM/Philadelphia.
“I am excited to welcome WBEB, one of the country’s most recognized and awarded stations, to our portfolio of Philadelphia radio stations,” said David Yadgaroff, SVP/Market Manager, Entercom Philadelphia. “The addition of WBEB will be a great complement to our lineup that already includes KYW Newsradio 1060, SportsRadio 94WIP, 96.5 TDY FM, 98.1 WOGL and Talk Radio 1210 WPHT.”
The purchase of WBEB-FM is expected to close by the end of the third quarter of 2018.