Perry Publishing and Broadcasting
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Print media, Radio broadcasting |
| Founded | April 1979 |
| Founder | Russell M. Perry |
| Headquarters | Oklahoma City , United States |
Area served | Oklahoma, Georgia, Arkansas |
| Products | Newspapers, Radio stations |
| Website | www |
Perry Publishing and Broadcasting operates as a print media and radio broadcasting enterprise situated in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, primarily catering to the local African American demographic.
On April 7, 2025, the Oklahoma Senate adopted Senate Resolution 13 to commend founder Russell M. Perry for his notable achievements in business, banking, and journalism. Sponsored by Senator Shane Jett, this resolution acknowledged Perry's establishment of The Black Chronicle along with Perry Publishing & Broadcasting, which has grown into the largest independent radio group within Oklahoma.
Company history
Established in April 1979 by Russell M. Perry, Perry Publishing launched the Black Chronicle, recognized as Oklahoma's longest-running African-American community newspaper.
The company's initial venture into radio broadcasting occurred in 1993 with the acquisition of AM 1140 (currently KRMP) in Oklahoma City, followed by the launch of KVSP, marking the area's first urban contemporary station since the early 1990s. Expansion continued in 1994 when it entered the Tulsa market through KJMM.
By 1996, Perry Publishing had secured a duopoly in Lawton with stations KJMZ and KKRX. In 1999, it expanded its Tulsa presence by purchasing KGTO from Cox Radio, creating a duopoly alongside KJMM. The Lawton cluster grew further in 2001 with acquisitions of five stations: KKEN, KDDQ, KRPT, KPNS, and KXCA, and later included KACO in 2005.
August 2007 marked Perry Publishing's entry into the Augusta, Georgia market through acquiring Radio One's station group: WFXA-FM, WAKB, WTHB, and WAEG. In November 2015, the company added KFMD in Bethel Heights, Arkansas for $400,000 to its portfolio.
In December 2018, Perry announced divesting its eight Lawton-area stations to Mollman Media for $3 million; this deal was finalized by April 2019.
Bethel Heights
- KQIS 105.3/1340 AM – Urban contemporary
Augusta
- WAEG 92.3 – Smooth jazz
- WAKB 100.9 – Urban adult contemporary
- WFXA-FM 103.1 – Mainstream urban
- WTHB-FM 96.9 – Urban gospel