ST. LOUIS (June 29, 2026) – Hoffmann Family of Companies (“HF Companies”) today announced the proposed acquisition of six radio brands in St. Louis from Audacy, Inc. (“Audacy”), including KMOX (1120 AM / 104.1 FM), widely known as the “Trusted Voice of St. Louis.” The transaction remains subject to FCC approval.
“This is a deliberate step to accelerate the expansion of our media platform and establish it as one of the largest print and digital news organizations in the United States,” said David Hoffmann, Founder and Chairman of HF Companies. “We are building a scaled, multi-platform network that combines print, digital, and broadcast to deliver trusted journalism and meaningful community connection. Talk radio is a natural extension of that vision and a powerful driver of our long-term growth.”
Hoffmann’s media portfolio has expanded significantly, establishing a broad, coast-to-coast presence. Collectively, his media assets now operate in 30 states, producing 154 newspapers in 154 cities. The addition of the six radio brands marks his initial expansion into broadcast, with plans for continued growth in the sector.
Today, the portfolio operates under two primary platforms: Lee Enterprises (Nasdaq: LEE), where Hoffmann serves as Chairman and holds a controlling stake, and Hoffmann Media Group.
- Lee Enterprises is a leading provider of local news and information and a major subscription and advertising platform, with daily and weekly newspapers and rapidly expanding digital products serving 114 markets across 25 states.
- Hoffmann Media Group complements this scale with a portfolio of 40 publications across six states, focused on delivering trusted reporting, compelling storytelling, and hyperlocal content that reflects the unique character of the communities it serves.
Hoffmann added, “With our planned acquisitions, combined with our existing portfolio of 154 newspapers and our expansion into radio, we expect to become the second-largest media company in the United States by year-end.”
The Audacy deal comes at a pivotal moment for Hoffmann’s media portfolio. Last month, Hoffmann entered into a management agreement with Lee Enterprises to bring Hoffmann Media Group under the Lee umbrella, effectively aligning and integrating the two platforms.
As part of Audacy’s portfolio, KMOX has a long and storied history in sports broadcasting and serves as the flagship station for both the St. Louis Cardinals; KYKY broadcasts St. Louis City SC games. As part of the proposed transaction, Hoffmann has also brought back Becky Domyan as Market President for the Greater St. Louis brands.
Domyan was previously with Audacy, serving as SVP/Market Manager of Audacy St. Louis and Wichita. During her tenure, she earned recognition as a Missouri Athletic Club “Woman of Distinction” and KMOX received a National Murrow Award for News Excellence. In 2025, during KMOX’s 100th anniversary year, she led the expansion of the station onto FM distribution. She also successfully negotiated and secured the company’s sports play-by-play contracts that are still in place today, including the partnerships with the St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis City SC.
Hoffmann’s acquisition includes the following stations:
- 104.1 FM KMOX (KMOX-FM/KMOX-AM) – News/Talk
- 97.1 FM Talk (KFTK-FM) – News/Talk
- Y98 (KYKY-FM) – Hot Adult Contemporary
- 102.5 KEZK (KEZK-FM) – Adult Contemporary
- 96.3 R&B (WFUN-FM) – Urban Adult Contemporary
- Hot 98.7 (WHHL-FM) – Hip-Hop/R&B
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About Hoffmann Family of Companies:
Hoffmann Family of Companies is a multi-vertical, family-owned private equity firm consisting of more than 200 brands, employing more than 27,000 employees with businesses located in 30 countries and 400 locations around the world. Hoffmann Family of Companies’ verticals include Agriculture, Aviation & Transportation, Financial & Professional Services, Hospitality & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Marine, Media & Marketing and Real Estate. For more information, visit HFCompanies.com.
About Audacy:
Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month.
We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.
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