Shockley Communications
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Broadcasting |
| Founded | March 1985 |
| Defunct | 2001 |
| Fate | Television stations and production facilities acquired by Quincy Media Radio stations acquired by Midwest Communications |
| Headquarters | , United States |
| Total assets | 5 TV stations and 8 radio stations |
| Owner | The Shockley family |
Shockley Communications Corporation was a media outlet that operated eight radio stations in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Its president was Terry Shockley, who cofounded the company in 1985.[1] It became defunct in 2001.[1]
The television holdings include KXLT-TV, WAOW, WKOW, WXOW and WQOW.
The company was founded in March 1985 by Terry Shockley.[2] On January 18, 2001, Quincy Newspapers announced that it would acquire the television stations and video production facilities, ProVideo and Pro-2.[3] It was completed in June 2001.[4] The radio stations were acquired by Midwest Communications in September 2001.[5]
References
- 1 2 Jacobson, Adam (2023-06-29). "Armada Adds With Rice Lake Radio Properties". Radio & Television Business Report. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ↑ "Market memo: Terry Shockley sets up his own firm". The Capital Times. Madison, Wisconsin. March 7, 1985. p. 12. Retrieved April 5, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Shockley selling Madison station: Deal is part of a plan to sell most holdings". Wisconsin State Journal. Madison, Wisconsin. January 18, 2001. pp. F1, F2. Retrieved April 5, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "WXOW acquisition is completed". La Crosse Tribune. La Crosse, Wisconsin. June 2, 2001. p. D-2. Retrieved April 5, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Purchase of 6 radio stations completed". Duluth News-Tribune. Duluth, Minnesota. September 25, 2001. p. 7C. Retrieved April 5, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.