KKMG
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KKMG known as "98.9 Magic FM", is a heritage CHR/Top 40 radio station
in Colorado Springs
-Pueblo
radio market. The Cumulus Media
outlet is licensed to Pueblo
.
Magic FM is one of the most popular and recognized radio stations in southern Colorado.
was on the 99.9 frequency.
In 1987 KKMG changed their moniker to "Magic FM," ending confusion between them and KVUU. In the fall of 1988 KKMG moved its office and studios into the Colorado Springs area. Around this time, direct competitor KATM
also made a move into the city to compete with the CHR leader at the time KIKX
. To coincide with the move to Colorado Springs, KKMG switched to a Churban format (CHR-Urban).
The new Churban format was an instant success, and KKMG would eventually force KIKX and KATM out of the CHR format. KKMG would move back to a CHR/Pop lean in 1994. In spite of its good ratings, KKMG lost money, and entered a Lease Marketing Agreement with Classic Rocker KKFM in 1991. KKFM's parent company Citadel Broadcasting
then purchased KKMG a few years later. Citadel merged with Cumulus Media on September 16, 2011.
KKMG dominated the radio ratings in Colorado Springs until 2004 when KIBT
signed on with a Rhythmic Top 40 format.
In 2006, the Colorado Springs Gazette voted Magic FM as the "Best Radio Station In Colorado Springs."
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and most populous city of El Paso County, Colorado, United States. Colorado Springs is located in South-Central Colorado, in the southern portion of the state. It is situated on Fountain Creek and is located south of the Colorado...
-Pueblo
Pueblo, Colorado
Pueblo is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Pueblo County, Colorado, United States. The population was 106,595 in 2010 census, making it the 246th most populous city in the United States....
radio market. The Cumulus Media
Cumulus Media
Cumulus Media, Inc. is the second largest Owner and Operator of AM and FM radio stations in the United States, behind Clear Channel Communications, operating 570 stations in 150 markets as of September 16, 2011. The company also owns Cumulus Media Networks...
outlet is licensed to Pueblo
Pueblo, Colorado
Pueblo is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Pueblo County, Colorado, United States. The population was 106,595 in 2010 census, making it the 246th most populous city in the United States....
.
Magic FM is one of the most popular and recognized radio stations in southern Colorado.
History
KKMG signed on in 1983 and originally served only the Pueblo area. KKMG had a slightly different moniker calling itself "Magic 99," in spite of the fact it was on 98.9 and KVUUKVUU
KVUU is a Hot AC radio station in the Colorado Springs, Colorado, area that is known by its moniker "My999". It was known for many years by its previous moniker, "K-View 99.9".-99.9 FM history:...
was on the 99.9 frequency.
In 1987 KKMG changed their moniker to "Magic FM," ending confusion between them and KVUU. In the fall of 1988 KKMG moved its office and studios into the Colorado Springs area. Around this time, direct competitor KATM
KGFT
KGFT is a Christian talk radio station in Colorado Springs, Colorado broadcasting at 100.7 FM. The station is owned by Salem Communications.-History:The station signed on in 1977 as KZLO aka Z100 and served the Pueblo market...
also made a move into the city to compete with the CHR leader at the time KIKX
KBIQ
KBIQ, known as "Q102.7", is a Christian Adult Contemporary radio station broadcasting at 102.7 FM. The station serves the Colorado Springs, Colorado, area of the United States. The station is owned by Salem Communications.-102.7 history:...
. To coincide with the move to Colorado Springs, KKMG switched to a Churban format (CHR-Urban).
The new Churban format was an instant success, and KKMG would eventually force KIKX and KATM out of the CHR format. KKMG would move back to a CHR/Pop lean in 1994. In spite of its good ratings, KKMG lost money, and entered a Lease Marketing Agreement with Classic Rocker KKFM in 1991. KKFM's parent company Citadel Broadcasting
Citadel Broadcasting
Citadel Broadcasting Corporation was a Las Vegas, Nevada-based broadcast holding company. Citadel owned 243 radio stations across the United States and was the third-largest radio station owner in the country...
then purchased KKMG a few years later. Citadel merged with Cumulus Media on September 16, 2011.
KKMG dominated the radio ratings in Colorado Springs until 2004 when KIBT
KIBT
KIBT is a Rhythmic Top 40 formatted radio station serving the Colorado Springs area as well as nearby Pueblo, Colorado. The Clear Channel Communications station's community of license is Fountain, Colorado, USA.-History:...
signed on with a Rhythmic Top 40 format.
In 2006, the Colorado Springs Gazette voted Magic FM as the "Best Radio Station In Colorado Springs."