Business View Magazine - July 2024

The radio stations of Eads Broadcasting Corporation are a rare media asset to our local MidValley communities…..locally owned, operated, managed and oriented operations. The company supports and promotes local businesses, causes, culture and institutions. Ownership and staff families live here, go to school and Church here, pay taxes here and shop here. Programming decisions and even the music and format decisions are made here. Owner/General Manager Charlie Eads has been with the stations since 1978. He has served on numerous non-profit boards, now including the LBCC Foundation Board. He was recognized as Oregon Broadcaster of the Year. He is a member and past president of the Rotary Club of Greater Albany. The stations have been recognized as Business of the Year by both the Albany and Lebanon Chambers of Commerce. Community involvement and support are primary motivators for Eads and the hard-working staff. The dedicated staff includes Mary Eads who is also involved in management, news and weather on KGAL and music hosting on KSHO. Office Manager Susie Dowding has been with the stations for over 40 years. Also on the team are James F.Wright, Ryan Murphy, Jeff McMahon, Mark Encke and Ted Jenne. KGAL broadcasts Lebanon High School football, KSHO carries West Albany and The Action Stream carries South Albany. WillametteValleySports.com is a “localized” opportunity to hear incisive commentary and regular updates from Sportsmap Radio Network personalities. It is also, the home of South Albany High School football broadcasts. KSHO is new music, classics, a few oldies, a bit of country and some surprises…. a great mix of adult hits. As we say, “The Best Music.” There’s no other radio station like it and it’s right in the center of the AM dial and on FM as well! Great personalities will keep you up to date and in tune with the music. Lock it in on your dial as your number one station for music on both AM and FM. You’ll always feel at home with KSHO. Be part of THE SHOW on KSHO AM 920 and FM 94.1. Listen online at ksho.net Smart phone apps available and Alexa. KGAL is the Mid-Valley’s first News/Talk/Sports radio station. In addition to CBS Network and local news, KGAL broadcasts the best of nationally syndicated programs. Catch local high school sports and events. Tune in for special programs on the weekend from home improvement and computers to technology, pets, guns, BBQ and travel. Join the fun and be informed today at AM 1580 or online at kgal.com Smart phone apps available and Alexa. Locally owned and independent ocally owned and independent LOCALLY OWNED and independent KGAL, KSHO AND THE ACTION STREAM ARE LOCALLY OWNED AND MANAGED BY EADS BROADCASTING CORPORATION.

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