WSVU-AM and two FM translators in West Palm Beach are now under the ownership of VCMG Live. CEO Victor Canales is the former JVC Broadcasting COO. He traded his shares in JVC for the West Palm Beach station. Canales, along with Mathew Goldpapper, recently launched VCMG Live with the West Palm signal being their first station. It will continue to carry the True Oldies format.
“I am extremely excited to start this next venture in my radio career alongside Matthew Goldapper, and an amazing team made up of Scott Shannon, John Tesh, Stephen Hobbs, Natalie Matyka, Michael Balsamo, and everyone else at VCMG LIVE,” says President and CEO Victor Canales. “We are 100% committed to being The Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast’s go-to Company for ‘live and local’ radio, marketing, and events. My family and I have already begun our transition into becoming Floridians and we can’t wait to experience all the sights, sounds, and, of course, weather of West Palm Beach.”
“We are incredibly excited for what we have planned,” says VP/COO Matthew Goldapper. “This is an amazing opportunity to serve our community and clients. With the combined experience Vic and I have, the relationships we’ve built, and the team we’ve put together, I know we’re going to make a big impact on this market.”
The company’s General Sales Manager, Stephen Hobbs, says, “Vic and Matt are two shining stars in our industry. Time and time again, they’ve proven their aptitude for creative ideas and progressive solutions. I know it will be a pleasure to be working for both on ideas and solutions for the West Palm community.”
True Oldies Channel? So I guess this means no live and local air personalities. Tsk tsk.