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LEADING THE FUTURE OF RADIO

Who we are

Founded in 1962 by Howard A. Kalmenson, with the purchase of KWKW, one of Los Angeles’ original Spanish language radio stations, Lotus is one of the largest privately owned Radio Station Groups in the United States. In 2012, Howard was awarded the Medallas de Cortez Lifetime Achievement Award from Radio Ink honoring his long record of dedication and commitment to Spanish-language radio.

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WHAT WE DO

Lotus Communications Corp. is a company headquartered in Los
Angeles, California that owns and operates 48 radio stations, a digital
agency, low-power television stations and e-commerce websites. The
radio stations serve the Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Boise, Fresno, Las
Vegas, Reno, Sacramento, Seattle and Tucson radio markets.
Lotus Communications Corp. was established in 1962 and is one of the
largest privately owned radio station groups in the United States. Lotus
was founded by Howard A Kalmenson with the purchase of KWKW one
of Los Angeles’ original heritage Spanish Language station.  James
Kalmenson, son of Howard Kalmenson, is an Executive VP of Lotus and
he continues to fulfill the legacy of his father.

Radio is 24/7, reaching over 90% of people 12+ every week
Radio reached consumers close to the time and location of purchase. Radio is a mobile medium, reaching people at home, at work, at play, in cars
Radio is less expensive to buy than most major media, allowing advertisers to afford maximum reach and effective frequency.

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Pioneers serving the us

Lotus Communications Corp. is a company headquartered in Los Angeles, California that owns and operates 48 radio stations, a digital agency, low-power television stations and e-commerce websites. The radio stations serve the Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Fresno, Las Vegas, Reno, Sacramento, Tucson, Boise and Seattle radio markets. The e-commerce operations are based in Los Angeles.

Lotus Communications Corp. was established in 1962 and is one of the largest privately owned radio station groups in the United States. Lotus was founded by Howard A Kalmenson with the purchase of KWKW one of Los Angeles’ original heritage Spanish Language station.  James Kalmenson, son of Howard Kalmenson, is an Executive VP of Lotus. He continues to fulfill the legacy of his father.