Eight stations and expanded services for local businesses
HAGERSTOWN, Md. and CHAMBERSBURG, Pa., October 20, 2026 — Manning Media completed its acquisition of VerStandig Media. With the addition of VerStandig’s 3 radio stations to its portfolio, Manning now operates 8 stations across Frederick, Hagerstown, Chambersburg, PA, and Martinsburg, WV, instantly creating a media group with not only the largest reach in the region but expanded services as well.
The acquisition is a new chapter of continued local ownership and management. “John Verstandig built a tremendous media group with a strong team that has served the Hagerstown/Chambersburg/Waynesboro communities well for many years,” said Fred Manning, President and CEO of Manning Media. “We intend to continue that commitment to our listeners and our communities.”
“This isn’t simply an investment in a local radio group. It’s an investment in the communities we serve. Local radio and media are best when it belongs to the people who live here, shop here, own business here, and care about what happens here. Our goal is to make these stations and Manning Media an even stronger local voice for the tristate region and create even more value for our advertisers.”
What this means for local businesses
The new Manning team offers expanded marketing services. The same person who handles your radio can now handle your digital advertising, your website, your social media, a podcast, an event, print, and Shop Local Big Deals, our E-commerce platform.
A Bigger Footprint/A Bigger Audience
Manning stations now cover Frederick and Hagerstown, MD, Chambersburg, PA, and Martinsburg, WV, from the D.C. suburbs up to south central Pennsylvania.
The eight stations reach a combined 281,8001 people every week according to the latest Nielsen Radio Ratings.
“We have the audience, we have the coverage, and we have the tools. All of it comes from a team of marketing professionals who know the market and your business,” Manning said. “I’m excited about what we can do together.”
Manning Media, Inc. is a family-owned broadcaster in western Maryland and south central Pennsylvania, with eight radio stations plus streaming, podcasts, digital marketing, events, print, and Shop Local Big Deals. Reach Fred Manning at fmanning@manningmediainc.com.
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1 Nielsen Radio, Spring 2026. National Regional Database. Washington DMA. Monday-Sunday 6am – Mid.
