Regent Communications, Inc., a radio broadcasting company, engages in the acquisition, development, and operation of radio stations in mid-sized markets in the United States. The company sells local, regional, and national advertising for broadcast on radio stations. Its station programming format includes rock, hot adult contemporary, country, sports, women’s talk, news/talk, oldies, adult contemporary, jack adult hits, urban, classic country, alternative, soft adult contemporary, Spanish, rhythmic CHR, Cajun, gospel, and dance CHR. As of December 31, 2006, Regent Communications owned 51 FM and 17 AM radio stations in 14 markets in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, and Texas. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.