Macfadden-Bartell

In 1961, the Bartell Broadcasting Corporation bought a controlling share in Macfadden Publications and merged with the company, forming Macfadden/Bartell. A share in Bartell was acquired by Downe Communications in 1967, with full control in 1969. Between 1969 and 1974 Downe was acquired by Charter Company. Bartell was fully acquired by Downe in 1976, and Downe was fully acquired by Charter in 1978.