American Radio Systems acquires KLUC-FM and KXNO-AM, Las Vegas, Nevada.

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 14, 1996--American Radio Systems Corp. (NASDAQ NASDAQ
in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations

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KBTB 670 (not yet on air)
KDWN 720 (talk)
KBET 790 (not yet on air)
KXNT 840 (talk)
KLSQ 870 (recuerdos)

currently owned by Nationwide Communications Inc.

The stations being acquired are KLUC-FM and KXNO-AM, for an aggregate purchase price of $11,000,000. Consummation of the transaction is subject to the approval of the Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission (FCC), independent executive agency of the U.S. government established in 1934 to regulate interstate and foreign communications in the public interest. .

Steve Dodge, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , stated, "We are very excited about our entry into Las Vegas. We view the market as vibrant and fast-growing, and we anticipate building a strong presence there as time goes on."

George Otwell and Elliot Evers of Media Venture Partners acted as the brokers in this transaction.

American Radio Systems Corp. began trading shares publicly in June 1995 on NASDAQ. The company owns and/or operates 15 FM and nine AM stations in Boston, Baltimore, Hartford, Austin, Buffalo, West Palm Beach, Rochester and Dayton. The company also has options and/or agreements to buy additional radio stations in Boston, Hartford, Buffalo, West Palm Beach, Rochester and Dayton.

CONTACT: American Radio Systems Corp.

Joe Winn, Chief Financial Officer or

Bruce Danziger, Director of Investor Relations

617/375-7500

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