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Society of Broadcast Engineers Authorizes Dakotas Chapter
Society of Broadcast Engineers Authorizes Dakotas Chapter The Society of Broadcast Engineers has authorized a new SBE chapter to serve members in North and South Dakota and the bordering areas. The chapter has been given the Chapter number 63. While the Dakotas still cover a wide area, the next nearest chapters are a considerable distance…
Read MoreMedia Businesses Breathe a Sigh of Relief as Texas Judge Blocks New Overtime Rules
Media Businesses Breathe a Sigh of Relief as Texas Judge Blocks New Overtime Rules By Scott R. Flick Back in May, I wrote about the Department of Labor’s new regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) significantly increasing the salary thresholds for an employee to be exempt from overtime pay requirements. The reason for…
Read MoreNAB Congratulates Brendan Carr on Selection as FCC Chairman
NAB Congratulates Brendan Carr on Selection as FCC Chairman Washington, D.C. – In response to the announcement that Commissioner Brendan Carr will be named Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt: “NAB congratulates Commissioner Carr on his selection as the next chairman of the…
Read MoreRiverfront Broadcasting Rapid City’s KQRQ-FM Name ‘Station of the Year’ Marconi Winner
Riverfront Broadcasting Rapid City’s KQRQ-FM Name ‘Station of the Year’ Marconi Winner At the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) celebration held at NAB Show September 9th in New York City. Dateline: New York City, October 10th, 2024 — The 35th Annual Marconi Awards recognizing the best radio stations & personalities from across the nation was…
Read MoreCORES DATABASE HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH REVISED AM & FM RADIO
CORES DATABASE HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH REVISED AM & FM RADIO The FCC has resolved the fee issues that arose towards the end of last week for certain Media Bureau fee payors. Media services licensees can now log into the CORES System to see their revised AM and FM fee codes and fee amounts. Payment…
Read MoreRiverfront Broadcasting Rapid City’s Steve Jacobs Selected as 2024 Radio Wayne Award Recipient
Riverfront Broadcasting Rapid City’s Steve Jacobs Selected as 2024 Radio Wayne Award Recipient Selected from nationwide nominees at Radio Ink’s Radio Masters Sales Summit September 10th in Cincinnati The 32nd Radio Wayne Awards were celebrated at the Radio Masters Sales Summit at the Cincinnati Airport Marriott. Riverfront Broadcasting’s Steve Jacobs was selected from a field…
Read More2024 NAB Marconi Radio Award Finalists Announced
2024 NAB Marconi Radio Award Finalists Announced Small Market Personality of the Year finalists include KQRQ-FM’s, Ian Rambo! The finalists for the 2024 NAB Marconi Radio Awards were announced during a livestream announcement on Thursday, August 1. You can find the full list of 2024 finalists here. The winners will be announced during a live…
Read MoreJerry Oster Named 2024 Governor’s Ag Ambassador
Jerry Oster Named 2024 Governor’s Ag Ambassador PIERRE S.D. – Jerry Oster of Yankton is the 2024 Governor’s Ag Ambassador Award recipient. Jerry will be recognized on Wednesday, June 12, as part of the annual Governor’s Agricultural Summit (Ag Summit) in Huron. Throughout his 49-year long career with WNAX Radio Station, Jerry Oster provided immeasurable…
Read MoreWatertown High School Student Wins $10,000 in Highway Safety’s Lesson Learned SD Program
Watertown High School Student Wins $10,000 in Highway Safety’s Lesson Learned SD Program For Release: June 1, 2024 Pierre, SD: A Watertown High School freshman is the winner of a $10,000 prize – and another $10,000 for his school – by learning to be a safe driver. NAME was announced the winner of this year’s…
Read MoreDean Sorenson inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame Class of 2024
Dean Sorenson inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame Class of 2024 South Dakota Hall of Fame Announces Inductee Class for 2024 For Release: May 8, 2024 A group of people whose life works have helped shape excellence in South Dakota and our nation are officially being inducted into the South Dakota Hall of…
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