Pictured (l to r): Tim Hyde, director of Operations and Member Services, Minnesota Broadcasters Association; Kyle Geissler, vice president, Wisconsin Broadcasters Association; Michelle Vetterkind, president and CEO, Wisconsin...
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2023 SDBA Leadership Conference
Hilton Garden Inn Downtown, 201 E 8th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57103 August 29-30, 2023 The 2023 SDBA Leadership Conference brought together broadcast leaders statewide. THANK YOU to our speakers, sponsors, and to everyone that...
Big Regulatory Win for the Broadcasters Will Lessen Fees
The FCC adopted its proposed FY 2023 regulatory fee schedule which will result in approximately $7 million of savings for the broadcast industry compared to last year. For the past several years, NAB has argued that the...
Sioux Falls High School Student Wins $10,000 In Highway Safety’s Lesson Learned SD Program
Sioux Falls High School Student Wins $10,000 In Highway Safety’s Lesson Learned SD Program PIERRE, S.D. – A Sioux Falls High School Freshman is the winner of a $10,000 prize – and another $10,000 for his school – by promising to...
2023 NAB State Leadership Conference in Washington
(Left to right): Peter Tanz (Midwest Communications), SDBA Chairman Chris Gross (KEVN/KOTA TV), Mari Ossenfort (KELOLAND TV), Senator John Thune, Carolyn Becker (Riverfront Broadcasting), Murdoc Jurgensen (The HomeSlice...
Be Honored for Your Community Impact: Service to America Awards
From providing a lifeline during emergencies to raising awareness about important health and social issues that impact our lives, local broadcasters play an integral role keeping our communities safe, informed and connected...
Ice Storm Brings Down Two Broadcast Towers In South Dakota
A massive winter storm that walloped the Midwest with ice and snow brought down a pair of broadcast towers in South Dakota Wednesday. An 1,800-foot tower north of Garden City, home to Alpha Media country KDLO (96.9) Watertown...
1922-2022 – WNAX Radio 570 Celebrates 100 Years!
One hundred years of serving not only Yankton and the surrounding area, but the entire upper Midwest. Wow. Congratulations to General Manager Bill Holst and all the talented staff. Thanks for all you do! It was good to see...
Pathways Shelter for the Homeless receives 2022 SDBA Community Enhancement Award
Through the SDBA Community Enhancement Award, the SDBA helps recognize an important cause in SD Broadcasters’ communities. Nominations are accepted for a worthy project, organization or individual that provides a significant and...
2022 Gary Owens Commercial Production Awards Announced
The 2022 Gary Owens Commercial Production Awards have been announced by the South Dakota Broadcasters Association (SDBA). Winners were chosen in both Radio and Television categories and each recipient was awarded a cash prize...