Following its purchase of KXRP/91.3 (Bismarck), Central Dakota Enterprises has launched a Christian Country format on the new station.
FCC Monitor: Changes in Interest at Iowa, Wisconsin Radio Companies
Recent FCC filings include several minority investors exiting KZIA Inc. and Bruce Grassman gifting his radio company shares to his son.
Eight Christian Radio Translators Change Hands in Rural Nebraska, Dakotas
Eight FM translator stations carrying Christian programming in Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota are changing hands in two separate, unrelated transactions.
Off Topic: Pre-Roadtrip Rituals for a Great Drive
You often hear about athletes who have specific rituals to prepare for a game. I’m far from an athlete, but after a couple of years of long roadtrips, I’ve developed some rituals…
Broadcast History: When TV Stations Mixed Networks on One Channel
The practice of one station being affiliated with two or more major networks dates back to the earliest days of TV. Even Minneapolis had a dual affiliation at one point!
Pattison to Buy Two Brandon Radio Stations from Westman
Pattison Media has announced a deal to buy Westman Communications’ two radio stations in Brandon, Manitoba.
Weekly Log: New getTV Affiliates; People Moves in MN, NE, WI
Recent developments include getTV adding stations in Milwaukee and Duluth as well as people moves in Minnesota, Nebraska, and Wisconsin.
Brands Launch Hashtag Campaigns in Response to LaFlamme Firing (Updated)
Changes at networks and local stations often result in public outcry, but rarely do they lead to hashtag campaigns by consumer brands.
Data Dump: My Network TV’s Variable Airtimes in the Upper Midwest
The My Network TV prime time block is now airing as late night programming in several markets, including on the owned-and-operated station in Minneapolis.
Duluth, Mankato, Omaha Stations Replace Ellen with Local Shows
TV stations in Duluth, Mankato, and Omaha have joined the growing list of broadcasters launching new local programming as Ellen Degeneres’ show comes to an end.