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This is a tale of two South Dakota-based broadcasters. One has recently been in the news for its desire to refocus its efforts on markets closer to home. The other is now making headlines for opting to exit radio ownership by parting ways with all of its Rapid City-based properties in a deal brokered by Jason James and Susan Patrick at Patrick Communications.

Established in 1987, the NAB Crystal Radio Awards bring national recognition to radio stations for their year-round commitment to serving communities. A panel of judges with backgrounds in broadcasting and community service select 50 finalists and 10 winners.

Ahead of a unpaid, unwelcome vacation for most staff, the FCC on Thursday released the tentative agenda for its January 2019 Open Meeting. On the docket is the consideration of a NPRM that provides revisions to the FCC's noncommercial FM and low-power FM comparative processing and license rules.

The FCC on Thursday released its Broadcast Station Totals for the fourth quarter of 2018. The biggest headline from the new totals: MHz matters. Commercially licensed FM radio stations rose in number, as did translators and boosters. UHF stations climbed in number thanks, in part, to the post-spectrum auction repack process.

With Townsquare Media preparing to make Bill Wilson is sole CEO, investors reacted positively to the surprising announcement made prior to Wednesday's opening bell on NYSE. TSQ shares surged across the trading day, ending up 23.3% to move past the $5 mark.

To say the last 15 months have been "transformational" for Townsquare Media is likely an understatement. Now, one of those co-CEOs is set to exit. Why now? Is one Lew Dickey Jr. perhaps in the mix? A source close to the matter is talking.

If you didn't think a May 2018 Supreme Court ruling that allows states to decide if sports gaming is legal or prohibited would be highly impactful for radio stations, think again. NBC Sports Radio, in conjunction with Westwood One, just launched a weekday afternoon drive show devoted to sports betting.

Seven years ago radio industry veteran Lee Abrams, co-founder and CEO of V-Satcast (described as “a hybrid broadcast/broadband OTT multicast streaming platform with original highly differentiated branded programming channel”) penned a highly received RBR + TVBR Intelligence Brief. In this Classic installment, Abrams discusses how “traditional” media companies may wish to better attract talent.

On November 14, media broker Michael J. Bergner of Bergner & Co., shared details of a plan for his client, Steel City Media, to emerge from debtor-in-possession status. A restructuring plan has just been filed with the FCC. Who's gaining minority control, and obtaining the debt?

Carolyn Becker's Riverfront Broadcasting is the majority owner of two AMs, an FM and an FM translator in Iowa. These facilities are run under "Riverfront Broadcasting of Iowa," a 60/40 partnership. The Iowa partner is sailing off with these signals, with Becker waving goodbye to debt.

Townsquare Media and iHeartMedia dominate a Colorado market that is home to 83,500 Hispanics. This audience has an option known as "El Tigre," and its owner just took ownership of an FM translator that secures this station's full-market coverage.

With Thursday's close at $2.77, Entravision Communications shares are at their lowest price since February 2013. But, does that make EVC a volatile stock?

"Every great game show needs a great soundtrack and host." This is iHeartRadio's explanation for why it has partnered with a popular interactive smartphone game to roll out "a one-of-a-kind word themed trivia game feature." Here's the scoop on how the nation's No. 1 radio company is brand-building.

One Wisconsin-based owner of radio stations celebrated the Christmas holiday by formally moving forward with an acquisition agreed to in October. With the filing of multiple asset purchase agreements, six FM translators are being traded. Thank Sister Grace for making the silver bells a little shinier.

According to an asset purchase agreement filed Friday with the Commission, four FMs, three AMs and three translators in Oklahoma are being dealt to Mollman Media. The seller is a champion of minority broadcasters across the U.S.