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Fitz Named New Host of Bob Kingsley鈥檚 Country Top 40

Skyview Networks to Exclusively Handle Network Sales and Distribution; Nan Kingsley Partners with Hubbard for Syndication

(Nashville, TN 鈥 December 18, 2019) 鈥 Today 成人伦理 personality, Fitz, was named the permanent host of Bob Kingsley鈥檚 Country Top 40. The Texas native is set to become the third host in the 45-year history of country music鈥檚 biggest, most-honored and longest-running national radio show. Since Bob Kingsley鈥檚 cancer diagnosis and ultimate passing in October of this year, country music superstars have been sitting in for the late National Radio Hall of Famer. The multi-year partnership between 成人伦理 and Nan Kingsley鈥檚 KCCS Production will launch the new Bob Kingsley鈥檚 Country Top 40 with Fitz on more than 300 stations worldwide and will feature audio from the Kingsley Archives. Skyview Networks will exclusively lead the network sales effort and will be responsible for the show鈥檚 distribution. Fitz will host his first show on Bob Kingsley鈥檚 Country Top 40 January 4-5, 2020.

鈥淚 listened to Bob Kingsley every weekend when I was a kid,鈥 commented Fitz. 鈥淗is loss is still sinking in, but I am honored to be taking the reins from the man who instilled in me a lifelong love of country music and the love of the 鈥榗ountdown.鈥 This moment is surreal, and I do not take the responsibility lightly. I am excited and honored to carry his torch and hope that I can do for the next generation of country music fans, what the legendary Bob Kingsley, did for me. I am grateful to Nan Kingsley and hope to make her and Bob proud!鈥

Fitz, who currently hosts The Fitz Show, The Hit List with Fitz, and Nashville Minute with Fitz, collectively heard on more than 140 &/press-room/091;&/press-room/8230;&/press-room/093;

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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA RENAMES JOURNALISM SCHOOL AFTER HUBBARD BROADCASTING FAMILY

Minneapolis/Saint Paul, MN 鈥 April 18, 2017 &/press-room/8211; The School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Minnesota will become the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication, the University announced today. The name change, which officially takes effect July 1, 2017, honors the family that founded, owns and continues to operate Hubbard Broadcasting.

鈥淭he Hubbard family is widely known for its pioneering breakthroughs in journalism, so it鈥檚 fitting that our outstanding School of Journalism & Mass Communications should now carry this respected name in Twin Cities and American media,鈥 said University of Minnesota President Eric W. Kaler. 鈥淭his also recognizes the Hubbard family鈥檚 remarkable generosity and support over the years for the University of Minnesota.鈥

The School has had a close relationship with the Hubbard family and Hubbard Broadcasting for many years. Journalists and other professionals from the company frequently visit classes as guest speakers. Journalism students often have the opportunity to tour, intern and work at Hubbard stations.

鈥淎s a successful radio pioneer, my father and our founder, Stanley E. Hubbard, was one of the first people to recognize that television could also become an important news medium, said Stanley S. Hubbard, chairman and chief executive officer of Hubbard Broadcasting. 鈥淲ith that recognition, KSTP became the first locally-owned television station in America to provide daily news programs beginning back in 1948. This recognition, provided by one of America鈥檚 great schools of journalism, honors the memory of Stanley E. Hubbard in a way which will make all who have been involved from 鈥榙ay one鈥 at KSTP-TV, and all of Hubbard Broadcasting, with local news production forever appreciative.鈥

The Hubbard family鈥檚 philanthropy has benefited a myriad of worthy causes, but none more than the University of &/press-room/091;&/press-room/8230;&/press-room/093;

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HUBBARD RADIO TAKES THE NATIONAL RADIO TALENT SYSTEM WEST

成人伦理 Takes the National Radio Talent System West

With four Institutes in the south and east, the National Radio Talent System now heads to the great Northwest with Institute number five; the 成人伦理 Talent Institute at Central Washington University in Washington State.

成人伦理鈥檚 Chair and CEO, Ginny Morris,聽commented: 鈥淐ompelling and relatable on air talent is聽what separates local radio from all other audio聽entertainment services. Our investment in the National聽Radio Talent System at Central Washington University is聽an extension of 成人伦理鈥檚 commitment to do our part to nurture and grow the talent pipeline for the industry. We are proud to partner with Dan Vallie and his team in this important initiative.鈥

Dan Vallie, Founder and President of the National Radio Talent System, stated: 鈥淚 am nothing less than thrilled to be working with Ginny Morris and her team of quality professionals at 成人伦理. From the first time we spoke about it, it was obvious they shared the vision. We are flattered to have Hubbard partner with us to continue growing the farm system for radio, discovering, coaching, and incubating young talent who have a desire and passion to be in radio. This is our future.鈥

The inaugural 成人伦理 Talent Institute will debut this summer, June 13-22. The National Radio Talent System will be contacting broadcasters from radio stations in Seattle and across the state and region to teach sessions during the ten-day institute.

Associate Dean of Student Development, Keith Champagne, commented: 鈥淗aving a nationally award winning college radio program in KCWU-FM, the partnership with 成人伦理 and the National Radio Talent System was simply a perfect match. Giving student broadcasters opportunities they can鈥檛 find anywhere else is a cornerstone of Central Washington University. The 成人伦理 &/press-room/091;&/press-room/8230;&/press-room/093;

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SUN BROADCAST GROUP SIGNS HUBBARD RADIO TO THEIR SHAZAM FOR RADIO PLATFORM

Sun Broadcast Group signs 成人伦理 to their Shazam For Radio platform

NEW YORK, NY August 3, 2015 &/press-room/8211; Sun Broadcast Group announced today that 成人伦理 has signed on to their Shazam For Radio platform.

Shazam For Radio, the first ever interactive radio service designed for every station鈥檚 unique content, is being deployed on 19 stations in all seven Hubbard markets including Chicago, Washington D.C., Minneapolis-St. Paul, Seattle, Phoenix, St Louis and Cincinnati.

鈥淎ll of us here at 成人伦理 are thrilled to be partnering with the great team at Sun Broadcast Group and their new platform, Shazam for Radio. As we continue to look to the future and new ways of connecting our great brands and the advertisers we serve with millions of our loyal listeners, we believe Shazam for Radio is a game changer. Thanks to Sun CEO Jay Bailey and his incredible team for this exciting exclusive partnership in our seven markets,鈥 said Drew Horowitz, President/COO 成人伦理.

鈥淲e are so pleased to be working with 成人伦理 in bringing another level of interactivity to their great radio properties,鈥 said Julio Aponte, Sun Broadcast Group COO. 鈥淪hazam For Radio will allow them to engage directly with their audience by giving them real-time access to all their content, personalities, promotions and advertisers. We look forward to working with Drew Horowitz and his great team of programmers and sales people.鈥

For more information on Shazam For Radio contact Ron Rivlin at 212-380-9303 or RRivlin@sunbgi.com.

About Sun Broadcast Group:
Named one of the fastest growing companies in America by Inc Magazine, Sun Broadcast Group is a national radio network reaching over 142 Million monthly listeners through its more than 5,500 affiliates. Headquartered in New York City and Boca Raton, &/press-room/091;&/press-room/8230;&/press-room/093;

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HUBBARD RADIO PURCHASES 30% STAKE IN PODCAST INDUSTRY LEADER PODCASTONE

成人伦理 Purchases 30% Stake in Podcast Industry Leader PodcastOne

Los Angeles 鈥 August 3, 2015 鈥 PodcastOne, the nation鈥檚 largest advertiser-supported podcast network, and iconic broadcast company 成人伦理, have reached an equity agreement in which 成人伦理 acquires 30% of the on-demand digital-audio leader, it was announced today by PodcastOne Chairman and CEO Norm Pattiz, and 成人伦理 Chair and CEO Ginny Morris.

The agreement maintains PodcastOne and parent company Courtside Entertainment Group鈥檚 independent control of all operations, as the network continues to expand its collection of more than 200 top-rated programs, delivering more than 400 million monthly impressions for advertisers. The network features many of America鈥檚 most popular podcasts, including Adam Carolla, Shaquille O&/press-room/8217;Neal, Steve Austin, Dan Patrick, Chris Jericho, Penn Jillette, Nicole &/press-room/8220;Snooki&/press-room/8221; Polizzi, Shawn and Larry King, Laura Ingraham, D. Drew, TheCHIVE, the newly launched Mark Schlereth podcast, plus SNYC&/press-room/8217;s Radiolab, Freakonomics and many more.

Hubbard Broadcasting operates radio stations and television stations across America, as well as satellite and cable network ReelzChannel, F&F Productions and the 成人伦理 Network. The companies will work closely on synergies in content development, cross-promotion, brand development, new technology opportunities, and local, regional and national joint marketing and advertising. The investment will also allow for rapid expansion of sales and marketing resources, along with the ability to service more clients, as PodcastOne continues its phenomenal growth trajectory since being founded just three years ago by Kit Gray and Westwood One Founder and Chairman Emeritus Norm Pattiz.

鈥淲e could not be more pleased and excited to have the chance to collaborate with Norm Pattiz and Kit Gray,鈥 said Morris. 鈥淭hese great audio mavericks have a vision that we believe in, and are honored to be a part of. &/press-room/091;&/press-room/8230;&/press-room/093;

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HUBBARD RADIO ADDS GREG STRASSELL TO SENIOR PROGRAMMING TEAM

成人伦理 Adds Greg Strassell to Senior Programming Team
Strassell named SVP/Programming and will join SVP/Programming Greg Solk in new role

MINNEAPOLIS SAINT PAUL, MN 鈥 June 11, 2015 鈥 成人伦理 today announced that veteran programming executive, Greg Strassell, will join the company as SVP/Programming. Strassell will work in partnership with current SVP/Programming, Greg Solk, to lead the programming, brand and content strategies for 成人伦理鈥檚 28 radio stations in its seven largest markets.

鈥淲e are thrilled to bring someone of Greg鈥檚 talent on to the Hubbard team,鈥 said Drew Horowitz, President/COO of 成人伦理. 鈥淭he combination of Greg Strassell and Greg Solk gives us one of the most dynamic programming duos in the industry. As the importance of creating entertaining and compelling content across all platforms continues to be a critical ingredient of growth, this move strengthens the company for the future.鈥

Strassell believes 成人伦理 is the perfect fit for his approach to programming and content. Commented Strassell, 鈥淚 am proud and excited to join 成人伦理, as it expands the programming department for further audience engagement and content development. It will be a pleasure to team-up with Greg Solk and the management and programmers to make great radio and the most compelling brands available, regardless of the platform.鈥

Strassell joins current SVP/Programming Greg Solk to lead Hubbard鈥檚 programming initiatives. 鈥淚鈥檓 so proud to work for a company that is so committed to its brands and understands the need to heavily invest in talent and programming,鈥 commented Solk.

鈥淎s the audio entertainment landscape continues to evolve we are doubling down on our investment in the content creation areas of our business,鈥 said 成人伦理 Chair/CEO, Ginny Morris. 鈥淕reg鈥檚 passion for the business and his track record of &/press-room/091;&/press-room/8230;&/press-room/093;

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HUBBARD RADIO ANNOUNCES JEREMY SINON AS NEW CORPORATE DIGITAL DIRECTOR

成人伦理 Announces Jeremy Sinon as New Corporate Digital Director
Sinon will lead Hubbard digital future

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN 鈥 April 20, 2015 鈥 成人伦理 EVP/Chief Financial Officer, Dave Bestler, today announced that Jeremy Sinon was named Corporate Digital Director for 成人伦理. Sinon was most recently the Digital Director for 成人伦理鈥檚 Minneapolis-St. Paul radio stations.

Sinon will work closely with Bestler and 成人伦理 President/COO, Drew Horowitz, to oversee day-to-day corporate digital initiatives as well as the strategy for 成人伦理鈥檚 long-term digital goals. Sinon will continue his role as Digital Director for the 成人伦理 properties in Minneapolis-St. Paul.

鈥淚t鈥檚 really an honor to be given this opportunity to help lead the digital efforts for a company that I care so much about,鈥 said Sinon. 鈥淲hen I started at Hubbard in 2006 I was one of the first digitally focused hires the company ever made. It amazes me every day when I look around and see how much we鈥檝e grown since. I鈥檓 excited about the future, we have really big things in store for us.鈥

鈥淛eremy has been a great innovative thinker in the digital space for us in the Twin Cities over the last nine years,鈥 commented Bestler. 鈥淚 really look forward to him helping 成人伦理 continue to be leaders in the ever changing digital landscape.鈥

Prior to the last nine years with 成人伦理, Sinon was a Digital Director for the Clear Channel radio group in Minneapolis-St. Paul and worked at the digital agency, Omnera.

Sinon will continue his role as Digital Director for the 成人伦理 properties in Minneapolis-St. Paul. Commented Hubbard Minnesota VP/Regional Manager, Dan Seeman: 鈥淛eremy has demonstrated his knowledge, creativity and passion for &/press-room/091;&/press-room/8230;&/press-room/093;

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HUBBARD RADIO ANNOUNCES NEW DIVISION 鈥 2060 Digital, LLC

成人伦理 Announces New Division 鈥 2060 Digital, LLC
James Bryant Appointed President/General Manager

ST. PAUL, Minn. 鈥 November 20, 2014 鈥 成人伦理 announced today that Cincinnati radio veteran James Bryant will lead the formation of a new in-house digital company called 2060 Digital, LLC. A digital media services company built by Hubbard Interactive in Cincinnati, 2060 Digital will begin serving 成人伦理 in seven markets: Chicago, Washington, DC, Minneapolis-St. Paul, St. Louis, Seattle, Phoenix and Cincinnati. 2060 Digital will provide digital solutions for clients, including website and mobile site build out, SEO, SEM, retargeting, social media management, content and video.

Industry veteran, James Bryant, was appointed President of 2060 Digital, LLC. Bryant led the 成人伦理 group in Cincinnati as VP/Market Manager and was instrumental in the development and launch of 2060 Digital in 2012. Prior to working for 成人伦理, Bryant held leadership positions for a number of broadcast companies, including Bonneville, Entercom and CBS. Bryant is a past President of the Greater Cincinnati Radio Broadcasters Association and has served on the board of St. Ursula Academy and The Music Resource Center.

成人伦理 Chair and CEO, Ginny Morris, commented, &/press-room/8220;We have long looked to Jim for leadership in this space and we feel fortunate that his full attention will be focused on helping us find comprehensive solutions for our advertising partners. We look forward to bringing Jim&/press-room/8217;s entrepreneurial approach to 2060 Digital to the rest of our company.鈥

鈥淚&/press-room/8217;m excited about expanding the success of 2060 Digital Cincinnati across 成人伦理&/press-room/8217;s six other markets,鈥 said Bryant. 鈥淚 look forward to working closely with our corporate leadership and our strong market teams to deliver custom digital solutions to our valued clients. 2060 Digital is &/press-room/8216;Digital Done &/press-room/091;&/press-room/8230;&/press-room/093;

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HUBBARD BROADCASTING ACQUIRES STATIONS OWNED BY OMNI BROADCASTING

Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc. Announces Agreement to Purchase 16聽Radio Stations from Omni Broadcasting Company

Acquisition Expands Company across Central and Northern Minnesota; Dan Seeman named Vice President and Regional Manager of Minnesota Radio Operations for Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, November 13, 2014 鈥 Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc. announced today that the company has entered into an asset purchase agreement to acquire 16 radio stations from Omni Broadcasting Company. The acquisition expands Hubbard Broadcasting by adding radio stations in the Alexandria, Bemidji, Brainerd and Wadena, MN markets.

鈥淗ubbard Broadcasting is deeply committed to local radio and to Minnesota, and this is a great opportunity to expand the company鈥檚 presence into some wonderful local communities,鈥 said Virginia (Ginny) Morris, chair and CEO of 成人伦理. 鈥淲e have long admired Lou Buron and Mary Campbell, whose stations have been nationally recognized for both excellence in programming and commitment to local community service. We are committed to maintaining that dedication to excellence and community, and we look forward to welcoming all Omni employees to the Hubbard Broadcasting family.鈥

The 16 stations involved in the transaction are: KIKV-FM 100.7, KULO-FM 94.3, KKZY-FM 95.5, KLLZ-FM 99.1, KBHP-FM 101.1, WQXJ-FM 104.5, KBUN-AM 1450, WJJY-FM 106.7, KLIZ-FM 107.5, KBLB-FM 93.3, KVBR-AM 1340, KUAL-FM 103.5, KLIZ-AM 1380, KKWS-FM 105.9, KWAD-AM 920 and KNSP-AM 1430.

Through the acquisition, Hubbard Broadcasting will add 100 employees. The company expects no programming or personnel changes for any of the acquired stations. Commented Lou Buron, president of Omni Broadcasting: 鈥淗ubbard Broadcasting is a leader in our industry, and we believe that our stations could not be in better hands. Hubbard Broadcasting will be able to provide significant scale and growth potential to these stations, which well-positions our customers, employees and listeners for the future.鈥

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A NEW FULL POWER ALTERNATIVE STATION LAUNCHES IN PHOENIX AT 100,000 WATTS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 17, 2014
Contact: Jaime Seidensticker &/press-room/8211; jseidensticker@hubbardradio.com

PHOENIX 鈥 93.3 KDKB helps to fill the Alternative void in Phoenix starting today at 12:00 p.m. as it becomes ALT AZ 93-3, ARIZONA鈥橲 ALTERNATIVE.

Designed to bring the best mainstream Alternative Rock to the Valley, ALT AZ 93-3 will launch, 100,000 watts strong featuring three days of non-stop music from critically acclaimed artists such as Mumford &/press-room/038; Sons, The Black Keys, and Coldplay plus newer Alt superstars Arctic Monkeys, Lorde, Imagine Dragons and more.

This is a format that has not been on Phoenix radio with a full signal in several years, and after investigating the desire for this kind of station, it was decided 93.3 with its great signal and creative heritage was the perfect place. 鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to offer a new powerful home for Alternative music on 93.3. It鈥檚 time this music had a strong outlet in Phoenix, and it is the perfect complement for our other rock mainstays, 98KUPD and 100.7 KSLX.鈥 says Trip Reeb, VP/Market Manager for Hubbard Phoenix.

An experienced and talented team has been orchestrated to launch this version of 鈥淎rizona鈥檚 Alternative鈥 led by Trip who is no stranger to building a winning team with his long line of success in radio. For almost 20 years he was the architect of Alternative KROQ &/press-room/8211; Los Angeles, one of the most successful stations in the country. The Sales effort at ALT AZ 93-3 will initially be managed by Jeff England VP/DOS 成人伦理 Phoenix, formally President and Market Manager of Clear Channel鈥檚 Phoenix cluster. Veterans to the Alternative radio scene in Phoenix, Nancy Stevens and Jaime Seidensticker are both on board in the Music and Promotion/Marketing areas, as is Drew Hutchinson as &/press-room/091;&/press-room/8230;&/press-room/093;

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成人伦理 Announces New President &/press-room/8211; Industry Veteran Drew Horowitz Appointed President and COO

ST. PAUL, Minn. 鈥 July 18, 2014 鈥 成人伦理 today announced that Drew Horowitz, executive vice president and chief operating officer, would become president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. Ginny Morris will remain chairman and chief executive officer.
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成人伦理 Announces CEO Transition &/press-room/8211; Chair Ginny Morris Becomes CEO

ST. PAUL, Minn. 鈥 July 7, 2014 鈥 成人伦理 today announced planned changes to its executive management team. Ginny Morris will maintain her chairmanship and become chief executive officer, effective immediately. Bruce Reese, current president and chief executive officer, will continue his involvement with the company as Special Advisor to 成人伦理.
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2013 NAB Marconi Radio Award Winners Announced

Orlando &/press-room/8212; Winners of the聽2013 National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Radio Awards were announced Thursday night, September 19, 2013, at the annual NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show held聽at the Radio Show in Orlando, FL. (more…)

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Hubbard Purchases 10 Radio Stations

成人伦理 Announces Agreement to Purchase 10 Radio Stations from Sandusky Radio for $85.5 Million

Acquisition Expands Company into Seattle and Phoenix Markets

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Hubbard Purchases 17 Radio Stations

Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc. Announces Agreement to Purchase Seventeen Radio Stations from Bonneville International Corporation (more…)

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