Twin Cities Market News
"As I Am" wins prestigious Gracie Award
Congratulations to the "As I Am: Asians in America" team for winning the 2008 "Outstanding Special Program" Gracie award from the American Women in Radio and Television (AWRT). The Gracies commend realistic, multi-faceted portrayals of women in the media. Producer Angela Kim's award-winning segment was part of a pilot on Weekend America.
WCCO Radio News wins prize for Bridge Collapse Coverage
Congratulations to WCCO Radio News! The recent Midwest Journalism Conference garnered some great moments and awards including First Place in Spot News from the NBNA. Six states competed including Public Radio in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and WCCO Radio took home the grand prize for our bridge collapse coverage.
In addition, awards were also delivered for the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Series (newsroom), High School Hero Award (Morning News with Dave Lee) and First Place Best Radio Web Site in the State. The RTNDA Murrow Awards are still being judged. We hope to hear back in 1-2 weeks.
A Great Moment of Note:
- Aaron Ketersky of ABC News, during his keynote speech to the MN AP banquet said, 'I was here to cover the bridge collapse, and of course, I listened to WCCO Radio as soon as I arrived in town...."
KSTP-FM receives the 2008 Service to Children Radio Award
The National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF) is hosting its 10th Annual Celebration of Service to America Awards on Monday, June 9, 2008 in Washington, D.C. to honor the outstanding efforts of local televison and radio broadcasters. Join founding sponsors Bonneville International Corporation and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) as well as other corporate sponsors, philanthropists, members of the press and government officials as they honor the exceptional public service contributions of radio and television broadcasters and local community service partners all across America.
KSTP-FM Minneapolis, Minn., a Hubbard Radio station, will receive the 2008 Service to Children Radio Award. The annual KS95 for Kids Radiothon, which raised more than $912,000 in 2007, is more than an annual event. It is a year-round partnership between KSTP, Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare and Children’s Cancer Research Fund that impacts children and families dealing with cancer and other health challenges. Since 1999, the annual 60-hour broadcast has raised more than $9.5 million.
This caps an award winning past 12 months for the station. We have also been honored with an NAB Crystal award for community service, an NAB Large market station of the year Marconi for excellence in broadcasting, and a Quality of Life award for a medium sized company by the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce. The station is so proud of every employee at KS95 and to be part of such a great team that works very hard everyday to be the best radio station possible for its community, listeners, and advertisers!
Congratulations!
B96 Chosen to Represent Minnesota Radio’s Local Community Service Commitment
B96, KTTB FM, has been chosen by the Minnesota Broadcaster’s Association and the National Association of Broadcasters to represent Minnesota radio’s local community service commitment.
A brochure created by the NAB will be distributed to members of Congress in Washington, DC this spring. One broadcaster is featured from each State. The two promotions selected to represent KTTB were B96’s holiday “Stuck on a Truck” and “Breaking and Entering”. A short synopsis of each will appear in the brochure.
While it is an honor to receive national recognition as an individual station, the reality is that the B96 staff has always felt a personal responsibility to serve their community as individuals and as a team. It is a spirit that was encouraged by our former owners at Radio One, and now by our current owners, the Pohlad Companies, whose own outreach offers additional opportunities for our local involvement. “Serving the public interest” in not just an FCC license requirement with us. It is an obligation that we as a staff take very seriously. Congratulations and thanks to all of the staff.
KS95 Wins Quality of Life Award
Congratulations to KS95/Hubbard Broadcasting for receiving the Quality of Life Award from the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce for Medium Business.
This is the 17th year of these awards and it is given to those businesses who exemplify outstanding leadership in both the community and the workplace. The station will receive this award April 29th at a gala at the Marriott City Center.
WFMP-FM Wins Another Local Market Gracie Award® from AWRT
February 21, 2008 (McLean, VA) – American Women in Radio and Television (AWRT) is pleased to announce the 2008 local market, public and student winners of the annual Gracie Awards. The winners will be recognized at a Luncheon, hosted by Nancy Giles of CBS News, on Thursday, May 29, 2008, at the New York landmark Tavern on the Green.
The Gracies recognize exemplary programming created for women, by women and about women in all facets of electronic media, as well as individuals who have made contributions to the industry. The awards program also encourages the realistic and multifaceted portrayal of women in entertainment, commercials, news, features and other programs.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Outstanding Public Service Announcement – Campaign
FM 107.1 WFMP
Market: Local 1-25
St. Paul, MN
For a complete list of winners, click here.
Mary Niemeyer is a 2008 Radio Wayne Award Finalists
Mary Niemery, Senior VP/Market Manager/General Manager CBS Radio - Minneapolis was named as a finalist for Radio Ink's 2008 Radio Wayne Awards Market Manager of the Year.
The Radio Wayne Awards honor top sales and management people in radio. The finalists were chosen by a panel of respected industry judges. The Radio Wayne Awards were inspired and named after Radio Wayne Cornils, a radio broadcaster who served many years as an executive vice-president of the RAB.
TCMN Newsletter wins a BELL Award
We are thrilled to announce that the TCMN Newsletter has won the BELL (Bringing Excellence at the Local Level) Award in the category of Outstanding Newsletter! It was selected by the National Board of Directors of AWRT.
Please join us in congratulating Ayesha Dawley, our Director of Public Relations. Her dedication and hard work has made our newsletter the best in the country. It's a real honor to be nationally recognized. GREAT WORK!
From the Radio Ink :
Dishing Out Results
By Carol Grothem, VP/Broadcast Manager Campbell Mithun
Despite the negativity surrounding the industry today – falling revenues, Arbitron’s PPM delay, competition from other media sources, downsizing – I still believe in radio. I see the potential opportunities to help our clients reach a larger audience through new integrated technologies. Radio has shown an ability to adapt. My continued belief in the medium stems from tangible successes our clients have seen through our partnership with radio. The radio team at Campbell Mithun prides itself on a creative and intelligent approach to radio negotiating. Through the successful execution of innovative strategies, our radio spending in 2007 increased over 40 percent compared to 2006 (and 2006 was a good year).
DISH Network provides a valuable success story. With the goal of increasing DISH subscribership, we worked closely with the radio groups to implement a combination of strategies that promoted DISH DVR, HD, and sports channel offerings. Our multipronged approach included the use of local and network personality endorsements; on-air and on-site promotions; strategic dayparting; utilizing all lengths of creative messaging; radio streaming; and digital advertising. Through the judicious use of these various tools – tools exclusive to the radio medium – DISH Network was able to increase subscribership and brand awareness in a very competitive category. We are already negotiating 2008 radio buys with the hope of integrating more exciting innovations.
One of the challenges is getting radio to think beyond the short term. The industry must ask us what our clients’ needs are, instead of focusing on their own sales goals. Their objective should be to find out what our clients want, and then work to find a solution. The question is, “does their presentation help solve our clients needs, or does it just help them reach their monthly sales goals?” The best salespeople listen to us and what our clients’ goals are, and approach the potential sale with the idea of helping our clients reach those goals. By doing this, they form a longer term relationship with us. We want radio to become an integral part of our client’s marketing plans. We want them to use the many creative tools they have available. We want them to show us the passion they have for the business. Unfortunately, there are some salespeople that just ask for the buy without selling their product. We need that to change. Because of the cluttered landscape, it is imperative that radio care as much about our clients as they care about their bottom line. When that happens, we will all benefit.
Let’s all get to work!
Radio Ink's Best Managers in Radio 2007
November 19, 2007 - Radio Ink has announced its 2007 "Best Managers in Radio". Included in the list were two managers from the Twin Cities Market:
Mike Crusham
Regional Vice President/Market Manager
Clear Channel Radio
Dave Bestler
Vice President/General Manager
Hubbard Broadcasting
Congratulations Mike & Dave!
American Women in Radio and Television Names
“25 Women Who RULE in Sales and Marketing”
July 20, 2007 (McLean, VA) – American Women in Radio and Television (AWRT) is proud to announce the 4th Annual “25 Women Who RULE in Sales and Marketing.” Nominations were accepted from AWRT members and industry leaders and encompassed a broad array of women from all facets of electronic media including radio, TV, cable, and web-based media. This year’s designees, voted upon by AWRT members, will be featured in the thirdquarter edition of AWRT’s national magazine, Making Waves, which will focus editorially on electronic media and the shifting sales and marketing landscape.
AWRT President Maria Brennan said, “AWRT is proud to once again showcase these exceptional women in our upcoming issue of Making Waves. Their success honors our entire industry.”
Norma Cox, American Public Media (Minnesota Publice Radio) in the Twin Cities was included on the list. Congratulations Norma!
Nominees from the Minneapolis-St. Paul market included Carla Beaurline, Around Town; Tasha Coats, Coats Media Services; and Norma Cox, American Public Media (Minnesota Public Radio).
A Twin Cities Station Wins a Gracie!
By Dan Seeman, VP/General Manager WFMP, FM 107
For more than 55 years, AWRT has served as the voice and resource for women in the electronic media. And for 32 years, the Foundation of AWRT has been a leader in celebrating and honoring programming created for, by and about women, as well as individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the industry. The Gracie Allen Awards, or Gracies, strive to encourage the realistic and faceted portrayal of women in entertainment, commercials, news, features and other programs.
Now, one of our very own Twin Cities stations is the recipient of a Gracie Allen Award....
I am so proud to share with you that WFMP FM 107 has won a national Gracie Allen Award from the American Women in Radio and Television. Our entry Breast Self-Exam: Kevyn & Colleen won in the Talk Show category.
This was for the July, 2006 segment featuring Delores, an FM107 listener who discovered a lump which turned out to be malignant, after hearing Kevyn & Colleen encouraging self-breast exams on FM 107. Previously, Delores had never done a self-exam. She credits Kevyn & Colleen’s monthly self-breast exam with saving her life.
The Gracie Allen Award is a national award honoring Radio and Television Programming for Women, by Women and about Women. The 32nd Annual Gracie Award Luncheon will be held on June 19th at Tavern on the Green, in Central Park West, New York City.
We will be proud to represent the TCMN at the 2007 AWRT Annual Gracie Allen Awards
