Radio’s Primetime Listening Season Is Here. Is Your Station Ready?
The kids are back at school, adults are back at work, and football season is officially here. Post-Labor Day marks the start of radio’s primetime as listening levels climb compared to the summer months as Americans resume their regular routines and normal listening behaviors return. For programmers, that means there are more quarter hours to […]
North Dakota Broadcasters Association conference held in Bismarck
BISMARCK, N.D. (KXNET) — The North Dakota Broadcasters Association held its annual leadership conference on Wednesday. Broadcasters from across the state gathered at the Radisson in Bismarck. Speakers from the industry touched on an array of topics. One of the speakers, Bryan Piatt, opened up about his mental health issues and how common they are in the industry.
Congratulations Monica Hannan, KFYR TV, 2023 NDBA Pioneer recipient!
KFYR’s Monica Hannan receives the ND Broadcaster’s Association ‘Pioneer’ award – Extended BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – KFYR’s Monica Hannan was honored by the North Dakota Broadcaster’s Association with their biggest award. She was given the NDBA “Pioneer” award at a ceremony on Wednesday. Monica is the first woman to ever be awarded the NDBA Pioneer […]
Thank you, Senator Hoeven, for cosponsoring AM4EVA!
Senator Hoeven and Nicole Gustafson, NAB GR team, are shown here at the NDBA Annual Leadership Conference in mid August where he announces his support on AM4EVA.
ND Army National Guard Leaders share the News
Pictured above: Lt. Colonel Nicolette Dashendorfer and Lt. Col. Jeff Eslinger hang out at KFYR
Stations Need to Update EAS Equipment to Accommodate Upcoming Changes
In November 2022, the FCC released a Public Notice announcing changes in the distribution and operation for improved EAS messages. As of December 12, 2023, all EAS participants, including radio broadcasters, television broadcasters, and operators of satellite, cable TV, and wireline video services, must start transmitting EAS messages that are received in the IP-based format, […]
ND State Historical Society archives
The North Dakota Newspaper Law of 1905 required official newspapers to provide copies to the State Historical Society of North Dakota. As a result, our newspaper archives contain issues from Dakota Territory to the present.
Jim Prather’s final show
Jim Prather lived. He said so himself. In a verse written only a month before his death on July 9, James “Jim” Prather, 62, of Tioga, summed up his life and his outlook, in just a few lines. Those lines were prominently displayed last week when friends, family, collegues and well-wishers gathered at the Tioga […]
Cecile Wehrman has been hired as NDNA’s new Executive Director
Named Outstanding Young Broadcaster at KUMV in Williston in 1997 The NDNA Board of Directors is excited to announce new leadership of the association. “We’re excited to have Cecile on board as our new Executive Director,” said Cole Short, publisher of the Hillsboro Banner and President of NDNA’s Board of Directors. “Cecile brings a wealth […]
‘I can’t imagine not telling stories:’ Celebrating Kevin Wallevand’s storied 40-year career at WDAY-TV
Wallevand’s documentary work has taken him around the world to bring local stories home. FARGO — These last couple of weeks mark an important time in WDAY’s history, with special stories for the TV station’s 70th anniversary on the air this month. On Monday, June 13, Kevin Wallevand is taking his turn in the spotlight. Wallevand started […]