The HomeSlice Group
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| Industry | Media |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1994 |
| Headquarters | Sturgis, South Dakota United States |
Key people | Dean Kinney, Clint Brengle, Mark Bruch, Mike Bruch |
| Products | Broadcast Radio, Digital Media, Artist Management, Event Promotion |
| Website | thehomeslicegroup |
The HomeSlice Group is an American media and entertainment conglomerate based in the Black Hills of South Dakota.[1] The HomeSlice Group is the worldwide exclusive licensing agent of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally[1] and artist management company for Chancey Williams[2]. The firm owns six radio stations in the Rapid City, South Dakota DMA[3][4] and entered into a binding asset purchase agreement on October 30, 2015[5] to acquire all of the radio station assets of Rushmore Media Company, a subsidiary of Schurz Communications.[5] HomeSlice was formed in 1994[6] and incorporated in 1995.[7] The company is rooted in the live entertainment business[6] and now produces around 500 concerts a year. HomeSlice also operates an advertising agency and has been involved in financial services marketing for nearly 20 years.[8][9]
Their latest project is with the 76th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and Snapchat, with which they have organized Snapchat Live coverage of the event.[10]
Radio Station Ownership
[edit]On July 1, 2014 HomeSlice acquired two Rapid City / Sturgis, South Dakota radio stations: KBHB “The Big 81” and sister-station KKLS “News Talk”[6] KBHB is the most powerful radio station in South Dakota.[11] In November 2015, HomeSlice Media announced an agreement with Gray Television to acquire 98.7 KAT Country, 100.3 The Fox, 93.9 The Mix, and Hot 93.1[5] from Rushmore Media Company, a subsidiary of Schurz Communications, Inc.[5]
Loud American Sturgis
[edit]The Loud American Sturgis is a bar, restaurant, and live entertainment venue in Sturgis, South Dakota.[6][12] HomeSlice purchased the entertainment complex in 2001.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Pitlick, Wendy (February 27, 2003). "Sturgis Chamber brings trademark management home". Black Hills Pioneer. Seaton Publishing Company, Inc. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ^ Darr, Deanna (February 6, 2014). "Wyoming band brings the rowdy to rodeo". Rapid City Journal. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ^ "Owner Lookup". Katz Radio Group. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
- ^ "KBHB-AM 810 kHz - Sturgis, SD". Radio-Locator.com. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ^ a b c d "HomeSlice Group purchases four Rapid City radio stations". Rapid City Journal. Lee Enterprises. November 2, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ^ a b c d Butler, Patrick (May 14, 2014). "Loud American Roadhouse owners purchase two radio stations". Rapid City Journal. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ^ "South Dakota Secretary of State Shantel Krebs - Business Entity". Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ^ "Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce: Advertising/Printing". Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ^ Brunner, Colleen (March 21, 2015). "Ridley comes home". Rapid City Journal. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ^ "HomeSlice Media Inks Sturgis® / Snapchat Deal". June 20, 2016. Archived from the original on November 16, 2016.
- ^ Holland, Deb (May 12, 2014). "Homeslice buys KBHB radio". Rapid City Journal. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ^ Masker, Mark (July 30, 2015). "Sturgis Steak Tips". Baggers. Archived from the original on August 8, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ^ Tranchell, TJ (October 15, 2010). "'No sale' on rally bar raises eyebrows in Sturgis". Rapid City Journal. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved December 14, 2015.