Broadcast House Media

Welcome to Broadcast House Media, home to five radio stations serving Lincoln, Neb. and the surrounding communities.

Broadcast House is Great Local Radio, delivering a wide variety of music across four FM stations, as well as news, sports, and weather on our AM station.

We reach thousands of people every day, and we have a wealth of opportunities to connect businesses and entities with our audience.

Find out more about our stations by clicking on their respective logos below. Feel free to contact us anytime with your questions at sales@broadcasthouse.com.

Broadcast House News
December 22, 2025Lincoln’s Christmas Station B107.3 teamed up once again with Edward Jones and Robidoux, Inc. to support the Nebraska Foster and Adoptive Parents Association (NFAPA) in 2025. Foster families choose to open their hearts and homes to care for Nebraska’s most vulnerable children. To help ease the stress during the holiday season, B107.3 and Robidoux, Inc. collected donations of toys and gifts from listeners. B107.3 staff also went on a shopping spree, which you can see here. Thanks to our sponsors and listeners, we were able to donate more than $6,000 in toys and gifts. NFAPA has been a resource to foster, adoptive and kinship families in Nebraska since 1999. They are an organization that loves to help a foster family navigate through the foster care world. Whether you have questions about foster care or adoption, Health & Human Services, the court system, or getting started in the process of becoming a foster parent, they are here to help. To learn more about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, please visit NFAPA’s website. [...] Read more...
December 17, 2025Froggy 98 teamed up with John Henry’s Plumbing, Heating, Air, & Electrical yet again to help those in need this holiday season with the Froggy Food Exchange! Thanks to listener donations, as well as a $2,000 match from John Henry’s, Froggy 98 was able to provide nearly 6,000 meals to the Food Bank of Lincoln. Froggy staff also went on-site to several amazing local grocery stores who partnered with us to collect donations. Super Saver, Russ’s Market, Hy-Vee, Open Harvest Co-op Grocery, and Leon’s Gourmet Grocer all participated. And because she donated to the Froggy Food Exchange, one lucky listener – Keisha M – won tickets to see Zach Bryan at Memorial Stadium plus an overnight stay at the brand new Drury Plaza Hotel in downtown Lincoln. In fiscal year 2025, the Lincoln Food Bank connected neighbors in southeast Nebraska to 9.8 million meals. A variety of programs, partnerships and services, along with support from members of the community helps make that possible. The Food Bank needs donations and volunteers all year round. Find out how to help at https://lnkd.in/gk4FRPSg [...] Read more...
December 4, 2025The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced KFGE-Froggy 98 as a finalist for an NAB Crystal Radio Award on Wednesday. Presented annually, the award recognizes radio stations for their community service efforts. A panel of judges selected 50 finalists, and from there, will select 10 winners during the NAB State Leadership Conference on March 3rd in Washington D.C. The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America’s broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at nab.org. [...] Read more...
August 14, 2025The Nebraska Broadcasters Association hosted the Pinnacle Awards on Wednesday, August 13 at Embassy Suites in La Vista, and the Broadcast House Media team took home some hardware. For their election night coverage, KLIN received a Gold Award, and B107.3 won two Bronze Awards: one for Best Promotional Announcement (Memory Match Game) and Best Commercial (ICON Plumbing). The Pinnacle Awards program was established in 1958 to recognize and encourage excellence in broadcasting and service to the community by Nebraska radio and television stations. [...] Read more...
August 8, 2025The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced KFGE-Froggy 98 as a finalist for an NAB Marconi Radio Award in the category of Small Market Station of the Year on Thursday. Winners will be announced on October 21st at The Edison Ballroom in New York City during a dinner hosted by “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show” co-hosts Danielle Monaro and Medha Gandhi. UPDATE: Broadcast House General Manager Ami Graham and Froggy 98 Program Director Cory Edmondson flew to New York to honor excellence and performance in radio during a lively ceremony that unfortunately, did not see Froggy 98 take home the award for Small Market Station of the Year. The two did have a great time exploring the city however, and Cory got to wear a suit provided by Shannon Formal Wear. Established in 1989 and named after inventor and Nobel Prize winner Guglielmo Marconi, the NAB Marconi Radio Awards are given to radio stations and outstanding on-air personalities to recognize excellence in radio. [...] Read more...
July 21, 2025Broadcast House stations teamed up with the Lincoln Saltdogs on Friday, July 18 to transform the team into the Waltdogs for one magical evening. The themed night, sponsored by Liberty First Credit Union, plus a chance to win a custom family flyaway valued at over $10,000, resulted in a fairytale franchise single-game attendance record of 8,325. On the field, the Waltdogs saw to their own magical storybook ending with a walkoff win in extra innings. After the game, specially designed player-worn Waltdogs jerseys were auctioned off for charity to the tune of nearly $3,500. “What a great night for Lincoln families to enjoy the magical environment at Haymarket Park with the Lincoln Waltdogs,” said Charlie Meyer, President of the Lincoln Saltdogs. “The partnership with NRG Media radio stations always creates a fun environment for many new fans to be a part of a baseball game that produced another record crowd at Haymarket Park. Now all I can say is, what’s next?” The previous attendance record was set in 2023 when Broadcast House stations teamed up with the Saltdogs for their “Swiftdogs” theme night, where tickets were given away to see Taylor Swift in concert. UPDATE: Our grand prize winner – Michelle R – and her family spent the holidays at Walt Disney World and had a magical time! [...] Read more...
June 16, 2025KLIN‘s Jack Mitchell has made a habit out of issuing his “60-Degree Guarantee” over the past decade. The only problem? Jack’s not much of a weatherman. His decree on April 21st that Lincoln would not see another day with a high below 60 degrees for the rest of the spring and summer failed. Again. And so on Friday, June 13, Jack made the 25-mile “Walk of Shame” around Lincoln. In addition to his punishment, Jack decided to use the walk to help raise awareness and funds for the Mourning Hope Grief Center. Mourning Hope provides grief support groups, counseling, community education, resources and referrals for people experiencing the death of a loved one. Several listeners, friends, and family joined Jack on his walk, which raised more than $28,000 for Mourning Hope. Take a look at Jack’s “Walk of Shame” below. [...] Read more...
May 23, 2025Broadcast House stations Froggy 98, B107.3, and Red 94.5 combined to host Rowdy in the Railyard on Thursday evening. Listeners were invited to The Railyard in Lincoln for a chance to win a flyaway to see Jelly Roll and Post Malone at Oracle Park in San Francisco. At the end of the night, Noah T. won the grand prize (which also included $1,500 spending cash). There were several other prizes given out throughout the evening to shows like Jason Aldean, Tate McRae, Wiz Khalifa, and more. LincOne Federal Credit Union, the Lancaster County Super Fair, and the Lincoln Stars joined in on the fun, while Tank’s Country, The CORNer Bar, and Gate 25 hosted the event. [...] Read more...
April 14, 2025The Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association (MBJA) awarded KLIN with six Sevareid Awards during the Midwest Journalism Conference this past weekend in Minneapolis. KLIN won two first place awards in the medium market radio category (Morning Newscast, Evening Newscast) and four awards of merit for Sportscast/Program (KLIN Sportscast), Sports Reporting (Husker Hour: Nebraska Volleyball), Soft Feature (Grow Lincoln: Colby Coash), and Podcast (Tom’s Talk: Lincoln Bike Kitchen). The Sevareid Awards are named for Eric Sevareid, a North Dakota-born and University of Minnesota-educated journalist best known for his work as a correspondent for CBS Radio and Television. The awards are given to broadcast news operations and journalists working in small, medium and large markets in a six-state region on radio, television and online. [...] Read more...
March 11, 2025The Academy of Country Music announced KFGE-Froggy 98 as a Radio Station of the Year – Small Market nominee for the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday. This year’s ACM Awards show is Thursday, May 8th at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas and will stream live on Prime Video. UPDATE: Froggy’s Cory Edmondson made the trip to Texas, but unfortunately, Froggy did not win the award for small market station of the year. From Nebraska to the national stage, Froggy 98 is honored and appreciative of all its amazing listeners and clients! Founded in Southern California in 1964 as a regional trade organization, the Academy of Country Music has grown in the 60 years since into a leading association for the country music industry. For more information, visit ACMcountry.com or ACMLiftingLives.org. [...] Read more...
February 14, 2025NRG Media Lincoln / Broadcast House Media’s Froggy 98 (KFGE-FM) raised $96,883 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during their 23rd annual “Country Cares for St. Jude Kids” radiothon, held February 12-13. To date, Froggy 98 has collected over $1.81 million in donations for St. Jude. To learn more about Froggy 98’s partnership with St. Jude, visit froggy981.com/countrycares [...] Read more...
January 6, 2025NRG Media Lincoln’s Cory Edmondson (mid-days, KFGE) has been elevated to Program Director, upgrading from his roles as Assistant Program Director and Music Director. Edmondson succeeds Steve King, who will be focusing his attention on Operation Manager duties for NRG Media in both Lincoln and Omaha markets. “I don’t think there is anyone more deserving than Cory to lead the charge for Froggy,” commented Steve King, Operations Manager and former KFGE Program Director. “Now all he has to do is get rid of all his Deadhead stuff and stop attempting to look like Blake Shelton.” Edmondson joined NRG Media in September 2022, with previous stops in KKNU (Eugene), KKWF (Seattle), KKOA (Hilo), and others. He will maintain his mid-day shift, in addition to Music Director and Farm Director duties. [...] Read more...
September 30, 2024The Nebraska Broadcasters Association, in partnership with the Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, announced the first mentor and mentee for a new MIW Mentorship Program. For the first year of the program, Maria Hansen, Promotions Director for Broadcast House, will be mentored by Jessie Johnson, General Manager of Flood Communications’ KKPR and KXPN in Kearney. “I’m thrilled to be selected as the inaugural mentee,” remarked Hansen. “I’m so looking forward to this exciting opportunity to learn from my mentor and many other accomplished women in radio, and help kickstart what is sure to be a successful program for many years to come. What an honor!” The MIW Mentorship Program offers a cost-free opportunity for one NBA member mentee to be matched with a mentor from a different NBA company, so that the mentor can assist the mentee in realizing their goal of rising through the tanks to become a senior radio manager. [...] Read more...
August 8, 2024The stations of NRG Media-Lincoln at Broadcast House will have to clear some wall space at the studios. Froggy 98 & sister station KLIN combined to win six awards from the Nebraska Broadcasters Association Pinnacle Awards Wednesday, with NRG Media-Lincoln adding one more to round out the total of seven awards. Froggy 98 was bestowed the top award of the night: Radio Station of the Year. Additionally, Froggy took home Silver in Station-Originated Community Service for Christmas Charity Chase, and Bronze in Best Recorded Promotional Announcement for Swiftdogs. KLIN won three awards on the night, all Gold. The awards were for Best Newscast (KLIN News with Mark Vail), Best Continuing Coverage of a News Story (University Place Road Project by Chase Porter), and Service to Business, Industry, Government or Education (Munch Madness). NRG Media-Lincoln also won Silver in Best Commercial for Honest Engines “Start It Up”. [...] Read more...
July 22, 2024NRG Media is proud to share radio personality Brooke Summers (mornings KBBK-FM/afternoons KFGE-FM) has been named host of CBS’ Country Labor Day Radio Special, airing live over Labor Day weekend. Summers has been making a big splash in the country radio industry since joining NRG Media Lincoln / Broadcast House Media in 2021. In addition to this upcoming endeavor with CBS Radio, Summers has been featured as a two-time voiceover announcer for the Academy of Country Music Awards, nominated as Country Aircheck Awards’ New Face of Country Music and attended CRS as a Rusty Walker Scholarship recipient and spoke on a Women’s Mentoring Breakfast panel. “I’m thrilled to be part of CBS’ expanded music programming special!” remarks Summers. “Labor Day & barbecues would not be complete without country music.” CBS Radio Executive Editor Jennifer Brown shares in her excitement, “Brooke knows country. We can’t wait for listeners across the country to hear her show.” The three-hour show, featuring music by Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, and other surprise highlights from today’s hottest country music stars, can be heard on multiple stations nationwide. Froggy98 (KFGE-FM) will air the special on Friday, August 30th from 3-6pm, and Monday, September 2nd from 6-9am. Listen live from anywhere via the stream at froggy981.com. [...] Read more...
July 9, 2024NRG Media Lincoln is pleased to announce the promotion of Tom Stanton to News Director on The Voice of Lincoln, KLIN-AM/FM. Recognized by the Associated Press and Nebraska Broadcasters Association as an esteemed award-winner, Stanton has been writing and reporting Nebraska news for nearly 40 years, with the past 3 ½ years as part of KLIN’s news team. “Since joining KLIN in 2021, Tom has played a critical role in elevating our news presence in Lincoln,” commented Ami Graham, General Manager for NRG Media Lincoln (Broadcast House Media). “We are thrilled to have him accept the additional role as News Director.” KLIN Program Director Kaleb Henry remarked, “Tom Stanton has been an integral part of KLIN’s success. His years of dedication to his craft speak for themselves, and I’m excited to see him take our newsroom to the next level.” View the latest news stories and listen live at klin.com. [...] Read more...
February 15, 2024NRG Media Lincoln / Broadcast House Media’s Froggy 98 (KFGE-FM) raised $98,436 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during their 22nd annual “Country Cares for St. Jude Kids” radiothon, held February 14-15. To date, Froggy 98 has collected over $1.7 million in donations for St. Jude. To learn more about Froggy 98’s partnership with St. Jude, visit froggy981.com/countrycares. [...] Read more...
December 15, 2023Froggy 98 (KFGE-FM) collected $41,217 in items and monetary donations for local charities in the station’s 2nd annual Christmas Charity Chase. This record-breaking grand total for the station’s Christmas charitable promotion more than tripled the previous year’s donations. Five local charities were selected, then each charity had the opportunity to hand pick the on-air staff who would represent them in the competition. The “Charity Chase” was sponsored by John Henry’s Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical, who once again donated an extra $1,500 to be split as a bonus for each team’s charity in the order they placed. AM show producer Megan King (top right) retained her reigning championship title, representing Capital Humane Society. APD/Mid Day host Cory Edmondson (front center) came in second place with Bridges to Hope. At third place, AM host Johanna Buresh (top left) with Food Bank of Lincoln. AM host Gary Greenwood (not pictured) finished in fourth place with White Cane Foundation. PM host Brooke Summers (top center) came in fifth place for Mourning Hope Grief Center. [...] Read more...
November 17, 2023B107.3 launched into the holiday season with a bang! B107.3 partnered with holiday favorite musical group Trans-Siberian Orchestra to present a concert at Lincoln’s Pinnacle Bank Arena on Thursday, November 16th. While at the concert, B107.3 staff “flipped the Santa Switch” to 24/7 Christmas music live from the stage, with “Christmas Eve / Sarajevo 12/24” by Trans-Siberian Orchestra heard as the first Christmas song played on air for the 2023 season. Additionally, B107.3 selected local non-profit Tabitha Foundation to participate in a ticket revenue share for the event, with $1 from every ticket purchased generously donated to their local Meals on Wheels program. Tabitha Foundation Development Director JP Lauterbach joined B107.3 on stage prior to the concert for the grand donation reveal of $5,759, which will directly assist elderly and disabled individuals in the Lincoln community. Join B107.3 and get in the seasonal spirit by listening to all your favorite holiday songs on Lincoln’s Christmas Music Station, streaming live at B1073.com. [...] Read more...
September 14, 2023On Tuesday, September 12th, Broadcast House Media hosted its last of three installments of our digital educational sessions. In Digital 103, we covered all aspects of streaming television, including OTT (Over-The-Top) and CTV (Connected Television), as well as YouTube TrueView.  The goal with these sessions is to educate clients on the power of digital media and how radio and digital work together. Director of Sales, Jill Masek, presented to the group of 30, while Tim Tergeoglou fielded questions from attendees. Guests enjoyed a complimentary lunch from Broadcast House’s host, the Venue. Past sessions included Digital 101 where we covered Targeted Display, Pre-Roll Video, Native Advertising, Geofencing and Geovideo. Digital 102 went over Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Marketing. The Broadcast House marketing team plans to offer these sessions again in Q1 of 2024. These events are always free to attend. For more information or for your personal invitation, contact sales@broadcasthouse.com. [...] Read more...
August 16, 2023On August 15th, Broadcast House Media hosted their Digital 102 marketing class. The purpose of this informational session was to educate clients on the power of digital media and how radio and digital work together. In this second installment, Broadcast House Director of Sales Jill Masek covered Search Engine Marketing, Email Marketing and Social Media Marketing. The presentation included how these digital tactics work and how the campaigns are built, as well as plenty of real-life examples of past and current campaigns. NRG Media Digital Sales Coordinator Cara Knopik fielded questions from the audience. Held at Venue in The Cornhusker Room, attendees enjoyed complimentary lunch and plenty of valuable digital marketing information. More than 30 clients were in attendance. Digital 103 will take place on September 12th. Topics will include streaming television, specifically OTT and CTV, as well as YouTube TrueView. Events will again be held at Venue in The Cornhusker Room. These educational sessions are free to attend. For more information or for your personal invitation, contact sales@broadcasthouse.com. [...] Read more...
August 14, 2023Broadcast House Sales Director Jill Masek completed training in the Rising Through The Ranks program this month in Nashville. For two days – August 9-10 – women in radio management or those aspiring to move into a management position worked to enhance their overall knowledge and skills. Through sessions focusing on things like “Managing Up, Down & All Around” and “Networking vs Not Working”, participants were treated to practical and real-world skills that they can use right away. “The RAB team team and I look forward to bringing these motivated individuals together for Rising Through The Ranks every year,” RAB president and CEO Erica Farber said, “This year’s group was exposed to new strategies, tactics and experiences for them to put to use immediately and to help them plan for their continued growth and involvement in the radio industry.” The group also heard from several featured speakers, including Kristen Cantrell of Seven Mountains Media and CapCity Communications, Kelli Frieler of Leighton Broadcasting, Jessica Frost of BMI, and award-winning artist Trisha Yearwood. This year’s Rising Through The Ranks program – the 15th annual – was put on by RAB, in conjunction with Broadcast Music, Inc., Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc., and Xperi. [...] Read more...
August 10, 2023At the annual Pinnacle Awards Banquet on Wednesday, August 9, in La Vista, Broadcast House won six Nebraska Broadcasters Association Awards. KLIN earned a Gold Award for Best Sportscast with the submission “KLIN Sports with Kaleb Henry.” Froggy won two Silver Awards – one for Best Local Radio Show with “Gary and Johanna” and one for Best Station Originated Community Service Project with “Froggy’s Charity Chase.” Froggy also earned a Bronze Award for Service to Children with “Froggy’s St. Jude Radiothon.” And B107.3 won a Silver Award for Best Online-Only Video with the submission “Gifts of Love 2022” and a Bronze Award for Best Local Radio Show with “Brooke & Bic.” “These awards show how hard work pays off,” Operations Manager Steve King said. “It demonstrates how a team can come together on the mission to serve our community every day, in many different ways, through the power of radio. I couldn’t be more proud to work beside the best.” [...] Read more...
July 12, 2023On July 11th, Broadcast House Media hosted its first Digital 101 class. The purpose of these informational sessions are to educate clients on the power of digital media and how radio and digital work together. In the first installment, Director of Sales, Jill Masek covered Targeted Display, Targeted Video, Geofencing and Geovideo. The presentation included how these digital tactics work and how the campaigns are built. Digital Sales Specialist, Tim Tergeoglou presented real-life examples of clients who have used these products successfully in the market. Held at Venue in The Cornhusker Room, attendees enjoyed complimentary lunch and plenty of valuable digital marketing information. More than 30 clients were in attendance.   Upcoming sessions include Digital 102 on August 15th. We will cover email marketing, social media marketing and search engine marketing. Digital 103 will take place on September 12th. Topics will include streaming television, specifically OTT and CTV, as well as YouTube TrueView. Events will again be held at Venue in The Cornhusker Room. These useful sessions are free to attend. For more information or for your personal invitation, contact sales@broadcasthouse.com. [...] Read more...
July 5, 2023Baseball + Taylor Swift? It’s a love story, and Nebraska fans just said yes. On Friday, June 30th NRG Media Lincoln / Broadcast House Media stations B107.3 (KBBK-FM, AC), Froggy 98 (KFGE-FM, Country), and RED 94.5 (KBBK-HD2, TOP 40) teamed up with the American Association of Professional Baseball team Lincoln Saltdogs to transform the team into the Swiftdogs for one “enchanted” evening. During the entirely Taylor Swift-themed night at Haymarket Park, the Swiftdogs took on the Sioux City Explorers, who appropriately became the X’s (ex-boyfriends). The theme, plus a chance to win one of two pairs of tickets to Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour stop in Kansas City, resulted in a “fairytale” franchise record for single-game attendance of 8,298, held since the ‘Dogs inaugural season in 2001. This was also the first time that more than 8,000 attended a regular season game at Haymarket Park. “Beyond our ‘wildest dreams,’ we definitely hit it out of the park with this Swiftdogs night,” remarked Maria Hansen, NRG Media Lincoln Promotions Director. “Very rarely do three of our stations get the chance to rally around one specific artist with this level of excitement. Then once you add in local businesses, charity, and a sports team with a passionate fan base of their own, this truly turned into a grand slam event for our community.” On the field, the Swiftdogs came to “play, play, play” and won 6-1. Post-game, the specially designed player-worn Swiftdogs jerseys were auctioned off for charity and set another franchise record, with $4,480 being spent. “What a great night for Lincoln families to enjoy the magical environment at Haymarket Park with the Lincoln Swiftdogs,” commented Charlie Meyer, President of the Lincoln Saltdogs. “The partnership with NRG Media radio stations created a fun and different environment for many new fans to be a part of a baseball game that produced a record crowd for a regular season game at Haymarket Park.” The event was sponsored by Liberty First Credit Union. L-R: Megan King (KFGE-FM), Maria Hansen (Promotions Director), Robyn Burnison (KFGE-FM), winner Laura W., Jill Lewis (KBBK-FM PD), winner Shawn W., Cory Edmondson (KFGE-FM APD), Brooke Summers (KBBK-FM + KFGE-FM), Johanna Buresh (KFGE-FM), D-Wayne (KBBK-HD2 PD) [...] Read more...
June 16, 2023NRG Media Lincoln / Broadcast House Media hosted a “TAYLOR TAKEOVER” with B107.3 (KBBK-FM, AC), Froggy 98 (KFGE-FM, Country), and RED 94.5 (KBBK-HD2, CHR). Nearly one thousand listeners partied like it was “1989” at The Railyard in downtown Lincoln. Throughout the “fairytale” of an evening, listeners won tickets to multiple concerts including Taylor Swift’s upcoming sold-out show in Kansas City on Saturday, July 8th. Promotions Director Maria Hansen remarks, “What a fun (and rare!) opportunity for three of our fabulous stations to unite for one common artist. Our team definitely made ‘the whole place shimmer’ – the excitement level for these tickets is unbelievable!” The event was sponsored by Sutton Linder & Sutton LASIK and Sutton Dermatology + Aesthetics. Megan King (KFGE NIGHTS), winner Ben, Johanna Buresh (KFGE AM), Gary Greenwood (KFGE AM), Cory Edmondson (KFGE APD, MID-DAYS) Brooke Summers (AM, KBBK/PM, KFGE), winner Aubrey + guest, Eugene “Bic” Bichlmeier (AM, KBBK/PM, KBBK-HD2) [...] Read more...
June 16, 2023NRG – Lincoln – The Radio Advertising Bureau, BMI, and Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) host an annual, professional development course geared towards educating current and emerging female radio managers in broadcast radio called Rising Through the Ranks. Each year they accept applications for scholarships to cover the cost the course. Twenty scholarships were offered by BMI this week and NRG Lincoln’s Director of Sales, Jill Masek, was announced as one of their recipients! This year’s program will occur August 8-10 in Nashville. Rising Through the Ranks brings together the rising stars of our industry and further their professional development,” commented RAB President Erica Farber. “From peer-to-peer discussions to speaker presentations, participants will be able to take what they have learned to help propel their careers and aid in the growth of their radio stations and companies.” We congratulate Jill on receiving this scholarship! [...] Read more...
April 21, 2023Froggy 98 (KFGE-FM, Lincoln) afternoon host Brooke Summers will once again be the official voice over announcer at the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards, streaming live from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, on Thursday, May 11. The two-hour show, hosted by global superstars Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks, will livestream exclusively on Prime Video. Summers has been making a big splash in the country radio industry in just a short amount of time. In addition to her repeat ACM Awards accomplishment, she was also nominated as Country Aircheck Awards’ New Face of Country Music and attended CRS ’23 as a Rusty Walker Scholarship recipient and spoke on a Women’s Mentoring Breakfast panel. Brooke Summers joined NRG Media/Broadcast House Media in Lincoln, Nebraska in 2021. In addition to hosting afternoons on KFGE, Brooke wakes up the Lincoln market on sister station B107.3 (KBBK-FM/HD1) as co-host of Brooke & Bic Mornings. “I am really excited to be presented with this opportunity again,” remarks Brooke. “The ACM Awards is the longest running country music awards show, and to be a small part of that is tremendous!” OM/PD Steve King shares in her excitement. “Two years in a row as the voice of the ACM Awards is an amazing accomplishment for Brooke! The entire staff at Broadcast House is excited for her. She is a superstar on Froggy 98 and there is no one else like her in the market. Now she gets to share her talents-for a second time-with the world. We are SO lucky to have her on our team.” [...] Read more...
February 3, 2023NRG Media Lincoln/Broadcast House Media’s Froggy 98 (KFGE-FM) along with title sponsor Tracy’s Collision Center raised a record-breaking $102,878 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during their 21st annual “Country Cares for St. Jude Kids” radiothon, held February 1-2. Operations Manager/Program Director Steve King remarks, “This is a great example of what great local radio can do, and how it unifies our city and our audience.” To learn more about Froggy 98’s partnership with St. Jude, visit froggy981.com/countrycares. [...] Read more...
January 27, 2023Brooke Summers, Froggy 98 (KFGE-FM) Afternoons has been named one of three recipients of the Rusty Walker Scholarship for CRS 2023, taking place March 13-15 in Nashville. Only three recipients are selected nationally each year, and applicants must be a full-time radio station employee and first time Country Radio Seminar attendee. Country Radio Seminar (CRS) is a three-day educational event gathering key business leaders in various radio and music industry fields, featuring presentations on best business practices, emerging technology, personal career development, and new music showcases. The scholarship is named after Rusty Walker, an iconic programmer, consultant, and esteemed Country Radio Hall of Fame inductee who passed suddenly in 2012. Walker was known for mentoring many of the brightest minds and strongest leaders in country music, and as such this scholarship encourages younger broadcast professionals to learn, excel and lead. “To say that I’m honored is an understatement,” shares Brooke. “The last fourteen months in Country radio have been an absolute whirlwind, and earning this opportunity to continue to learn and grow is mind-blowingly exciting! See you soon, Nashville.” Steve King, Operations Manager and Program Director remarks, “There are very few people in this life that you meet and feel their genuine excitement, charisma and talent. Brooke is that rare person, yet she is as humble as it comes. She connects with Country music on the air in such a special way that you know she is passionate about the music and the artists, some of whom she knows personally! Her show makes you want to be her friend. It is almost a lost art, but Brooke’s show is a one-on-one connection that the audience feels. We get emails and messages of love about her all the time. Brooke is not only a talent, but encompasses what most of us strive to achieve, and she is very deserving of this award.” [...] Read more...