The HomeSlice Group explained

The HomeSlice Group
Foundation:1994
Key People:Dean Kinney, Clint Brengle, Mark Bruch, Mike Bruch
Industry:Media
Products:Broadcast Radio, Digital Media, Artist Management, Event Promotion

The HomeSlice Group, is an American media and entertainment conglomerate based in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The HomeSlice Group is the worldwide exclusive licensing agent of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally[1] and artist management company for Chancey Williams and the Younger Brothers,[2] Judd Hoos,[3] and others.[4] The firm owns six radio stations in the Rapid City, South Dakota DMA[5] [6] and entered into a binding asset purchase agreement on October 30, 2015[7] to acquire all of the radio station assets of Rushmore Media Company, a subsidiary of Schurz Communications. HomeSlice was formed in 1994[8] and incorporated in 1995.[9] The company is rooted in the live entertainment business 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.[10] [11] Their latest project is with the 76th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and Snapchat, with which they have organized Snapchat Live coverage of the event.[12]

Radio Station Ownership

On July 1, 2014 HomeSlice acquired two Rapid City / Sturgis, South Dakota radio stations: KBHB “The Big 81” and sister-station KKLS “News Talk” KBHB is the most powerful radio station in South Dakota.[13] 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 from Rushmore Media Company, a subsidiary of Schurz Communications, Inc.

Loud American Roadhouse

The Loud American Roadhouse is a bar, restaurant, and live entertainment venue in Sturgis, South Dakota.[14] HomeSlice purchased the entertainment complex in 2001.[15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sturgis Chamber brings trademark management home. Black Hills Pioneer. 2015-12-14.
  2. Web site: Wyoming band brings the rowdy to rodeo : Black Hills to Go. Rapid City Journal. 2015-12-14.
  3. Web site: Judd Hoos returns to Chadron with appreciation concerts : Community. Rapid City Journal. 2015-12-14.
  4. Web site: Michael J. Media. michaeljmedia.com. 2015-12-14.
  5. Web site: Market Search. www.krgspec.com. 2017-01-13.
  6. Web site: KBHB-AM 810 kHz Radio Station Information. radio-locator.com. 2015-12-14.
  7. Web site: HomeSlice Group purchases four Rapid City radio stations : Community. Rapid City Journal. 2015-12-14.
  8. Web site: Loud American Roadhouse owners purchase two radio stations. Rapid City Journal. 2015-12-14.
  9. Web site: South Dakota Secretary of State Shantel Krebs - Business Entity. 2015-12-14.
  10. Web site: Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce: Advertising/Printing Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce. sturgisareachamber.com. 2015-12-14.
  11. Web site: Ridley comes home : Community. Rapid City Journal. 2015-12-14.
  12. Web site: HomeSlice Media Inks Sturgis® / Snapchat Deal.
  13. Web site: Homeslice buys KBHB radio : Community. Rapid City Journal. 2015-12-14.
  14. Web site: Sturgis Steak Tips. Baggers. 2015-12-14.
  15. Web site: 'No sale' on rally bar raises eyebrows in Sturgis. Rapid City Journal. 2015-12-14.