The HomeSlice Group
 | A major contributor to this article appears to have a close connection with its subject. (December 2015) |
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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 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.[7] HomeSlice was formed in 1994[8] and incorporated in 1995.[9] The company is rooted in the live entertainment business[8] 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[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” [8] 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[7] from Rushmore Media Company, a subsidiary of Schurz Communications, Inc.[7]
Loud American Roadhouse[edit]
The Loud American Roadhouse is a bar, restaurant, and live entertainment venue in Sturgis, South Dakota.[8][14] HomeSlice purchased the entertainment complex in 2001.[15]
References[edit]
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- ^ "Wyoming band brings the rowdy to rodeo : Black Hills to Go". Rapid City Journal. Retrieved 2015-12-14.
- ^ "Judd Hoos returns to Chadron with appreciation concerts : Community". Rapid City Journal. Retrieved 2015-12-14.
- ^ "Michael J. Media". michaeljmedia.com. Retrieved 2015-12-14.
- ^ "Market Search". www.krgspec.com. Retrieved 2017-01-13.
- ^ "KBHB-AM 810 kHz Radio Station Information". radio-locator.com. Retrieved 2015-12-14.
- ^ a b c d "HomeSlice Group purchases four Rapid City radio stations : Community". Rapid City Journal. Retrieved 2015-12-14.
- ^ a b c d "Loud American Roadhouse owners purchase two radio stations". Rapid City Journal. Retrieved 2015-12-14.
- ^ "South Dakota Secretary of State Shantel Krebs - Business Entity". Retrieved 2015-12-14.
- ^ "Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce: Advertising/Printing | Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce". sturgisareachamber.com. Retrieved 2015-12-14.
- ^ "Ridley comes home : Community". Rapid City Journal. Retrieved 2015-12-14.
- ^ "HomeSlice Media Inks Sturgis® / Snapchat Deal".
- ^ "Homeslice buys KBHB radio : Community". Rapid City Journal. Retrieved 2015-12-14.
- ^ "Sturgis Steak Tips". Baggers. Retrieved 2015-12-14.
- ^ "'No sale' on rally bar raises eyebrows in Sturgis". Rapid City Journal. Retrieved 2015-12-14.