Hubbard’s SKOR North Receives Service to America Award
Hubbard’s “Purple Daily” – a podcast produced by Hubbard | Media That Connects – was honored with the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation’s Service to America Award for Original Content Podcast. “Purple Daily” was recognized for their work raising funds for Annunciation Catholic School’s grief counseling and mental health program following a school shooting that killed two students in August of 2025. Also in 2025, SKOR North (KSTP-AM/KSTP-HD2) and “Purple Daily” raised money for First Tee, Youth on Course and The Bond Between. Pictured above are SKOR North’s Dan Seeman, Phil Mackey, Declan Goff and Ross Brendel and United States Senator Amy Klobuchar.
technical operations. This one-of-a-kind, year-long mentorship pairs a rising professional with a seasoned industry leader to provide one-on-one coaching and deep exposure to the technical side of the broadcast industry.” The selected mentee will gain hands-on insight into critical areas including FCC compliance, RF systems, EAS, IP-based broadcast systems, automation, and network operations. The program also explores key aspects of IT, remote broadcasting, digital audio, streaming, and systems integration, equipping participants with both the knowledge and connections to lead confidently in the evolving audio landscape. In addition, the chosen mentee will attend the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas. MIW Board President Sheila Kirby says, “The LAUNCH program is a cornerstone of MIW’s mission to open doors for women in every corner of broadcasting. By focusing on engineering and technical operations, we’re not only providing critical skills and mentorship, but also ensuring that women have a strong voice in shaping the future of our industry. We are deeply grateful to Mr. Master, Premiere Networks, and of course the NAB Leadership Foundation for their support in helping us prepare the next generation of broadcast leaders.”