Hubbard | Media That Connects’ Purple Daily wins for Best Podcast
Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN – Hubbard | Media That Connects is proud to announce that Purple Daily won the NAB Marconi Award for the category of Best Radio Podcast of the Year. Widely known as the “Oscars of radio”, the NAB Marconi Awards were presented October 20th at the Edison Ballroom in New York City. Established in 1989 and named for inventor and Nobel Prize winner Guglielmo Marconi, the NAB Marconi Radio Awards honor radio stations, on-air personalities and podcasts demonstrating outstanding achievement and service to their communities.
Purple Daily is the biggest Minnesota Vikings podcast in world, and according to Apple, one of the most popular NFL podcasts in America. As part of the SKOR North Podcast Network, Purple Daily has also been recognized for its community service, recently winning a Service To America Award for their work with Courage Kenny, The Bond Between and Annunciation Catholic School.
Accepting the award on behalf of SKOR North, Senior Director of Content Phil Mackey said, “We have the best audience and community in the entire country. I want to thank our team at SKOR North in addition to our audience. They are relentless grinders who moved seamlessly from traditional radio to YouTube and podcasting because Hubbard has a vision as a 100-year-old broadcast company for the next 100 years.”
Hubbard | Media That Connects President and Region Manager Minnesota, Dan Seeman added, “This is incredible and well-deserved recognition for the entire SKOR North team. They are small but mighty and have built the largest sports podcast network in Minnesota. They are a go-to source for breaking sports news and entertainment but also understand that their role in the community is to give back.”
In addition to Purple Daily, the SKOR North Podcast Network also includes Thor Talks Purple, Football Takes, The O-Line Committee, Flagrant Howls, Judd’s Hockey Show, Gophers 101, Minnesota Sports with Mackey and Judd, Reusse Unchained and the SKOR North Twins Show.
About Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.
Started in 1923, Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc, is an American television and radio broadcasting corporation based in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota. Launched by Stanley E. Hubbard, Hubbard Broadcasting operates radio stations and television stations in ten states. In addition to radio and television stations, other Hubbard Broadcasting companies include the satellite and cable network ReelzChannel, F&F Productions, 2060 Digital and Gamut Podcast Network. For additional information on Hubbard Radio visit www.hubbardradio.com.
Contact:
Dan Seeman, (612) 803-2812
Phil Mackey, (612) 770-1177