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Peak Broadcasting files for bankruptcy

Peak Broadcasting, which operates six radio stations in Boise, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.  According to reports in the Idaho Statesman, the Fresno, CA-based company will continue to operate its six stations in Boise and five in Fresno, and that programming would not be affected and no layoffs were planned.

Media buys could be another story, however. If you’re working with Peak on current or upcoming buys, be sure to talk with your rep, and ask them as many questions as you need to in order to feel comfortable. By no means is this a suggestion to stay away from Peak, but rather a simple reminder to keep your eyes open.

As is the case with many of the readers of this site, I have several friends and colleagues at Peak in Boise. I wish them nothing but the best, and hope that this entire process goes quickly and smoothly for everyone.

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New Hire at SOVRN Creative

SOVRN Creative continues to grow, most recently adding Chris Beaudoin to their staff.

Prior to joining SOVRN, Chris was most recently a creative at [wire] stone, where he was responsible for animation and video production. Chris is a graduate of Boise State University with a BFA in Design.

Congratulations Chris.

Also, for those who are interested, SOVRN is still interviewing candidates for the Graphic Designer position. [UPDATE: We got word this afternoon that the position has been filled.]

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2012 Rockie Awards Show

Save the date – the 2012 Idaho Advertising Federation Rockie Awards Show is coming up on Saturday, April 21st.

Details to follow in due time, but put it on your calendar now. Yes, right now.

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Job Opening at Mitchell + Palmer

Mitchell + Palmer in Boise has an opening for a Web Developer. From the job listing on Craigslist:

Mitchell + Palmer is looking for a web developer!

Can you sling code like it’s nobody’s business? Able to rock it in an office environment and work well with others? If you can work hard and play hard, you just may be what we’re looking for.

Our ideal candidate is someone who writes HTML/XHTML, CSS, JavaScript with web standards in mind. We would prefer someone proficient in ASP.NET C# and MS SQL but we’d also like to meet you if you’re more comfortable in a LAMP environment. You must be able to take work from designers and re-create the vision for the web. Above all, we value the willingness to learn and being able to get the job done in a time sensitive environment.

More details about the position, including how to apply, can be found in the original job listing.

And if you’re not up to taking on the dart challenge against Billy, let me know. I’ll do it.

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Rockie Awards – Call for Entries

While you’ve likely already heard about this, entries are now being accepted for the 2012 Idaho Advertising Federation’s Rockie Awards.

2012 Rockie Awards - Call for Entries

Submissions are due by Friday, February 3rd and 5:00 p.m. Or, as always, if you’re feeling particularly generous you can wait until the 10th and pay the late registration fee.

For more information contact Tyler LaDoucer.