Topic: Community-Focused Initiatives
Posted on 5/14/2014
Don “Jake” Jacobs, General Manager of Results Radio and Market Manager of Townsquare Media in Sioux Falls was honored as the “2013 Broadcaster of the Year” by the South Dakota Broadcasters Association (SDBA) at their Annual State Leadership Conference in Rapid City, S.D. The award is given to broadcasters who are especially active in community affairs. Jacobs writes, produces and airs monthly messages to promote broadcasting, local businesses and personal growth and development. Jake has served on numerous local nonprofit boards, and through his leadership at Results Radio, has helped raise money and create awareness for countless organizations helping thousands of people. In the past 5 years alone, Don has helped raise more than $1 million dollars for Cure Kids Cancer and more than $1.5 million dollars for Make-A-Wish.
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