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Studers, Vigodskys partner in BLAB

April 8, 2014
/ Shannon Nickinson
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PRESS RELEASE -- Today BLAB TV and Studer Community Development announced a partnership which will build on the 30-year history and impact of BLAB TV and local programming. “Brenda and I could not be more pleased,” said Fred Vigodsky, president of BLAB TV, whose wife Brenda also works at the station. “We love this area and have been looking for the right group to continue and build on what we have put our lives and souls into for the last 30 years. We are grateful to the many businesses and organizations that have utilized BLAB over the years to grow their companies, their cause and this area. We strongly believe this partnership with Quint and Rishy Studer is the perfect avenue to keep the momentum going.” Quint Studer said he and his wife, Rishy, were excited that the partnership would ensure that BLAB remained locally owned and locally focused. “Rishy and I are thrilled to be working with the talented team Fred and Brenda have built,” said Quint Studer. “We believe that BLAB offers a great opportunity for us to work with other business, media and civic organizations to promote the Pensacola area. Our goal is to work with as many groups as possible to improve the quality of life in our community. We are grateful for what the Vigodskys have built and look forward to their partnership and counsel moving forward. BLAB TV has had a tremendous positive impact in this area and we are committed to building on this legacy.” Quint Studer said viewers would not notice any changes in BLAB’s programming for the next several months. “Eventually people will see some changes in the programming,” said Quint Studer. “The staff at BLAB is already coming up with new shows and we want to expand on that. We are committed to working with the many talented businesses, organizations and other media outlets to make this area the very best place for people to work, live, learn and enjoy.” Fred Vigodsky will continue to oversee operations at the station during a search for a new general manager, which will begin immediately. “I want Fred and Brenda to remain at BLAB for as long as they want,” said Quint Studer. “Rishy and I also are going to establish a broadcast scholarship in Fred and Brenda’s name at the University of West Florida. They have put so much work into BLAB and this community over the past 30 years, and we’re establishing the scholarship as a way to honor that legacy.”

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