KGET-NBC 17, NGET-The CW Bakersfield 17.2 and KKEY-Telemundo 17.3 gladly hosted the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce May Business Mixer at the corner of 22nd and L St. The event was well attended by both news and sales broadcast staff, who where overwhelmed by the out come and support of chamber membership, local business owners, and business associates. The staff was pleased to be given the opportunity to host such an event and give back to our business partners and show our appreciation.
KGET has been an NBC affiliate since 1984. KGET stands for "Kern Golden Empire Television" and the stations General Manager is Tom Randour. KGET has dominated Bakersfield television in the Nielsen ratings since 1998 and today continues to be the highest rated general market leader. KGET and Telemundo News anchors and reporters, are well recognized and respected in the community, and continue to receive notable prestigious awards for their hard work and dedication.
The CW Bakersfield was originally part of The WB 100+ Station Group, the network ended in September 2006 along with UPN, to become The CW network. The CW Bakersfield programming includes some of the most popular programs including Gossip Girl, Beverly Hills 90210, America's Next Top Model, and coming Melrose Place, just to name a few. All of which where assembled to best target the young adult audience.
KKEY, Telemundo 17.3 is a Telemundo affiliate and has been a sister station to KGET since 2003. Telemundo is the only Spanish language network currently producing Telenovelas in the United States. In just six years since its broadcast date, Telemundo has achieved great success among the ever growing Hispanic community. Through its great sports programming, such as the well known Chivas de Guadalajar, and Rumbo Al Mundial soccer games, Telemundo is making great stride at reaching all audiences. 12 Corazones, a match making game show, has achieved tremendous success and is becoming a strong competitor in the Spanish language market.