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NewsChannel April/May/June '06 |
 CVCO,
Inc, operators of WCVO/Columbus, (104.9 the River) WVXG/Mt
Gilead (95.1 the River) WCVZ/Zanesville (92.7 JoyFM) has officially
become a part of the River Radio Network, as the New 92.7 the River.
Along with the name change, 92.7 the River will air the new WCVO morning
show "Todd and Tracy" each morning from 6am to 10am as well as
Sherry Able mid-days and Jake Sommers in afternoon drive. Evenings
will be handled by Martha Hadley "Sharing Life Together". (6/30)
WMHK/Columbia
Makes Financial Goal With Miracle Day of Giving! WMHK received
support at a record setting pace wiping out a potential budget deficit
that threatened to ruin a perfect thirty year record of being listener
funded. Nearly $100,000 was raised in a single 12 hour period on Friday,
a station record, to bring in the necessary $360,000 before the end of
the fiscal year. "We are elated and in awe of the power of prayer," said
Jerry Grimes, who is finishing his first year of service as the
station's General Manager. "We've always been thankful for how faithful
God has been to our station, and for how much our listeners love us, but
the outpouring of love and support this week has been nothing short of
astounding." Grimes said the station has big plans for the rest of 2006
and first part of 2007, including the launch of an Internet only radio
station for teenagers, more concerts and events, and a concentrated
effort to mobilize the more than 100,000 people a week who listen to
WMHK in service to the community. "We want the Midlands to know that
there are really only two types of people here...Those who listen to
89.7 WMHK and those who are blessed by what we are doing to make South
Carolina an even better place to live." (6/30)
Christian
Hit Radio Satellite Network (CHRSN) is re-structuring it's staff.
Effective July 1st, CHRSN staff will directly report to Nashville based
Network PD Dave Senes, while Senes will report CHRSN GM Faron Dice.in
Colorado Springs CO. Previously all CHRSN staff reported to WAY-FM
Regional Manager Matt Austin, who will now focus on the mid-south
cluster of WAY-FM stations. (6/30)
Random
Notes:
Bill Gaither
will be heard on Sirius Satellite Radio with a weekly program starting
July 9th... John Von
joins WBYN/Reading for Production and night jock... WTIF/Tifton, GA
(1340AM) adds "The John Tesh"
show in PM drive... (6/29)
Christian
Music Rewind,
a weekly syndicated classic Christian hit music show, recently
celebrated one year of broadcasting to affiliate stations across North
America. The two-hour “retro” show hosted by Shaun Michaels is the first
of its kind on Christian radio featuring contemporary Christian hits
from the 80’s and 90’s. Each week Christian Music Rewind includes
memorable classic hits and nostalgia from events and fads from the time
period. Interviews with top classic artists have already included
Toby Mac, Billy Smiley of Whiteheart, Bryan Duncan, Rick Cua, 4Him, and
various Petra members on a special Farewell tribute to the band. After
one year of existence, Christian Music Rewind has over 40 stations on
board as affiliates in the U.S. and Canada. A destination web site is
also online at
www.cmrewind.com
where classic Christian music fans can take part in the show throughout
the week.
For
more information on Christian Music Rewind contact Shaun Michaels at
mail@cmrewind.com. (6/28)
Chicago
radio pro John Calhoun has been hired as production director at
Salem Communications'
news/talk
WIND/Chicago (AM 560) and sister station WYLL (AM 1160). He replaces
Ryan Murphy, who left to pursue other opportunities.
Calhoun most recently worked at Tribune Co.-owned
news/talk WGN/Chicago
as a production assistant and voiceover talent. (6/28)
KTSY/Boise
is experiencing some staff transitions. Music Director Liesl “Bozz”
Vistaunet will exit the station effective July 1st. She
and her husband, KTSY weekender Brian Vistaunet will be moving to the
Pacific Northwest to be close to family. She is looking for
opportunities in the Pacific Northwest and for
voicetracking. She can be reached at
bozzybearlf@hotmail.com.
Also effective July 1st part-time evening show host Travis
Culver joins KTSY as assistant program director. KTSY PD Jerry Woods
will take over music duties for the moment. (6/23)
The
Malaco Music Group regretfully announces the passing of it's legendary
record promoter, marketing expert and truly devoted friend of the Gospel
music industry, Roy "Mr. Malaco" Wooten. The man affectionately
known as "Uncle Roy" to his many friends, co-workers and business
associates lost his final battle with colon cancer on Friday, June 16.
(6/23)
Michael
Lanser joins KNWS/Waterloo in
PM Drive and Promotions Director. Michael was formerly with KTIS/Minneapolis.
(6/23)
Changes: ...
Pencil Boone is upped to GM at
WHMX/Bangor... After nearly 12 years behind the mic at WEZE/Boston
creative and public service director Matt Hillas
has decided to call it quits. Matt will relocate to Louisiana...
KWRD/Dallas adds Dr Laura
weekdays 2-4PM... Bott Broadcasting buys
KJRG/Wichita (950AM) from
Community Broadcasting for undisclosed amount... (6/20)
As
first reported on
HisAir.Net WAWZ/New York (STAR 99.1), officially announces the
appointment of Kipp Kelly to the position of Creative Services
Manager. Kelly's radio experience includes such places as Infinity New
York and Clear Channel Denver. For the past several years, he has been
the president of Kipp Kelly Imaging, based out of Manhattan,
specializing in voice over and production. WAWZ PD Johnny Stone said
“Kipp is a great leadership addition to the fabulous production team we
already have at STAR 99.1. He understands the needs of our clients while
respecting our position as ‘Safe For Your Whole Family.’” Kipp replied,
"I am very excited to be apart of a GREAT team of Broadcasters. Star
99.1 FM's commitment to its vision makes this a GREAT opportunity. I am
very thankful!" (6/19)
KXOJ/Tulsa
APD/PM drive guy (and
HisAir.Net Christian Radio Feedback Room moderator)
Gary Thompson
has accepted mid-days at Country station WHKO/Dayton. Gary will be at
KXOJ thru the end of June. The CCM format will miss Gary. This creates a
prime opening at KXOJ. Get a hold of PD Bob Thornton and
check the jobs
page for details. (6/14)
WMIT/Black
Mountain PD
Carol Davis
has decided to step down from programming to concentrate on her air
shift and their internet radio station. WMIT is currently seeking
Carol's replacement at the award winning radio station. Check the
jobs page
for details. (6/13)
BITS:
WAWZ/New York hires
Kipp Kelly
as station's Creative Services Director... KHYM/Meade, KS hires
Glen Hascall as
Station Manager... KLTY/Dallas
has announced the line-up for it's 16th annual Freedom Fest concert,
click here...
Morning show
co-host Jodi Oehlke from KADI/Springfield, MO was on national TV
recently (CBS Early Show) as she won a trip to Egypt.....watch
video
here
(6/12)
As
reported earlier on
HisAir.Net, Terry
Dismore has been named the Interim Station Manager of 93.3 WAKW/Cincinnati.
Regarding his appointment Terry tells us “I am excited about the
great opportunity presented in this market. Cincinnati is the country’s
28th largest market, and WAKW has a signal that stretches into three
states. We are Cincinnati’s only local Contemporary Christian music
station, and we look forward to improving a great station at WAKW.”
Dismore is head of Lazarus Communications Group in Columbus, Ohio. WAKW
is a 50,000-watt FM and is owned by Pillar of Fire in Zarephath, NJ.
This is the same group that owns Star 99.1 in the New York market.
(6/9)
Congratulations to WAYFM/CHRSN
"Total Axxess Live" host Jayar
on the birth of his daughter Ysabella Londyn Reed (Ysa is pronounced “E-suh”)
born on June 7th in Nashville at 5pm… (6.7lbs 19in) … Jayar says "Mom
and baby are perfect!" Picture on
pics
page. (6/8)
The
GMA and the Christian Music Trade Association (CMTA) have
made several changes in staffing responsibilities, including a merger of
the marketing departments of the two organizations, announced John W.
Styll, president of the GMA and CMTA.
The restructure results in a merger of
the staffs and marketing responsibilities of the GMA and CMTA to create
a unified marketing department under the leadership of Gabriel Aviles.
Aviles, who joined the organization in 2002, adds a new role to his
current title of CMTA Director, becoming CMTA Director and GMA Director
of Marketing. Amy James, who has been CMTA Assistant since November
2005, also receives a title change in the department restructure to
become CMTA and GMA Marketing Assistant.
“There are great synergy and efficiencies
to be gained by merging the marketing teams for both GMA and CMTA. I
believe that the creative energy and enthusiasm of this newly combined
team will boost our promotional efforts for both organizations. I am
thankful that Gabriel has agreed to add GMA marketing to his job
description in addition to his operational responsibilities for CMTA,”
said Styll.
This new GMA/CMTA marketing department
will be responsible for promoting all GMA events such as the GMA Music
Awards, GMA Music in the Rockies and GMA Academy and others. The GMA/CMTA
marketing department also produces GMA communications, including GMAil,
the weekly membership e-newsletter. For CMTA, this team continues to
operate Christian Nielsen SoundScan, BDS, Insight, and other
industry-wide initiatives.
Jennifer Womble, marketing manager; Mark
Ross, editor of communications and Ben Cooper, CMTA systems manager,
round out the staff of the restructured GMA/CMTA department.
In addition to the marketing restructure,
Styll also announced that Erin Estepp has been named events assistant
for GMA. Estepp, an East Tennessee native, is a new graduate of Lipscomb
University in Nashville, earning a degree in Public Relations and Oral
Communications. Prior to joining the staff of GMA, Estepp held a
volunteer internship position with GMA, serving as volunteer coordinator
for this year’s GMA Music Week. (6/8)
Former KFIS/Portland morning
guy Roger Manning
has landed at KGBI/Omaha. Roger is teamed up with PD Mark Michaels for
the "Mark and Manning" morning show weekdays 5:30 to 10am. (6/7)
Adam
Biddell, KYCC/Stockton Station Operations Manager/Music
Director/Morning Host has resigned his position to make a move to Family
Life Radio in Tuscon. His last day at KYCC will be June 16. Adam
said “This was a difficult decision to make. It’s not easy for me to
leave a place that I have given so much of myself to but I feel like
it’s time to move on to something new.” He starts his new role as
Station Manager at Family Life Radio July 3. Taking over programming
duties at KYCC is Scott Mearns. The new Music Director will be Marina
Tahod. (6/7)
Terry
Dismore
of Lazarus Communications Group is now interim Station Manager at WAKW/Cincinnati.
Click here
to read Terry's recent article on the
HisAir.Net
Christian Radio Feedback Room. (6/5)
WAY-FM/West
Palm Beach welcomes Cami Presley
as their new morning co-host. She most recently did
overnights at WFSH/Atlanta. Presley joins Brant Hansen on Monday, June 5
for the all new WAY-FM Morning Show: “Cami & Brant in the Morning”.
(6/2)
Scott
Wheeler will be the new
Operations Manager/Morning Personality at WCIC/Peoria effective June
14th. Scott takes the place of Grayson Long he departed a few months ago
for a position at integrity. Wheeler was previously with Triad
Broadcasting in Peoria.
Wheeler says he’s ready for the move to
Christian radio. “God is writing a new chapter in my life, and I'm
confident He is the author of this opportunity,” Wheeler said. “I
have always admired 91.5 WCIC's standard of programming excellence and
their commitment to reaching people for Christ through radio. I am
completely humbled to have been asked to be a part of their efforts.”
Wheeler was named Operations Manager for JMP Radio Group in 2005 and one
of Radio Ink Magazine’s “Top 10 Small Market Program
Directors in America” from 1999-2003.
In addition, WCIC Production Director
Jeremy Tracey
has been named the stations Program Director. (6/2)
KBIQ/Colorado Springs PD
Uncle Steve
writes to
HisAir.Net...
"After
reviewing multiple opinions, diagnosis, etc., my family and I came to
the conclusion that a move to lower altitude was unnecessary in
resolving our daughter's health issues. It appears her breathing
condition can be monitored and treated safely here in Colorado Springs.
Thanks to the power of prayer from our many good friends in the radio
industry, and the patience and understanding of my GM as well as that of
Salem management, I'm happy to announce that I will continue in my role
as Program Director and Morning Co-Host with Q102.7 KBIQ. (6/1)
K-LOVE
has agreed to a LMA with William Jewell College on it's station KWJC/Liberty,
MO, and began airing the K-LOVE format on 91.9 FM as of midnight
last night. The signal serves the Central to North Eastern part of the
Kansas City metro, and will compliment K-LOVE's 100,000 watt 96.1 FM
KLRQ signal that is licensed in Clinton, MO., which serves a large area
in Missouri and including a portion of metro Kansas City. (6/1)
Bill
Bennett, host of the nationally syndicated "MORNING IN AMERICA"
radio program, will deliver a nationwide "Commencement Address" on his
program Friday, June 2nd. The first commencement address to be delivered
nationwide, Bennett will offer his unique perspective on life to the
largest potential audience of high school and college graduates -- as
well as the general public -- ever reached through a single commencement
address.
"Bill Bennett is offering this address as
a gift to graduates as well as those who never may have benefited from
an actual commencement ceremony," stated Tom Tradup, vice president of
News & Talk
Programming for Salem Radio Network(R), which syndicates Bill Bennett's
MORNING IN AMERICA nationally. "Bill will focus on what matters most in
life, the real purpose of education, a distillation on optimism vs.
pessimism, and the merits of hard work," Tradup added.
Bill Bennett's MORNING IN AMERICA is
heard weekdays 6:00AM - 9:00AM (ET); this first-ever radio "commencement
address" will be delivered at 8:30AM (ET) Friday. (5/31)
WBGB/Jacksonville
realigns it's airstaff as PD
Smilin' Tom Fridley moves from PM Drive to Mornings taking the spot
vacated when Gary Walsh headed for KPEZ/Austin. Meanwhile John Michael
slides into afternoon drive. And former WPOZ/Orlando air talent Theresa
Ross joins the station as morning co-host replacing Heather White who
also departed for KPEZ. (5/29)
Is
WCIC/Peoria
about to make an announcement regarding the station's new PD/Morning
Personality? Look
Station Manager Dave Brooks to make the announcement soon. (5/26)
The
"Sound of Life" Radio Network,
heard throughout the Northeast in PA, NJ, MA, CT, VT and New York signs
on with Ken Bishop voice over
services as imaging voice. (5/29)
WORD/Pittsburgh
PD/morning host John Hall will add
Director of Church Relations to his responsibilities at the radio
station. John will serve as the station’s liaison to area churches and
pastors. He will also produce a weekly segment for the afternoon talk
show (3-6 p.m.) called “Church of the Week.” (5/26)
Former
KOKF/OKC employee Joel Reagan and as stated previously on
HisAir.Net.
after over 20 years as a local Christian CHR/Rock station, KOKF/Oklahoma
City (Hit Music Radio 91 FM) flipped to the Air 1 Christian Rock network
at 5 p.m. on Thursday (05/25) . The transfer from R.D.M. Broadcasting to
Air 1 parent company Educational Media Foundation was completed. The
station became a Christian CHR/Rock station on October 31, 1985. There
is a tribute site set up at
http://www.okc91fm.com. Thanks
to Joel Reagan (AKA Joel Roberts) now Creative Services Director /
Citadel Oklahoma City KYIS-FM (98-9 KISS FM) WWLS-AM/WWLS-FM (WWLS The
Sports Animal). (5/25)
Updates:
WAY FM
West Palm Beach PD Donna Cruz says she
has filled the morning co-host position and an official announcement is
coming soon... KOKF/OKC
has begun airing EMF's "AIR 1" format as of noon today (5/25)...
According to a story in the
Longview
News Journal
a local group will oppose the sale
of
KTPB/Longview
to EMF... Jim Miller's Positive Family
News
signs KGCB/Phoenix...
Former KFSH/Los Angeles Mid day talent Ted Ziegenbusch lands weekends at
KOST/Los Angeles. (5/25)
Tim Sinclair's
Green Eye Creative welcomes HIS
Radio, WTLN/Orlando and WHIM/Orlando to it’s client list. For
more information, demos and contact details visit
www.greeneyecreative.com.
(5/24)
Bryan
O'Neal will join KSGN/Riverside as APD/MD and afternoon drive in June.
Bryan was previously in mornings at KTSL/Spokane. (5/23)
Brian Mayes
of The Nashville Publicity Group reports his offices have moved. The new
contact info is
Nashville Publicity Group, 5016 Spedale
Ct., Suite 394, Spring Hill, TN 37174, (615) 417-8149 p, (615) 523-1831
f,
www.nashvillepublicity.com.
(5/22)
CHANGES:
Belinda Parker has been promoted to PD while Anthony Baxter
takes the MD chair at WJNI/Charleston, SC. Together they are hosts of
the 'Good News
Morning Show" from 6-10am. Exiting WJNI is PD/MD Bryant Seabrooks...
Doug Rice is named Sales Manager at Salem's cluster KGNW, KKOL,
KIKN, KLFE, Rice was most recently DOS at Cumulus in Macon.GA.
(5/15)
INO
Records/SRE Recordings has announced key promotions and additions to its
staff, effective immediately. Derek West, who has been with INO
since 2002 in the radio promotions department, has been promoted to
Manager of A&R. Along with James Reuger, West will oversee aspects of
artist development. “I am excited to have Derek step into this role,”
states INO’s President Jeff Moseley. “Derek understands the heart and
ethos of the company, and I believe the artists and company will benefit
from his experience.” Joining the robust Promotions Department, Nicki
Silverman has been named Manager of Promotions for INO Records/SRE
Recordings. Silverman has been with the team since early 2005
participating with the promotions, sales and marketing departments
coordinating efforts for INO/SRE. “Nicki Silverman is a welcome addition
to the INO/SRE promotions team,” comments VP of Promotions Dan Michaels.
“Nicki is a bright and talented soul with a heart for serving - all
great qualities that our friends at radio will appreciate and experience
from her in the days to come.” (5/11)
HisAir.Net
congratulates Steve Tuzeneu
who this month celebrates
15 years in management at WVNE in
Worcester, Massachusetts. In addition to managing WVNE, Steve also
manages WNEB/Worcester, does engineering for Blount Communications and
web work." (5/11)
WBGB/Jacksonville
morning guy Gary Walsh is headed to Austin to take mornings at
Clear Channel's CCM KPEZ "102.3 The River". (5/11)
Kenny
Rodgers joins WORD Label Group
as Coordinator/National Promotions replacing Jeremy Holley...
EMF will sell KLVP/Portland
(KLOVE) to to Churchill Communications for 1.8 mil...
Sirius Satellite Radio adds
The Catholic Channel to it's line-up starting this fall... AND
Retired nationally
syndicated radio host, Bill Pearce, celebrates his 80th birthday
on May 20th. Pearce is well known as the voice of "Night Sounds." Many
in Christian radio will be sending birthday greeting cards in
appreciation of his faithful service. Cards may be sent to: Nightsounds,
6110 Broadcast Parkway, Rockford IL 61111
(5/11)
Spoken
Word Images has signed on with
the Salem Music Network, Solid Gospel Network and Today's Christian
Music Network for imaging voiceover including 94 FM the Fish and Solid
Gospel 105 in Nashville. (5/9)
Lara Scott
joins KFSH/Los Angeles in Middays replacing Ted Ziegenbusch. Scott comes
from KYSR/Los Angeles (Star 98.7) where she spent the last 6 years
on the air in Middays. Prior to that she was st KZQZ and KIOI both
in San Francisco. Scott can also be heard on in flight programming for
Delta Airlines.
"I have always been a huge fan of Lara's
on air work, and when I discovered that she's also a big Fish fan, we
knew we had the perfect match," said Chuck Tyler, director of
programming for 95.9 KFSH-FM. "We all look forward to her connecting
every day with our growing workday audience."
According to Scott, "I love the
music and The Fish lifestyle, and am excited to join the team. The
station reflects my faith and values and I look forward to being able to
combine my passion for radio with the positive music and message of The
Fish. It's been a great six years at Star, but I'm looking forward to
this new season in my life."
(5/8)
Salem
Communications announced a 3% increase in 1st quarter 2006 broadcast
revenue for the three month period. Commenting on the company's
results, Edward G. Atsinger III, president and CEO said, "Radio
broadcasters, including Salem, faced a challenging advertising
environment in the first quarter with industry revenue flat compared to
the comparable period last year. Positives for Salem for the quarter
included our News
Talk stations, which
posted 7% same station revenue growth, our consistent local and national
block programming business, which grew revenue by 7% over last year on a
same station basis, and our Internet business which achieved 30% revenue
growth over last year." (5/8)
CVCO,
Inc, operators of 104.9 the River Columbus, 95.1 the River Mid-Ohio and
92.7 JOYFM Zanesville, announced that Mike Russell has been named
Promotions Director for their three central Ohio radio stations. Russell
has served as CVCO, Inc.’s, Music Director for nearly seven years. He
will continue to serve in this position. “Mike Russell’s experience and
knowledge of Christian music will bring new relevance and insight to the
Promotions Department,” said Matt Hahn, CVCO, VP of Operations. “It’s
great to have a strategic thinker in this leadership position.”
(5/8)
Christian
Family Radio WEMI 91.9 Appleton/Oshkosh & WEMY 91.5 Green Bay
received more than $282,000 in pledges from listeners during their
annual Sharathon fund-raiser May 2-4. The 2006 Sharathon goal was
$275,000, representing necessary minimum operating expenses for one
year. The radio ministry will celebrate 30 years of broadcasting in
September! (5/8)
MOVEMENT:
Brian Dishon
moves to Artist Developement from radio promotion at EMI CMG... As
Cumulus takes over Susquehanna owned WISG/Indianapolis (93.9 The Song),
Eileen Wooster
has left the "Kurt & Eileen" morning show... (5/4)
WCVO/Columbus
(104.9 The River) launched a new morning show this week. The "Todd
and Tracy Morning Show" features Todd Stach and Tracy Leek and is heard
Monday through Friday from 5:30am to 9am. Todd joined CVCO, Inc., in
January as the Promotions Director. Tracy has served as the River’s
Morning Show host for more than three years. “We are very excited about
the opportunity to take a good Morning Show and grow it into something
even greater,” said CVCO, Inc., VP of Operations Matt Hahn. “Todd
Stach’s talent and Tracy Leek’s experience will truly carry this show to
the next level.” CVCO, Inc., General Manager Dan Baughman agrees,
“It’s exciting to have a Morning Show that can keep it real – relevant
and current - with their audience. Through this continued growth we are
truly changing lives together.” (5/2)
STUFF:
AFA has sold 4 CP's To
Jimmy Swaggart's
"Sonlife Radio Network for $1 mil. They
are located in Panama City, Fl, Beatrice, NE, Grand Island, NE, and
Hastings, NE... Sean Copeland
has exited the "Craig & Company" morning show at KXOJ/Tulsa... WCCD/Cleveland
brings in Marlo Martin-Jackson
as MD... His Radio Network PD
Rob Dempsey finished
550 out of 4000 runners in the Country Music Marathon in Nashville...
Uncle Steve
has decided to exit the PD/morning slot at Salem's KBIQ/Colorado Springs
due to health issues... (5/2)
The
Pennsylvania Associated Press Broadcasters Association honored WGRC/Lewisburg's
News
and Public Affairs Department with the Joe Snyder Award for Outstanding
News
Service. WGRC General Manager Larry Weidman along with
News
Anchor, Jim Diehl accepted AP’s top award “The award reflects the
team effort of the staff of WGRC and ironically, as we are a station
that proclaims the Good
News
of Jesus Christ, we are grateful that our peers have also recognized
quality news
programming on Christian
radio,” says Weidman. WGRC walked away with four, first place
awards for
News
Documentary, Continuing
Coverage, Radio Sound, and
News
or Sports Program categories. (5/2)
WAY-FM/West
Palm Beach welcomes Paul Goldsmith as their new Marketing and
Promotions Director. He most recently served as Chicago regional
rep for the K-Love Network. (4/28)
BITS:
Wendy Wiese
joins Relevant Radio as afternoon
news
anchor... EMF picks up
KTPB/Longview, Tx
from Kilgore College for 2.46mil... Maverick
will exit mornings at WAY FM/Denver April 28th... Make sure you check
the JOY FM Network PD Steve Swanson's
article "The Main Thing" in the
HisAir.Net
Christian Radio
Feedback Room...
(4/25)
HisAir.Net
is sad to report that
Robert (Bob) C Neff, former Vice President
of Broadcasting for Moody Broadcasting Network (MBN) passed away Friday
after a courageous battle with ALS. In September 2005, Neff celebrated
his 40th year with MBN as Vice President of Broadcasting for
the Moody Bible Institute (MBI). When he took the helm in 1974, MBN
consisted of three owned and operated stations, and under Neff’s
leadership it expanded to include 35 owned and operated stations. In
1982, Neff helped pioneer the nationwide satellite delivery of MBN
programming, currently serving more than 400 affiliate stations and
outlets. In the last 10 years of his leadership, Neff advanced the
globalization of Christian radio through strategic partnerships with
HCJB World Radio, the Buckner Foundation, Romania’s Radio Voice of the
Gospel and many other organizations.
Neff is survived by his wife, Miriam
(Hinds); his four children, Valerie Hogan, John Neff, Charles Neff, and
Rob Neff; his son-in-law, Mark Hogan and daughters-in-law, Lori Neff and
Mia Neff; his three grandsons, Albert, Edward, and Edmond Hogan; his
mother, Dorothy Neff; and sisters, Rebecca Shelton and Barbara Caban.
A celebration of his life will be held at
Harvest Bible Chapel, Rolling Meadows, IL, on Sunday, April 30 at 5:00
pm. (4/21)
WAY-FM/Denver
welcomes new morning show host Brian Sims, transitioning from
PD/Afternoons at Cumulus station WLTO/Lexington. Sims had spent some
time in Christian radio with CRISTA Ministries and most recently with
Clear Channel’s ‘101.1 The One’ in Nashville. “Brian is sharp and has a
great on air style which will help us considerably as we’re still in the
early part of our growth cycle,’ points out PD Scott Veigel. Aside
from his two new favorite words being ‘John Elway’, Sims adds that he’s
‘looking forward to living in Denver and working with the great people
of WAY-FM plus it will work out great because I want my 20 month old son
Owen to start training to be an Olympic Speed skater – Antarctica
2024!!” Sims replaces Maverick who has left the station.
(4/20)
The
Worship Radio Network announces 3 new translators for it’s ROCK
station, ZAP 88.9 WMDR/Oakland, ME. Translator frequencies 98.3 FM
in Freeport Center and 92.7 FM in Maine’s largest Arbitron market of
Portland, ME. Both frequencies signed on in March 2006.
Current construction of 100.7 FM in Bangor is in process which is
expected to sign on by May 2006. This will give ZAP FM coverage in
Maine’s largest 3 markets of Bangor, Augusta & Portland. (4/18)
Former
KAXF/Houston OM
Quenton Rockwell
has launched a syndicated program he hosts himself called "The Nation of
Rockwell". The program plays Christian rock and features artist
interviews and humor. The show is airing on KXPW/Austin, WMKL/Miami,
WLRY/Columbus, OH and others. Vist the show's website at
www.thenationofrockwell.com
to get further info or contact
Quenton at
qrock@thenationofrockwell.com
(4/17)
BITS:
Ace Alexander has been named National Music Director for SGN
(Sheridan Gospel Network) based in Atlanta... Look for Curb artist
Natalie Grant on Fox
News
Channels "Dayside" program Tuesday 4/18... 50 Dove Award winner
Steven Curtis Chapman is planning a 20 city international tour,
click
here for details.
(4/17)
David
Santrella, GM of Salem's WYLL-WIND/Chicago and WFZH-WRRD/Milwaukee
has been appointed vice president and general manager of the Chicago and
Milwaukee clusters, according to Joe D. Davis, executive vice president
and chief operating officer of Salem Communications. Davis commented,
"David Santrella's singular client focus and passion for our business
define his commitment to Salem. This promotion reflects his outstanding
performance over the years, his added responsibilities and the overall
leadership he makes to his community and to his colleagues."
And, Brian Taylor, GM at Salem
Media of Colorado, which includes KRKS-FM and KRKS-AM/Denver and
News Talk
710 KNUS and 1650 KNUS 2, has been appointed vice president and general
manager of the Denver radio cluster, according to Davis. Davis
commented, "Brian Taylor has successfully grown the Denver cluster
through his attention to detail and commitment to technical and
programming excellence. He has helped build Salem's Denver
News
Talk stations into format leaders. This promotion reflects his
superior performance over the years and his overall leadership."
(4/13)
WCLN/Fayetteville
makes adjustments to it's on air line-up as PD/mornings Jim Morgan moves
to mid-days to accommodate his additional programming duties. In
addition PM driver Syndi Long moves to mornings and MD Steve Turley
slips into Mid-days from afternoons. (4/13)
Larry
Bower, News
Director for The WBCL Radio Network, has been recognized for outstanding
work in news
by the Indiana Associated Press during their regional awards banquet.
Larry received First Place in the Best Feature category for his story
“Principal meets President,” as well as Second Place in the same
category for his feature called “Marine Flag Raiser.” He also
received Second Place honors in the General
News
category for “Hurricane Volunteer.” Larry commented, “It was an honor to
win against competition from Indiana’s largest markets. I’m thankful
WBCL constantly supports and encourages our local
news
operation.” (4/12)
WONU/Chicago
afternoon host Seth “Tower” Hurd, was named Olivet Nazarene
University’s Student Employee of the Year during an annual awards
ceremony held Tuesday, April 12. Hurd, also works as a writer in the
Office of Marketing Communications.
Hurd was among 10 students nominated out of more than 900
students employed by the University in the last fiscal year.
After graduating in May, Hurd will continue
employment at Olivet as marketing writer and as production
manager/afternoon for Shine.FM. (4/12)
Salem
Communications announced this week that Dennis Ciapura has been
named senior vice president for broadcast development. In addition to
overseeing broadcast development and property management, Ciapura will
oversee the company's engineering and research departments.
Edward G. Atsinger III, president and
chief executive officer of Salem, said, "The roles of broadcast
development, property management, engineering and research have become
increasingly important to Salem. The volume and complexity of these
challenges has reached the point where it makes sense to bring them
under one management umbrella, especially as we continue to grow and
position Salem to take best advantage of facility improvement
opportunities and new technologies."
Prior to joining Salem as vice president
of broadcast development in 2004, Ciapura was president of Performance
Broadcasting, a Sedona, Ariz., based consulting company providing
management and acquisition analysis services to the broadcast industry.
He also has held senior executive positions at Catholic Radio Network,
Triathlon Broadcasting Company, SFX Broadcasting, Noble Broadcast Group
and Greater Media. (4/12)
CHANGES: Former Air 1
night-time personality Matt Hubbell
lands mornings at secular AC KBNG/Grand Junction, Co... WAY FM/West Palm
Beach PD Donna Cruz
gets to sleep in as she moves to PM Drive... CHRSN's Morning team of Jeff
& Stace add WAYT/Tallahassee...
Gospel Music Channel
is now seen on Comcast Digital Cable in Atlanta. (4/11)
CHECK
IT OUT: Kidd Kraddick does! WAY FM/West Palm Beach morning guy Brant
Hansen says "Your Listener Is An Idiot". Make sure you read his thoughts
and comments this week at the
HisAir.Net
Christian Radio Feedback
Room.
(4/6)
We had a great time in
Nashville attending GMA.
Some of the fine radio folk we got to meet include KBGB's Smilin Tom,
WMHK's Tom Greene, WISG's Kurt Wallace, WPOZ's Scott Smith, WAY FM's
Dave Senes, Salem's Chuck Finney, His Radio's Rob Dempsey, KLTY's Frank
Reed, Hit Music Research's Ken Farley, and many more. Also record people
including PLG's Mark Giles, INO's Dan Michaels and Jennifer Allen,
Sparrow's Brian Dishon, EMI's Brian Thiele, and many more. Click
here
to see our GMA pics. (4/6)
The
37th annual
GMA
awards are history.
Artist/songwriter Chris Tomlin became the 2006 Dove Award Artist of the
Year, while earning four other Doves, announced John W. Styll, president
of the Gospel Music Association (GMA) and executive producer of the GMA
Music Awards.
Tomlin was one of 37 different artists
who won Dove Awards, including Steven Curtis Chapman, who received his
50th trophy, an accomplishment unmatched by any other major award show
winner. Tomlin’s co-writer and producer Ed Cash was one of the evening’s
other big winners, earning four Doves including Producer of the Year.
David Crowder Band and lead member David Crowder were three-time winners
along with their producer Tedd T.
GMA AWARD WINNERS
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Chris Tomlin
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Chris Tomlin
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Natalie Grant
GROUP OF THE YEAR
Casting Crowns
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
The Afters
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Christa Wells
To get a complete list
of all the winners go
here.
(4/6)
CHANGES: KTSY/Boise PD
Ty McFarland
is headed to WGTS/DC as PD. He'll replace Becky Wilson Alignay who will
concentrate totally on her morning show... After 13 years KCBI/Dallas
GM/Morning personality Ron Harris
has left the building due to philosophical differences, no word yet on
his replacement... GMA director of marketing Jerry
Charles has been named
executive director of advertising sales at Salem Publishing...
EMF is selling KFYE/Kingsburg,
CA for 2.75 mil, it still has 2 other stations in the market...
(4/6)
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