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A pickup truck skid off the road and went through the front wall of the building of WSSC/Sumter, SC Thursday knocking the station off the air. The station is run by Sumter Baptist Temple Church and Pastor Eddie Richardson. Rita Langland was on the air at the time of the crash who says, "It really scared me, but I'm thankful that the Lord, he took care of me." The driver suffered cuts and an arm injury and was arrested and charged initially with driving under suspension and failing to stop for a blue light. Deputies had been in pursuit of the pickup at high speed through a neighborhood. (4/29)

KLOVE can now be heard on WCRJ/Jacksonville. Delmarva Education Association moves the programming and the staff of 88.1 The Promise to WTRJ/Jacksonville (91.7) & WAYL/St Augustine (91.9). Concurrent with the move, station owners agreed to lease WCRJ to KLOVE. WTRJ has the identical coverage area as WCRJ and will feature a blend of Christian Inspirational music and selected long form ministry programs. Morning, midday, and afternoon personalities previously heard on WCRJ have moved to WTRJ with the exception of night-time VT host Smilin' Tom Fridley. (4/29)

BITS: KJOG/Cleveland (Oklahoma) (GloryFM) has launched in the Tulsa market (25kw at 91.1)... "Today's Family with Beth Warden" adds KHPE/Albany OR to it's affiliate list... WNEE/Patterson, GA has gone on the air with 6kw at 88.1... Former KXGM/Cedar Rapids MD Gator Gaynor has joined Black Fuel Music(Universal/220) asVP of National Radio Promotions... WPBC/Atlanta is now Gospel "Reggie AM 1310"... The SmileFM Network has changed the call letters of their Monroe, MI. station from WDTR to WSMF to honor the late Rev. Dr. Mikal Featchurs... (4/26)

Arbitron March 2011 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Austin: KMLR 35,700... KYLR 27,100...
Greensboro-Winston Salem: WWLV 177,000... WBFJ 58,800... WXRI 31,300... WTJY 21,900...
Indianapolis: WKLU 191,100... WGNR 69,700... WQRA 27,800... WHZN 23,300... WQME 16,700...
Jacksonville: WCRJ 135,200... WZAZ 51,800...
Memphis: WHAL 221,600...WKVF 66,800... WLOK 66,100...
Milwaukee: WKMZ 117,800... WJYI 18,300...
Nashville: WFFH 182,300... WAYM 76,500...
Norfolk: WZLV 153,800... WGH 89,400... WJLZ 13,800...
Providence: WSTL 12,500...
Raleigh: WNNL 185,700... WKVK 74,000... WRTP 46,900...
West Palm Beach: WAYF 77,100... WRMB 51,000... WCNO 22,400... (4/25)

Investigators say a man walked into the studio at Haitian Christian station "La Voix Evangelique" while the host was live on the air and tried to rape her this morning. WESH TV in Orlando reports deputies said a radio listener heard a man walk into the studio at La Voix Evangelique and threaten the female host while she was broadcasting.

La Voix Evangelique Haitian community on subcarrier radio, which requires a special receiver to hear. One of the station's female hosts was alone in the studio just before 6am. conducting a live prayer show, when the assailant entered and exposed himself to the woman and threatened to rape and rob her, investigators said. "The microphone was on ... they heard about everything," the station manager said. The station manager said, because it happened in the middle of a live broadcast, listeners heard the threat, and at least one of them called 911. A station employee also heard what happened.

"I heard (her) say, 'Hold on. I will give you the money,' and then, after that, we did not hear the voice anymore," an employee said. Investigators said the host was able to convince the assailant to go outside and she said she ran to her car and locked herself inside until deputies arrived. Before the attacker fled, authorities said the man went back inside the building and stole a few things from the woman's purse. Several surveillance cameras recorded the incident. Co-workers said they hope the tapes will help solve the crime.

Air1 Radio Network will add Brant Hansen to their on-air lineup as it's afternoon personality. Air1 Program Director Paul Goldsmith said, “we already have one of the brightest and hardest working air staffs in the industry and adding Brant will only strengthen the relationship with our audience. I know our listeners will appreciate his intelligent, witty, and engaging personality and I am excited to welcome him to Air1.” Hansen said of the move: "I know Air1 has a great team. I know I'll learn a lot. I'm really excited about working with Paul Goldsmith again, I'm very excited about being a part of the team, and I'm excited about getting some sleep. But mostly the first two things." Hansen’s first day on the air will be Monday, July 11, 2011. (4/21)

Arbitron March 2011 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Charlotte: WRCM 232,100... WPZS 221,700... WMIT 171,700... WLFJ 41,600...
Cincinnati: WAKW 211,100... WNLT 126,000... WORI 55,700...
Cleveland: WFHM 208,100... WCRF 128,300... WJMO 34,900...
Columbus: WCVO 209,300... WJYD 64,100... WZNP 22,300
Kansas City: KLRX 263,000... KLJC 113,800... KWJC 83,000... KCCV 35,800
Las Vegas: KSOS 139,000...
Orlando: WPOZ 292,100... WTLN 29,500
Pittsburgh: WPKV 133,900... WORD 79,200...
Portland: KFIS 320,300... KLVP 83,600... KZRI 69,900... KPDQ 66,300... ... KHPE 49,400...
Sacramento: KKFS 114,600... KLRS 58,700... KARA 27,600...
Salt Lake City: KKAT -----... KNKL ----
San Antonio: KZLV 273,100... KMLR 24,900... (4/21)

CHRSN General Manager Faron Dice says Brant Hansen (host of “Mornings with Brant) will exit the network at the end of June. Hansen has been with WAY-FM for eight years. According to Dice, “We have been honored to have Brant on our team and we’re sorry to see him go. He is a gifted communicator who has engaged our listeners in conversations about Jesus each morning. I have been personally impacted by his on air ministry.” WAY-FM West Palm Beach Regional Manager Jim Marshall added, “Brant has developed an uncommon bond with our listeners, and I've had a front row seat as he's grown in his role from a single market personality to a national-level talent. Personally and professionally, I wish him great success as he begins a new chapter.

Hansen adds, “I'm excited, and sad, at the same time. Excited about a new chapter, but sad, because I truly love WAY-FM, and the leadership of WAY-FM. From my local GM, Jim Marshall, to our Network PD and GM, Jeff Connell and Faron Dice, and for Bob Augsburg. Our separation doesn't qualify as merely 'amicable'. It's more than that. I'm just very, very thankful for WAY-FM, and the people I've gotten to work alongside." Brant will continue on the air for the next few months, no announcement yet about a replacement. (4/20)

Arbitron March 2011 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Baltimore: WRBS 245,900... WCAO 95,700
Boston: WROL 36,000... WEZE 32,500
Denver: KLDV 348,900... KXWA 56,800... KPOF 23,200
Detroit: WMUZ 196,600... WLQV 58,600
Miami: WRMB 98,100... WAYF 67,700... WMBM 23,000
Minneapolis: KTIS 409,500... KNOF 55,000... KKMS 36,600...
Phoenix: KLVA 197,400... KFLR 187,400... KLVK 156,800... KZAI 137,200... KGCB 33,300
San Diego: KLVJ 110,700... KPRZ 33,300...
Seattle: KCMS 401,600... KWPZ 65,000...
St Louis: KLJY 353,200... KSIV 88,600...
Tampa: WCIE 100,700... WBVM 94,600... WKES 80,400... WJIS 44,900...
Wash DC: WPRS 380,700... WGTS 336,600... WAVA 113,200... (4/20)

Arbitron March 2011 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Atlanta: WPZE 747,500... WFSH 577,800... WVFJ 254,200...
Chicago: WJKL 346,900... WMBI 252,700... WONU 93,200... WCFL 70,200...
Dallas: KLTY 872,100... KCBI 240,200... KWRD 78,300
Houston: KSBJ 636,800... KROI 391,700... KHCB 172,800
Los Angeles: KFSH 572,300... KKLA 190,100... KWVE 137,000...
New York: WAWZ 298,800... WFME 234,600... WMCA 164,900...
Philadelphia: WPPZ 328,600... WKVP 52,600... WBYO 49,800...WFIL 43,500...
Riverside: KSGN 213,300... KLRD 173,600... KWVE 133,100
San Francisco: KLVS 155,300.. ...
(4/18)

WCVC/Tallahassee (Catholic Voice of the Capital AM 1330) was victim of a break-in at their studios over the weekend, a digital satellite receiver and a mixing board were stolen... The CRTC has approved an application for a low-power FM in Cochrane, ON at 102.1 and 37 watts... KGNZ/Abilene celebrates 30 years as a Christian station this year... (4/18)

KSBJ/Houston has committed to developing a full-time educational department and announces that Jon Hull has been named Sr. Director of Education. Hull will carry out KSBJ’s vision to mentor Christian radio stations across the nation and the world. Through the educational work of radio mentoring, KSBJ will assist other stations with day-to-day operations, outreach strategies and long-term vision-casting. The goal of the mentoring team is to support up to seven domestic and international stations annually. “Jon is one of the most respected broadcasters in our country,” says Tim McDermott, KSBJ President and General Manager. “He is a great communicator and great leader. I am delighted that he will be leading our educational efforts as we help stations in the US and around the world. There are so many people who have been asking for our help for years and now we have a full-time team in place to help meet those needs.”

In addition KSBJ has hired Heide Jones as the Mentoring Director. In this role, Jones will support Hull in communicating KSBJ’s mission. “We are excited to have Heide join the KSBJ family to help further our educational and mentoring outreach locally and around the world. She will be a true asset to our team,” says Jon Hull, Sr. Director of Education. Before joining KSBJ, Jones served as the Director of Station Relations at HCJB Global. She has also served on the Board of Directors for the National Religious Broadcasters for the past nine years. (4/18)

WONU/Chicago (Shine.FM) has promoted its night personality Brian McIntyre to program director. McIntyre replaces Johnathon Eltrevoog who became PD at KLJY/St.Louis (JOY 99.1) last month. "Brian is a gifted communicator with experience that matches what we need at WONU/Shine.FM," Operations Manager Carl Fletcher said. “We are excited about what he will contribute to the success of our broadcast work.”

With this promotion, an additional role for McIntyre will be joining a new partnership alliance between Olivet Nazarene University and World Mission Broadcast (WMB) as a part-time staff member. This partnership will also benefit Olivet students by providing worldwide internship and volunteer opportunities.Since August 2008, McIntyre has served as global coordinator with WMB. Prior to that, he was WMB’s regional coordinator for South America for seven years. McIntyre was also program director at WCFL/Chicago. (4/15)

BITS: After 7 years Frank Scales exits his position as Director of Creative Services at EMF (KLOVE/Air1) and is available for another opportunity, reach him at fscales@frankscalescreative.com or 916.295.4925... Dave Moore exits afternoons at WAWZ/New York (Star 99.1) for mainstream AC WBEB/Philadelphia... KSBJ /Houston listeners donated more than $42,000 to its recent “March For Our Military” campaign... Patton House Entertainment hires industry veteran Mo Thieman reporting directly to Andrew Patton... Kari Jobe has signed with Sparrow Records... (4/12)

HCJB Global Partner station Life Frequency is still broadcasting in the Ivory Coast despite its repeater transmitter north of Abidjan being destroyed in clashes between opposing forces. The studio building was also pierced by stray shrapnel, which put a hole in the roof and damaged doors and windows. The studios are located close to the Ivory Coast’s national radio and television network in Abidjan, the scene of intensified clashes in recent weeks. The radio station is operated by US mission group, SIM, in partnership with local churches and broadcasts Christian programs in numerous West African languages. SIM’s Tim Welch said the station director’s apartment had also been damaged by shrapnel and that the family was now staying in the recording studios. He added that the station’s coverage had been weakened after the destruction of their 4,000-watt transmitter, which could only be replaced by a spare 300-watt transmitter.

HCJB Global’s Francoise Dossmann, who worked at the station for several years in Abidjan, said that around 100 people are sheltering in a nearby evangelical church. Although Dossman now lives in France, she has been in contact with close friends in the Ivory Coast. (4/8)

KLRC/Siloam Springs has been selected as a finalist for the National Association of Broadcaster’s Crystal Award for Community Service. This marks the third time that KLRC has been nominated for the award. The NAB has been honoring radio stations for their outstanding year-round commitment to community service since 1987. KLRC GM Sean Sawatzky said the nomination would not be possible without the outstanding support of KLRC listeners. “Our listeners are the best anywhere. They always respond with enthusiastic support when presented with an opportunity to impact the community,” he said. “I'm so grateful for a staff that loves to serve and our John Brown University family that encourages us to make a difference.”

KLRC is the only Christian radio station in the country to be nominated for the award.

“This nomination is a reflection of the heart of our listeners and the soul of this radio station,” said Mark Michaels, KLRC program director. “Pouring ourselves into loving our neighbors is what we do! And while it's really encouraging to be recognized at this level, the greatest reward comes in knowing we have done what we were created to do. If one person realizes that God loves them through our efforts, it's all worth it!”

Crystal Radio Award finalists were chosen by a panel of judges representing broadcasting, community service organizations and public relations firms. Winners will be announced at the National Association of Broadcasters convention in Las Vegas on April 12. (4/7)

The Christian Broadcasting Council (CBC) is accepting audio samples of religious programming for its prestigious annual awards. “Change is in the air,” says CBC chair Olave Snelling, “and CBC is moving with the times to celebrate the best of Christian broadcasting. These awards are a fantastic incentive to broadcasters. It’s a great encouragement to know that your achievements are highly regarded by your peers. The deadline for submissions April 18th. (4/8)

WEMI/Appleton/Oshkosh & WEMY/Green Bay (Christian Family Radio) are pleased to announce that more than $191,000 worth of new personal hygiene items and cleaning products have been collected and donated to 45 local crisis and homeless agencies through their 19^th annual Help for the Homeless campaign. With more than 550 area businesses, schools, and churches serving as collection sites in the Fox Cities, Green Bay, Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, and Manitowoc, the communities worked together with area homeless coalition agencies to stock their shelves for the coming year. All of the donations remained in the communities where they were given.

Vietnam authorities are reportedly jamming Christian radio broadcasts in an attempt to slow the rapid spread of Protestant Christianity among the Hmong minority in the country’s northwest provinces along the China border. The long-running Far East Broadcasting Company’s White Hmong dialect radio broadcast has been jammed since last year. A new Blue Hmong dialect radio broadcast was also jammed. Vietnamese government documents declare it illegal to listen to the radio broadcasts. They also make it incumbent on local citizens to report those who listen. Recent reports say at least 16 Hmong Christian leaders are currently in prison because of their evangelistic activities. HisAir.Net urges you to pray for these persecuted Christians. (4/6)

WPOZ/Orlando (Z88.3) welcomes Tate Luck to the Z Crew. Tate is the new Z88.3 Assistant Program Director. Pictured here is Tate (left), and Z88.3's GM/Program Director Dean O'Neal, who along with the rest of the Z Crew hosted a cookout for Tate and his family! Tate's tracking hours will be 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and he will begin taking calls on Tuesday, April 12. Radio reps can call him directly at 407-215-5323. (4/5)

BITS: Rick Welke has exited Christian Music Weekly as of April 1 and will be looking to start up a new music driven opportunity in the coming weeks, he can be reached at radiorick2@comcast.net or 615-517-5719... WQFL/Rockford will start programming AIR1 on April 9th... WPOZ/Orlando (Z88.3) Director of Engineering Randy Woods (pictured left) will speak at the NAB in Las Vegas sharing his IT secrets in, "Quality Engineering on a Tight Budget," room S228 on Tuesday, April 12 at 1:30p... WAY FM morning guy Brant Hansen is featured on the "I Am Second" website, check it out here http://www.iamsecond.com/seconds/brant-hansen/#... And congratulations to KGBI/Omaha Morning Show co-host and promotions director Kristen Kelley on her recent engagement, a wedding date is still being determined. (4/4)

Australia Christian radio station 96.5 Family FM/Brisbane has distanced itself from billboards predicting the impending end of the world after taking calls from listeners suspecting they had put them up. Actually U.S. station FamilyRadio.com (lead by divisive personality Harold Camping) is the group responsible for the billboards. As most in the U.S. already know the 89-year-old author, broadcaster and former civil engineer first predicted the 'rapture' would come on September 4, 1994. Camping later revised his calculations to account for the new rapture prediction now promoted by Family Radio on their billboards in Brisbane and around the world. Rob Cowan, chief executive of 96.5 Family FM, said the views advertised on the posters were “definitely not” the views of his station. Cowan said he was taking steps to have the posters in Brisbane removed, including the one situated a stone's throw away from the station's Milton headquarters. (4/4)

ARB Winter 2011 Phase 2 12+ AQH: KBIQ/Colorado Springs 3.3... WDJC/Birmingham 3.7... WJQK/Grand Rapids 3.6... (3/30)

Congratulations to LifeChanging Seminars/Redeeming the Time Radio President Rick Grubbs and wife Carrie who recently celebrated the arrival of their 11th child. Her name is Jubilee Rose Grubbs. Baby Jubilee recently attended her first NRB convention when she was only 11 days old, (Is that a record?) along with 9 of her 10 siblings. Their oldest is now in Bible college training to be a missionary. (3/30)

EMF President/CEO Mike Novak has been re-elected to the NAB Radio Board. Mike tells HisAir.Net "To be able to continue to serve in a 'hands on' way as well as develop some lasting friendships is indeed an honor". The two-year terms of the newly elected board members will begin at the June 2011 NAB Joint Board of Directors meeting. (3/29)

Andy Meyer joins WCVO/Columbus (104.9 The River) as Director of Brand Development (PD). Meyer was formerly with Cox Media Group's Classic Hit Station, WJGL/Jacksonville. Chief Creative Officer Todd Stach says, “I could not imagine serving alongside a better group of passionate people! This team is prepared and ready to join WPOZ and KCMS in accomplishing the same kind of life-change and ratings success.”

In late 2010 WCVO made the the following changes to it's staff: Josh Hooper, formerly of WVMC/Mansfield, joined the team as Morning Show co-host and Director of Brand Audio. Mary O’Brien transitioned to Morning Show Co-host and Director of Community Relations. Early this year Eric Faulds, formerly of AFR, accepted the position of Afternoon Drive and Music Director. During this time, Todd Stach transitioned off of the air in order to concentrate on growing the River Brand.. (3/28)

Life Changing Radio 1550AM WSDK/Hartford, a new 24/7 Christian Talk Radio Station, launched live on 3/19/11 from the stage of the sold-out "Iron Sharpens Iron" Men's Conference at First Cathedral in Bloomfield with over 3,300 pastors and men in attendance. New WSDK AM Drive host is Al Kim, Asst. Prof. of Communication & Media at Manchester Community College, p/t on-air talent for Mainstream AC Lite 100.5 WRCH/Hartford and formerly VP of National Promotions with Christian Media Promotions and PD of 1550AM WLVX/Hartford. The station will also broadcast nationally-syndicated Christian programming, including Dennis Rainey/Bob Lepine, Chuck Swindoll, Charles Stanley, Howard Dayton, Janet Parshall, and Tony Evans.

The new station is owned by Blount Communications, a Rhode Island media company that owns and operates six Christian radio stations across New England (WSDK/Hartford CT, WARV/Providence RI, WVNE/Worcester MA, WFIF/Milford CT, WDER/Manchester-Nashua NH, and WBCI/Portland ME). (3/28)

NRB President and CEO Dr. Frank Wright made the following announcement. Dr. Ron Harris, senior vice president for strategic partnerships, is also now executive director of the International Committee. Harris is a former NRB board chairman. In addition Dr. Linda Smith, formerly assistant to the president of NRB, is now executive vice president and chief operating officer. She said: “The mission of this organization is unique to any other, working to protect the rights of Christian media to spread the Gospel.” (3/25)

During their annual Sharathon this month, WCSG/Grand Rapids partnered with Faith Comes By Hearing (FCBH) to support American troops with God’s Word in audio through Military BibleSticks. The small, portable, digital audio players were designed by FCBH in 2008 to meet military specifications for use on deployment. WCSG promoted the Military BibleStick on air during their fundraising campaign and also provided information about the project on their website. More than 300 BibleSticks will now be available to the brave men and women serving in America’s armed forces.

“Partnering with Faith Comes By Hearing by providing Military BibleSticks is a natural extension of WCSG’s heart – that is to encourage and engage listeners to a deeper relationship with Christ,” states Chris Lemke, Executive Director of CURadio. “What better gift could we give to our military service men and women who serve so sacrificially?” FCBH continues to look to Christian radio as a partner to inform the public about the overwhelming demand for Military BibleSticks from chaplains and troops. The ministry is currently working to eliminate a backorder of more than 12,000 requests.

“Stations like WCSG, and others across the nation, are truly a blessing to our troops and continue to be faithful to meet our call for their help,” says Marine veteran Jon Wilke, spokesman for the Military BibleStick project.

Faith Comes By Hearing initiated their military outreach in 2008 and has provided more than 100,000 BibleSticks to troops through nearly 700 members of the U.S. Armed Forces’ chaplaincy corps. Radio stations interested in partnering with FCBH to support the troops, visit www.MilitaryBibleStick.com or contact Brad Fisk at (719) 572-9998. (3/25)

Arbitron February 2011 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Austin: KMLR 41,600... KLLR 15,700... KLGO 15,300...
Greensboro-Winston Salem: WWLV 83,000... WXRI 24,000... WTJY 22,400...
Indianapolis: WKLU 170,000... WGNR 78,500... WQME 26,900... WHZN 24,100...
Jacksonville: WCRJ 121,500... WZAZ 47,400...
Memphis: WHAL 230,700...WLOK 73,300... WKVF 66,500... KKLV 45,000...
Milwaukee: WKMZ 130,100... WJYI 15,400...
Nashville: WFFH 165,300... WAYM 62,400...
Norfolk: WZLV 148,000... WGH 99,200... WJLZ 9,900...
Providence: WSTL 11,700
Raleigh: WNNL 190,500... WKVK 78,700... WRTP 45,000...
West Palm Beach: WAYF 78,100... WRMB 44,500... WCNO 26,400... (3/24)

WCYC-LP/London, OH is back on the air after being burglarized this past weekend. Police recovered stolen equipment including three soundboards, three microphones, three headphones, speakers and other equipment taken from the station and totaled about $4,000. WCYC-LP Program Director Ron Otto said WCRX-LP/102.1 out of Bexley helped them reconnect their equipment and get them back on the air. Otto said the only thing still missing is an MP3 recorder. (3/23)

Arbitron February 2011 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Charlotte: WRCM 229,900... WPZS 216,600... WMIT 177,900... WLFJ 43,000...
Cincinnati: WAKW 197,500... WNLT 135,700... WORI 62,300...
Cleveland: WFHM 201,900... WCRF 110,800... WJMO 40,300...
Columbus: WCVO 242,800... WJYD 50,300... WZNP 22,400
Kansas City: KLRX 226,600... KLJC 118,000... KWJC 78,800... KCCV 32,800
Las Vegas: KSOS 128,200...
Orlando: WPOZ 283,000... WTLN 36,300
Pittsburgh: WPKV 132,300... WORD 62,300...
Portland: KFIS 341,500... KLVP 79,800... KPDQ 63,400... KZRI 55,000... KHPE 45,800...
Sacramento: KKFS 119,400... KLRS 62,500... KARA 36,600...
Salt Lake City: KKAT 89,100... KNKL 21,900
San Antonio: KZLV 291,400... KMLR 22,500... (3/23)

Arbitron February 2011 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Baltimore: WRBS 225,500... WCAO 101,100
Boston: WROL 28,900... WEZE 28,400
Denver: KLDV 340,100... KXWA 77,100... KPOF 29,900
Detroit: WMUZ 198,500...
Miami: WRMB 91,600... WAYF 59,000... WHIM 24,200
Minneapolis: KTIS 407,800... KNOF 58,500... KKMS 31,900...
Phoenix: KLVA 201,600... KFLR 153,400... KLVK 134,300... KZAI 109,000...
San Diego: KLVJ 78,100... KPRZ 44,800...
Seattle: KCMS 361,700... KWPZ 56,700...
St Louis: KLJY 326,200... KSIV 76,100...
Tampa: WCIE 131,300... WBVM 96,600... WKES 64,200... WJIS 37,100...
Wash DC: WPRS 384,400... WGTS 346,300... WAVA 118,500... (3/22)

WAY-FM Network Program Director Jeff Connell has announced that Mike Deckon is the new Operations Director at WAY-FM’s new Portland, OR station (signing on or about April 1). Mike began working in radio in 1993 as a DJ and Director for a college station at the University of Wisconsin. It wasn’t until moving to Portland that he made a career of it. While attending Multnomah Bible College Mike worked as an on-air host on three Christian talk stations. Connell said, “Mike is a guy who understands both how God uses radio to change people’s lives and the unique traits and attitudes of Portland. I’m very excited to be working with him and to see his gifts in action at as we launch Portland’s new 104.5 WAY-FM.”

Arbitron February 2011 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Atlanta: WPZE 741,800... WFSH 584,100... WVFJ 273,200...
Chicago: WJKL 375,000... WMBI 266,100... WONU 90,400... WCFL 57,700...
Dallas: KLTY 858,700... KCBI 242,400...
Houston: KSBJ 648,600... KROI 376,100... KHCB 171,600
Los Angeles: KFSH 489,500... KKLA 195,500... KWVE 132,000...
New York: WAWZ 308,200... WFME 212,500... WMCA 194,500...
Philadelphia: WPPZ 318,800... WKVP 62,800... WFIL 49,900... WBYO 48,700... ...
Riverside: KSGN 170,200... KLRD 136,000... KWVE 98,900
San Francisco: KLVS 182,000... ...
(3/21)

BITS: Tamara Moore has joined EMI for National Promotions... We expect an announcement on the new WAY FM station in Portland very soon... WSKD/Manchester (1550 AM) has gone on the air... WMIT/Asheville (106.9 the Light) collected medicine funds for Christian Blind Mission helping 35,000 families to prevent blindness due to trachoma... (3/20)

ChristianNetcast.com Vice President-Sales and Marketing David Palmer tells HisAir.Net the company enjoyed a banner year at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention (NRB) in Nashville Feb 26-Mar 1. The appearance marked the 11th straight year at the conference for ChristianNetcast.com, changing things up with a new floor location and exciting giveaways including an iPad and Xbox. “We chose to go with a corner space at the front of the convention floor,” says Palmer. “It gave us great visibility and allowed a larger than normal crowd to gather for the prize giveaways.”

Pictured left: Nicole C Mullins stops by to say hi to ChristianNetcast Acct Execs Megan MacDougall and Erin Caswell

An estimated crowd of over 500 gathered for the annual prize drawing which has become synonymous with the entire NRB experience for many who attend. It was also a time to reconnect with clients, customers and friends. Palmer added, “being able to speak with clients face-to-face is vital in a business like ours where everything is done online. It’s part of what sets us apart, we truly value the relationships we have with our clients.” Plans are already being made for next year’s conference to be held again at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville from February 18-21. For more information on ChristianNetcast.com and its services, visit www.ChristianNetcast.com or call toll-free (866) NET-CAST. (3/16)

It’s one of the most dangerous cities in the U.S., so Flint, Michigan, is exactly where two ministry leaders believe they’re called to go. Kyle Martin, Host of the radio broadcast, “Time to Revive,” and Mike Tirone, Senior Vice President and General Manager of KCBI (90.9 FM) in Dallas, TX, along with KCBI Morning Show Host Jim Wilson and David Marvin, Guest Host of the KCBI Morning Show’s Witnessing Wednesdays, are teaming up in an effort called “Revive Flint.” Because of the suffering auto industry, the city’s unemployment rate is a staggering 45%. In addition, Flint ranks in the top five U.S. metropolitan areas for violent crime, with arson and child abuse categories leading the way. “You’re looking at a city that, all across the board – economy, violence – they just need Jesus Christ,” said Martin, speaking on a recent edition of the KCBI Morning Show. “We are told by faith not to lean on our own understanding,” said Tirone. “This is the kind of thing that I think God honors, when we just let go of our plans and say, ‘Lord, not our will, but Your will. What do You want us to do?’”

Monday, April 18-Tuesday, April 26, the group will go door-to-door in the city, culminating with a Citywide Celebration Wednesday, April 27. KCBI General Manager Mike Tirone will deliver a message that evening, with KCBI Morning Show host Jim Wilson leading worship. Christian singer Nicole C. Mullin will be the featured artist. (3/16)

WMIT/Asheville (106.9 the Light) will raise funds today for Christian Blind Mission (CBM) to fight trachoma, an eye disease affecting the vision of 40 million people around the world. This effort is the station’s annual spring fundraising event to raise awareness and support for an international need. 106.9 the Light will dedicate airtime from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday to raise awareness of trachoma and provide funds for much-needed medical supplies that can prevent blindness due to the disease. A gift of $5 – the cost of a tube of tetracycline ointment – can change the lives of a family of four affected by the disease. “This is an amazing opportunity. With a small investment, people can have a profound impact on the lives of those affected by this blinding disease,” said Jim Kirkland, executive director of 106.9 the Light. “And, that impact will be shared in the name of Christ.” (3/15)

WHGT/Hagerstown (1590 AM) is finally up and running. "We went on the air in August, but we had a few hiccups," said Larry Aikens, WHGT general manager and pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Temple on National Pike. "All the equipment we bought was brand new, and it's like getting a new car. Sometimes you have to take it in for service. But, we worked all that out, and we're at full steam." (3/15)

WPOZ/Orlando (Z88.3) announces the addition of Tate Luck to the Z staff as Assistant Program Director. Tate brings to the Z many years of experience including tours at Radio U/Columbus and WCVO/Columbus 104.9 The River), INO Records in Nashville and most recently the WAY-FM network. CEO and President Jim Hoge says, "Tate is one of most brilliant strategists in the industry and his skill set is the perfect compliment to our Program Director, Dean O'Neal. Together, with the guidance of consultants John Frost and Alan Mason, I believe it will create the perfect storm to propel Z88.3 beyond the next level."

Tate will be starting his new position in Orlando around April 1st. (3/14)

BITS: Lisa "Roxanne" Holifield joins the morning show at WDJC/Birmingham teaming up with Russell P. Wall... Salem appoints Jim Ryan as General Manager for its two radio stations in Phoenix, KPXQ (1360 AM) and KKNT (960 AM)... WKNZ/Harrington, DE (88.7 The Bridge) brought in $192,000 in it's first fundraiser... (3/7)

BITS: Charles Van Dyke joins Tooth & Nail/BEC for National Promotion... The Rhema Broadcasting Group (RBG) paid the New Zealand Government over $6 million yesterday to renew the majority of its commercial radio frequency licenses for the next 20 years... The $4 million sale of Atlanta-area “J93.3” WVFJ just closed to the Radio Training Network... (3/3)

ARB Winter 2010 phase1 AQH 12+: KBIQ/Colorado Springs 2.9... KGBI/Omaha 2.9... WJQK/Grand Rapids 3.9... WDJC/Birmingham 3.1... (3/3)

The NRB 2011 convention came to a close Tuesday with the awards banquet featuring Pastor Chuck Swindoll and Denver & The Mile High Orchestra. NRB President/CEO Dr. Frank Wright awarded NRB Special Service Awards to:
NRB Milestone Award:
- WDAC/Lancaster, PA
- KICY-A/F/Nome, AK
- Tedd Seelye
- Overseas Radio Inc founder Doris Brougham
- First Baptist Church of Spartanburg, SC
NRB William Ward Ayer Award:
- Good Friends Inc founder Ron Hembree
- Erwin Lutzer
NRB Hall of Fame Award:
- Crown Financial Ministries founder Larru Burkett
- Kay Arthur
NRB Board of Director Award:
- Hope For The Heart founder June Hunt
(3/2)

KLJY/St. Louis (JOY 99.1) has hired WONU/Chicago (Shine 89.7) PD Johnathon Eltrevoog as its new Program Director. The need for expanding the staff became clear when JOY FM purchased 99.1fm (100kw) and their weekly cume went from 80,000 to over 300,000. "We couldn't be more excited about the growth of JOY FM or the addition of Johnathon to our team," says JOY FM GM, Sandi Brown. Johnathon agrees, "This is great...can't wait to make my new home in St. Louis at Joy FM. I seriously cannot imagine a station with more potential and also purity of mission than this place. On an only slightly less-important note, I'd like to ask any fellow Cubs fans reading this to pray for me as I know it will be hard to be surrounded by so many confused baseball fans in STL." Current PD Greg Cassidy remains with the station in morning drive.

WONU has begun a search for a new PD. Click here if interested. (3/1)

NRB 2011 Update

Family Life Today's Bob Lapine hosted late night "Name That Tune" Monday night at NRB 2011... Pictured is Bob (left) with winner WAWZ/New York (Star 99.1) personality Bob Taylor who teamed with WRAF/Toccoa, GA's Bryan Race...

NRB CEO Dr Frank Wright with the prayer at the opening of the Exhibit Hall on Sunday at NRB 2011 in Nashville

Curb artist Natalie Grant performed at the Womens Breakfast Monday morning at NRB 2011. The session featured speaker Gracia Burnham

KGBI/Omaha has made it official; Morning co-host Ken Brooks adds Program Director duties. Also Kristen Kelley, Morning Show co-host is now handling Promotion Director duties for all three Salem Communication stations in Omaha. (2/28)

The NRB Awards were handed out last night during the Radio Reception at NRB 2011. Winners this year include:
KCBI/Dallas Major Market Radio Station of the Year.
KWPZ/Seattle Large Market Radio Station of the Year.
KVNE/Tyler Small Market Radio Station of the Year.

Jim Bouma and Lynette Morgan KWPZ/Seattle Air Personality of the Year Award (Music Format)
Janet Parshall Moody Radio Air Personality of the Year Award (Talk Format)
Frank Pastore KKLA/Los Angeles Long Form Radio Program of the Year.
Diamonds in the Dust Short Form Radio Program of the Year Award.
Time to Revive with Kyle Martin Radio Genesis Award.

NRB 2011 is going on now thru Tuesday at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN (2/27)

Arbitron January 2011 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Austin: KMLR 29,100... KLLR 15,600... KLGO 17,700...
Greensboro-Winston Salem: WXRI 25,200... WKVK 24,300... WTJY 21,000...
Indianapolis: WKLU 155,900... WGNR 83,700... WHZN 25,600... WQME 23,200
Jacksonville: WCRJ 123,100... WZAZ 57,000...
Memphis: WHAL 226,500...WLOK 53,300... WKVF 52,000... KKLV 42,000...
Milwaukee: WKMZ 102,600... WJYI 18,400...
Nashville: WFFH 169,400... WAYM 61,300... WNAZ 27,600...
Norfolk: WZLV 156,600... WGH 100.100... WJLZ 14,400...
Providence: WSTL 19,200
Raleigh: WNNL 169,60072,300... WKVK 72,300... WRTP 49,000...
West Palm Beach: WAYF 71,800... WRMB 49.100... WCNO 22,800... (2/24)

BITS: Salem announces that Michael Shields has been appointed as General Manager for its two San Francisco radio stations KFAX (1100 AM) and KDOW (1220 AM)... HCJB Global is available in two more languages as a partner in Ecuador, Vozandes Media, recently began broadcasting music and Scripture readings in two indigenous languages: Cha'palaa and Shuar... Christian band FFH has launched a new record label and production company named 62records, PLG will handle distribution... (2/24)

Arbitron January 2011 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Charlotte: WPZS 213,700... WRCM 196,100... WMIT 158,800... WLFJ 34,400...
Cincinnati: WAKW 187,500... WNLT 98,600... WORI 34,400...
Cleveland: WFHM 205,300... WCRF 95,900... WJMO 35,300...
Columbus: WCVO 209,800... WJYD 63,900... WZNP 16,900
Kansas City: KLRX 228,400... KLJC 107.800.. KWJC 67,200... KCCV 45,600
Las Vegas: KSOS 118,900...
Orlando: WPOZ 272,300 (tied for #1 6+ AQH 6.8) ... WTLN 25,500
Pittsburgh: WPKV 120,100... WORD 68,700...
Portland: KFIS 291,800... KLVP 97,900... KPDQ 61,100... KZRI 56,600... KHPE 45,000...
Sacramento: KKFS 114,200... KLRS 47,000... KARA 33,800...
Salt Lake City: KKAT 90,500...
San Antonio: KZLV 283,500... KMLR 28,600... (2/23)

KLOVE/Air 1 Kansas City Promotions Manager Glenn Goodwin has accepted the newly created role of Director of Marketing and Promotions with Spirit FM. Spirit FM is based in central Missouri at the Lake Of The Ozarks and broadcasts on 9 full power stations and several translators. On the addition of Goodwin, Spirit FM General Manager Jim McDermott said, "It is an honor to add someone of Glenn's caliber and experience to our great staff. I am sure he will help us 'raise the bar'." Glenn's prior radio experience includes nearly five years at Bott Radio Network, teaching radio courses at MNU, and nearly six years at K-LOVE/Air 1. Glen starts at Spirit FM March 13. (2/23)

BITS: WUFM/Columbus (RadioU) air personalities partnered with Central Ohio American Red Cross blood donation centers for “Have A Heart Week” to raise awareness for donating blood... And congratulations to WPOZ/Orlando (Z88.3) Producer Carrie who (pictured left) married Paul Christopher last weekend... (2/23)

WAY-FM and Compassion International recently partnered together to raise child sponsorships for the children of Haiti. On the first anniversary of the devastating earthquake that hit the island country, WAY-FM personalities Brant Hansen and Wally from Total Axxess traveled to Haiti to see the work of Compassion firsthand. Then over the course of four days, WAY-FM focused on sharing the stories of children affected by the earthquake, the progress that has been made to restore the country and the important work that Compassion International has done. Surpassing the goal of 1600 sponsorships, WAY-FM listeners ended up sponsoring 2090 children.

“Compassion’s partnership with WAY-FM is an enormous blessing. We have seen God use the strengths of both organizations working together to see over 2,000 children from Haiti being sponsored. We are very grateful for this overwhelming response, “added Jocelyn Clarambeau, Radio Marketing Manager for Compassion International

“From the beginning of our relationship with Compassion, WAY-FM has wanted to make an impact in the lives of children. The anniversary of last year’s earthquake in Haiti gave us an opportunity to share the need with our community of listeners. I am so thankful for their response.” noted Lloyd Parker, WAY-FM Chief Operating Officer. (2/22)

Arbitron January 2011 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Baltimore: WRBS 219.800...
Boston: WROL 30,600... WEZE 24,600
Denver: KLDV 357,500... KXWA 66,800...
Detroit: WMUZ 187,500...
Miami: WRMB 98.900... WAYF 53,600...
Minneapolis: KTIS 425,400... KKMS 29,400...
Phoenix: KLVA 172,300... KFLR 144,400... KZAI 113,400...
San Diego: KLVJ 89,100... KPRZ 60,700...
Seattle: KCMS 422,400... KWPZ 48,500...
St Louis: KLJY 315,800... KSIV 74,300...
Tampa: WCIE 105,00... WBVM 84,100... WKES 63,700... WJIS 34,100...
Wash DC: WGTS 365,800... WPRA 354,100... WAVA 124,700... (2/22)

The CRTC approved an application from the United Christian Broadcasters Canada (UCB) Monday to operate a specialty FM radio station in Cobourg, Ont. The new station will operate at 90.7 MHz and will offer a Christian Adult Contemporary music format. Each week the station will broadcast 81.5 hours of local programming and 4.5 hours of spoken word programming. No less than 95 per cent of the musical programming will be non-classic religious, and no less than 15 per cent will be special interest music. UCB is a not-for-profit corporation. (2/22)

Arbitron January 2011 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Atlanta: WPZE 733,600... WFSH 549,200... WVFJ 221,800...
Chicago: WJKL 388,100... WMBI 279,000... WONU 70,500... WCFL 49,200...
Dallas: KLTY 835,500... KCBI 227,100...
Houston: KSBJ 605,900... KROI 397,800... KHCB 150,400
Los Angeles: KFSH 490,000... KKLA 229,400... KWVE 139,400...
New York: WAWZ 233,000... WFME 225,400... WMCA 170,100...
Philadelphia: WPPZ 294,400... WKVP 54,900... WBYO 45,100... WFIL 39,900...
Riverside: KSGN 198,300... KLRD 173,800... KWVE 122,300
San Francisco: KLVS 142,800... ...
(2/21)

WCVO/Columbus (104.9 the River) APD/MD Mike Russell has been selected as PD of KWND/Springfield, MO (88.3 The Wind). He succeeds Chalmer Harper who was elevated to Station Manager in November. Russell joined WCVO in November 1998 and will start at KWND March 21st. Concerning Russell’s move to KWND Harper said, “We are thankful and excited to have Mike as a part of the 88.3 The Wind family. He will be instrumental in helping elevate 88.3 The Wind to the next level of great ministry and great radio.” Todd Stach, Chief Creative Officer at WCVO has the following to say about finding a replacement in Columbus, “Mike has been a trusted, loyal team member for many years. His dedication and personal investment to a focused, purposeful growth of The River brand will be measured for years to come. I appreciate Mike's courage as he follows God's plan for he and his family. It's exciting to see who God will bring to serve with us now.” If interested in the WCVO opening please click here. (2/18)

New CCM station, KLVO/Albuquerque "Shine 97.7) went on the air today . John Frost tells HisAir.Net "Today at high noon mountain time SHINE 97.7 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was born with the launch of 40 days and 40 nights of music . The station has a full market commercial signal serving market #68 with a population of 712,600 people! The station is the first entry into the format by American General Media. The market manager is Gary Cox. Rogers Brandon is the company president. We are now looking for a program director and air staff. I hope you’ll pray for the station’s impact on families in the Albuquerque area! Dave Senes and I are honored to be involved with the design and launch of America’s newest Christian music radio station! May God’s light SHINE on Albuquerque! (2/18)

BITS: WNAZ/Nashville drops music for talk as Bott takes over station... Reba Toney exits mornings at KFSH/Los Angeles (95.9 The Fish)... GMA Dove Awards announced, click here for list... HisAir.Net hears a brand new CCM station will debut tomorrow at noon.... (2/17)

KACS/Chehalis, WA General Manager, Cameron Beierle, tells HisAir.Net that local listeners have donated about 1/3 of the resources needed to construct a new NCE signal in South Bend, WA. “We hope to see the station on air this spring. We have met with people in the community including the Chamber of Commerce, and there’s a growing excitement to have the station begin service.” Beierle says it’s all up to God’s timing and growing the remaining resources. The directional signal should serve all of Willapa Bay including the Long Beach Peninsula and down the coast toward the Washington – Oregon border. KACS broadcasts over the Interstate 5 corridor from the State Capitol, Olympia to Vader, and into Grays Harbor and the Packwood Valley. They also stream on the internet at www.KACS.org (2/17)

WHCF/Bangor and WHMX/Bangor (Solution FM) Promotions Director Joe Polek has been promoted to Assistant Program Director and Music Director for both stations effective immediately. Joe joined WHCF/WHMX as PD in 2008 from WMSJ/Portland, ME. When staffs of both stations were combined Joe became Promotions Director for both stations. On the promotion to APD/MD Joe tells HisAir.Net “I appreciate my GM, Marc Tischart, and PD, Tim Collins, giving me this opportunity. They know that my heart was truly in the PD/MD side of things and they believe in me. I look forward to getting back to talking to Nashville on the weekly basis.”

Joe will take tracking calls Wednesdays from 11am-1pm EST at 207-947-2751 x 435. He will also keep the Promotions Director title for the Lighthouse Radio Network for the time being. (2/16)

WXGN/Ocean City (90.5 Truth That Rocks) is on the auction block, and station managers are asking listeners to donate money for “shares” in hopes of keeping it on the air with its Christian rock format, managers said Tuesday. The sole investor in WXGN wants his money back, and he’s giving fans of the station the first chance to buy it before he offers it for sale, manager Bill Link said. “If the goal isn’t reached, we’re giving everyone their money back” and the station will be sold to someone else, Link said.

Owner Joy Broadcasting is starting a Club 555 program, seeking contributions in blocks of $250, paid over five years, to raise the $100,000 needed to keep it running. WXGN runs on a operating budget of about $40,000 per year, and private donors will keep it running if they succeed in keeping the station, Link said. (2/16)

WPOZ/Orlando (Z88.3) APD Jeff Cruz has been chosen as PD at WMHK/Columbia. He succeeds Steve Sunshine who departed for the PD slot at KFMK/Austin (Spirit 105.9) in January. On the move to WMHK Cruz told HisAir.Net "After enjoying a wonderful experience working in Orlando with Dean O'Neal and the great team here at Z88.3 for nearly five years, I am really excited about the opportunity before me now. I hope to use all that I have learned here, as I move to the position of Program Director at WMHK. I have long been a fan of Joe Paulo and the teams he has assembled in both Columbia and Charlotte. I am honored to be able to become a part of that team and join a long list of great programmers who have made WMHK so successful over the past 30 years." Jeff's prior experience includes Reality Radio 101.1 in Birmingham, AL for 2 years as MD/personality and Arbitron for 3 years, training and supporting radio sales people on how to use their different ratings software programs. He joined WPOZ in July 2006 and will start at WMHK March 9th.

Interested in the WPOZ opening click here. (2/14)

BITS: WLKU/Rock Island (KLOVE) is expected to be back on the air in the Quad Cities Tuesday after it's antenna experienced structural problems last week... Charles Van Dyke exits his National Promo position at PLG... CRTC has rejected applications to turn over control of CFCW-FM Brantford (Power 93.9 FM) to a new owner and convert the format from CCM to rock. (2/14)

The NRB App for your smartphone will help you dig deeper into the jam-packed convention schedule so you won't miss a thing during NRB 2011! Click here for more. NRB 2011 takes place Feb 26-Mar 1 in Nashville. (2/11)

Arbitron Fall 2010 Metro Cume 12+:
Brunswick, GA: WAYR 4.9
Cedar Rapids: KNWS 2.7
Champaign: WBGL 3.2
Duluth: KDNW 2.9
Fargo: KFNW 3.0
Fayetteville: KLRC 6.4
Flagstaff: KGCB 3.9
Huntsville: WAYH 2.7
Lufkin: KSWP 6.0 KAVX 2.0
Madison: KNWC 1.9
Saginaw: WUGN 2.0
Spokane: KEEH 4.4
Waterloo: KNWS 5.2
(2/10)

ChristianNetcast.com VP of Sales and Marketing David Palmer will speak at this year’s National Religious Broadcasters Convention (NRB). "This is our 10th year attending NRB and it had become an integral part of our business’ success. Being asked to speak at the national convention again this year is a distinct privilege and something I’m truly honored by,” said Palmer. In his presentation, Palmer will be addressing the evolution of streaming technology. Palmer elaborated, "the goal is to show radio stations and other media organizations not only how to take advantage of current streaming technology to increase revenue, but to also to provide a forecast for where they need to position their streaming for long-term success." Among other topics, Palmer will discuss how audio streams end up on mobile devices such as iPhones and why it is important for radio stations to be available to the ever increasing mobile device audience.

The NRB convention this year will be held in Nashville at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center. It is the largest such gathering of broadcasting professionals that focus on religious formatted broadcasting. As a cofounder of ChristianNetcast.com Inc, Palmer has had opportunities to speak at universities and business conventions discussing how technology is being used by churches and broadcasters to get their message out on a global scale. Palmer has been featured on CBN's 700 Club, Fox News and TBN discussing the use of modern technology as it applies to ministries and broadcasting. For more information on ChristianNetcast.com and its services, visit www.ChristianNetcast.com, or call toll-free (866) NET-CAST. (2/9)

Tim Cardascia was recently laid off from WBYO/Sellersville, PA (WORD FM) due to downsizing of his position. He's been in Christian radio for 29 years and he is currently looking for Full Time work. He has experience in the areas of: on-air doing both morning show and pm drive shows at various stations, Promotions, Production, Public Relations, Marketing Fundraising, Underwriting, Sales and Live Remotes. Please contact Tim@promodude.com if you'd like to contact Tim for a resume and aircheck. (2/9)

WFSH/Atlanta (104.7 The Fish) will present Valentine’s Vows on Saturday, February 12, 2011. Five hundred (500) couples will renew their wedding vows at Mount Pisgah UMC in a special ceremony. Following the ceremony, couples will be treated to a concert from Josh Wilson and a light reception featuring wedding cake and drinks. All couples attending will be registered to win prizes given out throughout the reception including trips on AirTran Airways, a diamond necklace from David Douglas Diamonds, tickets to the Dove Awards Ceremony to be held at the Fox Theatre, free registration to the FamilyLife Weekend to Remember marriage conference, and more. Couples wishing to attend completed an application at www.thefishatlanta.com describing why they should be chosen to take part in the ceremony with over 1,000 couples applying to take part in the event. (2/9)

EMF has purchased KXGM/Cedar Rapids (89.1 The Sprirt) from Extreme Grace Media for for $265,000. EMF will also get its FM translators in Waterloo, Iowa City, Dyersville, Mt Vernon, Marshalltown, and Waverly IA.. KXGM is expected to program Air1 when the transfer takes place in June. The entire KXGM staff was released on Jan. 4th. (2/9)

Nashville-area based Shamrock Media Group has hired former WYLV/Knoxville MD/air personality Kris Love. Love who exited WYLV after the recent purchase bu EMF will handle AC/CHR National Radio Promotion for Shamrock. VP/Digital Strategies for Shamrock Media Group Chris Laney shares, “Kris Love is exactly the type of individual we want as an addition to our growing team. He demonstrates a passion for music that is rare in our industry, along with significantly caring for artists, along with radio as a whole. With his radio experience, he is eager to bridge the gap between both worlds. We’re honored to be able to add such a strong asset to the Shamrock team.” Love can be contacted at his new email address at love@rocktheshamrock.com. (2/8)

WAY-FM/Ft. Myers, FL is pleased to announce that Cobi Knight has been named Operations Director effective today. Cobi has been WAY-FM’s Director of Marketing and Promotions for the last six years and will oversee the on-air product as well as implementing the overall programming strategy of WAY Media, Inc. General Manager Jeff Taylor says, “Cobi is one of the brightest and most capable players on the WAY-FM team! His gifts are perfectly suited for this new position…Cobi lives and breathes the mission of our organization and I’m so thrilled to have him as our new Operations Director.” Cobi is a graduate of Cedarville University’s Electronic Media/Communications department and joined WAY-FM in 2004. (2/7)

BITS: Steve Tuzeneu is now staff engineer at WAVA/Wash DC and WWRC/Wash DC... Spirit Radio, Ireland’s first US style Christian radio station began broadcasting this week... KDUV/Visalia air personality Tom Scott and wife celebrate the birth of a baby girl last week... (2/6)

WORQ/Green Bay (Q90FM) GM Mark LeMay reports that his station has started airing a live locally produced talk show "Stand Up For The Truth" weekdays at 9am. Mar and Amy Spreeman host the show and discuss topics that impact Christians ranging from economics to world events to discussions o social justice and emergent church movements. The program streams live and podcasts are available at www.standupforthetruth.com. Already thousands of listeners are downloading the podcasts daily from all over the US and even in Europe and Asia. (2/2)

WPTR/Albany (PULSE 96.7) has flipped formats from Contemporary Christian to Mainstream Oldies as "The New Legends 96.7." Owner Crawford Broadcasting has another "Legends" station in the Rochester market. (2/2)

Salem Web Network, the online division of Salem Communications, announces Betsy Coffey as Ministry Media Executive. Coffey will develop and manage client relationships with national Christian ministries and organizations, and the media veteran will work to increase the presence of broadcasting ministries on Salem's online broadcasting platforms, OnePlace.com and elSitioCristiano.com, while enabling the company to provide a higher level of service to existing ministry partners. (2/1)

Christian Hit Radio Satellite Network (CHRSN) General Manager Faron Dice has announced that “Mornings with Brant” has been added on Cornerstone University's WAY-FM including WAYG/Grand Rapids, WAYK/Kalamazoo, and WAYO/Benton Harbor MI. WAY GM Chris Lemke says, "Mornings with Brant is the ideal fit for us. Compelling, interesting, fun, and engaging, all in the context of drawing people to discover what a meaningful relationship with Christ is all about."

WAY PD Amanda Hildabrand added, "We're excited about the addition. It'll bring greater connection and interaction with more of our listeners." (1/31)

KLFF/San Luis Obispo (K-LIFE) GM Jon Fugler will exit the station April 30, 2011. He will be leaving Logos Broadcasting and has taken a position in Colorado Springs with HCJB Global working on international radio station planting and other global radio projects. “Last summer, the Lord gave me a jolt and awakened me to my responsibility to do my part to help reach the lost in other cultures with the Gospel,” said Fugler. “Over the next several weeks, He made it clear that radio station planting was the call. And one thing I’ve learned lately is that when God calls, answer. “Logos is a healthy ministry, so leaving it is very hard, but the move is good. I am thrilled to join another Christ-centered organization like HCJB Global. Their total focus is on reaching the world, and I love that.”

Fugler has been with Logos Broadcasting as Executive Director and General Manager since 1994. In mid-February, the Board of Directors will begin its search for Fugler’s replacement. Thanks to technology Jon's wife Noonie Fugler will continue as K-LIFE music director from Colorado Springs. (1/28)

Arbitron Dec 2010 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Austin: KMLR 35,800... KLGO 10,800...
Greensboro-Winston Salem: WKVK 28,500... WTJY 24,800... WXRI !9,700...
Indianapolis: WKLU 143,900... WGNT 77,400... WHZN 27,600... WQME 27,500
Jacksonville: WCRJ 109,800... WZAZ 49,500...
Memphis: WHAL 208,200...WLOK 55,300... WKVF 50,500... KKLV 33,300...
Nashville: WFFH 244,800... WAYM 67,300... WNAZ 32,100...
Norfolk: WZLV 158,200... WGH 95,300... WJLZ 20,700...
Providence: WSTL 15,200
Raleigh: WNNL 169,900... WKVK 60,000... WRTP 47,400...
West Palm Beach: WAYF 70,300... WRMB 62,100... WCNO 26,800... (1/28)

Arbitron Holiday (12/9-1/5) 2010 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Charlotte: WRCM 212,100... WPZS 210,900... WMIT 157,300... WLFJ 56,500...
Cincinnati: WAKW 334,900... WNLT 109,500... WORI 49,300...
Cleveland: WFHM 250,900... WCRF 107,200... WJMO 31,200...
Columbus: WCVO 211,700... WJYD 67,500... WZNP 14,600
Kansas City: KLRX 221,200... KLJC 107,700.. KWJC 87,500... KCCV 47,100
Las Vegas: KSOS 130,000...
Milwaukee: WKMZ 94,200...
Orlando: WPOZ 313,500... WTLN 30,500
Portland: KFIS 345,500... KLVP 110,400... KPDQ 56,300... KZRI 45,000... KHPE 33,000...
Sacramento: KKFS 145,200... KLRS 58,000... KARA 36,600...
Salt Lake City: KKAT 108.000...
San Antonio: KZLV 254,100... KMLR 32,100... (1/27)

Arbitron Fall 2010 Metro Cume 12+:
Augusta: WAFJ 4.0
Boise: KTSY 3.6
Chattanooga: WMBW 3.1
Ft Wayne: WLAB 4.6... WBCL 3.1...
Huntsville: WAYH 2.7
Springfield: KWND 3.7
Tyler: KVNE 5.1
(1/27)

Arbitron Holiday (12/9-1/5) 2010 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Baltimore: WRBS 225,200...
Boston: WROL 33,900... WEZE 22,900
Denver: KLDV 306,100... KKHI 64,100... KXWA 26,600...
Detroit: WMUZ 197,300... WUFL 21,500...
Miami: WRMB 92,900... WAYF 62,600...
Minneapolis: KTIS 455,200... KKMS 34,200...
Phoenix: KLVA 152,800... KFLR 127,600... KZAI 112,300... KGCB 24,700...
Pittsburgh: WPKV 144,200... WORD 83,700...
San Diego: KLVJ 74,600... KPRZ 45,100...
Seattle: KCMS 505,900... KWPZ 57,500...
St Louis: KLJY 298,500... KSIV 81,000...
Tampa: WCIE 121,900... WBVM 85,200... WKES 60,800... WJIS 36,700... (1/26)

Arbitron Holiday (12/9-1/5) 2010 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Atlanta: WPZE 707,900... WFSH 706,200... WVFJ 213,900...
Chicago: WJKL 380,300... WMBI 289,100... WONU 60,100... WCFL 58,900...
Dallas: KLTY 1,006,300... KCBI 255,800... KWRD 43,200...
Houston: KSBJ 647,200... KROI 394,400...
Los Angeles: KFSH 497,100... KKLA 213,900... KWVE 165,300...
New York: WAWZ 331,800... WFME 261,700... WMCA 145,700...
Philadelphia: WPPZ 327,700... WKVP 54,700... WBYO 44,900... WFIL 42,100...
Riverside: KSGN 208,900... KLRD 166,700... KWVE 124,200
San Francisco: KLVS 121,100... KNDL 48,100...
Wash DC: WGTS 391,200... WPRS 389,500... WAVA 136,00... WJYJ DC 51,700... (1/25)

Stations are always looking for ways to connect to the listeners utilizing new methods of communications like Facebook. Don Hughes, Pres. / CEO of Great Plains Christian Radio (KJIL/Meade is the flagship station) is leading a Journey Through The Bible. Don developed a Bible reading schedule available in brochure form which will take participants through the scripture in 271 days. In developing the plan Don allowed for those involved to miss a few days and still maintain the schedule. He also brought similar passages in the Old and New Testaments together for reading on the same day. Also available is a blog which gives background, context and setting with each day's reading along with a devotional thought. The Journey Through the Bible is available at www.blogthruthebible.com. The unique idea has attracted not only people from the KJIL / KHYM listening area, but also from twelve countries. Outside of the United States the great participation has been from Japan. (1/21)

Arbitron Fall 2010 Metro Cume 12+:
Asheville: WMIT 4.9
Columbia: WMHK 4.1
Des Moines: KNWI 2.3
Lancaster: WJTL 3.9
Madison: WNWC 1.9
Mobile: WBHY 2.7
Visalia: KDUV 2.7
Wenatchee: KPLW 3.5

(1/21)

The following is a message to the Christian Radio/Broadcast Industry From Family Life Radio Director Of Programming Adam Nash Biddell: ....

As you all know by now, on January 8, 2011, a 22-yr old man opened fire at a public forum hosted by Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in Tucson, Arizona, injuring 19 people and killing 6. That shooting site and shopping center is just 500 yards from our Family Life Radio Corporate headquarters. I appreciate the many emails, phone calls and prayers from all of our broadcast partners and friends. My thanks to those who sent words of encouragement, they have strengthened the staff here at Family Life Radio and me personally.

There is hardly a person or family in Tucson that has not been touched by the tragic events. One of our employees, Greg Lamb, has a young son who was a classmate of Christina Green, the little 9-year-old girl killed immediately at the scene. Since that tragic day, our Family Life Radio team has searched for ways to inform the nation, comfort the local community, and assist our neighborhood and our ministry staff. We have created an online Virtual Memorial shared via our website and other social media outlets.

A special “Thank You” to Focus on the Family President, Jim Daly, Joni and Friends host, Joni Eareckson Tada, and Founder and President of Christian Emergency Network, Mary Marr, for assisting our Production department in creating an online Virtual Memorial. If you wish to view the Virtual Memorial for your ministry or personal use go to our Family Life Radio’s website, or Youtube. (1/20)

BITS: KNDL/Angwin, CA (89.9 The Candle) has switched to classical music and will be sold... Mark Kordic has accepted a position with The Seed Company, a division of Wycliffe Bible Translators, beginning February 1 and will continue with Advocace' on a part time basis thru the end of January... WBCL Radio Network/Ft Wayne marks it's 35th year on the air during this weeks pledge drive... TWR announces it has met it's $200,000 year-end challenge... KTIS/Minneapolis is hosting a series of free concerts for listeners at Mall of America this winter ... Central Louisiana Radio Maria director Rev. Duane Stenzel has passed away at age 83... (1/19)

The NRB Awards will be given out February 26th during the Radio Reception at NRB 2011. Winners this year include:
KCBI/Dallas Major Market Radio Station of the Year.
KWPZ/Seattle Large Market Radio Station of the Year.
KVNE/Tyler Small Market Radio Station of the Year.

NRB 2011 is being held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN, February 26 – March 1, 2011. (1/14)

The manager of the first indigenous language radio station in Ecuador, José Carlos Guamán Guilca, died in a Riobamba hospital after suffering injuries sustained in an auto accident Dec 23. The accident took place south of the Colta community in Ecuador’s highland province of Chimborazo. Guamán was 31 and served as manager of two of HCJB Global’s partner stations in Ecuador: Radio 101.7 FM, La Voz de AIIECH (La Asociación de Iglesias Indígenas Evangélicas de Chimborazo) in Riobamba; and Radio 950 AM in Colta. (1/14)

Air1 Radio Network has promoted APD Paul Goldsmith to Program Director. Chuck Pryor, VP of Programming for the K-LOVE and Air1 Radio Networks stated, “Paul has the kind of skill you look for in a Program Director. He’s a strategic thinker and still pays attention to the small details. In his time as APD, Paul has proven himself and is ready for this next level.” Goldsmith joined EMF in 2003 as the Chicago-based Regional Manager, became the Director of National Promotions in 2007, and was elevated to Assistant Program Director in 2009. (1/12)

KCBI/Dallas will receive the NRB Major Market Radio Station of the Year Award during the February 26th Radio Reception at the NRB 2011 Convention & Exposition. “We commend KCBI for this well deserved award and for intentionally ministering to their listeners,” said NRB President & CEO Dr. Frank Wright. “They share the love of God with prisoners and hospitalized children, and they share the Word of God with the Dallas/Fort Worth area. God has used KCBI to answer prayer, save souls, and strengthen the faith of their listeners.”

The NRB Major Market Radio Station of the Year Award is presented to a radio station that is innovative, locally-focused, and effectively impacts a market of more than five million in potential population through community service, promotions and marketing, outreach, ratings, and/or other means. (1/12)

Arbitron Fall 2010 Total Mkt Cume 12+:
Oklahoma City: KXTH 28,000... KZTH 13,700... KJTH 11,600... KLVV 4700...

Arbitron Fall 2010 AQH 12+:
Birmingham: WDJC 4.5
Omaha: KGBI 3.1...
Tulsa: KXOJ 5.5
Grand Rapids: WCSG 4.9
Greenville: WLFJ 3.0
Sarasota: WJIS 3.5
(1/12)

BITS: KFMK/Austin (Spirit 105.9) debuts it's new morning show "Steve & Amy (Steve Sunshine & Amy Byrd) Wed 1/12... John Riley is now doing afternoons on The American Family Radio network... Echoing Angels bassist Josh LeBlanc and his wife, Cami, who is a DJ for the Salem Network in Atlanta, welcomed the birth of their first baby. Daughter Lacey Elisabeth... (1/11)

Family Life Communications President Dr. Randy Carlson made the following statement regarding the Saturday morning tragedy in Tucson: "The shooting took place just about 500 yards from our Corporate Office. After visiting the area Sunday morning, I was reminded that carnage results whenever evil seems to prevail. Of course, we know that ultimately God will prevail and all things will be set right. This reminds me of the fragility of life and the importance of living every day with passion and intentionality. I encourage you to be mindful of God's precious gift of faith, family and health, and return to Him our gratitude by remembering the families whose lives have been unquestionably changed forever. Our hearts and prayers go out to every person impacted by this unbelievable tragedy. We have much to be thankful for after observing the professional and caring response by those in law enforcement and medical services. The Scripture commands us to love our enemies, and today we have the opportunity to fight back against the growing evil in the world with the love of God; by each of us recommitting to live an intentional life in Christ. Let's be serious about finding out what pleases Christ and actually doing it! ... (1/10)

KSOS/Las Vegas (SOS Radio) Creative Services Director/afternoon guy Gary Thompson picks up VT afternoons on SAU's WJKN/Spring Arbor (89.3 The Message). (1/7)

Best Christian Workplaces Institute, a research-based organizational and human resources consulting firm, recently named KSBJ/Houston as one of the United States’ Best Christian Workplaces of 2011. Organizations were selected based on a comprehensive survey administered by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI). This is 89.3 KSBJ’s second consecutive year to receive this recognition. “Being recognized as one of the best Christian Workplaces again this year is a great honor that I share with the amazing team at KSBJ,” says Tim McDermott, president and general manager of 89.3 KSBJ. “To us, it is not just a job but an opportunity to serve as the voice of hope connecting people to God. And, while we have received this honor, we will continue (awards or not) to strive to make KSBJ a great place for all of us to work.” (1/5)

BITS: Gator Gaynor exits KXGM/Cedar Rapids (89.1 The Spirit)... WCVO/Columbus (104.9 The River) afternoon team of Mary and Josh move to mornings... Sale price for the EMF purchase of two Knoxville stations - $4 million. (1/5)

Compassion is providing free resources for radio stations that wish to tell their listeners what is going on in Haiti leading up to the one year anniversary of the tragic earthquake next Wednesday, January 12th. Likely, most of the mainstream news we’ll hear will be bad such as “Cholera outbreak”, “tent cities”, “civil unrest and violence” and a general attitude of despair. Compassion wants your listeners to hear a different story...a story of hope. Every day there are stories of God’s love making a difference in the lives of the Haitian people, even in the midst of suffering. The “Remember Haiti with Compassion” website is now online with resources your station can use to tell the real story of Haiti. Also you can also go to the station SIGN UP page to make sure we have you connected with any late breaking developments and resources. (1/5)

WMHK/Columbia morning co-host Steve Sunshine has been hired as PD at KFMK/Austin (Spirit 105.9). Owner Crista Broadcasting recently purchased the station from Clear Channel and rebranded the station Spirit 105.9. (1/3)

In the aftermath of all the changes in Knoxville former WYLV/Knoxville (Love 89.1) staffer Jonathan Unthank checks in with HisAir.Net to let us know he's on the lookout for his next opportunity. Jonathan has over 13 years experience in Christian radio including PD & MD , plus airshifts in various dayparts. Reach out to Jonathan at jonboyut99@yahoo.com. (1/3)

WONU/Chicago (Shine FM) signs on new full power stations at 89.3 FM serving Morris, Channahon, Shorewood, Plainfield, at 88.5 FM serving Indiana communities Valparaiso & LaPorte. Also soon to come is a 24/7 Worship station at 95.9 FM serving Indiana towns of Crown Point, Lowell, Cedar Lake, St. John and surrounding areas. The station has more details on the expansion on it's website. (1/3)

Arbitron Dec 2010 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Greensboro: WKVK 35,600... WTJY 30,100... WXRI 20,900...
Jacksonville: WCRJ 97,900... WZAZ 42,100... WTRJ 26,600...
Memphis: WHAL 224,000... WKVF 36,200... KKLV 27,300...
West Palm Beach: WAYF 79,500... WRMB 60,500... WCNO 19,100... (1/3)

Arbitron Dec 2010 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Austin: KMLR 30,000... KLGO 12,500...
Indianapolis: WKLU 153,800... WGNT 71,800... WHZN 26,300... WQME 20,600
Nashville: WFFH 200,600... WAYM 67,700... WNAZ 25,400
Norfolk: WZLV 153,100... WGH 92,500... WJLZ 11,800...
Providence: WSTL 13,000
Raleigh: WNNL 171,500... WKVK 60,200... WRTP 50,300... (1/3)

Arbitron December 2010 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Charlotte: WRCM 220,500... WMIT 172,300... WLFJ 60,600...
Cincinnati: WAKW 324,600... WNLT 107,700... WORI 59,800...
Cleveland: WFHM 243,000... WCRF 92,400... WJMO 23,200...
Columbus: WCVO 203,300... WJYD 61,100... WNZP 17,600
Kansas City: KLRX 245,900... KLJC 117,700.. KWJC 60,800... KCCV 56,900
Las Vegas: KSOS 100.400...
Milwaukee: WKMZ 111,200...
Orlando: WPOZ 288,000... WTLN 33,800
Portland: KFIS 290,500... KLVP 80,900... KPDQ 61,200... KZRI 60,100... KHPE 40,600...
Sacramento: KKFS 129,400... KLRS 64,200... KARA 46,500...
Salt Lake City: KKAT 96,900...
San Antonio: KZLV 209,000... KMLR 39,100... (12/30)

Arbitron December 2010 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Baltimore: WRBS 226,600...
Boston: WROL 40,900... WEZE 22,100
Denver: KLDV 323,200... KXWA 78,200... KRKS 20,700...
Detroit: WMUZ 234,400... WUFL 35,200...
Miami: WRMB 84,500... WAYF 63,300...
Minneapolis: KTIS 412,000...
Phoenix: KLVA 159,100... KFLR 129,900... KZAI 108,200... KGCB 27,200...
Pittsburgh: WPKV 166,500... WORD 85,200...
San Diego: KLVJ 71,900... KPRZ 55,300...
Seattle: KCMS 425,900... KWPZ 53,500...
St Louis: KLJY 304,300... KSIV 87,000...
Tampa: WCIE 135,100... WBVM 80,800... WKES 61,000... WJIS 27,600... (12/29)

Arbitron December 2010 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Atlanta: WPZE 716,200... WFSH 624,500... WVFJ 216,800...
Chicago: WJKL 397,400... WMBI 226,300... WCFL 62,600... WONU 52,800...
Dallas: KLTY 919,700... KCBI 232,300... KWRD 61,300...
Houston: KSBJ 484,800... KROI 395,100...
Los Angeles: KFSH 528,100... KKLA 243,300... KWVE 151,500...
New York: WAWZ 303,800... WMCA 169,900... WFME 218,600...
Philadelphia: WPPZ 323,800... WKVP 61,900... WFIL 54,000... WBYO 43,500...
Riverside: KSGN 226,700... KLRD 175,500...
San Francisco: KLVS 167,800... KNDL 45,900...
Wash DC: WPRS 423,300... WGTS 380,000... WAVA 153,800... WJYJ DC 53,100... (12/29)

Newschannel History

Pictured left: Nicole C Mullins stops by to say hi to ChristianNetcast Acct Execs Megan MacDougall and Erin Caswell