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At KSBJ/Houston it was announced this morning that Bill Maier from
Focus on the Family will join PD Susan O'Donnell on the morning
show starting May 7th. It's all part of what the station calls
"A Powerful Change" that is taking place at KSBJ this Spring.
Previously announced changes are current morning duo of Coppelia
and Joey K will be moving to afternoons and
evening personality Jen Driskill will be moving
to Middays 10a-3p. The station says the biggest
change will be announced May 4th.
Bill Meier, the new morning co-host is a clinical
psychologist, but most of you know him as the voice of Focus on
the Family's "Family Minute"
(4/27)
Christian
Music Broadcasters (CMB) has announced the establishment of the
*Rich Mullins Artist Impact Award.* The award will be presented
to an artist or group to recognize their long-time contributions
to the music and ministry of Christian Radio. In establishing
the award, CMB felt that honoring Rich Mullins was only natural
as his influence continues to be felt years after his death.
Mullins died tragically in an automobile accident just outside
of Bloomington, IL in 1997.
Similar to
the *Scott Campbell Industry Achievement Award* and the *Rob
Gregory Community Service Award*, artists may be nominated for
the *Rich Mullins Artist Impact Award* by any CMB member - with
the winner being chosen by a select panel of voters. The *Rich
Mullins Artist Impact Award, *along with the other special
awards and the *2012 Christian Music Broadcasters Radio Station
Of The Year Awards, *will be presented during *Momentum 2012* in
Orlando, Florida. (4/27)
WCIC/Peoria
and McDonald’s teamed up to present Concert for Kids, featuring
Word artist Sidewalk Prophets. More than 750 people attended the
benefit show. Concert for Kids was a fundraiser for the Peoria
Public Schools Foundation's Beacon Project, designed to provide
up-to-date technology for District 150 schools. With tickets
sold, items purchased at a silent auction the night of the show,
and additional donations, the event drew more than $6,500 in
support of District 150 and the Beacon Project. These funds will
be used specifically to help with the purchase of an iPad cart
for the sixth graders at Rolling Acres Middle School. Thirty
iPads will be used for improved learning and in an after-school
computer lab.(4/26)
According
to WAY Media Network Services General Manager Faron Dice, The
Melissa and Matt Show (left) recently launched a brand new
website
www.heymelissaandmatt.com . The
site offers Afternoon personalities Melissa and Matt fans a
place to interact and engage with the radio show. Dice also
noted that The Melissa and Matt Show was recently added on the
Toccoa Falls Radio Network, which includes six stations in
Georgia. WAY Media Network Services provides Christian Hit
programming and syndicated personalities to WAY-FM owned and
non-owned stations all over the nation. (4/26)
After
8 years at His Radio Network morning co-host/promotion director
Kristin Roberts is leaving to take care of some personal
matters. Her last day will be this Friday April 27th. If
interested in this opening contact His Radio PD Rob Dempsey or
jump to jobs
page for listing. (4/23)
HisAir.Net
sends condolences to ChristianNetcast VP Sales & Marketing David
Palmer who lost his
mother last week. The burial
was held this past Saturday. Please pray the Lord would comfort
and strengthen David and his family during this time. (4/23)
Former
Manager of Operations at Thy Word Network John Hayden has landed
a new position as Midwest Ministry Representative for Revive Our
Hearts. John will travel throughout the region representing
Revive Our Hearts to ROH constituents. He will also be
interacting with ROH stations in the Midwest. John will continue
hosting Moody Radio’s Sunday Praise which he has done since
2005. Prior to joining Thy Word Network John served as Manager
of Operations at Moody Radio in Chicago from 1999 to 2010.
John will be based in Evansville. (4/21)
KSOS/Las
Vegas (SOS Radio) has hired WAY FM/Denver PD Mike Couchman as
Music Director…. AGAIN! SOS Radio Program Director Scott Herrold
says, "Our staff started yelling and hollering in excitement
when we announced Mike was coming back to SOS. Mike & his wife
Jennifer have a real heart for the Las Vegas community and we're
excited to have them back on our team!” Mike says: “SOS
kept a piece of my heart when I left! I can't wait to get back
to reclaim it, and to resume my side-career as an Elvis
Impersonator-impersonator.”
Mike has worked with
Way FM/Denver the past 2 years and his and will relocate his
family to Las Vegas in late May. (4/20)
KSBJ/Houston
PD Susan O'Donnell will return to the morning show May 7th. It
was announced on the air this morning as part of "A Powerful
Change" that is taking place at KSBJ this Spring. The second
half of the morning show change is expected to be revealed
Friday April 27th on the air at 7:45am.
In addition KSBJ evening personality Jen Driskill will be moving
to Middays 10a-3p.
It was announced last week that current morning duo of Coppelia
and Joey K
will be moving to afternoons.
O'Donnell was a longtime morning co-host with Mike Kankelfritz
who left last year from KLOVE. (4/20)
KTSY/Boise
and KTFY/Twin Falls Director of Radio Chris Gilbreth checks in
with HisAir.Net. Chris says both stations’ spring pledge drives
went over goal. Last week KTSY’s pledge drive went over the goal
of $175,000 by about $11,000 with the overflow going to help
replace the 22 year old roof on the station. This week KTFY
wrapped up spring pledge drive in Twin Falls, also over by about
$11,000, which will help add a new part time community impact
member to the staff. “This was a finish for the history books,”
says Gilbreth. “We were already saying our final thank-you on
the air and getting ready to pray when a volunteer whispered in
our ear that another $1,000 match was on the phone. After a
flurry of calls, we said another round of thanks, sang some live
worship music on the air led by our morning guy Robert Forbes
and brought it to a close.” General Manager Brian Yeager says
“both stations reached record amounts for a spring event in our
station history, and KTFY raised nearly double what was raised
last spring.” (4/20
BITS:
Happy to report AFR midday host Jon Rivers was released from the
hospital and returned home following his bicycle accident last
week... WBGL/Champaign's 3 1/2 day spring Sharathon
surpassed its goal with a total of $551,000, more funds than any
previous year...
Starting April 22nd Heidi Harris joins Salem
stations KRLA/Los Angeles and KTIE/Riverside to host the new
morning show "The Answer" ... (4/17)
A
word about Arbitron ratings. ARB introduced a new policy
effective with the March PPM release to only include stations
that subscribe to the service. The list of stations will be
fewer than previous reports.
Air1
Radio Network has hired Brenda Price (left) as midday host on
the air from 11am - 3pm ET. Price comes to Air1 from mornings at
mainstream country KUSJ/Killeen-Temple. Paul Goldsmith, Air1
Program Director, stated, “Brenda’s great passion for radio, her
listeners, and God is contagious. She’s just the lively and
engaging personality we’ve been searching for in middays to fit
between our dynamic morning duo of Eric Allen and Mandy Young
and the always compelling Brant Hansen in the afternoon.”
Price said, “I am truly honored and blessed to be a part of the
Air1 team! I have been in radio for a decade and now I get to
use my gift, my voice, to entertain and lead people to Jesus
through music! I am excited for this new journey.” (4/16)
WAWZ/New
York (Star 99.1) midday personality
Betsy Spina has exited the station. Former KNWS/Waterloo
(Life 101.9) PD Therese Romano has
been brought on to fill in
while WAWZ conducts a search for a new mid-day talent. Romano's previous Christian radio
experience includes EMF
Broadcasting, Sharemedia, Mission of Mercy, The Word in Music
Network. (4/15)
KFSH/Los
Angeles (95.9 The Fish) announced their
June 23rd Fishfest line-up including
TobyMac, Sanctus Real, MikesChair, Chris August, Lincoln
Brewster, Moriah Peters, and more, details at
www.thefishla.com/fishfes... Salem announced a strategic
partnership with TuneIn, making their stations available on the
free service... Grace Broadcasting Services has flipped its 50kw
WTGP/Jackson, TN (97.7 The ‘Dove) back to music from Moody
talk/teaching...
The online prayer tool developed by KTIS/Minneapolis
"PrayerWorks" hits one million prayers
prayed since its launch in 2009...
The Christian Women in Media Association (“CWIMA”) announced
that after seven years out of state, they will move their
national convention back to Dallas in time for their April 2013
event. (4/15)
WBGL/Champaign
PD Ryan Springer checks in with HisAir.Net and a testimony
regarding their Sharathon. Ryan says "We just ended our annual
Sharathon at 9:20 this morning, 40 minutes early... going up and
over our biggest goal in history ($540,000) by $11,000... and
with the fewest amount of gifts given (1,840) since 2006... and
with zero giveaways or thank you gifts. We ended at $551,000,
and the largest average gift size that I'm aware of in station
history, at $299.46. (Normal average is around $220 to $230).
Just amazing."
Ryan continues "At one point our Axia on-air board locked up,
first time it's ever done that in the 2 years we've had it, and
we weren't able to turn on the mics for about 45 minutes. Within
minutes, the volunteers came out and placed their hands on the
studio and prayed (pictured below). It was more than a moment.
It was a show of love for this ministry that is uncommon in this
world. It's a display of passion that only comes from God. It's
a passion that only God's people understand. (BTW: the phones
kept ringing for those 45 minutes or so and $4,300 came in). I
turned around and got goose bumps when I saw them standing
there. It was a neat moment." (4/13)
At
KSBJ/Houston this morning Coppelia and Joey K were heard saying
they would be moving to afternoons next month. The two had been
teamed together since Mike Kankelfritz left for mornings at
KLOVE last November. Does this mean an announcement on a new
KSBJ morning show is right around the corner? As a matter fact
KSBJ says the next big announcement is Fri April 20 at
7:45am.... Coppelia and Joey K move to afternoon starting
May 7th... We'll keep you posted. (4/13)
Sorry
to hear AFR mid-day co-host Jon Rivers fell and broke a rib
while riding bicycles with his daughter Lexi last week. Then
Wednesday morning, Jon collapsed at the his ranch and was rushed
to the hospital as his blood pressure was extremely low. The
cause is not known at this time. Jon's wife Sherry is posting
updates on twitter
https://twitter.com/#!/sherryrivers
(4/12)
CMB
will hold a Momentum 2012 'muted' conference call today at 11AM
EST/10AM CST. Details for Momentum 2012 will be discussed.
You'll hear an update on what's planned for Momentum thus far,
including registration information, new speakers added and a new
schedule arranged to help you have greater 'take-away' from the
event. Both CMB Members and Non members are invited to sit in on
the "Muted" conference call.
To listen in call 559-546-1000 PASSCODE: 856034.
(4/11)
WGTS/Wash
DC announced today that WMIT/Ashville (106.9 The Light)
afternoon personality Jerry Woods, and WGTS evening personality
Blanca Vega are teaming up for the station's new morning show
effective June 11th. Current morning team, Brennan Wimbish and
Becky Alignay will move to other dayparts, Wimbish to evenings,
and Alignay to middays. "Having Jerry Woods and Blanca Vega
onboard for mornings will round out an all-star staff for WGTS
91.9 and Washington, DC listeners," said the station's General
Manager, John Konrad. "We are excited about the creative spark
these two personalities will bring to the station." Woods and
Vega will be assisted by Morning Show Producer, Spencer White,
on a regular basis.
Prior to WMIT Woods was with KTSY/Boise and
Positive Life Radio network (Eastern Washington). Program
Director, Ty McFarland said “Jerry brings energy, excellence and
passion to his work, and gives listeners his best. I’m excited
that he’ll be teaming up with Blanca, who is already well loved
by our listeners. We’re blessed that they can be with us to help
write the next chapter in the station’s ministry.”
“I can’t wait to get started. It’s exciting
to join a team of radio professionals who truly want to make an
impact on the Washington DC community,” said Woods. (4/10)
BITS:
WPOZ/Orlando (Z88.3) owner Central Florida Educational
Foundation has launched Christian rock station “106.3 The Rock”
on its HD3 signal... Congratulations to KCMS/Seattle (105.3
Spirit FM) MD Sarah Taylor on the birth of a baby boy...
(4/10)
Christian
Music Broadcasters (CMB) has announced the eligibility period
for the 2012
Christian Music Broadcasters Radio Station Of The Year Awards.
Eligibility dates for the 2012 awards will be May 1, 2011 thru
April 30, 2012. Stations wishing to enter the 2012 competition
will only be allowed to submit airchecks, ratings information
and station activities which took place between those dates.
Stations wishing to enter the competition must submit their
entries by June 15, 2012.
Voted on
by a panel of judges within the radio industry, the Christian
Music Broadcasters Radio Station Of The Year Awards
are presented to stations which show outstanding achievement in
on-air presentation, community service, ratings, new media and
industry leadership. One award is given in each of four market
categories – Major, Large, Medium and Small. The 2012
Christian Music Broadcasters Radio Station Of The Year Awards
will be presented during
Momentum 2012, September 5-8
in Orlando, Florida.
Details
regarding eligibility requirements for entering the 2012
Christian Music Broadcasters Radio Station Of The Year Awards,
as well as air-checks and entries
from last year’s winners, are available on the CMB website –
cmbonline.org. (4/9)
WEMI/Appleton
(91.9/91.5
The Family) completed their 20th annual ‘Help for the Homeless’
hygiene drive (left) last week as hundreds of volunteers
throughout Northeast Wisconsin retrieved donations from 900
collection boxes at 610 area businesses, churches and schools -
totaling more than $246,000 worth of personal hygiene and
cleaning supplies. The items were sorted, counted and delivered
to 44 area crisis agencies - where they’re now safely tucked
away to meet the needs of their clients in the coming year.
(4/9)
AttendStar
(
http://attendstar.com) & Christian Concert Alerts (http://christianconcertalerts.com)
would like to welcome new radio station partners in March. KCFY,
KYMS, WYCM, WXLN, SolutionFM.com, WGRC, WHCF, The Light Radio
Network, KWFC, KBMQ, KJIL, NewVisionFM.com, WCTL , KGBA and
887theBridge.com. (4/5)
Two-time
Grammy nominee Mandisa will be visiting The Family
Friendly Morning Show™with Doug,
and Jaci Velasquez onWFFH/Nashville
(94FM the FISH)
Thursday morning. Topics of discussion will include Easter
memories, favorite Easter outfits and Zumba! Morning Show
Co-Host Jaci Velasquez says, “I’m
so excited to hang with my girl, Mandisa. She is a force to be
reckoned with. She’s both funny and fun. (4/4)
BITS:
Nick
Spiniolas joins KLJY/St Louis (99.1 Joy FM) as Promotions
Director coming from CBS Radio/St. Louis...
Misty Jordan is the new afternoon personality at KDUV/Visalia...
Bott Radio Network has appointed Fred Zielonko as St. Louis
Regional Manager... WFSH/Atlanta (104.7 The Fish) welcomed Girls
Night Live to Atlanta as Morning show co-host Kevin Avery, AM
Show producer Prod-G and Promotions Director Chad Davis (AKA The
Fish N Chips Dancers) joined Mandisa on stage during her
performance of the song "Good Morning", watch the video
here... (4/3)
BITS:
Glenn Goodwin exits as Director of
Marketing & Promotions for KCVO/Camdenton, MO (Spirit FM Radio
Network), reach out to him at
glenngoodwin@gmail.com...
WAYH/Huntsville (WAY FM) Operations Director Matt Merriner will
be leaving the station, GM Thom Ewing is looking for a
replacement, check the
jobs page...
New radio station "Word SBC
88.3 FM" will launch on Sat 3/31 by The South Bahamas Conference
of Seventh Day Adventists... .(3/30)
VP
of Marketing for Shamrock Media Group Chris Laney has accepted a
position to head the new marketing/sales division of Digital
Frontiers Media. “We are excited to welcome Chris to our team,”
said DFM President Stephen Barker. “His experience and marketing
savvy will be critical as we move to the next level.”
Laney's radio experience includes on-air talent for Lightforce
Radio on WJIS/Sarasota (The Joy FM) then starting Laney Media
Group (LMG), a smarketing, design and PR firm with clients
including Chick-Fil-A, SignZoo, The Bradenton Herald and The Joy
FM. “I have known Stephen Barker for a few years now and
his passion for digital development and understanding the
importance of value, integrity, and hard work goes beyond many I
have found in my career,” said Laney. “I am honored to work
under someone as intelligent and hard working as Mr. Barker”
(3/28)
Dave
Wonders (yes his real name) joins the MCBI Radio (Minnesota
Christian Broadcasters) network as mid-day personality on
WZFJ/Pequot Lakes, MN (FM 100.1 The Pulse) Dave will also
voice-track a separate music program on sister station KTIG/ Pequot
Lakes (The Word). Dave is a
graduate of Northwestern College in St. Paul Minnesota with a
B.S. in Broadcasting and Electronic Media. (3/27)
BITS:
Denise Pagano joins Moody Radio as National Programming
Assistant... Dr. Ray Pritchard
program, Keep
Believing Ministries,
is now heard on TWR 3 times every week... KSGN/Riverside scores big in Feb PPM, #1 Monday-Sunday in the
Women 25-54 demo with an 8.6... Positions in Christian radio
still open include OM at WAWZ/New York, Promotions at KLJY/St
Louis, On air at KVNE/Tyler, check the HisAir.Net
jobs page for complete listings...
(3/27)
KSOS/Las
Vegas (SOS Radio) MD Rick Hall is joining the staff of KNWS/Waterloo
(Life 101.9) as Program Director/Music Director, and afternoon
show host. Rick has been with the SOS Radio Network since 2010,
with previous stops at CBS Radio in Chicago, WQFL/Rockford, IL,
and New Life Radio in Peoria. Rick will be in house in Waterloo
in mid-April. Hall replaces Therese Romano who exits the
station. KNWS is part of Northwestern Media, originating
at Northwestern College in St. Paul, MN. (3/26)
WPOZ/Orlando
(Z88.3) PD Dean O'Neal checks in with HisAir.Net news about their new
station Christian Hip Hop and R&B station, Hot 95.9 (WPOZ-HD2).
The station posted an AQH share of 1.3 and a weekly cume of
82,100 in the Feb Arbitron PPM. Streaming server data
shows an on-line average weekly cume of 9,000. A little history
on the station, in 2003, Z88.3 launched RadioY.com,
which housed YHot/Orlando's Positive Hip Hop and R&B Channel, as
an internet only station. In May of 2006, Z Listeners jumped on
board during Midterm Fundraiser to support a simulcast on HD
Radio. That brought the channel to 88.3 HD2, as YHot.
Fast forward eight years, the opportunity came about for YHot
to make the jump to an actual terrestrial FM signal as HOT 95.9, an HD
simulcast on a 99 watt translator just north of downtown
Orlando. Dean says "We are elated with the growth of this
station and the ministry opportunity it brings to
Central Florida, and we are humbled that God is already using HOT
95.9
in mighty ways!" (3/26)
Matt
Hubbell (former Air1 and KKFS/Sacramento personality) has joined
WFFH/Nashville (94.1 The Fish) hosting afternoons on the Salem
Music Network. Matt will is also the producer and fill in host
for the morning show with Doug and Jaci Valasquez. (3/26)
BITS:
Tom Sullivan joins KTLF/Colorado Springs (Light Praise) as
GM. Tom was previously with AFR... Congrats to Fair Trade
Services National Promo Manager Meredith Hupp on her marriage
March 10th... CMB Members tare invited to its third
teleconference TODAY, March 21st, at 12:00 noon ET featuring
Brian Wright of Audience Development Group... (3/21)
KLJC/Kansas
City is making some on air changes. Rachael Geiger is exiting
the “Dad and Daughter” morning show she co-hosts with her father
KLJC PD Wayne Geiger, on April 2nd. Returning to the
morning show is Wayne’s wife, Kimberly Jo Geiger (pictured
left). Wayne and Kimberly Jo were on the air together from
2001 until 2009. “It will be a delight to have Kimberly Jo
back on the air,” Wayne said. “She is my best friend and so much
fun to be around.”
In addition
Assistant Music Director, Leslie James will move to afternoons.
(3/20)
After
2 years in the OM chair at Thy Word Radio Network in Evansville,
IN, John Hayden has exited. John previously was PD at WMBI/Chicago.
Look for announcement on where John is headed coming soon.
(3/19)
After
20 years, KYTT/Coos Bay morning co-host Dave DeAndrea has
decided to exit the station to concentrate fulltime on his voice
over business. Dave is available for Christian station imaging
and production... check out his
website. (3/18)
KBMQ/Monroe,
LA (88.7 The Cross) met and exceeded its Sharathon 2012
(pictured left) goal. GM Jeremiah Beck says "We were hoping to
raise $120K in new giving. $123K was pledged, as we went up and
over in the final moments. In an area hard hit with
unemployment and underemployment, it was a huge blessing to see
the outpouring of generosity" (3/16)
BITS:
Steve Gimbert exits afternoons at WRAF/Toccoa Falls Radio after
nearly 11 years. Steve also tracks afternoons WJYO/ Ft. Myers...
Curb Records and K-LOVE have partnered to sponsor the #98 K-LOVE
Car (Ford Fusion piloted by 5th year NASCAR Sprint Cup driver
Michael McDowell) with a message designed to encourage
Christians to live out the reality of Jesus Christ in their own
lives as well as impacting their families and communities... The Christian Post has published an article about CCM causing in
a stir in the radio & record industry, read it
here...
(3/15)
CMB
welcomes Members to its third teleconference next week, March
21st, at 12:00 noon ET featuring Brian Wright of Audience
Development Group. Wright will be talking about Arbitron: Why it
matters to more than just your PD, your Sales Manager, and you!
For those calling in, Brian will clarify how to effectively read
Arbitron (PPM and Diary based markets), how you and your station
can get the most out of the information and how to apply this
information in subtle but effective ways. CMB will be sent
conference call info and passcode before Monday, March 19. The
conference will last 45 minutes with an opportunity for
questions at the end of the session. (3/15)
New
Inpop Recording Artist Karyn Williams hit the road for her first
Radio Tour. Stops included WDJC/Birmingham, WCQR/Gray, WPOZ/Orlando,
His Radio/Greenville, WAFJ/Augusta and others. Joining her was
Inpop General Manager Andrew Patton. We thought you would enjoy
the video. (3/14)
After
5 years with Northwestern Media KNWI/Des Moines (Life 107.1)
PD/mornings Dan Young will exit to join KGCB/Prescott (Radio
Shine) as its PD. On the move Dan says, "'Im very grateful
for the excellent people that I've learned from and served
alongside, and the ministry that God has allowed me to be a part
of. This has been an incredible experience at a wonderful
organization. Lives are being changed in Des Moines and Central
Iowa, and I'm humbled to have had front-row seats". Dan replaces
Mike Medlin who announced his departure from radio last year.
Check out the opening for KNWI on the HisAir.Net
jobs page. (3/14)
BITS: WLLM/Lincoln,
IL is expected to be off the air for nearly a month after an
electrical fire at the station Monday morning destroyed vital
wiring... At NRB last month TWR (www.twr.org) introduced
www.linguadms.com (the DMS stands for “digital media source”) to
potential users aimed at providing partners and other ministries
with a tool for managing, archiving, repurposing and enabling
distribution of digital files, including videos, audio, images
or text... ChristianNetcast has a new address, 499 Broadway,
#330, Bangor, ME 04401... (3/14)
Family
Life has increased the power of its radio translator signal,
98.7 FM, in Erie, Pa., providing primary coverage to the metro
area. The upgraded translator signal in Erie rebroadcasts
the full-power station, WCGM/Wattsburg (102.7 FM). “We hope that
people listening to Family Life experience a message of hope
that impacts their lives,” said Rick Snavely, president of
Family Life. “We’re thankful for opportunities to reach more
people in ways that encourage and educate.” (3/12)
Bob
Morrison is now VP catalog & Special Markets at eOne Music...
KHCB/Houston (Keeping Him Close By) is celebrating 50th years of
ministry having signed on the air March 9, 1962...
Craig McDonald
joins WCVO/Columbus (104.9 The River for afternoons/production
Director duties... American Idol finalist Jason Castro has
signed a deal with Word Records... Salem Communications released
its results Fourth Quarter 2011 Results showing "Total revenue"
increased 6.2% to $57.1 million from $53.7 million...
AirPlay Direct has appointed Michael Harnett
President... (3/9)
American
Family Radio is adding Sandy Rios to the AFR TALK network
line-up. Rios will be heard weekday mornings on AFR's 123 Talk
stations. Sandy is a long time conservative Christian
broadcaster/talk show host, spending time in Chicago with the
Salem network. Sandy will be broadcasting each morning, 7-8 AM
central, from her home in the greater DC area where she and her
husband now live. Sandy Rios is the Vice President of Family-Pac
Federal, a FOX News Contributor, a conservative columnist and
radio talk show host. (3/8)
WEMM/Huntington,
West Virginia would like to ask for all other stations in the
Midwest to join them tomorrow for a Day of Prayer for the
victims of the recent tornados. "We have declared
Thursday, March 8, 2012 a day of Prayer on WEMM for the victims
of the recent storms across the Midwest. Damage has been
catastrophic but we rest our Faith in the one who has the
Universe in his hands.", said Bryan K. Fowler, General Manager
of Gospel 107.9FM and Shine1200. Beginning at midnite tonight,
WEMM will feature a different local Pastor offering Prayer and
encouragement to victims locally and abroad. "While we
certainly encourage our listeners to prayerfully consider giving
financially, we feel that these people need a move from God,
says Laddie Smith, Operations Manager. (3/7)
KFIS/Portland
(104.1 The Fish) PD Dave Arthur checks in with HisAir.Net, "On
Monday March 5th Salem Communications Portland lost a
well-loved member of their family. Jeff Davis who worked for
the last 18 years at KFIS/KPDQ in Portland as Production
Director died from a heart attack. He was 58 years old. We
have lost a great talent but even more so, we’ve lost a great
friend. Jeff had one of the greatest sense of humor and always
knew how to make anyone smile. Our entire staff is mourning this
loss.” (3/6)
Family
Radio founder Harold Camping issued an apology
to listeners, admitting that he was wrong. "We
have learned the very painful lesson that all of
creation is in God's hands and He will end time
in His time, not ours!" a statement on Family
Radio's website reads. "We humbly recognize that
God may not tell His people the date when Christ
will return, any more than He tells anyone the
date they will die physically." Camping,
90, has made predictions about Judgment Day,
with the May 21, 2011 date receiving the most
media attention. Each time the date passed, he
did not admit to mistaking the timing but
instead reasoned that the events happened
"spiritually" rather than physically.
"Even the most sincere and zealous of us can be
mistaken," Camping and Family Radio staff stated
in their March letter. "We realize that many
people are hoping they will know the date of
Christ's return. In fact for a time Family Radio
fell into that kind of thinking.
"But we now realize that those people who were
calling our attention to the Bible's statement
that 'of that day and hour knoweth no man'
(Matthew 24:36 & Mark 13:32), were right in
their understanding of those verses and Family
Radio was wrong. Whether God will ever give us
any indication of the date of His return is
hidden in God's divine plan." (3/6)
BITS:
Former KLOVE morning show producer KC Wright is
now doing middays (VT) on WLAB/Ft Wayne (Star
88.3)... After 44 years
Roger Manning retires from Mortenson
Broadcasting Company's WEMM/Huntington...
Darren Marlar
joins WYLL/Chicago hosting morning ministries...
Bott Radio Network received the "Radio Network
of the Year" at NRB... (3/5)
WAY-FM/Louisville
continues to partner with various ministries to bring relief to
tornado victims in the WAY-FM listening area of Henryville, IN.
Please continue to pray for families who have lost so much.
WAY-FM will continue to link arms with Samaritan Purse and local
churches to bring relief.
His
Radio/Greenville, SC (89.3 Radio Training Network) threw a party
before the Winter Jam concert at the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville,
SC. “Party in the Plaza” featured InPop artist, “The Advice”.
“For King and Country” and “Group 1 Crew” came out to be a part
of the festivities. 15,213 people attended Winter Jam in
Greenville and most were at “Party in the Plaza” before the
doors opened for the concert.
While waiting
for the doors to open, people at the concert, were invited to
make Valentines for children in children’s homes and hospitals
for His Radio to deliver, meet Bob & Larry from Veggie Tales,
and the Chick-fil-A cow
Pictured Rob
Dempsey introduces “The Advice”
Therese
Romano will exit the PD chair at KNWS/Waterloo
(Life 101.9) March 23. She will continue
programming
AllWorship.com,
doing some indie contractor Social Media
projects and available for voice-tracking,
voice-work, consulting, etc. (3/1)
KFIS/Portland
(104.1 The Fish) PD Dave Arthur announced today that Delilah is
returning to the Portland airwaves on The Fish this coming
Monday March 5th. Its been a number of years since
Delilah has been on in Portland and The Fish is thrilled to have
her find a home with them. Former evening host Mary Shepherd
will stay on with the Salem Portland cluster in a new, yet to be
announced, roll. (3/1)
Word
Entertainment ups Kenny Rodgers to Sr. Director, National
Promotion.
“Kenny is an absolute star. Our team
at Word strives to put relationships first, and Kenny represents
us very well in his southeast region and beyond. I’m extremely
thankful to have the opportunity to work alongside a promoter of
his caliber,” says Andrea Kleid, VP, National Promotion at Word
Entertainment.
Kenny shares, “I’m honored to be a
part of one of the best promotion teams in our industry, and to
work with an amazing variety of talented artists. I’m also
thankful for the mentorship I’ve been given, and to work at a
company that cultivates the leadership of tomorrow.” Kenny has
served on the promotion team since 2006, where he started as
Coordinator of National Promotion. (3/1)
WVVC
TV 40
New Hartford, N.Y
GM Mark Russ checks
in with HisAir.Net. Mark says he's getting close
to putting a new Christian radio station serving
the area. WVVC/Dolgeville
(88.1) will be a brand new 11,000 watt station
signing on between April 15- May 12. The format
will be
mostly p&w / inspirational with
morning and afternoon drive with some AC mixed
in. Northeast Gospel Broadcasting Inc owns the
properties as well as others. (2/29)
WEMM/Huntington,
WV owner Jack Mortenson, president of Mortenson
Broadcasting Company, received the National
Religious Broadcasters milestone award. The
award was presented on Feb. 21, at the awards
dinner, at the NRB 2012 convention and
exposition in Nashville. “This award would have
not been possible without the loyalty and
support of listeners in the Tri-State and
Kanawha Valley,” said Bryan K. Fowler, general
manager for the Huntington Cluster of MBC.
“After being notified of winning the award, it
was quite a task to get Mr. Mortenson to accept
it. He says all the credit goes to the Lord and
the listeners.” MBC operates Gospel 107.9
FM and AM Shine 1200 WEMM.
Today
is the last day to take advantage of CMB Early
Bird Memberships and Momentum 2012 Registration
rates. CMB Silver Membership is $110 and March
1st will be $125. CMB Gold Membership is $799
and goes up to $899 tomorrow. CMB Member
Momentum Registration $249 and March 1st will be
$299. CMB NON-Member Momentum Registration $349
and March 1st will be $399. To become a CMB
member go
here. (2/29)
BITS:
Word artists Point Of Grace are launching a new lifestyle and
music radio show called “Graceful Living” this weekend on
Christian & mainstream Country stations... KVIP/Redding
celebrates 41 years of broadcast ministry to the... EMF takes
over recent purchase WABB/Mobile with KLOVE programming at
midnight Wednesday... (2/28)
CMB
is pleased to announce Mark Ramsey and Valerie Geller are
confirmed as presenters for Momentum 2012 in Orlando, September
5-8, 2012. Ramsey, media strategist and president of Mark Ramsey
Media, will make his first Momentum appearance since 2009,
addressing attendees on how Christian radio can promote "betterness"
for its audiences and its communities. Geller,
communications coach and president of Geller Media debuts at
Momentum this fall, offering insight into going beyond powerful
radio, helping attendees understand the reality that radio is
"life with a microphone".
(2/28)
A
documentary film about the death of AFR morning co-host J.J.
Jasper's son is a semi-finalist in the San Antonio Independent
Christian Film Festival. In July 2009, Jasper's five-year-old
son, Cooper, went home to be with the Lord after a dune buggy
accident. Just a few months later, JJ and his wife, Melanie,
agreed to let the American Family Association do a documentary
about his family's struggle with the loss of their son. Flame
On, named for Cooper's last words, was the result. "It's a
bigger story of hope on the other side of tragedy," Jasper
shares. "We are a living testimony about God's mercy and grace,
and it's true -- His grace is sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9).
The Lord can help you make it through any trial or tribulation,
no matter how difficult." Over 50,000 copies of Flame On
have been distributed at no cost, and it has been viewed more
than 100,000 times online. In response, people are sharing their
testimonies of how the film has helped them accomplish closure
through Christ after similar losses. Flame On is a semi-finalist
at this year's competition.
Jasper also worked with the
producers and crew of Courageous, as several scenes in that
movie are based off his family's experience. Courageous is a
semi-finalist in the feature film category at the festival. The
winners will be announced Saturday night. Jasper is in San
Antonio for the film festival. (2/24)
KDUV/Visalia
(Spirit 88.9) Listener Engagement/New Media Coordinator Dale
Best says February 29th will his final day at the station. He's
accepted an offer to be Director of Communications and
Production at Neighborhood Church in Visalia. Dale tells
HisAir.Net "I'm so grateful to Bob Croft, Jeremy Morris and the
amazing team at Spirit. Jeremy, especially, has cultivated in me
the importance of story and what that means in showing
people God’s love. I wouldn’t be ready for this next step in
ministry had it not been for my time at Spirit." Keep in touch
with Dale on Facebook, Twitter and via email at
christopherdalebest@gmail.com. KDUV is looking for
additional on-air talent, check out the ad on the
jobs page. (2/24)
BITS:
KVMV/McAllen has
met it's Sharathon goal of $500,000...
On Valentine’s Day KLRC/Fayetteville
partnered with Tiny Hands International’s “ONE GIRL” campaign to
fight the darkness of human trafficking and 483 listeners
committed to pray for ONE Girl, for one year...
The Gospel Music Association (GMA) today announced the 43rd
Annual GMA Dove Awards nominees, go
here for entire list... CMB
announces that Radio Ink
publisher
Eric
Rhoads will be a keynote speaker at this years Momentum
conference in Orlando... Former Christian radio
broadcaster Jack Davis is available and can be reached at
robertsonproductions@yahoo.com or 573-836-2131... Former
NRB Chairman of the Board of Directors
Bill Skelton has
passed away... (2/23)
At
the NRB "Focus on the Family" has been awarded "Radio Program of
the Year." The award given at the association's annual awards
ceremony in Nashville comes during the second full year of
hosting by Focus President Jim Daly, Dr. Juli Slattery and John
Fuller. "What a humbling affirmation of how much our broadcast
guests help families thrive in their marriages, their parenting
and their faith," Daly said in a statement. NRB said it honors
the program "that impacts the listener by being compelling,
relevant, informative, personable, and entertaining, while
demonstrating an authentic Christian faith." (2/23)
At
The Radio Advisory Meeting conducted by the NRB Radio Committee
Tuesday afternoon numerous topics were discussed on how to
improve certain aspects of the convention. In addition new board
members were elected. Those included Jennifer Epperson/Moody
Radio, Eben Fowler/Bott Radio, John Hayden/WBGW, John
Summerville/TWR, and Michael Shelley/Toccoa Falls Radio. (2/22)
KSBJ/Houston
has been named Radio Station of the Year by the National
Religious Broadcasters (NRB). Presented at NRB’s 69th Annual
Convention in Nashville. “What a tremendous honor for KSBJ to
receive this award from the largest Christian broadcasting
association in the world,” said Tim McDermott, president and
general manager of KSBJ. “We are blessed with a great board,
staff and listeners and together we share this award. God
continues to use this station to impact lives around the city,
the Gulf Coast area, our country and world. It is great to be a
part of what He is doing to bring hope and life to so many.”
(2/21)
At
NRB in Nashville Sunday night it was the annual
"Name That Tune" contest hosted by Family
Life Today. For the 2nd year in a row the winners were
the unbeatable combo of
WAWZ/New York (Star 99.1)
personality Bob Taylor and WRAF/Toccoa, GA's
Bryan Race. Pictured at left is (l-r) Family
Life Today's Bob Lapine, Taylor,
Race, and Family Life Today's Dennis Rainey.
(3/20)
Family
Life Today host Bob Lapine hosts "Name That
Tune" at NRB 2012.
NRB 2012 is
going on now thru Tuesday at the Gaylord
Opryland Resort and Convention Center in
Nashville, TN
WPOZ/Orlando
has made some adjustments to it's on air
line-up. In January Tracy Leek moved from
afternoon co-host to to the morning show which
is now Ellis, Tyler and Tracy. WPOZ PD Dean
O'Neal is looking to fill out the air staff with
another member. If interested go to
jobs
page. (2/17)
CMB
Early Bird Memberships and Momentum 2012 Registration rates were scheduled to expire
tonight at Midnight, but those rates will be
extended through February 29th at Midnight! This
is a one time only extension so if you still
need to get that budget approved or get your
station staff list together then don't delay!
Go to
www.cmbonline.org
(2/17)
EMF
(Educational Media Foundation) is purchasing
heritage mainstream CHR WABB/Mobile. The format
is expected to flip to KLOVE on March 1st. By
the way WABB is a 100k Class C "Blowtorch"
covering the Alabama-Miss-Florida Gulf Coast...
(2/17)
NRB
2012 opens this Sat Feb 18 thru Tues 21 at
Gaylord Convention Center in Nashville.
See
NRBconvention.org
for complete information and online
registration. An Expo Pass is $99. If you have
never attended NRB before, enter the code 232
and your Expo Pass is free. Some highlights:
-Christian
Community Broadcasters John Broomalls invites
you to join 6,000 other Christian communicators
at Expo Booth 232. On Saturday John will be
speaking on "How to Start and Operate a LPFM
Station for $10 a Day" in Canal E at 1:30 and on
"NCE Underwriting Regulations" at 2:30 in the
same room. Attendance at Educational Workshops
is not included in the Expo Pass, and therefore
will involve added costs.
-Global Christian
media ministry TWR will receive the
International Strategic Partnership Award from
the NRB at the 69th annual NRB Convention
Exposition. Three of TWR’s partner ministries or
affiliated organizations will also be presented
awards.
-The public policy
debate on “Anatomy Of Hate: Free Speech
Implications" on Tuesday Feb 21st.
-The nightly “Career
Hour” is for those seeking employment. If you’re
looking for a job – or perhaps just looking for
tips to make yourself invaluable to your current
employer – join in each night in Delta Lobby
B...
-The Radio Awards
recipients have been notified, but the winners
will not be announced publicly until the Tuesday
Awards Reception, awards include the Radio
Station of the Year Award, Radio Program of the
Year Award, and the Radio Impact Award!
-Centricity artist Jason Gray
will be performing at NRB’s Monday night event
on Feb. 20.
-The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association NRB
breakfast takes place Sunday, February 19,
7:15–9:00 a.m.
(2/16)
Effective
March 5th, 2012, Gator J. Gaynor assumes PD/MD
duties at KNMI/Farmington, NM (Vertical Radio) On the
new position Gator tells HisAir.Net "I'm
ecstatic to be joining Vertical Radio/KNMI as
they continue to utilize their airwaves to share
God's love through music with the Four Corners
area! As PD/MD, I'll have a heavy responsibility
to move this station forward with the momentum
that they've been creating for over 40 years."
Gator previously was with KXGM/Cedar Rapids,
Air1 Network, WayFM Network, KRKS/Denver, KKRE/Colorado
Springs.
(2/16)
As
reported last month on HisAir.Net
Save
the City Records, has hired Christian music industry veteran
Chris Chicago (left) as Head of National Promotion.
Chicago, founder of Shamrock Media, has left his position as an
independent promoter at Shamrock to join and exclusively
represent Save the City Records full-time to national radio,
overseeing promotion for Save the City artists, including
Benjiman, Brandon Bee, Byron "Mr. Talkbox" Chambers, Circleslide,
Kimber Rising, Jekob and The Washington Projects.
"We chose Chris Chicago to exclusively represent Save the City
Records because of his reputation of solid promotion in
Christian music, with a proven track record of delivering hits,"
says Derek Hoiem, president of Save the City Records, "Chris
understands our vision for the label and already has been
articulating it to stations across the country." Chicago
also hosts "HYPE Radio with Chris Chicago," the No. 1 syndicated
Christian hip hop show, heard in more than 125 markets
internationally.
"The heart of Save the City Records fits exactly with my own
core values and beliefs, so getting a chance to work with Derek
Hoiem and do ground-up ministry with him was something I
couldn't pass up," says Chicago. "I have met only a handful of
people in my life with the heart and passion that Derek has and
I knew I had to work alongside him."
"Save the City Records selects artists who are 'the real deal'
in their musical talent, in what they preach, and how they
live," continues Chicago. "Those are the kinds of artists I want
to work with and share with radio. I am super honored to be a
part of the team at Save the City!"
CMB
presents its second teleconference today, (2/15), at 12:00 noon
ET. Featured will be WFSH/Atlanta air personality Beth Bacall,
with the topic "Speak To Her NOW Before She says LATER!
Join this complimentary conference by calling 559.546.1000 and
use the passcode 856034. The conference will last approximately
45 minutes with time for questions at the end of the session.
Email your questions for Beth to:
lori@cmbonline.org
(2/15)
WAY
Media, Inc. announced today it will purchase WSRX/Naples (89.5FM) from Family Christian
Broadcast Network. In turn nonprofit listener-supported public
radio organization Classical South Florida will acquire WAYJ
/Fort Myers (88.7FM) from WAY Media. WAY-FM programming
will move to WSRX.
“We are
basically doing a frequency swap in Southwest Florida and we are
excited about continuing our 24 year outreach in the Fort
Myers/Naples area. This is where WAY-FM began in 1987 and we
anticipate making an even greater impact in the years ahead.
Since WSRX does not cover Charlotte County well, WAYMedia has
made arrangements to cover that portion of Southwest Florida
with a new 250 watt translator on 100.5 FM”. The WAYJ call
letters will be moved to 89.5.
Augsburg
continued, “Some of the excess funds we will realize in this
transaction will be earmarked towards many new digital
strategies which were unveiled recently in WAYMedia’s new 2020
Vision”. The sale requires approval by the Federal
Communications Commission.
WAY-FM/Fort
Myers general manager Jeff Taylor also commented,
“This is a very
exciting time for the original WAY-FM in Southwest Florida. Not
only will our move from 88.7 to 89.5/100.5 enable us to serve
the entire region just as we always have, but proceeds from the
sale of WAYJ will enable us to help fund the initial stages of
WAY-FM’s Digital Media initiative. Our ministry just got
stronger!”
The acquisitions
require approval by the Federal Communications Commission, and
program changes likely will not take place before spring.
(2/14)
Former
KLOVE morning co-host Lisa Williams checks in
with HisAir.Net. Currently Lisa is tracking a
weekend shift for WPOZ/Orlando (Z88.3). . She's
also done a couple of events for i58:10 Media,
helping raise money in Cincinnati and also
Portland including a fundraiser through i58:10
Media on KXOJ/Tulsa in March for World Concern
and their "One Village" campaign. And she says
"I'm considering podcasting, or coaching, or a
couple other ideas that would keep me at home
with my boys but also keep me plugged into our
industry and serving through Christian radio."
Check out her blogwww.godsradiogirl.com.
Lisa relocated to Colorado last year when her
husband accepted a position with a a church. She
joined KLOVE in 2007 after 10 years at Z88.3
(2/13)
Grand
Rapids was host city for the first CMB 2012
regional Momentum summit (pictured left) ,
Thursday February 9. Topics of discussion
included insight on listener trends, digital
strategies and marketing from Daniel Anstandig,
founder & president of Listener Driven Radio,
and Steve Johnson, VP of Marketing for Family
Christian Stores.
Dallas is set to
host CMB’s second regional Momentum summit,
Thursday April 19, 2012. Attendees will learn
more about how to strategically plan and paint
the bigger picture as led by Chuck Finney of
Finney Media and Alan Mason of EMF/K-Love/Air1.
(2/13)
WFSH/Atlanta
(104.7 The Fish) presents Valentine’s Vows on
Saturday, February 11, 2012. Two hundred fifty
couples will renew their wedding vows in a
special ceremony. Following the ceremony,
couples were be treated to a concert from Shawn
McDonald and a light reception featuring wedding
cake and drinks. All couples attending were be
registered to win prizes given out throughout
the reception including a grand prize couples
getaway to Houston on Southwest Airlines, new
wedding rings from Cumberland Diamond Exchange,
free registration to the FamilyLife Weekend to
Remember marriage conference, and more. (2/10)
BITS:
BGEA now simulcasting WMIT/Asheville on it's new
acquisition WRJK/Knoxville (106.7)... KVNE/Tyler and it's "Valentines for Kids" is
making the day special for kids in the hospital,
click
here to watch the local TV report featuring
afternoon personality Jeff Johnson... Paul
Butler (formerly with Moody Chicago) has been
hired as OM for WUNT/Sheffiled, Il, the station
expects to be on the air by Fall 2012... NRB
2012 opens Sat Feb 18 thru Tues 21 at Gaylord
Convention Center in Nashville, go
here for more... (2/8)
The
Mars Hill Network through “Christian
Professional Media Alliance” (CPMA) has become
an official chapter of the “Hollywood Prayer
Network (HPN), a strategic prayer network for
the Hollywood Entertainment Industry. CPMA
through its’ association with HPN is encouraging
its members to pray for non-Christian media
professionals to put their trust in Christ and
for the Christian entertainment community to
draw closer to the Lord and into tighter unity
with one another. (2/7)
WMBI-AM/Chicago
(Moody Radio) has been converted to all
Spanish-speaking Christian radio
station" (Compartiendo Esperanza. Siempre Contigo"
(Sharing Hope. With You Always.) “There
are approximately two million Hispanics living
in Chicago and with no Spanish-speaking,
Bible-based Christian radio station serving
them, we believe this station and its
programming will fill a significant need for
this community,” according to Moody Radio VP
Collin Lambert. “We are excited about this
initiative and look forward to hearing from
listeners how Moody is ministering to them.”
(2/6)
Logos
Broadcasting Corp. announces the appointment of
Brett Gibson as Executive Director / General
Manager of their network of stations on the
California coast. Brett will oversee both KLFF/San
Luis Obispo (K-LIFE) and KLFF 890 AM from the
Logos headquarters in San Luis Obispo. Gibson
last served for 17 years as GM / CEO of Refuge
Radio in Duluth. On his new position Brett says.
“I’m a product of Christian radio,” says Brett.
“I was saved through Christian radio, and
understand radio’s ability to reach people right
where they are. I’m excited to lead Logos and
the ministries of K-LIFE-FM and 890 AM to what
God has next for them.” (2/3)
Salem
announced today the appointment of Phil Boyce to
the position of Vice President, Director of
Spoken Word Format. In this position he will
lead Salem's programming department and the
overall sound and effectiveness of News Talk,
Teaching and Talk, and Business formatted
stations. Salem Communications Radio Division
President, Dave Santrella, said, "Phil Boyce
brings an impressive pedigree to Salem and we
are confident that our media platforms, our
advertisers, our programmers and our listeners
will all profit from his oversight. Phil's track
record is a testament to his abilities and we
look forward to reaping the rewards of his
talents to our mutual benefit."
Phil Boyce said
of his new appointment, "The more I learn about
Salem Communications, the more impressed I am
with this great company. I could not be more
thrilled to be joining them as we work together
to make their stations even better. This company
has become one of the best places to work in
radio, exhibiting class, integrity, and a true
dedication to great programming. Ed Atsinger and
Dave Santrella have created a position that
perfectly fits my skillset, and I am grateful
for their trust and support."
Boyce previous experience includes President of
Programming at Talk Radio Network and WABC/NewYork
PD. He will be based in New York. (2/2)
KTLF/Colorado
Springs (90.5 Lite Praise) and KTPL/Colorado
Springs announce the hiring of Tom Sullivan as
new General Manager. Tom served most recently as
GM for KCFN/Wichita (American Family Radio) from
2007 to 2010. He has also served as General
Manager and Music Director for 89.3 WGCF/Paducah.
KTLF broadcasts throughout the state of Colorado
with over 38 signals Pueblo, Ft. Collins and the
newest signal, 106.3 in Denver. (1/30)
BITS:
WPAR/Roanoke (SPIRIT FM 91.3) welcomes Michael
Brown to mornings joining Linda Armstrong,
meanwhile Dave Clark jumps to PM drive...
Centricity
Music announced today that the label has signed
the Nashville-based rock group, Remedy Drive...
City of Peace Media and City of Peace Films has
hired Christian music industry veteran Don Noes
as chief operating officer/business
development...
WHIF/Palatka FL (Hope
FM) afternoon personality Dan Davis and his wife
Laura welcomed their second child, Evan Daniel
born Saturday morning at 10:40am and weighs 8lbs
and is 21.5"... (1/30)
After
auditioning for American Idol on Fox 13 times,
Marissa Pontecorvo of Staten Island, NY
persistence finally paid off. The Choir Director
at Our Lady of the Sea church sang “Somewhere”
from West Side Story and wowed the judges. So
Johnny Stone in the Morning on WAWZ/New York
(STAR 99.1) called to congratulate Marissa this
week. But she turned the tables on Johnny,
Stacey, David and Dawn when she explained that,
during the tough times in her life, she had
listened to their show to get her through. After
talking about how her children’s choir
responded, how inspiring it is that fellow
Christian artists from American Idol, like
Mandisa and Daughtry, have such successful music
careers and what she is going to wear, Johnny
Stone encouraged Marissa to be a light for
Christ. Marissa then encouraged the members of
Johnny Stone in the Morning by saying that she
has listened to them since she is 14 and how
uplifting it is to turn on STAR 99.1 in her car
each morning. Marissa said that she was
overwhelmed just talking to them! STAR
99.1’s Morning Show Host/Program Director Johnny
Stone explained, “Marissa is a tremendous church
worship leader on Staten Island and we are so
proud that she has an opportunity to bring
Christ to American Idol.” (1/27)
Christian
Concert Alerts at
http://christianconcertalerts.com, has
released a concert widget that be added to your
stations website with just a couple lines of
code. The concert alert code will allow you to
show the Christian concerts the area that your
site visitor actually lives in. The is a great
tool for site visitors that listen over the
internet or in other markets. Custom designs
are available by contact AttendStar. Use of the
widget is totally free and the code may be
obtained at: http://www.christianconcertalerts.com/resources/widgets.
Any questions may be directed to Gary Bradshaw
at (615) 223-1973 ext: 111 (1/25)
Former
EMF Broadcasting CEO, Dick Jenkins, is reported
to have accepted a position as the Network
General Manager of the Immaculate Heart Radio
Network (IHR). Immaculate Heart Radio is one of
the largest Catholic broadcast networks in the
U.S, with 25 AM/FM signals in 5 Western States.
Doug Sherman, the President and Founder of IHR
(pictured at left with Dick Jenkins) was quoted
as saying “I am excited to have Dick Jenkins
helping to lead and expand our ministry. Dick
brings over 35 years of broadcast experience and
has already demonstrated a unique gift in
increasing both listenership and donor revenue,
while at the same time assisting us in acquiring
new stations.”
While serving as IHR’s Network General Manager,
Dick will also provide consulting services to a
select group of Christian radio clients on a
part-time basis. In announcing his new role,
Jenkins also noted that his long time Director
of Strategic Analysis at EMF, Frank Kavenik has
also joined the IHR leadership team, as Director
of Research and Planning.
As part of the network growth plan, Immaculate
Heart Radio recently launched a new station in
Monterey, California and plans to add an
additional station in San Diego to the network,
in early March. HisAir.Net will feature an
exclusive interview with Dick Jenkins next week.
(1/23)
BITS:
Jordan Hamann joins WONU/Chicago
(Shine.FM) as Listener Engagement Coordinator...
Mike Dorsey has been hired as Promotions
Director at WCVO/Columbus (104.9 The River)...
Pioneer missionary radio broadcaster HCJB Global
is celebrating its 80th anniversary this
month...
For the third consecutive year KSBJ/Houston has
been named one of the Best Christian Workplaces
of 2012 by Best Christian Workplaces
Institute...
Steve Tuzeneu has
been named GM and Director of Engineering at
WYCM/Charlton, MA (MAX FM 90.1)...
(1/20)
BITS:
The KSBJ Educational Foundation is purchasing
KNTE/El Campo, Texas (Class C0 (C-zero) at 96.9)
for 2.1 mil from Liberman Broadcasting... Daytimer WPEO/Peoria
(AM 1020) has FCC approval to add an FM
translator... The Media Collective hires Jess
Draper as Director of Publicity... (1/18)
WMIT/Asheville
(106.9
The Light) has hired Troy Norton as co-host
joining Heather Shelley on the WMIT morning
show. “Troy is a guy whose joy for life imprints
on everything he touches. Plus, he’s pretty
funny. And it helps to have a sense of humor
when you get up at 3:30 a.m.” says Jim Kirkland,
executive director of 106.9 The Light. “Like
Heather, what impressed us most about Troy is a
genuine heart for people; wanting to share in
their everyday triumphs and challenges on the
morning show.”
Troy and his wife, Rebecca, moved
from Los Angeles to Asheville in 2007 to raise
their twins in a family-friendly environment.
Prior to joining 106.9 The Light, Troy spent a
large part of his professional career in front
of the camera as the host of HGTV’s Building
Character, TimeLife Music, TV Guide. He has also
appeared in numerous children’s television
shows, corporate training videos, Christian
programs and films. (1/18)
KFSH/Los
Angeles (95.9 The Fish) announces the addition
of Delilah to its nightly lineup. The nationally
syndicated radio show, which debuted Jan. 16 on
The Fish, is now airing in the Monday through
Sunday, 7 p.m. to midnight PT, timeslot. The
program is being fully customized to program The
Fish music. “It’s an honor to join the
lineup at 95.9 The Fish, a station which has a
long-standing history in Southern California. I
can’t wait to connect with the Fish audience
every night in Los Angeles!” says Delilah. KFSH
Program Director Chuck Tyler stated, “Delilah
has become a nightly voice, a trusted friend to
millions across the country. We are very excited
to welcome her to SoCal, and have her begin to
forge a long-term relationship with our Fish
Family of listeners.” (1/17)
BITS:
EMF takes over programming for WRXW/Jackson
(Air1) and WWJK/Jackson (KLOVE) today... Brian
Hurst exits affiliate relations at Salem Music
Network...
WBGL/Champaign Donor Relations Director Brian
Miller and his wife Laura celebrate the birth of
a new baby boy... (1/16)
BITS:
KLVZ/Denver is now Christian Teaching...
Nashville Publicity Group, launched by music
industry veteran Brian Mayes, is celebrating its
10th anniversary this month... NRB 2012 will be
held Feb 18-21 in Nashville...
CMB presents its
first teleconference next week, January 18, at
12:00 noon ET as the guest will be Greg
Stielstra, founder of PyroMarketing...
WVOC/Columbia drops sports for Gospel...
Adrian Hummel exits his afternoon Drive, Music
Director, Social Media Director and Promotions
Coordinator position at KVRK/Dallas (89.7 Power
FM) and is available contact him at
adrianhummel@gmail.com
(1/10)
Inspire
Digital is Australia’s newest Christian radio
station now broadcasting in Sydney, Brisbane and
Adelaide on DAB+. Digital radio on DAB+ is a new
broadcasting method for Australian Radio that
opens the door to a wider range of listening
options, higher quality sound and more
information about what you’re listening to. With
a mission ‘to provide the best available
Inspired Christian music and teaching to help
our community live the life’, Inspire Digital
will provide listeners with a place they can
easily go for inspired teaching and music to
grow and refresh their faith. (1/6)
WKTO/Edgewater,
FL is celebrating the completion of a new
410-foot broadcast tower giving the 25,000-watt
station the potential to reach 1.4 million
listeners. "This is a great move forward in the
history of WKTO," said Carol Henry , WKTO GM.
Henry said the expansion, including the cost of
acquiring land, permitting and construction,
cost about $300,000. The site where the
station's former tower was located was sold five
years ago and the new owner demanded the tower
be removed, according to Henry. To keep the
station on the air, WKTO officials negotiated a
lease agreement with the owner of a nearby cell
tower at the rate of $2,200 a month while they
looked for another site. (1/6)
American
Family Radio has announced the return of former
KLOVE morning host Jon Rivers to daily Christian
Radio on the AFR network. Jon and his wife
departed KLOVE mornings in 2009. Beginning
January 9, Jon will broadcast on AFR weekdays
11-am-3pm (Central) from River Rider's Ranch in
North Central Texas. “For the last year, Jon has
been growing in his faith, getting stronger in
the Lord,” said AFR general manager Buster
Wilson. “And now, because of a rare crossing of
life experiences and a meeting of schedules, he
has become available to us to become a part of
the American Family Radio family. It is a
great pleasure to announce that Jon Rivers will
become midday host of our AFR network of 72
stations.”
Jon's lengthy radio career
includes being the voice on the Southern Baptist
program "PowerLine!" In 1985, AFR’s own Buster
Wilson teamed up with Jon, and they started "20,
The Countdown Magazine," (1/5)
BITS:
KBMQ/Monroe ( 88.7 The Cross bumps creative
director Rob Tucker up to PD replacing Phillip
Brooks... New station WNSS/Palm Coast, FL is on the air with 4,000 watts at
89.3... The
GMA announces "The 4th annual Immerse" will take
place July 23-25 at
Nashville...
WRJD/Raleigh (1410 AM), returns
to the air with a Spanish Christian format after
being dark one week. (1/4)
Tooth
& Nail Records/BEC Recordings has hired Conor
Farley as the new Director of A&R. This role
will involve scouting for new artists and
developing the current and emerging roster. “We
are thrilled to add Conor to the T&N and BEC
family,” shares Brandon Ebel, President Tooth &
Nail Records / BEC Recordings. “Focusing on the
A&R department, we wanted to bring in someone
that has a passion for our artists and their
music as well as an ear for new talent. With
his vast experience, we feel that Conor will be
a perfect fit for this role.”
Farley's experience
in the music industry radio promotions at
Reunion Records as well as A&R at Provident
Label Group and Word Records. He most recently
started the publishing company at Centricity
Music. “I am so excited for the
opportunity to work alongside artists I admire
so much and helping further a brand that has
made such an incredible impact on the music
community,” states Farley on his new
position. “I have been an outside admirer of the
way Tooth & Nail has grown their business and I
look forward to great successes ahead.”
(1/4)
KXOJ/Tulsa
announced today that Kevin Brooks has been hired
as morning co-host to join Heather Miles on the
KXOJ Morning Show. Kevin replaces Craig West
(who left for KLOVE mornings) and joins 6 year
KXOJ morning vet Miles. It will be Brooks first
time on the air in the CCM format. Two of his
former PD's; Vance Dillard and Mike Blakemore
are now programming at CCM stations. Brooks and
his family are moving to Tulsa from East
Tennessee where he enjoyed many years of success
as a morning host in Knoxville (with
double-digit shares) as well as a more recent
successful run in Greenville-Spartanburg, SC.
Kevin's first day on the air will be January
16th. (1/3)
HisAir.Net
reminds you Early
Bird CMB Momentum 2012 Registrations and
Momentum Summit "regional" registrations open
today (Jan 3rd) at 10AM CST. Registrations will
be purchased online by visiting
cmbonline.org and clicking on the
appropriate link. CMB is proud to partner with
AttendStar
online ticketing and promotion for these
purchases making it easier.
The first Momentum Summit will be
held in Grand Rapids, Thursday February 9th.
(1/3)
Shamrock
Media announces the newest addition to their
team, Alan Garrett, as the new INSPO, CHR, and
ROCK National Promotion Manager. He will begin
immediately, taking over the CHR and ROCK roster
for Chris Chicago, who has accepted a new
position as VP of National Promotion for Save
the City Records, while continuing to manage
Shamrock Media. Chris Laney, current VP of
Marketing and AC/INSPO radio promoter, is
exiting Shamrock Media this year as new
Marketing Director for Digital Frontiers Media.
Current AC/CHR National Promotion Manager, Kris
Love, will acquire Laney’s company shares as the
newest executive of Shamrock Media. “We
are very excited about the changes of operation
at Shamrock. We understand this transition
period can be difficult, but our whole team is
working together so our clients and partners
will not suffer,” says Chris Laney. (1/3)
Former
KLOVE morning co-host Lisa Williams checks in
with HisAir.Net. Currently Lisa is tracking a
weekend shift for WPOZ/Orlando (Z88.3). . She's
also done a couple of events for i58:10 Media,
helping raise money in Cincinnati and also
Portland including a fundraiser through i58:10
Media on KXOJ/Tulsa in March for World Concern
and their "One Village" campaign. And she says
"I'm considering podcasting, or coaching, or a
couple other ideas that would keep me at home
with my boys but also keep me plugged into our
industry and serving through Christian radio."
Check out her blog www.godsradiogirl.com.
Lisa relocated to Colorado last year when her
husband accepted a position with a a church. She
joined KLOVE in 2007 after 10 years at Z88.3
(2/13)
