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Barefoot Media Ministries, KTSY/Boise and KTFY/Twin Falls (88.1 The Bridge), announce Travis Culver as Program Director for the radio group. Travis has been serving as interim program director for the past several months. President, Brian Yeager, say, "Travis has proved himself to be passionate about our listeners, committed to building a strong radio brand, and innovating for the future. He proved himself above and beyond as the right person to lead as Program Director. Travis leadership has already been seen in ratings and in building a powerful programming department."   (8/30)

Pictured at left Curb Records artist Natalie Grant performs at the 50th Anniversary March on Washington Coalition Aug 28th.  (8/29)

WAYMedia Inc., known publicly as WAY-FM, has partnered with SkörInc, a Nashville-based digital creative agency, for the purpose of new strategic digital initiatives. The first major project they will be working on together is a completely revamped WAYFM.COM website, focused more on content. Brody Harper, SkörInc’s founder, had this to say, "As a regular listener of WAY, it's a complete honor to begin this journey with them.  We couldn't be more excited about this partnership and can't wait to see how we can grow together as a team.  Everyone has been amazing to work with so far from the leadership, the staff to the on air talent.  And Wally is okay too."

Faron Dice, WAYMedia’s Vice President of Content & Network Services, commented “WAYMedia is so very excited to be partnering with a world-class digital agency like SkörInc. They have a passion for what we do and extensive experience working in the CCM world with many of the artists we love and play on WAY-FM.”   (8/29)

KLYT/Albuquerque (Static Radio) announces a new morning show Stevo and Mitch In The Morning with Stevo (Steve Jeter), and Matt Lott.   Moving from mornings is Mitch (Michelle Bransford) who gets her own show airing weekdays 10a-2p... (8/29)

BITS:Trisha Kelly previously with Clear Channel Asheville, joins Troy Norton as co-host of the morning show at WMIT/Black Mountain (106.9/106.7 the Light)... Salem and WFFH/Nashville (The Fish) announce a joint sponsorship with GMA in sponsoring the return of the 44th Annual Dove Awards on October 15 at Allen Arena to music city...  In case you missed the Arbitron July 2013 PPM Christian radio numbers, they are here and brought to you each month by Curb Records...  (8/29)

Curb Records artist Natalie Grant will be a featured performer at the 50th Anniversary March on Washington Coalition on Aug 28th. Other performers include BeBe Winans, along with brothers Marvin and Carvin; singer, musician and Minister Wintley Phipps; country and pop music singer LeAnn Rimes; girl group Identity4Pop; and folk singers Peter Yarrow and Paul Stookey, who performed at the March in 1963. Soledad O'Brien and Hill Harper will emcee the “Let Freedom Ring” Commemoration and Call to Action event at the Lincoln Memorial to commemorate the historic speech delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1963.  The event will be carried live on ABC tomorrow. (8/27)

BITS: ... KMFC/Columbia, MO is now K LOVE... Former owner of KKJM/St Cloud Andy Hilger has passed away at age 83... WWWQ-HD2/Atlanta is expected to drop its Christian Country format for oldies today... (8/26)

Family Life Radio Director of Programming Adam Nash Biddell announces Stacey Stone is expanding her position with the radio network to managing national on air promotions. With her past experience in award winning promotions, Stacey has accepted the challenge and is looking forward to working hand-in-hand with giveaway facilitators across the country with campaigns that enhance the brand.

Stacy and husband Johnny are relatively new to the Afternoon Co-host position at Family Life Radio network, Stacey  has over 20 years of experience in Promotions and generating audience participation in various events and contests.

“When you recognize a talent in someone on your staff, you should allow that person to grow and achieve in that area on top of what they were hired for,” states Adam Nash Biddell. “Stacey brings a high level of excellence in Promotions to the table and Family Life Radio is ready to raise the bar in that area. Stacey Stone is part of a fantastic team of people who serve God with their great ideas!”

“From the time that I sold my first t-shirt for charity at a Dallas-Fort Worth radio station to the quarterly community service projects I have created recently, God has always allowed me to use the heart He has given me in promotions,” explains Stacey. “Promotions can truly be the hands and feet of Jesus and I look forward to bringing to Family Life Radio the excellence my teams have achieved in the past.”   (8/22)

Pictured at right nationally syndicated morning show hosts, Doug Griffin and Jaci Velasquez, announced nominations for the 44th annual Dove Awards.  Nashville, TN, Wednesday August 21st.. (8/22)

KCBI/Dallas Mornings has launched its new morning show team. The team is former is former WAY FM/Ft Myers GM/morning man Jeff Taylor and former KCBI/Dallas morning co-host Rebecca Ashbrook. KCBI GM Matt Austin says "I'm very excited today, as we've launched the new 90.9 KCBI morning show, It took nine months to put this team together and I couldn't be more thrilled and enthusiastic about the future of morning radio in north Texas". (8/20)

WCQR/Johnson City, TN has promoted Mike Riddles from Production Director to Program Director. Mike has been with WCQR for 8 years.  He will continue his afternoon show also.  (8/20)

BITS: Craig Norrenberns exits WIBI/Champaign (New Life Media) to join KLJY/St Louis (JoyFM) for on air duties and to launch a new format this January on sister station... Kevin Davis is now PD at WPLL/Gainesville (106.9 The Pulse) as PD...   Premier Christian Radio/London has launched brand new on-air imaging, produced by Wise Buddah Jingles, also at Premier Christian Radio the network has hired a train conductor, Kisteen O’Kane, to voice its station imaging after bosses heard her reading out announcements on Southern Railway.... (8/20)

Also at WAY FM/Ft Myers HisAir.Net hears GM/mornings Jeff Taylor has left the building and is headed for mornings at KCBI/Dallas.The Wally Show is now heard mornings on WAY-FM Ft Myers.  (8/15)

WAY Media VP of Content Faron Dice has announced the addition of Joy Summers (left) as the new network midday host. She began Monday, August 12.   Dice stated, “Joy is a fresh new voice in Christian radio, and I am very excited to have her on the WAY-FM network, serving all of our markets.”   

Network PD Jeff Connell, adds, “Joy quickly made her mark on several of our WAY-FM stations over the past couple years and has already created a special relationship with the audience.  I'm excited that more WAY-FM listeners will have the chance to share life with such a genuine and talented person.  

According to Summers, "I am so excited for the opportunity to do middays on WAY-FM. I love connecting with our listeners and living life alongside them. I'm thankful for the opportunity to share my heart and even the craziness of my unfortunate, yet hilarious, experiences. I love my job because I get to hear from people firsthand how God is using WAY-FM in their lives and I am so grateful to even be a part of that."  (8/15)

WJQK/Grand Rapids (JQ 99.3) partnered with World Mission Ministries this summer for the “JQ 99 Shoe Drive”. Listeners dropped of shoes at various locations across West Michigan to which the shoes will now be sold in World Mission stores. The money will buy “Treasure” devices that are a solar powered audio player of the Bible in various languages and Morning Show Co-Host Ace McKay elaborated saying, “It’s been so humbling to see families donating their shoes and knowing that the gospel will be heard around the world for the very first time.” The station was able to collect over 7000 pairs.  (8/15)

WBSN/New Orleans (LifeSongs Radio) is making mornings twice as bright with their new morning duo! Julie & Libby are joining forces to start the day the uplifting way on LifeSongs! Also at at WBSN with the new line-up, Daniel Savage is taking over weekday afternoons and newbie Meghan Hooper joins for evenings.  Pictured (L-R): Julie Headrick & Libby Carver)  (8/14)

 

 

BITS: WMBI/Chicago (Moody Radio) manager of programming Dan Craig says he's looking to go live on overnights, also in Florida Reach FM PD Matt McNeilly is taking afternoons live & local, interested in these openings jump to the jobs page for details... David Stein and his wife Leanna are teaming up for mornings at WWEV/Atlanta (Victory 91.5)...  In case you missed the Arbitron July 2013 PPM Christian radio numbers, they are here and brought to you each month by Curb Records...  (8/13)

 WFSH/Atlanta (104.7 The Fish) announces its annual Celebrate Freedom(r) concert-festival event to take place Saturday, August 31, 2013 .  The event is an all-day free family event featuring Christian artists, children's entertainment, rides and exhibits. The day will begin with the Celebrate Freedom Run, which is now a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier, and conclude with Fireworks following all of the concerts. This year's concert lineup will feature Third Day, Switchfoot, Francesca Battistelli, Laura Story, Montell Jordan & Victory World Music, Family Force 5, Royal Tailor, Capital Kings, MIKESCHAIR, Lindsay McCaul, Jason Gray, Kingsdown, 7eventh Time Down and Ottoman Trip.

"This is the 6th Celebrate Freedom(r) event we have had the privilege of bringing to the Atlanta area.  Our 2013 event features some of the world's finest artists and groups in the Adult Contemporary Christian format.  Celebrate Freedom(r) is a place where people can bring their families to enjoy a vast multitude of fun activities along with the absolute best free concert from these world-renowned artists," says Mike Moran, Vice President of Operations, Salem Communications-Atlanta. (8/12)

WPOZ/Orlando (Z88.3) announces some changes today.  Shadow Stevens will join Z88.3 air staff on Monday, August 12 as the new evening (7-mid) personality. Shadow comes to the Z from Cox Radio’s country WWKA/Orlando (K92FM). Former evening personality Suzanne Lynn moves to midday (10a-3p) replacing Melony McKaye who departed for mornings at KJNW/KC (Life 88.5).  Also Z88.3 APD, Tate Luck, is officially named PD for Hot 95.9 and 106.3 The Rock. He will also continue as APD for Z88.3. Pictured at left Stevens, Lynn, at Tate. (8/9)

JULY PPM RATINGS:  Final day released.... Austin, Nashville & more... ... Arbitron July 2013 PPM Christian radio numbers are online here. The latest ratings on HisAir.Net is sponsored by Curb Records. (8/8)

Funeral services for KKEQ/Grand Forks PD Kerri Drees will be this Saturday at 1 p.m.  Kerri unexpectedly passed away Monday following complications from surgery. Click here to read story posted by Fargo online publication, Inforum. (8/8)

JULY PPM RATINGS:  Charlotte, Cleveland & more...  WPOZ #5 5.9... WCVO #5 4.6.... Arbitron July 2013 PPM Christian radio numbers are online here. The latest ratings on HisAir.Net is sponsored by Curb Records. (8/7)

EMF Broadcasting will enter market #8 with the purchase of WWIQ/Camden/Philadelphia (106.9) from Merlin Media. No price has been disclosed. EMF is expected to flip the station to “K-LOVE“.  There will be no LMA prior to closing. Currently K-LOVE airs on WKVP/Cherry Hill, NJ (1900 watt @ 89.5) .  (8/7)

JULY PPM RATINGS: Wash DC, Baltimore, Tampa & more...  KCMS t#7 4.3... KTIS #8 5.9.... Arbitron July 2013 PPM Christian radio numbers are online here. The latest ratings on HisAir.Net is sponsored by Curb Records. (8/6)

BITS: Matt Lott joins KLYT/Albuquerque (Static Radio) as Assistant Music Director/On-Air Talent/Producer... EMF is purchasing KXPC/Portland, OR from Cumulus... July PPM day 1 numbers are online here, day 2 released later today, sponsored by Curb Records. (8/6)

JULY PPM RATINGS: Dallas, Atlanta & more... KLTY #5 4.3 and KSBJ #6 4.5! Arbitron July 2013 PPM Christian radio numbers are online here. The latest ratings on HisAir.Net is sponsored by Curb Records. (8/5)

WPER/Wash DC (Positive Hits PER) announces that Megan Billingsley will be joining Mike Kelly to co-host afternoon drive, starting August 21st.  PER Brand Manager, Frankie Morea, says "We are excited to have Megan join the PER air team, who brings nearly a decade of mainstream radio experience working with CBS Radio Washington DC."  Positive Hits PER is preparing for many changes, with a new morning show on the horizon, a stronger signal that will carry further into Richmond, VA, and a brand new building in Fredericksburg, VA.  (8/5)

The Christian Radio industry is mourning the sudden death of KKEQ/Grand Forks (Your Q FM) PD Kerri Drees (left). According to the station Facebook page she went in for surgery this morning and had complications.  "Drees wanted to use her talent and craft to serve the Lord," said KKEQ GM Phil Ehlke. Kerri is survived by her husband Steve and children Tanisha & Savanna. She joined KKEQ in January 2011. Kerri was only 47.  (8/5)
 

Air1 announces it has hired Randy Chase (left) as its new PD. Chase replaces Paul Goldsmith who exited for Salems WIND/Chicago earlier this year. Chase was last PD at Mainstream Country KCYY/San Antonio (Y100) and departed in Feb this year.  “It is a very exciting chapter in Air1 as we welcome Randy Chase,” states K-LOVE & Air1's Chief Creative Officer David Pierce. “Randy brings a wealth of programming experience that will serve both our listeners and staff in amazing ways. Randy has been an Air1 fan while living in San Antonio and therefore has a deep understanding for what we do here at Air1 as well as the vision of what we hope to accomplish in the future."

Chase joins assistant program director Cari Kates at the Air1 team.  "I'm incredibly excited by the opportunity to joining such a dynamic team dedicated to great radio with a purpose," says Chase of his new role.  "I'm looking forward to helping Air1 fulfill its potential as a truly transformative multi-platform medium that creates compelling content and encourages our listeners to deepen their walk with Christ."   (8/1)

BITS: EMF purchases KYEN/Ft Collins (Class C1 @ 103.9) for 1.3mil... Former BEC/Tooth & Nail promo rep Charles Van Dyke joins Provident as Associate Director/Radio Promotions... Josh Lauritch exits Word Records... (8/1)

Spirit FM/Lynchburg announced today that Erica Parkerson has joined the team as Morning Show Co-Host. Erica replaces Linda Armstrong who retired from Spirit FM last month. Spirit FM General Manager Marc Tischart says, “We are thrilled to have Erica join our team. She’s a story teller, a wife and mom. Not only that, Erica is a genuine friend and encourager as well as an entertainer. She just knows how to put a smile on your face!”

Erica Parkerson will serve with Morning Show Co-Host, Michael Brown, on Good Morning Radio to create, as Erica puts it, “a highly interactive, emotionally dynamic and fun morning show.” “I could not be more excited to be part of the Spirit FM family,” exclaims Erica. “Every day, we will share our stories, the listeners will share theirs, and then we’ll watch what God does!” 

Erica was previously morning show co-host at WRCM/Charlotte (New Life 91.9).  (8/1)

New Life Media stations WBGL/Champaign and WCIC/Peoria sent staff and almost 50 of their listeners to Honduras for a 10 day mission trip. WBGL and WCIC teamed up with the missions organization, Missions.Me with the goal of sharing the gospel with the entire nation of Honduras. A video for the movement called 1Nation1Day explains the vision and plan.

Asking the question "Can a Nation be Saved in a Day" Isaiah 66:8  Missions.Me recruited the largest missions team in history and worked with the government, every school, church and media outlet in Honduras. On July 20th that question was answered as Millions gathered at their state capitals to commit their lives to the New Honduras and to Jesus! This video gives you a glimpse of what July 20th looked like.

During the trip over 100,000 pairs of new shoes were distributed, over 3 million meals served, and gave away millions of dollars in medical treatment and supplies. Then 30,000 pastors and local churches were equipped during a one day training to continue to reach their surround communities. Also the gospel was shared with every student in every school in the nation thru dramas and testimonies. And on July 20th they all Celebrated Honduras' newest national holiday with 18 large Festivals of Hope featuring guest speakers like John Bevere, Tommy Barnett and music from Kari Jobe. 

Pictured: Dominic Russo (Founder of Missions.Me) Catherine Cambra (WCIC afternoon Show Host) Gabe Bahlhorn (Missions.Me Outreach Director) Craig Norrenberns (WCIC Market Manager) Jedidiah Thurner (Missions.Me Outreach Director).  (7/31)


 

Logos Broadcasting KLFF/San Luis Obispo (K-LIFE) welcomes back Matt Williams as GM/PD & Noonie Fugler as Music Director for a transition period.  Noonies tracking times are 1-3pm pacific on Wednesdays, reach her at noonie.fugler@gmail.com  (7/29)

EMF (K-LOVE and Air1 Radio Networks) have named Tricia Wickham (left) as the new Director of Marketing and Brand Communication. Wickham will work closely with all of the creative media departments in coordinating and leading their marketing efforts for each of the brands as well as handling the brand communication both internally and externally.  "We are thrilled to have Tricia join our team," states K-LOVE & Air1's Chief Creative Officer David Pierce.  "Tricia brings a wealth of knowledge to K-LOVE and Air1 with agency, marketing and hands-on experience with high profile national brands. We are excited to see her dive in and bring a fresh perspective of marketing to our brands and help our ministries to reach more lives."

Wickham experience includes working with clients such as Frito Lay North America, Inc., Quaker Foods, General Mills, Inc., NCAA, Bank of Portugal (Portugal), Hewlett Packard, The Microsoft Store and more. She has worked with Landor Associates, an international brand & design firm located in San Francisco; a design agency, Perspective Branding in Emeryville, CA; San Francisco agency Swirl, Inc. Marketing Group, and established her own company Wickham Brand Insights.  "I am thrilled to be joining such an amazing organization and working with such a superb team," shares Wickham. "Over the course of my career, I've been blessed with some amazing opportunities, and I'm looking forward to utilizing my knowledge to help grow the brand awareness of this incredible ministry."  (7/29)

BITS: We are mourning the sudden death of air personality Kidd Kraddick, even though he was never in our format many of us who came from secular radio were touched by his amazing talent... Jim Carter exits WFRN/Elkhart after this week to join HCJB/Global working in the Technology Center in support of audio production... His Radio PD Rob Dempsey has launched a concept that connects artists to listeners,  Here are links of just one example with Matt Maher who sent a video for the show from Brazil click here... HisAir.Net is sorry to report the passing of  founder & president of WPSM/Fort Walton Beach LM Thorne after a long battle with Parkinson disease.   (7/29)

In a release today, National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) says it strongly opposes performance tax legislation. The NRB expressed concern with an announcement by Rep. Mel Watt (D-NC) that he intends to introduce performance tax legislation that would place a new and unwarranted burden on many Christian radio broadcasters.  “Performance tax legislation would be a crushing blow to many Christian radio stations,” asserted Dr. Frank Wright, President & CEO of NRB. “Moreover, I respectfully suggest to Rep. Watt that such legislation is fundamentally flawed as it rests on the faulty premise that all the value in radio airplay of music flows to broadcasters – an assumption refuted by reason and experience.”

Musicians receive free airplay by radio, boosting recognition and sales of their work. However, advertisers, sponsors, and program syndicators pay for placement on radio because of the substantive benefits they receive from over-the-air (OTA) carriage. The demonstrable value of radio airtime is ignored by many advocates of a new OTA performance tax.  Dr. Wright continued, “NRB would welcome a more coordinated collaboration with Christian music artists in order to both preserve Christian radio and to benefit the music of those artists.”

NRB supports a bipartisan bill, the Local Radio Freedom Act, sponsored by Rep. Michael Conaway (R-TX) and Rep. Gene Green (D-TX) in the House and Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) and Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) in the Senate. The bill (H.Con.Res.16/S.Con.Res.6) opposes “any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over-the-air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings,” and it has attracted the support of 143 Representatives and 11 Senators thus far.  (7/26)

BITS: WAY FM has promoted Justin Lairsey from Community Impact Director in South Florida (West Palm Beach & Miami) to Operations Director in WAYM/Nashville... WKNZ/Harrington (88.7 The Bridge) evening host Dave Hubbard moves to weekends only after enrolling in nursing school... Charles Van Dyke exits promotion at BEC/Tooth n Nail Records... (7/25)

Northwestern Media’s KJNW/Kansas City (Life 88.5) welcomes Don Godman (left) for afternoons starting July 29th.  Don has held a variety of roles with Positive Life Radio in Washington state over the past 13 years, including Morning Show host, Program Director, Operations Director and Development Director.  “I am thrilled to be joining the fine team at Life 88.5.  God has some amazing things He wants to do through this vital new ministry and I'm humbled to be asked to serve”, said Don. 

Life 88.5 Content Director, Tom Greene, said “We are so excited to have Don joining the Life 88.5 team!  I think our listeners are going to be truly blessed when they listen to him on the drive home each afternoon!”  (7/25)

CMB announces the finalists for the CMB 2013 Station Of The Year Awards. Winners will be announced September 4th.

Major Market
K-Love Radio Network
KCMS / Seattle
KLTY / Dallas-Ft. Worth

Large Market
KDUV / Fresno-Visalia
WCVO / Columbus
WPOZ / Orlando

Medium Market
KJTH / Wichita-Ponca City
WLAB / Ft. Wayne
Spirit-FM / Roanoke-Lynchburg

Small Market
KGCB / Flagstaff-Prescott
KKJM / St. Cloud
KSWP / Lufkin-Nacogdoches

(7/24)

BITS: Aaron McEachern joins WMUZ/Detroit as Chief Engineer... Kevin McCullough returns to Salem talk WMCA/New York with a local show beginning Monday, August 5th...  In case you missed the Arbitron June 2013 PPM Christian radio numbers you can get them here...  (7/23)

Creative Cardio will hold a national jock group brainstorm on the subject "to recycle content or not" tomorrow 7/23 at 130pm eastern and 1030 pacific. You're invited to share some thoughts and hear other perspectives from fellow jocks in Christian radio. The session is hosted by Scott Herrold and Jayar Reeves of CreativeCardio.com.  To get on the call dial 2134930800 use the code 502051#TUES July 23rd at  All are welcome.   (7/22)

Veteran Christian broadcaster Jim Channell has launched an internet station "Jesus Radio Worldwide" on line at http://www.jesusradioworldwide.com/.  Jim and his wife Arlene will go live with their show for the first time today Noon - 3 (EST). Jim was last heard on the air as PD/mornings at WSRX/Naples (Praise FM) but departed when WAY FM purchased the station last year, Jim also hosts the weekly syndicated Classic Christian Gold.  (7/22)

BITS: KKEQ/Grand Forks The station will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this month with "Higher Height to Shine the Light" featuring Centricity artist Jason Gray in concert... Former New York Governor David Paterson Joins the air staff at WNYM/New York (AM 970 The Answer)  to co-host the 5pm to 7pm time slot with Curtis Sliwa... Blue Ridge Broadcasting, Inc. closed on the sale of WFGW-AM/Black Mountain to International Baptist Outreach Missions, Inc, new call letters will be WKJW...(7/21)

WNWC/Madison (Life 102.5) has named WPER/Wash DC PD Garrett Michaels as its new morning host starting Aug 5th. “I’m very happy that Garrett has chosen to join our team here in Madison,” said Station Manager Steve Young.  “Garrett knows this area well, and he has the talent and ability to relate to the Life 102.5 listener.” Michaels will also serve as the station’s Listener Engagement Director.

In addition, Life 102.5 has named Candice Grey as the new morning show co-host. “Candice has earned this opportunity through hard work and incredible growth as a communicator,” stated Content Director Bruce Barrows. “We’re so pleased to be able to promote from within Northwestern Media, and I’m looking forward to what Candice brings to the Life 102.5 team.” Grey will join Michaels on-air beginning in August.    (7/19)

The National Association of Broadcasters announced the finalists for the 2013 NAB Marconi Radio Awards honoring radio stations and on-air personalities for excellence in broadcasting. The winners will be announced on September 19 at the NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show, held during the 2013 Radio Show at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, FL.

RELIGIOUS STATION OF THE YEAR
KFSH-FM Los Angeles, CA
KKJM-FM Sauk Rapids, MN
KKLA-FM Los Angeles, CA
KLRC-FM Siloam Springs, AR
WCAO-AM Baltimore, MD

(7/18)

WGTS/Wash DC has named Kevin Krueger (left) General Manager.  Krueger has been GM at KGTS/Walla Walla, Washington (Positive Life Radio) for the last 25 years.  “It’s an honor to be invited to guide the team at an industry-leading station and ministry,” said Krueger, “I anticipate many wonderful opportunities to serve the people of our nation’s capital just as we have served those in the Inland Northwest. Whatever the scale or location, it really boils down to service – one person serving another.”

Krueger began his career in radio in 1982 as a student announcer at KGTS. The communications major became the station’s Program Director following his graduation in 1987. The following year, Krueger was promoted to his current position of General Manager.

“In addition to a strong background in radio broadcast leadership, Kevin has a passion for Christian radio ministry that is contagious,” said Ed Fry, President of FaithSearch Partners.  who led the nationwide search for the WGTS GM position, “His professional expertise and personal commitment to service will allow him lead WGTS down a path of continued success, which honors the station’s mission of outreach ministry.”   The GM position has been open since the passing of General Manager/Vice President John Konrad in January this year. (7/17)

BITS: WOTB/Pearl River, LA (The Bridge) GM Pastor John Raymond General Manager tells HisAir.Net the new station is on the air reaching New Orleans and parts of Mississippi...  Veteran broadcaster Kevin Rolph joins Faith FM 93.9/Brantford, UK for mornings... In case you missed the Arbitron June 2013 PPM Christian radio numbers you can get them here...

WAFJ/Augusta has hired Jill Johnston as the station’s new Promotions Director. Jill will  start the position August 12th.  Jill is currently promotions director at WBCL/Fort Wayne. WAFJ is part of RTN (The Radio Training Network).  (7/16)

Northwestern Media’s KJNW/Kansas City (Life 88.5) welcomes Melony McKaye to Mornings.  For the past 12 years Melony has hosted Middays on WPOZ/Orlando (Z88.3).  Melony is looking forward to this new opportunity, stating, “I love having the chance to be on the ground floor as we build a local station to serve Kansas City.”  Tom Greene, Life 88.5 Content Director, noted, “We are thrilled to have a talent the caliber of Melony McKaye join our team!  She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that I’m sure will be a blessing to the people of Kansas City!”  Melony assumes her new duties at Life 88.5 on July 29th.   (7/15)

JUNE PPM RATINGS: KFMK/Austin jumps to a 3.8 AQH... Arbitron June 2013 PPM Christian radio numbers are online here. The latest ratings on HisAir.Net is sponsored by Curb Records. (7/11)

Salem CEO Ed Atsinger makes Radio Ink's 40 Most Powerful People in Radio list for for 2013, which will be revealed next week... Thousands of specially produced King James Bibles have been distributed to first responders throughout the country through the project of SRN's the Mike Gallagher Show Charitable Foundation, the First Responders Bible includes a spiritual fitness guide as well as counseling and spiritual tips on how to stay strong and faith-filled when faced with catastrophic life-or-death situations... Rich Peluso has been promoted to Senior Vice President of AFFIRM Films, a label of Sony Pictures Entertainment, where he will continue to oversee the development, production, acquisition and marketing of faith-based and inspirational films...  (7/12)

JUNE PPM RATINGS: WPOZ back to #1 7.4 AQH, WCVO takes #4 5.6 AQH... Arbitron June 2013 PPM Day 3 Christian radio numbers are online here. The latest ratings on HisAir.Net is sponsored by Curb Records. (7/11)

BITS: Barry & Linda Armstrong will do their last airshift before they retire tomorrow on Spirit FM, WSLS/Roanoke NBC 10 did a feature on the couple, check it out here... WRAL TV Raleigh featured TWR (Trans World Radio) in their "Tar Heeler Traveler", watch it here...  VOAR Christian Family Radio is back on the air in Gander after being vandalized last month... Sydney/Australia's Christian Radio Station Hope 103.2 raised $792,632, the most money ever, during the station's recent ‘Speak Life' June fundraiser... (7/11)

Arbitron June 2013 PPM Day 2 Christian radio numbers are online here. The latest ratings on HisAir.Net is sponsored by Curb Records. (7/10)

The Salem Radio Network (SRN) announced a month-long, multi-platform initiative in August designed to highlight the battle over America’s culture wars: SRN’s nationally syndicated talk hosts—as well as the network’s 24/7 Washington, D.C.-based SRN News service—will all focus interviews and special features on the current challengers to traditional American values.  “The recent Supreme Court rulings on so-called Gay Marriage are merely the latest in a string of disturbing trends,” says Tom Tradup, Vice President/News & Talk Programming at SRN. “Government seems unable to respond to alarming cultural developments, and our courts are increasingly thwarting the will of voters …especially parents. SRN hopes to highlight the challenges facing America, and to provide solid, actionable ways men and women can stand up to the cultural backwash.” 

SRN News will offer a multi-part series drawing on groups like the Traditional Values Coalition, Parents Television Council, as well as groups such as Alliance Defending Freedom, Morality in Media and others. SRN will also feature online polls giving listeners the opportunity to voice their opinions on issues such as protecting the Second Amendment, Gay Marriage, the influence of teachers unions on public education and a variety of other topics. (7/10)

Arbitron June 2013 PPM Day 1 including Dallas, Houston posted today. Check out the numbers here. The latest ratings on HisAir.Net is sponsored by Curb Records. (7/9)

HisAir.Net is sad to report Mark Tordoff passed away on July 7, 2013. In 2007, Mark was diagnosed with cancer (brain tumor). Mark served as Station Manager of WMSJ/Freeport, ME from the Mid-90's until 2005. Mark played a role in bringing on board Marc Tischart (now GM of Spirit FM in VA), Joe Polek (now at WMHK/Columbia, SC), and Tim Collins (now at WHMX/Bangor, ME). He also helped take WMSJ from a brand new station with only a live morning show and small signal in Portland, to a 24/7 live station with a much larger signal that covers from Augusta, ME to Portsmouth, NH. He helped create the legacy that is now the Positive Radio Network. Mark leaves behind his wife Pam, and two children. Read more from the Portland Press Herald here.   (7/8)

BITS: AFR Morning guy JJ Jasper is safe after he had to make an emergency landing (pictured left) in his plane last night, click here to read story... WTCF/Winchester, VA (The Cross FM) has been sold for 650k to Timber Ridge Ministries, who has been LMA'ing the station... Founder William Moore announces Solid Rock Radio will be re-launching their online stream after being offline for almost two years on July 10th, www.solidrockradio.org...  Prayers requested for WJTL/Lancaster personality Lisa Landis who is battling a rare flesh-eating bacteria called necrotizing fasciitis...  (7/8)

 

 

 

 

 

Barry and Linda Armstrong announce they are retiring from Spirit FM located in Lynchburg, the ministry they co-founded in 1994. Linda’s last day on-the-air as co-host of the Spirit FM Morning Show with Michael Brown will be Friday, July 12th. The couple’s last official day of service to the radio ministry will be July 31st. "We watched God build something from nothing," Barry Armstrong, who has served as the ministry’s general manager, said. "Thanks to our many friends and supporters, the station is financially stable. There is a godly leadership team in place with a fresh vision. They are fully capable of taking Spirit FM to the next level."

Linda Armstrong said she will really miss her on-air role and that she and Barry will miss the close connection with Spirit FM listeners. "This has been the greatest time of my life in so many ways," she added. "But, I am a grandmother with another grandchild on the way. I look forward to having more free time to enjoy my family."  Spirit FM is completing a nationwide search for a new morning show co-host, and will name someone to fill Linda’s position in a few weeks, according to Station Manager Marc Tischart.  For the first 11 years, Barry and Linda co-hosted the Spirit FM morning show. Barry stepped off the mornings in 2005 to concentrate on his duties as General Manager.  "We really thought both of us being on the air would be temporary, until we could afford to pay a real staff! Who knew I would be on the air for another 19 years? But it never really felt like a job. I was just hanging out with friends," Linda said.

In 2002, Spirit FM became part of Positive Alternative Radio, a group of stations founded by Vernon and Virginia Baker, and how headed up by Eddie Baker, its President.  "We both ran Christian stations serving the same communities in the early years," Barry explained. "By coming together, we were able to eliminate duplication of efforts, combine our strengths, grow stronger and better serve our listeners."

"The legacy of Barry and Linda Armstrong will have impact for years to come," Baker said. "Their passion and commitment are unequaled. They leave us with strong operations and management team in place, as well as a very supportive listening family."  Listeners can enjoy a look back at almost two decades of broadcasting next week during the Spirit FM Morning Show, Tischart said. In addition, a station open house is planned for Wednesday, July 17th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To RSVP, contact the station at (800) 774-9798.   (7/5)

BITS: KLJC/KC PD Tom Greene says the station has changed call letters to KJNW and the name is now using "Life 88.5" on the air... WIND/Chicago (AM 560 The Answer) moves evening host Joe Walsh to afternoons... The FCC has denied the waiver request by EMF to apply for 2 K-LOVE translators in Los Angeles and says EMF can’t amend the engineering part of its application for a new translator in LA, but the commission says it can apply for one in nearby  Quartz Hill... (7/3)

From KGCB/Prescott (Radio Shine Station Manager Sally Barton: Radio Shine broadcasts to the communities of central and northern Arizona – our station is located in Prescott.  Our hearts are broken with the loss of our 19 young Granite Mountain Hotshot firefighters of Prescott. Their loss resonates through our community, out state, our nation, we are mourning and praying with the families; the loved ones who have lost a husband, a daddy, a son, a grandson, a fellow firefighter, a friend.  Please join us in praying for those who continue, with heroic strength to lay their lives on the line, battling the fire, that our precious Lord will provide His cloak of protection and guidance. 

Through our prayers, we know the all-abiding peace and hope in our Lord.   Please join with us praying those who have lost their loved one will know the comfort and healing only God can provide in such a devastating tragedy.  We look up in hope.  God IS sovereign and His message resounds through the homes that cry out for His comfort, His healing.  He is faithful in bringing comfort and peace through the deepest valleys. 

We turn to Psalms 91: 1 & 2: He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.  I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” I write to ask for your prayers for our community and for the Radio Shine team as we bring hope and healing to our listening communities.  Thank you.  (7/2)

BITS: Former KLJY/St Louis (Joy FM) PD Greg Cassidy takes afternoon drive from 2-6pm at internet station "The ROCK", with plans of an FM signal by fall... In the aftermath of last week’s “mob” shouting down the Texas Senate leadership to stop passage of a bill which would ban abortions-after-20-weeks in the state of Texas, Governor Rick Perry held a Special Session in Austin and appeared on Bill Bennett’s MORNING IN AMERICA program on the Salem Radio Network to make his case to the people of Texas and America: read story here... The UK's Premier Christian Radio signs Paul Chantler as a consultant to provide strategic and operational support... Afternoon host Steve Cochran exits Salem's WIND/Chicago (AM 560 The Answer)... (7/2)

Family Life Radio reports the three-day Christian music festival Elevate Music Festival was a success this past weekend. Artists performing included Casting Crowns, Third Day, Tenth Avenue North, Matthew West, Jars of Clay, Jonny Diaz and Jason Gray. Family Life Radio was a partner for the concert, and ministry president Dr. Randy Carlson delivered a message about Intentional Living on Sunday.  “At the Sunday worship service, I observed several hundred people standing to commit to the Lord that they choose to start living their faith intentionally in Him,” Dr. Carlson said. “It was the largest outdoor event of the weekend

Johnny and Stacey Stone broadcast live from the event held in Prescott and interviewed artists including Mac Powell of Third Day, Adam Cappa, Matthew West and Casting Crowns.  (7/2)

BITS: The NRB says it is deeply disappointed in yesterday’s Supreme Court marriage decisions, which it says neglects to clearly uphold America’s centuries-old principles of government that serves, not dictates, the rights of the people... EMF is purchasing the 54,000 sq ft building it currently leases at 5750 West Oaks Boulevard Rocklin... Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG) has promoted Greg Bays to Executive Vice President of Capitol Christian Distribution, and Steve Blair Vice President of Sales and Catalog Development... (6/27)

As reported first on HisAir.Net WAKW/Cincinnati (Star 93.3) has hired Jeff Evans as its new PD starting Aug 1st. Currently Jeff is OM at mainstream CHR KTYL/Tyler (Mix 93.1) as well as KISX-FM, KNUE-FM, KTYL-FM, and KKTX-FM and has been with the station group for 20 years.  Jeff's radio experience also includes KDMX/Dallas.  Regarding the move to Ohio Jeff tells HisAir.Net, "Over the past two years I have felt a strong urging from God to use my experience and talents to serve Him! God has put the right people along my path to help me and encourage me to make the transition to Christian radio. I couldn’t be more excited to be joining the team at Star 93.3. I LOVE the city and I knew it was the place I wanted to move my family to almost immediately."  Jeff who grew up in Tyler says they are a big Texas Rangers family, so cheering for the Cincinnati Reds is going to be a challenge! His two boys are excited for the new opportunities – even if it does mean cheering for a different baseball team!  (6/24)

As reported first on HisAir.Net (news 6/19) WCVO/Columbus (104.9 the River) welcomes T.J. Holland as Director of Brand Development (Program Director) to the team.  T.J. comes to from Saga Columbus where he spent the past 4 ½ years as the Brand Manager for Sunny 95, Mix 107.9 and Rewind 104.3.  Prior to that T.J. was part of the team at WARM 98 in Cincinnati for many years.  According to WCVO Chief Creative Officer Todd Stach “I’m very excited to have T.J. join our team.  We look forward to his team building abilities and excited to see where he can help us stretch and grow.”  Holland starts at WCVO today.   (6/24)

BITS: The Vision Radio Network, a Christian media ministry of United Christian Broadcasters Australia, expands to Guyra following the installation of a new antenna at the Guyra Reservoir this week...  Shortwave Central is reporting that Family Radio will cease operations from its Florida-based shortwave radio station WYFR at the end of June... In case you missed the Arbitron May 2013 PPM's for Christian radio, click here for ratings sponsored by Curb Records...  (6/24)

WAKW/Cincinnati (Star 93.3) has hired Jeff Evans as its new PD. Evans replaces Randy James who left to launch a new company named Truth2Value in March this year.  (6/20)

KGCB/Prescott (Radio Shine) PD Dan Young checks in with HisAir.Net, "Thanks for your prayers as firefighters battle the Doce Fire in Prescott, Arizona (pictured left). It has been burning at a rate of 500 acres per hour, consuming more than 8000 acres since Tuesday. The Radio Shine station itself is not in danger, but we’ve been covering the blaze since it began. We’ve been blessed with the close cooperation of government officials in getting evacuation information out to our listeners. After two full days, it is still 0% contained."  (6/20)

BITS: EMF is purchasing 3 stations from Family radio including WFRW/Webster, NY, KIFR/Alice, TX, and KXBC/Garberville, CA.... U2's Bono has been doing a number of high-visibility interviews in the last few weeks, and that continues when he's the guest on Focus On The Family Radio with Jim Daly airing Tue 6/25... For Christian radio jobs check out the latest on the HisAir.Net jobs page...  (6/20)

From the where are they now department: Former WCFJ/Dayton PD/personality Bill Nance and his former co-host Melody Morris took a step of faith and became part of a new venture in internet radio. They had a vision of sharing the Gospel through the format of Christian radio, broadcasting solely over the internet. The idea was to have a "local" ministry, but one that could reach around the world. Together they helped launch Faith and Family Radio.

“It’s Internet radio done right.” says co-founder Melody Morris. “Most streaming sounds like a juke box but our Lord taught us to be relational in His time here on earth. He personally ministered among the people.” Morris says while the trend in radio is to voice track and automate, Faith and Friends is intentional about broadcasting their morning show “New Day with Bill & Melody” live and interactive. They also focus much of their time in the community, oftentimes broadcasting live on-location at various times of the day, utilizing state-of-the-art technology.

“Listening habits have changed,” says Nance. In a highly mobile society, people often drive out of the signal range of terrestrial radio, but not so with Faith and Friends. “People can now listen through a variety of technologies right from their car, their bedside Internet radio alarm clock, their home stereo system, their smart phone and more. Even oceans can’t separate us from streaming to others. The time to bring the Good News to the world via this technology is now and at a fraction of the cost.”

Bill has served in Christian radio for 22 years as a Program Director and morning show host. Melody Morris has 17 years experience in radio and television. Here's a link to the website, where you can listen to the broadcasts 24/7: https://faithandfriendsradio.com/  (6/19)

WCVO/Columbus (104.9 The River) has hired former Saga Communications/Columbus Brand Manager TJ Holland as its new Program Director. His first day at WCVO will be Monday 6/24. Holland replaces Andy Meyer who exited earlier this month.   (6/19)

BITS: KFMK/Austin (Spirit 105.9) adds Night Light (tm) with Andrea... National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) filed Comments with the FCC urging it to improve and tighten its current indecency regulations for broadcasters, view here... Franklin, TN based PR firm Merge PR adds Elizabeth Ingram to its team... A reminder to share your station/label news by sending it to ted@hisair.net.... (6/19)

BITS: WVMC/Mansfield is changing from a contemporary Christian format to a praise and worship format July 1 picking up Salems “Total Praise”... Spanish Christian AM (1100) KAFY/Bakersfield is getting an FM translator at 100.3... In case you missed the Arbitron May 2013 PPM's for Christian radio, click here for ratings sponsored by Curb Records.  (6/14)

BITS: Please pray safety for HCJB Global’s Ministry Service Center in Colorado Springs where some staff members have has to evacuate due to wildfires going out of control northeast of the city, almost exactly a year after a similar fire ravaged parts of the metropolitan area... Frank Sontag has been selected as new afternoon drive talk host for at KKLA/Los Angeles, succeeding long time host Frank Pastore who passed away late last year from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident... Family Life Radio morning host Peter Brooks celebrating 25 years at the same station... (6/12)

 Arbitron May 2013 PPM for Minneapolis, Seattle and more released today. Click here for latest ratings sponsored by Curb Records. Tomorrow Charlotte, Cleveland and more. (6/12)

BITS: James Robinson joins WAWZ/New York (Star 99.1) for Copywriting/ Producer duties... The daily radio program “Life, Love & Family,” hosted by Dr. Tim Clinton is now airing on over 200 stations including The Truth Network... Salem Radio Network talk host Mike Gallagher earned a Tony Award as an investor in the Broadway revival of “Pippin” that won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, Sunday night... WFFH/Nashville (94FM The Fish) and the Nashville Sounds (Triple A baseball) kick off their 4th season of Faith Nights this Saturday with Fervent artist Chris August.   (6/11)

Arbitron May 2013 PPM for Dallas, Houston and more released today. Click here for latest ratings sponsored by Curb Records. Tomorrow Wash DC, Baltimore and more. (6/10)

WRCM/Charlotte (New Life 91.9) officially turns 20 years old this Friday, June 14th.  When it came on the air in 1993, it was the first FM station to reach the Charlotte metro with contemporary Christian music.  To celebrate the legacy of lives changed by God through New Life 91.9, the station produced this video (Click here to see) and will show it to approximately 15,000 listeners at its annual Faith, Family & Freedom Celebration (FF&F) at the Zmax Dragway in Concord, NC on June 22nd. Also on hand at FF&F will be Plumb, For King & Country, Sanctus Real, Mandisa, and Building 429, followed by a huge fireworks display.  WRCM also had a private celebration luncheon today, June 10th, with current and many former staff on hand, as well as the president, chancellor and senior vice president of Columbia International University.

Pictured at left:  Joe Paulo (current Director of Broadcasting), Tom Talbert (former announcer), Shelly Mitchell (former announcer), Ken Mayfield (founding general manager), Rodney Baucom (first morning announcer)  (6/10)

BITS: KLTY/Dallas and "Nightlightwith Andrea" were recently featured in a report "Christian Radio Steals The Show In North Texas" on Dallas CDS 11, watch the video here... WMIT/Black Mountain (The Light FM) morning co-host Heather Shelley is now morning co host at WRCM/Charlotte (New Life 91.9)... The JOY FM/Atlanta, Tampa, Sarasota) donated nearly $146,000 in gift cards (pictured right) from Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Lowes and other national stores in a three-hour relief drive for the victims of the Moore, Oklahoma tornado...  (6/10)

BITS: KTIS/Minneapolis welcomes Marianne Milano as the new Director of Listener & Community Engagement... WKNZ/Harrington, DE (88.7 The Bridge) adds the new frequency 87.7 FM to serve Ocean City & Salisbury south to Chincoteague, VA... WEMI/Appleton (91.9/91.5 The Family) was awarded first place for the Best Station Musical Promo "Why Do You Listen" in the Medium Market Radio category at The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association 2012 Awards, pictured at left is Production Director Mark Bystrom (right) receiving award from Tom Allen, Vice president & General Manager of WKOW-TV in Madison.  (6/7)

BITS: WCVO/Columbus (104.9 The River) PD, Director of Brand Development Andy Meyer has resigned...  New Christian station WCNP/Reedsburg, WI went on the air yesterday... iBelieve Media has created iBelieve Magazine, an interactive magazine featuring video, pictures, audio, links and more for tablets, for a peak click here... In Nashville Toby Mac wins the "Artist of the Year" at The K-LOVE Fan Awards at the Ryman Auditorium and heard live on the K-LOVE network... On the job front, new KLJC/KC PD Tom Greene is looking for air talent as well as at KFMK/Austin (Spirit 105.9) PD Steve Sunshine who says they have an opening for a newly created position of APD, check jobs page for listing...  (6/6)

Christian Music Broadcasters announced that nominations are now open for the Scott Campbell Industry Achievement Award, the Rob Gregory Community Service Award, and the Rich Mullins Artist Impact Award.  These awards will be presented Wednesday, September 4th at the CMB Networking Dinner –at Momentum 2013. Nominations for each award must be submitted by a CMB member, and must include a paragraph (no more than 200 words) explaining why that nominee should be considered.  The nominations will be narrowed down to 5 finalists for each award, with each award recipient selected by a panel of CMB representatives.  Nominations should be sent via email to awards@cmbonline.org.  The deadline is June 30th at midnight.  (6/4)

Have you seen the KLTY/Dallas Family Friendly Morning Show's "Cowboy" Chris' video on the new SkyScreamer ride at Six Flags?  Well, more than 350,000 have and CNN Headline News talked to Chris about it on the air.  Check it out!  And check out the full video here if you haven't seen it yet. Watch it here.... and watch the CNN report here.   (6/3)

SRN News, a unit of the Salem Radio Network (SRN), will broadcast a special week-long series on “Evangelicals & Immigration Reform” starting Monday, June 3rd.  This SRN News special series will highlight efforts by many high profile Evangelical leaders to encourage Christians to call on their members of Congress for “immigration solutions rooted in Christian values.”

Tom Tradup, VP/News & Talk Programming for Dallas-based SRN, says: “However Immigration Reform ultimately shakes out, providing a path to citizenship for the estimated 11-million illegal immigrants currently in the United States will have a profound impact on America’s politics, culture, and it’s churches, as well.”  He adds this special series will highlight men and women seeking to actively mobilize Christians in one of Washington’s most contentious issues. Featured in the series will be theologians  such as Dr. Albert Mohler, President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville and Dr. Richard Land, incoming head of the Southern Evangelical Seminary in Charlotte, N.C.; Ali Noorani of the National Immigration Forum in Washington, D.C.; and high-profile leaders such as Lynne Hybels, co-founder of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois.  (5/31)

BITS: Bott Radio is now available on iHeartRadio... Former AFR and KLOVE air personality "Brother" Jon Rivers is back with a new Sunday morning “Powerline.” offered by as part of the mainstream Tom Kent “24/7 Fun” classic hits network...  HisAir.Net is asking all to pray for Sasko Bogeski of ELION Media Ministry in Belgrade, Serbia who is being held by authorities after an altercation by an intruder into his home resulting in the intruders death, Serbia has no clear law as it relates to self-defense.  (5/30)

BITS: KLTY/Dallas PD Mike Prendergast is chasing in W Oklahoma today as numerous tornadoes are expected, click here to follow Mikes live feed this afternoon...  The Washington Times and Salem Communications announced Tuesday that host Andy Parks’ daily show is moving to mid-days next week on WRC/Wash DC (1260 AM), Salem’s flagship news talk radio station in the nation’s capital... This month Bob Criittenden is celebrates 22 years at WLBF/Montgomery (Faith Radio Network)... (5/29)

Capping a week of media appearances including CBS This Morning, People.com, Morning Joe on MSNBC, and others, six-time Grammy winner Amy Grant visited the JOY FM (Tampa Bay, Atlanta) (at right) and spent two hours live on The Morning Cruise with Dave, Bill & Carmen. The morning show featured stories and songs from Amy's first full-length studio release in 10 years, "How Mercy Looks From Here". Afterward, the trio and Amy hosted a front-porch themed CD listening party (complete with sweet-tea in Mason jars) for fifty randomly-selected listeners at a location in Tampa. Listeners were treated to a meet-and-greet with the artist and a signed copy of the CD. Amy shared personal stories of walking through dimentia with her parents, of family dynamics and of the "rebirth of creativity" she experienced in writing and recording.   (5/29)
 

Dozens of protesters gathered on their lunch hour outside the IRS Office in Chicago to rally against the IRS. The protest was part of a nationwide effort to highlight alleged abuses of power by the IRS that targeted tea-party, conservative, and religious groups. The Chicago rally was organized and led by former IL Congressman Joe Walsh, (at left) who now hosts a nightly (7-9pm) radio show on Salems WIND/Chicago (AM 560 The Answer). Walsh stated the reason for the protest, “It’s time to send a message that our First Amendment rights will not be denied by an out-of-control administration.”  (5/28)

WRBS/Baltimore (95.1 SHINE-FM) is shifting the focus of its annual Summer Blast concert this Memorial Day Weekend to benefit disaster relief for the city of Moore, OK following the recent tornadoes.  Proceeds from Saturday night’s concert will benefit Convoy of Hope, which is already helping with disaster relief efforts in Oklahoma.  “We were receiving inquiries from listeners about how they could help the people of Oklahoma,” said Mike Alley, morning show co- host for 95.1 SHINE-FM and Director of 48Live Productions. “With our station’s landmark annual event coming up this weekend, it only seemed right to shift the focus to those in need.”  The artists, Building 429, Selah, and Royal Tailor.  (5/24)

BITS: TJ Jackson joins KLJC/Kansas City as Director of Listener & Community Engagement /AM Host... According to a Jacobs Media study Christian music listeners go to their favorite station to help them get in a better mood and 56% say they listen to streaming radio at least once a week, more than any other format... NRB President & CEO Dr. Wright says, “I am alarmed by reports that suggest a federal official at the IRS instituting a de facto Fairness Doctrine,”  after several NRB members reported suspicious questioning from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) this week.. (5/23)

WAY-FM's “The Wally Show” is headed to Moore, OK today the site of the deadly tornado earlier this week. Wally will have same access as General Market Media near the disaster site.  That includes the command posts and several distribution points. Those areas are right near the path of destruction. Wally will also get a chance to interview affected families and see the damage. And, he’ll join Feed the Children in making deliveries into some of the devastated areas. (5/22)

 

KLVV/Ponca City (My Praise FM) and KJTH/Ponca City (The House FM) Promotion Director Janelle Keith checks in with HisAir.Net and says all are safe after a tornado hit their listening area hard on Monday 5/20.  Right the station is a resource for those efforts that are organizing in the Moore area with the studios about 2 hours away. If you’d like to help those in need in Oklahoma, the stations have it all on their website. (5/21)

Arbitron April 2013 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume: (Subscribers Only)
Austin: KFMK 188,300... KVLR ****

Indianapolis: WTLC-AM 60,700... WHZN 43,000...
Memphis: WHAL 239,300...

Nashville: WFFH 159,900... WAYM 129,200... WLVU 110,900... WBOZ 12,800... WAYQ ****  
Norfolk: WGH 78,800... 
Raleigh: WNNL 175,600... WRTP 35,300
West Palm Beach: WAYF 115,000... WRMB 63,100 

(5/16)

KSBJ/Houston has hired Ty McFarland as its new Program Director starting June 17. We are excited to have Ty join our team at KSBJ. Many of us have known Ty for a long time and know of his creativity, his passion of people and his passion for God,” says Tim McDermott, president and general manager of KSBJ. “I know he will be a great addition to our team and that he will take our programming to even greater levels of ministry and impact in our city.”  Most recently McFarland served as WGTS/Wash DC Senior Program Director. During his time at WGTS.  With 17 years of industry experience, McFarland has served 12 years in the role of PD and three years as a Station Manager at various stations.  (5/15)

Arbitron April 2013 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume: (Subscribers Only)
Charlotte: WPZS 237,500... WRCM 208,900... WMIT 140,400...  WLFJ 40,400 
Cincinnati: WAKW 166,700...
Cleveland: WCRF 86,000... WJMO 45,100
Columbus: WCVO 208,400 #4 6.4... WZNP 10,200
Las Vegas: KSOS 130,400...
Orlando: WPOZ 371,800 (#4 AQH 6.4)... WPOZ HD2 57,600... WPOZ HD3 31,700
Portland: KFIS 250,500...
San Antonio: KZAR 118,400... 
(5/15)

Arbitron April 2013 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume: (Subscribers Only)
Baltimore: WRBS 269,500... WGTS 101,600... WCAO 77,600...   
Detroit: WPZR 323,900... 
Minneapolis: KTIS 579,100 (#4 7.2)... KTIS-AM 50,900
Phoenix: KFLR 125,600...   
Seattle: KCMS 520,900 (#2 5.1)... KWPZ 45,600...     
St Louis: KLJY 407,500 (#4 6.0)... KATZ 59,300
Tampa: WCIE 136,300... WBVM 102,600... WJIS 38,300
Wash DC: WGTS 438,400...  WPRS 438,400...
(5/14)

BITS: Ron Shank returns to the PD chair at American Family Radio... Rachel Kearney joins WONU/Chicago (Shine.fm) as Graduate Assistant Traffic Director...  KSBJ/Houston sets a monthly cume record with 817,300...  (5/14)

Northwestern Media has hired Tom Greene as Content Director for its recently acquired KLJC/Kansas City. Previously Tom programmed WMHK/Columbia, WMIT/Asheville, and WIBI/Carlinville.  "As we begin to build a high level team to serve the Kansas City radio listeners I cannot imagine anyone better than Tom Greene to oversee all of our content," states Dave Gordon, newly appointed Station Manager of KLJC-FM, and former Executive Director of Bethesda Christian Broadcasting.  "Tom is so passionate about providing the best station in the market and, given his experience and skills, he will be able to hire and train some of the best talent available for Kansas City."  Tom's programmed stations have received four NAB Marconi Awards for Religious Station of the Year (2010, 2008, 2001, 1997), two NRB Station of the Year awards (2008, 2006), an ECHO Program Director of the Year award (2008) along with numerous other awards, recognitions and nominations. Greene starts at KLJC Monday 5/20.  (5/13)

Arbitron April 2013 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume: (Subscribers Only)
Atlanta: WFSH 643,5009... WPZE 538,700... WVFJ 143,400
Chicago: WMBI 290,000... WGRB 160,000... WONU 63,800  
Dallas: KLTY 911,200 (#2 5.8)... KCBI 270,200... 
Houston: KSBJ 817,300 (#6 4.7)
Los Angeles: KFSH 544,700 ...
New York:  WLIB 305,600...
Philadelphia: WPPZ 391,900... WBYO 44,800...    
Riverside: KSGN 251,700... 
(5/13)

From Frankie Morea WPER Station Manager “After God's people provided WPER/Wash DC Positive Hits with a 100% fully funded Sharathon earlier than scheduled, amazing things happened as the PER team went on to raise the down payment needed to secure PER'S new home planned for the station in Fredericksburg, VA. Over $140,000 was raised in just a few short hours as PER listeners gave gifts of $1,000 for a special brick to be displayed in the foyer of the new building. "Bill & Larry are friends that take ownership of the moment as if they were the GM!  Their partnership is invaluable. Without them, our message to listeners would have been the same but the results would not. These moments really were some of the best I have ever experienced working with ShareMedia."

Pictured at left  ShareMedia host Bill Scott, Frankie Morea with his wife Eva and ShareMedia host Larry Walters.  (5/13)

Christian Music Broadcasters (CMB) announces basketball Hall-of-Famer Pat Williams as a confirmed speaker for Momentum 2013. Williams is currently serving as co-founder and senior vice president of the NBA’s Orlando Magic. As one of America’s top motivational speakers, he has addressed thousands of executives in organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies and national associations to universities and nonprofits. Clients include AllState, American Express, Cisco, Coca-Cola, Disney, Honeywell, IBM, ING, Lockheed Martin, Nike, PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Tyson Foods to name a few. Pat is also the author of over 80 books, his most recent title being The Difference You Make: Changing Your World Through the Impact of Your Influence.

Pat Williams will be the final session of Momentum 2013, Saturday September 7th at 12 noon. Click here for info on 2013 CMB membership. (5/9)
 

American Family Radio announced today that Dr. Buster Wilson, AFR General Manager and host of AFA Today, has exited the ministry.  AFR Executive Vice President, Buddy Smith, said, “Buster remains a highly respected friend to this ministry and to each of us personally and professionally. We are praying that God blesses this new chapter in Buster’s life. He’s a loving pastor, brilliant radio veteran, passionate about technology and the spread of the Gospel. We expect nothing but great things for him in the future.”  Day to day operations of American Family Radio will currently be handled by AFR Operations Director, Jim Stanley.  (5/7)

BITS: Former KSBJ/Houston PD Susan O'Donnell was heard on the air at WBFJ/Winston Salem helping with the station Sharathon... KOUL/Corpus Christi flips to Air1 under new owner EMF... Check out the new music research from HisAir.Net and Hit Music Research, click here.   (5/7)

CMB will hold its monthly teleconference for members tomorrow (5/8) at 11AM CST /12PM EST. It will be hosted by CMB Executive Director, Chris Lemke. The teleconference is titled "Legal Eagles - Is Everything In Order?" and will feature Matt McCormick with Fletcher Heald & Hildreth, PLC and Brian Gantman of EMF.  This "muted" call lasts 40 minutes with questions at the end.  Email questions for panelists ahead of time to chris@cmbonline.org. Teleconference phone number and passcode will be emailed to current  2013 CMB Gold and Silver members by 5PM CST today.  (5/7)
 

Jon and Sherry Rivers Leave AFR. American Family Radio's GM, Buster Wilson said, "We wish Jon & Sherry the very best and thank them for their time here at AFR. We know God has big plans for Jon and look forward to seeing God's blessings upon Jon and Sherry as they move on to the next step.  It was an honor to be a part of their redemption story and while parting is very tough, we know this is part of God's plan and continued work in the lives of both our ministries."  (5/6)

BITS:Capitol Broadcasting has launched a new 24/7 CCM station in Raleigh on WRAL HD2 called "Cornerstone Radio"...  Police in Helena-West Helena, AR have charged four people in connection with the shooting of KJIW/Helena-West Helena owner Elijah Mondy, who said about his shooters, “All we can really do is just pray for the guys, pray that God will save them”... Gregory Rogers joins Moody Radio WMFT/Tuscaloosa as Mornings Co-Host/Feature Producer/Community Relations Director... (5/3)

Under the direction of David Harms and Lisa Williams of i58:10 Media led Barefoot Media Ministries 89.5 KTSY/Boise to it's greatest Spring Drive ever. After being on reduced power for 2 months due to antenna issues, being off the air on their translator station in Baker City, Oregon, being in transition in the development department so pre-match money was about 50% of what they had raised last year. This year KTSY took a new direction with their spring pledge drive. Rather than a fund raiser it was a celebration of God's power and His impact in people's lives. The financial goal was never talked about; no incentives were used. President / General Manager says, "It was a scary transition. We were turning our regular practice on their head. Instead of telling God what our goal was, we let Him give us what we needed. He poured out blessings beyond what we could have imagined. Last year we ended with a total of $188,469; this year we ended at $202, 611 – an all time record. Thanks to David and his team for helping us blaze our new trail and all glory goes to God for honoring putting Him first."  (5/3)

Chris Tomlin and Kari Jobe performed before a sold out crowd in Phoenix Wednesday night. Chris was suffering from laryngitis and had spent the day before at the hospital only to have to the doctor tell him not to talk or sing. He told the doctor, "Man, that doesn't happen in my world."  Pictured is Family Life Radio afternoon co host Johnny Stone, Chris Tomlin. and FLR afternoon co host Stacey Stone.  (5/3)

 

 

 

 

 

WAY-FM/Denver General Manager Zach Cochran has announced that Grayson Long (left) has been named Operations Director effective May 6. Long had previously been Director of Marketing at Integrity Music since 2006. Before joining Integrity Music, he was WCIC/Peoria PD for 7 years. Commenting on the appointment, Cochran noted, “I’m excited that Grayson is joining the WAY-FM family. His gifts, talents and ideas will help WAY-FM impact even more lives for Jesus Christ”. Looking forward to his new role, Long stated, "I am honored and grateful to able to join WAY-FM. With both a rich history and progressive vision to engage their listeners, I'm excited to join their gifted team. With a national footprint from Florida to Oregon, WAY-FM continues to impact the lives of their listeners and grow their audience nationwide"  (5/2)


 

 

Curb artist Natalie Grant (left) has been busy visiting radio to reconnect and present her new single “Hurricane” from a forthcoming album.  Here she visited KSBJ/Houston, TX and performed a short set for the entire station team.  The single “Hurricane” goes for adds on May 17th.  (5/2)

 

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