Salem
Communications has launched Faith Talk Magazine, a regional
publication that initially is a cooperative effort between Salem
Publishing, a division of Salem Communications, and Salem's
talk/teaching radio stations. Markets featuring the magazine,
which expected to reach more than 340,000 homes across America,
are Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Pittsburgh,
Portland and Washington, D.C.
“We have worked closely the entire Salem radio team to develop a
magazine that complements our talk/teaching radio stations,”
commented Jim Cumbee, president of Non-Broadcast Media for Salem
Communications. “Faith Talk Magazine brings to life in words and
pictures what listeners hear on Salem's talk/teaching formatted
stations. It is synergy at its very best.” (11/26)
The
30th Annual American Music Awards
have announced nominees in the Contemporary Inspirational
Category. The nominees are: Avalon (Sparrow), Jars Of Clay
(Essential) & P.O.D.
(Atlantic). The American
Music Awards will air LIVE on ABC, January 13th, 2003 at 7pm
CST. (11/26)
Six-year
old Rocketown Records has started a new distribution agreement
with Provident Music Distribution effective on January 1, 2003.
Distribution was previously handled by Word. (11/25)
WebRock.net
announces its end of operations today. "It's been an incredible
two-plus-years," said Scott Hawk, President and founder of
WebRock.net. "And it's with great sadness that we've decided to
shut down the station." WebRock.net launched in August 2000. In
2002 Radio & Records, called it, "One of Internet radio's few
success stories." (11/22)
Dave
Senes leaves the PD position at WYLL "Chicago's Word" due to
budget cuts at the Salem Property. WZFS PD Kevin Robinson will
handle PD duties for the station. (11/22)
Allaccess.com
reports...Here To Him Music Group, home to Here To Him Music,
Worship Extreme and Cross-Driven Records, announces the
promotion of Ryan Howard to Pres. effective January 1, 2003.
Ryan has most recently served the company as VP of Marketing.
Current GM of Here To Him Music Group, Glenn Wagner, will part
with the company to maintain his Nashville-based marketing and
consulting firm, Glenn Wagner Resource Group. Dennis Disney and
his agency, D-Squared Entertainment, will continue to oversee
the company's artist development that currently includes Ceili
Rain, Among Thorns and The Parachute Band. (11/20)
His
Radio Network PD Rob Dempsey is back in morning drive. (11/20)
Rick
Innamorato has been named Director of Programming for KAIM-FM
The Fish 95.5, KHNR-AM News/Talk 650, and KHCM-AM Country 940 in
Honolulu. Innamorato was previously Brand Manager and Program
Director for Clear Channel's San Diego station cluster. He also
held various positions at New Planet Radio, Secret
Communications, and United Broadcasting/Crescent Communications.
He is succeeding Michael Shishido, who has been promoted to the
position of Creative Director for Salem Media of Hawaii, where
he will oversee all areas of production for Salem's Honolulu
station cluster. (11/19)
Salem
Communications announced today the renaming of CCM
Communications to Salem Publishing. The name change reflects
Salem Publishing's expanded scope and includes Salem
Communications' publishing operations, CCM Magazine, Youth
Worker, Faith Talk Magazine, Worship Leader, Half Time, and
Guideposts for Teens. Edward G. Atsinger III, President and CEO,
commented, "The renaming of CCM Communications to Salem
Publishing further strengthens the Salem brand. This name change
reflects a more synergistic and holistic approach to the
publishing business, as we further develop the complementary
bond between our radio and publishing businesses. (11/18)
Music News
from CMCentral.com:
Paul Colman Trio celebrates making R&R's
2002 Top 10 Breathrough Christian Artists list...Sparrow
says no to featured spot for The Elms in controversial teen film...Go
Fish to release second album, Parade, on December 17.
(11/18)
The
demo for CR20, a Christian Rock Top 20 Countdown Program, is now
available for download from the CR20 website at
www.CR20.net
(11/18)
Darren Marlar is now
doing mornings at "1030 The Light" KCWJ / Kansas City. Daren
re-joined the station two months ago in the afternoon slot. "The
Power Radio Show" with Darren Marlar will be heard weekday
mornings from5 to 10. (11/18)
Cliff
Tredway has left the PD position at AIR 1 and MD Bryan Oneal is
now acting PD. (11/15)
CONGRESS
PASSES THE SMALL WEBCASTER SETTLEMENT ACT! For the complete
story go
here. (11/15)
Music News
from CMCentral.com:
Nichole Nordeman breaks radio record...John
Reuben a big hit at college radio...Warner
Christian President Barry Landis named Alumnus of the Year by
alma mater...Jars
of Clay to release live 2-disc set, Furthermore - From the
Studio- From the Stage (11/15)
Jerusalem
Post, announces that daily and weekly radio programs – long form
and short form – are available for syndication to radio stations
throughout the world.
“In response
to continual requests for our audio content, we have decided to
begin offering our audio programming to radio stations for
syndication,” said Alan Abbey, Vice President, Electronic
Publishing. “We believe our programs, which include interviews
with political leaders and the average person, will be of
interest to radio stations across the world and across
demographic lines.” For information on how to purchase
syndicated programming from Jerusalem Post Radio, please contact
Alan Abbey, Vice President, Electronic Programming, The
Jerusalem Post, at 011-972-2-531-5603 or by email at
alan@jpost.com.
(11/12)
Music News
from CMCentral.com:
Buzz Word- Sixpence, downhere, Point of
Grace, Salvador...
WOW Gospel 2003 to release February 4...
Blindside performs in skateboarding-themed
movie (11/12)
Salem
Communications promotes Allen Power to Regional Vice President
of Operations. The announcement was made by Executive Vice
President, Radio, Joe D. Davis. With this promotion, Power, who
is GM of Salem Media of Georgia, will assume direct operational
oversight of the Southeast US radio markets and will provide a
leadership position in the company's national radio business.
Power commented, "After 24 years in general market radio it has
been rewarding to apply what I learned there to the quickly
growing Christian radio genre. The continued growth of Salem
Communications is unfaltering and a true testament of successful
radio. To be included among the distinguished ranks of Salem's
Senior Management is both an honor and an exhilarating
challenge. I feel privileged to be a part of what I believe to
be radio history." (11/12)
Southern Louisiana
has 2 new Chrsitian radio stations. Extreme Radio WXXM / New
Orleans has flipped from FM Talk to Gospel calling itself Praise
94.9. And in Morgan City Howard J. Castay Jr. and Hubcast
Broadcasting have turned on KFRA AM 1390 simulcasting the
companies KBZE. Click
here for
their website. (11/7)
FYI: Preferred
registration for GMA members attending Gospel Music Week 2003
has begun. It will last thru December 2nd. Click on this link to
get full details
www.gospelmusic.org/gmweek-2003/. (11/7)
WVNE
/ Worcester held a Clergy Appreciation contest in October. More
than 50 listeners nominated their pastor (via the WVNE website)
to win the Pastor's Software Library (valued at $3,000.00) from
Logos.com. The winner was announced on the air and on their
website. Congrats to GM Steve Tuzeneu and his staff. (11/7)
Veteran Programmer
C.C. Matthews has accepted the OM position at the Salem
Cincinnati cluster of WBOB-AM and WTSJ-AM. WBOB carries ESPN
Sports and WTSJ is Christian talk. Matthews was PD at Clear
Channel Tulsa. (11/7)
Billy
Smiley, co-founder and member of the mega-group White Heart, has
launched Devotion Music, a sub-division of Cul De Sac Records.
The new label will focus on original worship music from various
denominations and musicians worldwide. "I am excited to have the
opportunity to use the talents God has given me along with my
twenty years of experience in the music industry to help young
artists achieve their dreams," said Smiley. "Worship Extreme",
features #1 songs from Dove Award winning and nominated groups
such as Pillar, East West, Justifide, and newcomers Anthem,
SoulStar, and ForthRight! It is slated for release on December
3rd. The first three releases from Devotion, "Modern Worship",
"Quiet Worship" and "Scripture Song", are in stores now. (11/7)
Salem Communications
third quarter
same station revenues and broadcast cash flow increase 15.0% and
25.5%. For the quarter ending September 30, 2002, net
broadcasting revenue increased 15.9% to $38.7 million from $33.3
million in the same period a year ago. Broadcast cash flow (BCF)
increased 12.8% to $14.0 million from $12.4 million in the
corresponding 2001 period. The company's non-broadcast media
businesses, OnePlace.com and CCM Communications, generated
profit of $0.2 million for the quarter, compared to a loss of
$0.3 million for the same period in 2001.
Commenting on these results, Edward G. Atsinger III,
President and CEO said, "We continue to report what we believe
are some of the strongest same station revenue and cash flow
growth rates in the industry. Through the combination of focused
operations, strong, stable programming and the continued growth
of our music stations, we have delivered strong financial
performance. In addition, with a large percentage of our radio
station portfolio in a launch or early development stage, we
believe Salem is very well positioned to continue delivering
some of the strongest revenue and cash flow growth in the radio
industry, as these stations develop to maturity."
Also at Salem Sr. VP George
Toulas is leaving his position. His responsibilities will be
picked up by Salem Managers. (11/7)
Audio
Adrenaline achieves a radio personal best....get the
story from
CMCentral.com. (11/6)
Allaccess.com
reports: Christian music and
book company Integrity Media, which bought M2 Communications in
June, reported third quarter 2002 net sales up 26% year-to-year
to $22.6 million, with net income up 110% to $1.4 million (23
cents/diluted share). Full-year 2002 earnings guidance is in the
40-45 cents/diluted share range. (11/6)
Music News
from CMCentral.com:
No, Skillet's John Cooper really isn't in
those beer commercials,
Steve Camptakes issue with Come Together &
Worship Tour as 'inconsistent with Scripture',
Randy Stonehill finally returns,
Gotee hopes to pique your interest for the
next Relient K record. (11/5)
Movement!
Justin
Colberg becomes the PD at
KNMI /
Farmington, NM as Megan Williams steps down to concentrate on
middays and non-radio interests. WDAC / Lancaster makes Mike
Stike the OM, while John Eby steps down to concentrate on his MD
duties. ZJAM newest affiliate is WVMW / Scranton-Wilkes Barre
and three international frequencies. (11/5)
Salem
Communications has named Christopher Gould as General Manager
for its Tampa station cluster overseeing WTWD-AM and WTBN-AM.
Prior to joining Salem, Christopher spent ten years serving in
advertising sales and marketing positions in Boston, MA and Palm
Beach, FL for several radio broadcasters, including James
Crystal Radio, CBS Radio, Evergreen Media and Fairbanks
Communications.
Additionally, Salem announced that WTWD AM 910 will be
repositioned under the call letters "WTBN", thus becoming WTBN
AM 910. With both stations simulcasting the talk/teaching
format, they will be branded "Tampa Bay's Christian Talk" and
can be heard beyond the Tampa-St. Petersburg market, reaching
into parts of the Orlando and Sarasota markets. Upon the
completion of all announced transactions, the company will own
and operate 84 radio stations, including 54 stations in the top
25 markets. (11/4)
WYLV / Knoxville
morning personality Jason McKay is going into ministry full-time
and exits the station. (10/31)
