Steve Williams joins WVFJ/Atlanta as the stations new Promotions Director. Steve comes from the PD post at WWXM/Myrtle Beach. WVFJ PD Don Schaeffer says "Steve is a brand manager, PD and promotion director all rolled into one, and he'll also handle NTR. He'll be great for this station, and I can't wait for him to get here."  (11/29)

Line-up changes at WFHM/Cleveland include PM Drivers Len Howser and Robin Swoboda going AM drive, Dan Deely moves tp PM drive Elizabeth Grattan yakes a new 9am-2pm shift.  Also The Fish began airing all Christmas music starting Thanksgiving Day.  (11/29)

Jennifer Walker has been elevated to MD/PM Drive at KSLT/Rapid City. Jennifer was previously the night personality at KSLT and before that spent time at . She takes the place of Joe Standish who will program KSLT's new upstart station launching in Spring 2005.   (11/22)

Changes at WQCK/Baton Rouge include PD/morning guy Dave McDaniel coming off the air effective Monday 11/22. In addition to PD of "The Bridge" Dave adds the duties of Master Control Supervisor for sister Baton Rouge TV stations PAX 14 and WLFT Channel 30. Beginning Monday WQCK Sales Manager Chip Bailey will join Sylvia Witherspoon on the morning show.  (11/19) 

Salem Hawaii is preparing to swap two of it's Honolulu AM radio stations for KGMZ FM, owned by Cox Radio. In the deal Salem will give up control of KHNR (AM 650) and KHCM (AM 940) by mid December, according to T.J. Malievsky, Salem vice president and general manager. At that time, KHCM's country-music format will be transferred to two other Salem stations -- KAIM (AM 870) and KJPN (AM 1170) -- because of listener demand. The KAIM AM signal is transmitted from Molokai and reaches Maui and East Oahu, while the AM 1170 signal is stronger over Leeward Oahu, Malievsky said.  (11/19)

Salem is now simulcasting KKFS/Sacramento "105.5 The Fish"  on it's newly acquired frequency 94.3... Steve Williams joins WVFJ/Atlanta as Promotion Director.  (11/16)

Eileen Worcester joins Kurt Wallace on the morning show at WISG/Indianapolis ("93.9 The Song"). She comes from across the hall doing mornings at sister station WGLD.  (11/15)

QUICK BITS: Jim Van Hook joins Word Records in an unspecified capacity... Michael Reichert moves to KRLA/Los Angeles as GSM, he was at Salem's KTIE/San Antonio... Former WMSJ/Portland personality Thom Hazel launches a new internet station at www.cleftintherock.net.   (11/10)

Over 120 years of cumulative service was celebrated for three Moody Broadcasting Network staff. Congratulations to Perry Straw, Moody Broadcasting Network development, with 40 years; Ruth Dinwiddie, Senior Announcer for WKES/St Petersburg with 44 years; and Jim Wagner, Chief Engineer for WGNR/Indianapolis with 41 years.  (11/5)

Sean Herriott exits his position as MD/mornings at WMUZ/Detroit to join Relevant Radio in mornings. Click here if interested in the open position at WMUZ (11/4)

Changes: Mike Moran has been named Station Mgr. for Salem's Atlanta cluster of stations including WFSH/WGKA/WNIV/ and WLTA... Dave Nadler leaves the GM post at KZZQ/Des Moines. Nadler's son, David will be the new GM...   (11/2)

As we expected, WZFS/Chicago ceased to exist as "106.7 The Fish" as of today 11/1. The station is now known as Spanish format Passion 106.7 under new owner Univision. In addition KSFB/San Francisco (100.7 The Bridge) is Spanish as well. Go to the His Air.Net aircheck page for a listen to WZFS's last days as Christian.  (11/1) 

Salem Media of Hawaii has made a series of management appointments. David Serrone moves from Sales Manager of Salem Media to the position of General Sales Manager for all radio stations within its Hawaii operation. David Kanyuck is promoted to Sales Manager overseeing 95.5 The Fish KAIM FM, AM 760 KGU, AM 940 KHCM, and Faith Talk Magazine. Chuck Crossno is promoted to Sales Manager overseeing 97.5 FM KHNR, 99.5 FM KHUI FM and the upcoming acquisition from Cox Radio of 107.9 FM KGMZ. Michael Albano is promoted to Sales Manager overseeing Hawaii's only Ad Mobile. (10/27)

Changes: WSSA/Morrow is the newest affiliate of Sheridan Gospel Network's "The Light" format...Jay Robert has left the MD position at WHMX/Bangor, ME. PD Tim Collins will pick music responsibilities while looking for a replacement.  (10/26)

WYLL/Chicago Production Manager Brian Kovacs is promoted to Program Manager of of WIND which Salem just acquired and will air newstalk. Sister station WZFS APD Eric Thomas has been named OM for WIND and WYLL. In addition Ryan Murphy will be the new Production Manager at the stations.  (10/22)

Today Salem Communications announced that WMCA/New York will broadcast distinct, 24-hours of programming on 570 AM and 970 AM. Listeners can tune in to Christian Talk and Teach programming on each station, making WMCA the only 48-hour radio station in the country. Dave Armstrong, vice president and general manager of WMCA-AM 570 and 970, said, "WMCA has become so big that we are the only radio station on the planet that needs 48 hours a day to provide all the excellent programming that we want to offer our audience. Now the Good Guys can be heard at WMCA 570 and WMCA 970...24/7." Each station will offer distinct programs to its listening audience including: Dr. Laura, Focus on the Family, In Touch, Truth of Life, The Bible Answerman, New Life Live, and Kevin McCullough Live from New York, among others.  (1021)

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Word out of Chicago is that "106.7 The Fish" will cease to exist in a few days. New owner Univision acquired WZFS in a swap deal with Salem says they will flip The Fish to Spanish November 1st. Meanwhile Salem will turn WIND/Chicago to newstalk.  (10/21)

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Johnathon Eltrevoog joins Moody Broadcasting in Chicago as MBN Music Assistant. As part of new MBN national program director Denny Nugent's team, his responsibilities will include coordinating MBN's music programming and serving as liaison with music representatives.  Johnathon was most recently with WONU/Chicago. (10/21)

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Pete and Lisa Bunch with Spoken Word Images Christian Voiceover inks new clients including KHPE-KWIL/Albany and KEED/Eugene. For nore info on Spoken Word Imaging call 336-540-8000 or click here.  (10/29)

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No Limit Communications has announced the launch of KNET180Radio, an online Christian Modern Rock Radio Station that caters to the 18-35 young adult.  KNET features artists like: Switchfoot, TobyMac, Audio Adrenaline, Jeremy Camp, Thousand Foot Krutch, and more. The web site and streaming options are located on the Internet at: www.knet180radio.com.

“We’ve been planning to launch KNET for many years now, but felt the timing wasn’t perfect to do everything completely right”, says Cles Holbrook, Chief Technical Officer at No Limit Communications. “With KNET, we feel that we’ve designed a web site with incredible “stickiness”, something our listeners will want to share with others and a web site that will allow us to grow our listener base for years to come. We already have thousands of listeners around the country (and abroad!) who are sharing our site with others from a real grass-roots level.”  (10/18)

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New Christian station KJTH/Ponca City, OK.  "89.7 The House" hit the airwaves Tuesday, October 12 broadcasting at 100,000 watts from a new 1,000-foot tower. Meanwhile sister station K L V V switched to a new format calling itself “Praise 88.7” with inspirational music and teaching programs Wednesday, October 13 at noon. Both stations serve the northern / central Oklahoma and southern Kansas region. Visit the stations online at  www.TheHouseFM.com (89.7 The House) and  www.MyPraiseFM.com (Praise 88.7).  (10/14) 

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Congratulations to WAYJ/Ft. Myers PD Dave Senes who gets the nod from the WAY-FM Media Group to be their new Network PD. Dave succeeds Doug Hannah who exited recently. Dave will oversee WAY FM stations in Nashville and Clarksville plus the Christian Hit Radio Satellite Network based in Nashville.  (10/11) 

Movement: R&R names Kevin Peterson as Christian Format Editor taking Rick Welke's place. Peterson is currently PD/Mornings at Soft Rock WMEZ/Pensacola and hosts the syndicated "Sonrise" program... The Gospel Music Channel has named Sonya DeRose Director Affiliate Sales Western Region...  (10/11)

Salem News: WDTK/Detroit names Christian MacCourtney GM... Salem Radio Network launches a new show called "Bill Gaither's Homecoming Radio" program hosted by Bill Gaither... Salem will stream it's WMCA/New York on the AOL RAdio Network... Mike Gallagher moves his Dallas affiliate from WBAP to KRLD.  (10/7)

WWWA/Augusta recently incresed it's power from 6kw to 25kw. With additionalpower the station's signal will now be heard in the Augusta, Bangor, and Lewiston/Auburn markets. (10/8)

Salem Communications announced today a radio station exchange with Univision Communications Inc. Salem is exchanging two radio stations, WZFS-FM (The Fish 106.7 FM) in Des Plaines, IL (Chicago market), and KSFB-FM (The Bridge 100.7 FM) in San Raphael, CA (San Francisco market), for four radio stations, WIND-AM (560 AM) in Chicago, IL, KOBT-FM (100.7 FM) in Winnie, TX (Houston market), KHCK-AM (1480 AM) in Dallas, TX, and KOSL-FM (94.3 FM) in Jackson, CA (Sacramento market). This transaction, which is subject to required regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2005.

Changes to programming at WMBI/Chicago include the addition of a new afternoon drive show called "Prime Time Chicago" hosted by Collin Lambert and Denise Pagano. The program will focus local news, traffic, and music. (10/1)

Movement: KD Bowe is now the morning personality heard on the The Sheridan Gospel Newtwork's "The Light... Ace Alexander becomes PM Drive guy For The Light's "Afternoon Praise Party"...Salem has flipped WQBH/Detroit to WDTK and it's conservative talk format... KPXQ/Phoenix names Albert John Moll ll as senior AE.    (10/1)

The NRB is asking all Christian format stations to particpate in a survey it is conducting on their website. The survey addresses general station information: marketing, advertising, salary levels, benefits, job titles, services, software, data/technology used and much more. NRB will make available the survey results in a well-designed, useful publication filled with colorful charts and graphics. Substantial discounts are available for a limited time and only to respondents to the survey. Click here to take the survey.  (10/1)