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Records artist Rush Of Fools #1 single, “Undo” was
lauded as R&R's 2007 'Most Played Song of the Year' for the Adult
Contemporary Monitored chart. In addition iTunes announced the smash hit
as one of the top downloaded songs within the Christian & Gospel
category of 2007, while Rush Of Fools has become the first new artist to
land a debut single at #1 since Casting Crowns in 2004. The group’s
recent Christmas single, "O Come All Ye Faithful” climbed the
charts to the number #9 position on the R&R AC Chart with more than 1.8
million impressions, following an onslaught of over 6,000 free digital
downloads of the track that were recorded in the first three weeks when
offered on various websites including HisAir.Net. (12/28)
In
sympathetic response to the cries of the Music First Coalition that
radio airplay has hurt rather than helped musical performers,
Christian Listening Network stations will no longer air music
recorded by artists listed on the Coalition's website. Following
the December 18 introduction of legislation titled “Performance
Rights Act”, the stations' Music Directors have been instructed to
cull artists from playlists whose names appear on the Music First
Coalition's website as Founding Artists. Christian Listening
Network's General Manager Dan DeBruler is among the outspoken
critics of the legislation, calling it a “...tax that cannot be
fairly distributed” among artists whose music actually receives
airplay. “The proponents of the legislation implied it to be a
performance royalty during its formation, then added a flat-rate fee
for small and noncommercial radio stations when it was introduced to
Congress.”
According to
DeBruler, “Our Music Directors are diligent in selecting the best
songs week after week,” adding “…it is illegal for US radio stations
to accept direct compensation in any form in exchange for airplay.
We play and promote the best songs and artists, then watch as they
climb the charts. The result is increased record sales and improved
ticket sales at live performances.” “If performing artists
believe uncompensated airplay is hurting them to the extent they
need legislation to stop it, we'll save them the trouble,” DeBruler
said of the ban.
From DeBruler’s
memo to Music Directors:
Please continue to
work closely with your recording industry representatives. Selecting
and promoting top music is still in the best interest of our
listeners and our industry. If the Performance Rights Act becomes
law, we will negotiate individual fees with the artists whose music
we play to ensure fair compensation.
Dan DeBruler
manages three Christian Listening Network stations in North
Carolina: WCLN-FM, WGQR-FM, WBLA-AM. (12/28)
WPOZ/Orlando
(Z88.3) APD/morning co-host
Scott Smith
has resigned to join K-LOVE. Scott will be heard in the 10a-3p (CT)
shift teamed with Kelli Caldwell. "Scott is a great talent with a
fantastic heart," stated VP of Programming David Pierce. "His
ability to connect as a husband, father, and friend is
well-documented by his long-standing popularity in Orlando. We are
glad to have him join K-LOVE."
"The mission of K-LOVE (to distribute the Gospel message through mass
media, leading as many people as possible to salvation and Spiritual
growth) is my mission as well, so I can’t wait to begin. Missy [my wife]
and our kids are as excited about moving to California as I am," said
Smith. Smith has been with WPOZ for 12 years.(12/26)
Clear Channels
WBZT/Greenville, S.C.
flipped formats Christmas Day from Rock to Contemporary Christian
calling itself "Shine 96.7". The station will target adults
28-32 and programming handle by CC cluster OM Steve Geofferies. The new
stations website is
www.shine967.com. (12/26)
HisAir.Net
hears WCVO/Columbus (104.9 The River) PD
Kurt Wallace
has resigned. Todd Stach moves to interim PD. (12/25)
The
2008 finalists (from over 60 entries) for the
Stellar
Radio Station of the Year Awards
Have been announced. The finalists and the winners in each
category will be honored during the
STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS
SALUTE TO RADIO AND ANNOUNCERS,
Saturday, January 12th at the ACUFF THEATRE in NASHVILLE, TN.
MAJOR
MARKETS (2 Million Plus)
WGRB/Chicago, WNAP/Philladelphia, KHVN/Dallas, WLIB/New York, WPZE/Atlanta
LARGE MARKETS (1,000,001 - 2 Million)
KPRT/Kansas City, WXEZ/Norfolk, WHAL/Memphis, WTLC/Indianapolis,
WBBP/Memphis
MEDIUM MARKETS (500,001 - 1Million)
WGOK/Mobile, KHLR/Little Rock, WYLD/New Orleans, WAGG/Birmingham, WREJ/Richmond/VA
Beach/Suffolk
SMALL MARKETS (1 - 500,000)
WOAD/Ridgeland/Jackson,MS, WFMV/Columbia, WHLH/Jackson, MS, WFLT/Flint,
WGRM/Greenwood, MS (12/22)
KJRL/Salina,
KS station Manager Steve Tuzeneu checks in with HisAir.Net to
say power was restored Saturday enabling the station to return to
the air after being off for over a week. (12/22)
WFSH/Atlanta
(104.7 The Fish) teamed up with
DeAngelo Hall, cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons, to grant the
Christmas Wish of one of its listeners. The station worked with Hall
and Carriage Automotive Group in Gainesville to provide a car for a
family of five. The father of this family could be headed overseas for
military service after the first of the year, and they will be receiving
the car to make their lives a little easier. The family was nominated
by a friend for the Fish Christmas Wish program, and is one of hundreds
of families having their Christmas wishes granted through the station.
The family was surprised on the air Friday morning (December 21st)
during “Kevin & Taylor in the Morning” with DeAngelo Hall on the phone
to present the car. (12/21)
James
Sheppard, former afternoon DJ of the recently sold WMCU/Miami,
(89.7 SPIRIT FM)
is now the
new Morning Host/ Operations Manager for
90.3 WAFG/ Ft.
Lauderdale. (12/21)
STUFF:
Dawson McAllister Live has named Wes McCain executive
producer... A new Spanish-language Christian radio station named
Dios (God) has hit the air in Hawthorne, Nev The station is
operated by Alma Vision... (12/20)
Family
Life Network has added Sarah Harnisch as Morning Drive News
Anchor. Harnisch will write, produce, and report the news and
weather during the morning show. Harnisch previously worked as News
Director at WSQR/Sycamore, Illinois Prior to thet she was a
reporter for WLS/Chicago. “We are thrilled to have Sarah join our
staff,” said Rick Snavely, president, Family Life Network. “Her
experience doing national news is a huge benefit to the ministry.
We can’t wait to share her talents with our listeners.”
(12/19)
If
you're in the hunt for some special holiday/year end programming
here's some ideas. The
Weekend Top 20 Countdown
Christmas Special (AC) - not a countdown show, just 2 hours
of great Christmas music, hosted by Weekend Top 20 Countdown host,
Scott Smith, also features artists sharing their favorite Christmas
memories and greetings throughout the show.
The Weekend Top 20 "Countdown Top 20 of 2007" (AC) - The Top 20
Songs of the year (as reported by Radio & Record's year end Christian AC
Monitored chart). Besides the Top 20 songs the program also
features interviews with Jeremy Camp, Rush of Fools, Chris Tomlin,
Casting Crowns, TobyMac, Mandisa, MercyMe & Aaron Shust. It's a two
hour show available to download via ftp or on their website the first
part of next week.
The Real - Hosted and produced by Shimmy, (former producer for
Total Axxess), these are great behind the scenes vignettes from artists
sharing humorous and touching memories about Christmas. Most of the
segments are about a minute in length and can easily be inserted in
between songs, spot breaks or wherever. Artists include Michael W.
Smith, Casting Crowns, Jars of Clay, Plumb, MercyMe, Tree63, Newsboys,
Third Day and more!
The
Weekend 22
Christmas Special (CHR)
- not a countdown, but 2 hours of great Christmas music, hosted by
Weekend 22 host, J Gonzo and also features artists sharing their
favorite Christmas memories and greetings throughout the show.
The Weekend 22's Top 22 of 2007 (CHR) - The Top 22 Songs of the
year (as reported by Radio & Record's year end Christian CHR
chart). Besides the Top 22 songs it also features interviews with
TobyMac, Relient K, Hawk Nelson, SuperChic[k], Switchfoot, Skillet,
Britt Nicole & Sanctus Real.
ZRock Radio
Revolution - Normally a one hour rock show hosted by
Josh Ashton, (former morning show host at The Kross/Tulsa) for the
weekend of 12/22/07 we'll have a one hour show featuring Christmas
music.
The
Hype Radio Network -
Normally a one or two hour Hip-Hop & R&B show, for the weekend of
12/22/07 it will be a Christmas show. Hosted by the world famous
Chris Chicago. Will be available to download from their website
next week. (12/17)
WFSH/Atlanta
(104.7 The Fish )
listeners donated over $176,000 to benefit Food for the Poor. This
money will go to build houses for residents in the Third World
country of Jamaica. Thanks to listener donations, 67 families in
Jamaica will receive the Christmas present of knowing they will be
moving into sturdy houses that provide safe shelter. The station had
a goal of $165,000 for the day-long fundraiser. (12/14)
Due
to a recent ice storm that knocked power out in much of central
Kansas KJRL/Salina
(Herington) is currently off the air. The station has been down
since early Tuesday when the storm hit. Updates are being given on
the station website
http://www.kjil.com/1057/ (12/12)
Reba
Toney has been named morning show co-host at KFSH/Los Angeles
(95.9 The Fish). Reba's been filling in for about 3 months now
(since Jennifer York relocated to Georgia in August), and word is
she has done a fantastic job earning her the position permanently
teaming with Bobby Shaw. She will also continue to do her midday
shift at sister station KKLA, (12/5)
The
Family Life Network (FLN) announced today that the radio ministry
will program commercial-free Christmas music on 64 radio outlets across
New York and Pennsylvania. On December 7, FLN will begin programming 100
percent Christmas music through Christmas Day. Weeknights from 9:00 pm
until Midnight, FLN’s Christmas Treasures, hosted by Tom Taylor, will
feature listener requests. Each evening, Family Life Network will
broadcast special Christmas programs, including radio dramas, short
story narrations, and children’s musicals. For a synopsis of each
program, visit
www.fln.org. At Midnight on December 22,
Family Life Network will suspend all programs to offer “72 hours of
Christmas”—an all-music format playing Christmas music for three
consecutive days. "We’re more than happy to help our listeners enjoy
Christmas all through December,” said Rick Snavely, president, Family
Life Network. “Christmas music is uplifting and stirs good cheer, but
our special programming highlights the reason we celebrate the season in
the first place. And that brings joy to the hearts of many.”
(12/5)
Congratulations
to KJIL/Meade celebrated it's 15thh year of on-air ministry
in 2007! The year was filled with concert, ministry events and lots
of giveaways! KJIL partnered with a local auto dealer to secure a
new vehicle giving listeners six months to register to win a 12
passenger van awarded to the winner's church. The drawing was held
in November at the TobyMac concert in Dodge City. (12/5)
“O
Come All Ye Faithful,” the newly-recorded holiday favorite from Midas
Records Rush Of Fools, is being offered as a free download at
www.rushoffools.com, has seen over 1300
downloads in the first 10 days.
Rush of Fools and EMI
CMG Distribution are partnering with Family, LifeWay, Parable, Mardell,
Berean, Munce, and Covenant Christian retail stores as well as
HisAir.Net and MusicChristian.com to spread the holiday joy with free
music. Midas Records and the band are also partnering with radio station
websites around the country to share the free download to listeners.
Some partnering stations include WJIE/Louisville, KY; WCSG/Grand Rapids,
MI; WGTS/Washington, D.C.; WBDX/Chattanooga, TN; WONU/Chicago, IL; WYLV/Knoxville,
TN; WYSZ/Toledo, OH; and KJTH/Ponca City, OK.
The band’s version of
“O Come All Ye Faithful” was arranged by Rush of Fools and produced by
Jason Ingram and Rusty Varenkamp. The single also hit the R&R Christian
AC Monitored chart this week with a Debut at #20.
New artist, Rush of
Fools has already been named the second best-selling new artist of
2007. The Alabama-based band went from winning a national talent contest
to landing a record deal – emerging almost overnight. The 700 Club
featured the band on December 3, recounting the band’s successful climb
and pointing out how Rush of Fools has made an “unprecedented mark on
Christian music history this year.”
Additionally, Rush
Of Fools has been chosen as the featured artist on the upcoming
Newsboys “Go” Tour that will visit 30-40 cities nationwide in the Spring
of 2008. (12/5)
MOVEMENT:
Steve Rice
joins Integrity Music Group as VP/Creative Development...
Tom Taylor
joins the Family Life Network as an announcer...
WCSG/Grand Rapids Tommy Dylan & Brook Taylor take their morning
show crosstown to mainstream AC WOOD... KCXM/Kansas City is
now airing K-LOVE... (12/4)
For
the first time WPOZ/Orlando (Z88.3) has made the decision to
play all Christmas music until the end of Christmas Day. Z88.3 made
this change after seeing the outreach opportunity that Christian
radio stations around the country have had by switching to all
Christmas music during the Christmas season. “We are excited to
announce that we will be switching to all Christmas music for the
first time this year. It is in an effort to reach the lost at a time
when people are most receptive to the Gospel message,” said Jim Hoge,
Z88.3 President/General Manager. Z88.3 also decided to fly a
creative billboard campaign involving a universally recognizable man
in a red and white suit to get the word out about playing only
Christmas music and encourage sampling by new potential
listeners. Once listeners tune in to the station, they do not hear
songs about Santa. Instead, they hear about the true meaning of
Christmas. (12/4)
MOVEMENT:
KCMS/Seattle midday jock
Lynette Morgan
has announced she will leave the station next month...
EMF
is buying WWTB/Swansboro, NC for 900k...
Family Life Radio’s co-founder,
Charlotte Anne Bolthouse went home to be
with the Lord on Thanksgiving Day after struggling with Alzheimer’s
for many years.
(11/30)
SAU
Radio welcomes Malachi Crane as the new general manager. Crane,
former director of business and ministry development for The Joy FM in
Sarasota will start on Nov. 29. “I am very pleased to welcome Malachi to
lead SAU Radio. His expertise and experience will provide the platform
necessary to further advance the radio ministry of SAU to extraordinary
heights,” says Jay Mansur, vice president for advancement at SAU. Crane
will oversee three station including be responsible for the overall
management of SAU Radio, which includes three stations: WSAE/Spring
Arbor (Home FM), WJKN/Spring Arbor (The Vibe), KTGG/Spring Arbor.
“I am
excited about becoming a member of the SAU family. I believe God has
been preparing me for this opportunity and I intend to seize the moment
by helping take SAU radio to the next level,” says Crane. (11/29)
EMF
is picking up a couple stations including
WMEJ/Proctorville
and WZWA/Clarksburg for $900,000 from
Maranatha Radio. Meanwhile Maranatha will keep WXAF/Charleston.
(11/28)
Last
night the FCC approved expanding the seven-year-old LPFM service
to additional applicants across the country. LPFM's were limited to
certain areas of the dial to ensure that the new service would not
interfere with established and more powerful commercial signals that
were already serving their communities. Now
100-watt stations will also have a shot at
getting spectrum where higher powered commercial and noncommercial
stations’ repeater signals might have been placed.
“Low power FM is a breath of fresh air,” said FCC commissioner Michael
Copps, a well-known anti-consolidator and long-time supporter of LPFM in
announcing his support for expanding the service. “LPFM is a solution to
what ails us.” (11/28)
KCMS/Seattle
(SPIRIT 105.3 FM)
annual Hunger to Hope campaign was a huge success as
listeners
pledged to contribute over 48,000 meals to homeless men, women and
children this Christmas season. SPIRIT Listeners continued to keep the
phones ringing all day. One woman in particular called and said that
their family was really struggling financially, so they were cutting
back this year and not having their Thanksgiving feast...but she wanted
to at least do one month of donations to feed the homeless. When On Air
Personality, Sarah Taylor talked about this wonderful woman, the phone
immediately rang from a listener who wanted to donate a complete turkey
dinner to make sure that this lady's family did indeed have a
Thanksgiving feast.
Senior Account
Executive John Cheshier was blown away by the generosity from the SPIRIT
listeners. “There was not one moment throughout the 6:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. Hunger to Hope campaign that listeners did not respond. Every time
a DJ asked listeners to call and contribute the phone rang.”
(11/28)
WBGL/Champaign
celebrated the largest fundraiser in the station's history this fall,
with over 1,500 new givers or those increasing their current monthly
gift during the station's fall fundraiser, Vision. After the monthly
needs were met he final day and a half was spent kicking off the
building campaign. At the close of the fundraiser, listeners had donated
an amazing $200,000 toward an estimated $1.5 million building campaign.
Since its inception, 25 years ago, WBGL has leased an office suite in
Champaign, and now looks towards building a new home for the ministry.
(11/27)
Birthday
wishes to WGRC/Lancaster Founder/GM/Music Director/AM Drive Host,
Larry Weidman
who turned 60 on 11/23/07. Larry's been on the air at WGRC since it
signed on in April 1988! (11/26)
WCQR/Johnson
City has announced the promotion of Chalmer Harper to the
position of Program Director. "It is an honor and a privilege to be
named WCQR's Program Director. I am looking forward to the
opportunities that are before us to encourage, entertain, and serve
the Tri-Cities with great radio." Harper started at WCQR in 2001 on
a part-time basis while finishing his degree in Mass Communications
and Religion. Upon Graduating from Emory and Henry College he began
full-time employment with the station. In May of 2005 Harper was
promoted to the position of Assistant Program Director and he
continued to host the afternoon show on WCQR.
General Manager Mike Perry said “I am really excited to welcome Chalmer
on-board as PD of WCQR. He has some rather large shoes to fill but I am
fully confident that he will take his love for the Lord and the passion
that he has for radio and make this a better radio station.” Harper
takes over for former PD Jason Sharp who accepted a position with KTIS/Minneapolis
in October. (11/20)
KCMS/Seattle
swept the Christian Industry Achievement Awards at the Radio &
Records Christian Summit held this past weekend in Nashville. KCMS
took four awards for Station (markets 1-25), Program Director (Scott
Valentine), Music Director (Sarah Taylor) and Personality of the Year
(Scott & Sam). Sam Kelly from the Morning Show was really excited about
being named Personality of the Year along with her co-host Scott
Valentine. “We realized the mission field is right here. Every day is
an adventure. We call it four-wheel drive faith.” Valentine proudly
accepted the recognition for PD of the Year. When addressing the crowd,
he said, “It’s not one man or one person that makes a radio station, it
takes a team pulling together.”
Other
winners included for Station (markets 26-100) WCSG/Grand Rapids,
(markets 100+) WMIT/Ashville and WCQR/Johnson City (tied).
EMI
CMG took platinum label of the year, and INO was named gold label of the
year. INO senior VP Dan Michaels won senior promotion executive of the
year. EMI CMG's Andrea Kleid was named director of promotion executive
of the year and Chris Hauser was named independent promotion executive
of the year. (11/20)
The
Federal Communications Commission
opened what ended up being a ten day filing window for new
non-commercial educational stations October 12-22. It was
originally scheduled for October 12-19, but the FCC extended the
filing window to the following Monday. There had been a freeze in
place on new applications since 2000. The FCC had a one week filing
window for translators in the commercial band four years ago and
received 14,000 applications. Following that experience the FCC
limited this filing to ten applications per organization.
The FCC began releasing the list of over 3600 applications on November
9. It seems that with the four year freeze there were many organizations
that had been waiting for the opportunity to file for a radio station.
There were also a generous compliment of state educational stations that
applied, but it appears the over whelming majority of applications
belong to Christian organizations.
However, with the large number of applications most of them are in
competition with one another. The FCC is allowing a sixty day
opportunity for the organizations to reach an agreement on who would
receive a frequency. However, with the overwhelming number of
frequencies having three and more applicants it appears that it will
take the FCC years to work through their system of handling competing
applications.
Many radio stations have built a network of translator stations.
Translators are not protected radio stations. Many of these
organizations filed for full power stations to protect their
translators. However, since the FCC allowed only ten applications per
organization there were an insufficient number of applications to
protect all translator areas. Therefore this NCE filing window has
created a situation where Christian organizations will be taking over
the frequencies once operated by another Christian organization.
Throughout the applications there are clues that a number of
organizations worked in conjunction with various other ministries to be
able to file for more than ten stations. The list of applications is
266 pages long and is a tangled web of competing applications. It
appears that very few will benefit significantly in the near future. To
view broadcast applications
go here.
(11/19)
KLTY/Dallas Director of
Programming Chuck Finney checks in with HisAir.Net to say he's hired
Chris Click
as the new National Director of Imaging for the Salem Fish stations.
Chris was previously with Entercom Norfolk as Imaging director.
(11/19)
KCFY/Yuma,
AZ PD Sheldon Vicks makes
some changes to the line-up starting Monday. The afternoon show is
switching with the morning show. "Vicks in the Afternoon" will now
be Vicks in the Morning. General Manager Greg Myers will head back
to the afternoon show. Vicks says "it will be tough having air check
meetings with Greg but"......"just kidding we have a vision and we
are definitely on the same page." Here's the new line up:
Vicks in the Morning - 6AM to 9AM
Mid Day Cafe with Mike Bondora - 10:30AM to 1:30PM
Afternoons with Greg - 3PM to 6PM
The Light @ Night with J Dub - 7PM to Midnight
(11/15)
Two
more stations have made the switch to all Christmas music. WRBS/Baltimore
and WRCM/Charlotte both started programming continuous Christmas
music this morning. (11/15)
KXOJ/Tulsa
Morning Show host Craig West is spending two full days and
nights living on the streets of downtown Tulsa. In an effort to
fully understand “homelessness,” West chose to leave the comforts of
his family, home, job and financial security. "I heard the story of
a Canadian DJ who just decided to live as a homeless person and I
immediately thought 'I have to do that!’ West continued, “To me, I
just felt I that I had never really understood what homelessness
was, even though I had given to the homeless, supported the mission
and so forth. I just knew to really understand, I would need to
experience it, even just for a little bit."
On Monday,
November 12, 2007 at 9:40am, West was dropped off with only the clothes
on his back, a jacket and a cell phone. He is phoning reports to the
radio station during two long days and two cold nights as he discovers
the feeling of having nowhere to go, nothing to eat and nowhere warm to
sleep. Through his reports, station listeners learn the importance of
the work of John 3:16 Mission.
Craig will share the stories of his experience
with listeners, including the comfort of John 3:16 Mission offering him
food and care at the end of his journey. As a result of West’s efforts
listeners are encouraged to help the mission provide food and care to
the homeless community this Holiday season.
Click here to see picture. (11/13)
KSJY/Lafayette,
LA was the target of thieves who carted away the station's air
conditioning unit sometime between last Friday night and Saturday
morning. Danny Dardeau, station manager found out about the theft after
he returned to the station Saturday afternoon following an outreach
event. Out
back of the building Monday morning, there was nothing more than an
empty slab where the unit once stood. Dardeau said he would have done
anything possible to help those who needed it if they would have just
asked. "If I had an extra AC unit, I'd give you one,"
Dardeau
said. The incident is a setback to the station, which operates on a
small budget with local support and underwriting from local businesses.
It comes at a time when the station is planning an outreach music
festival in early December at Parc International. Now, in addition to
having to pool resources to make that happen, the station has to come up
with additional funds to replace the AC unit. (11/13)
CHRSN
General Manager Faron Dice has announced that “Jeff and Stace in
the Morning” have been named winners at the 2007 A.I.R.
(Achievement in Radio) award in Nashville for Best Locally Produced,
Nationally Syndicated Show,
defeating both Christian and mainstream radio competition, including
personalities
Dawson McAllister, Bill Cody (WSM) and Phil Valentine (WTN).
According to CHRSN Program Director Dave Senes, “Jeff
and Stace are an excellent team. Each morning their show
demonstrates how the merging of faith and culture in a relevant and
entertaining way can transcend a format that was once perceived to
be just for Christians. I’m thrilled to see them earn this award
for the second year in a row.” (11/9)
KDUV/Visalia/Fresno
announces that Shannon Steele moves to Assistant Program
Director, effective immediately. Steele will continue her Music
Director duties as well as programming new online rock station
TheRemnantMusic.com. (11/9)
WAWZ/New
York (STAR 99.1)
has elevated Keith Stevens to Assistant Program Director
while he also continues as the Music Director which he has been for
the last five years. Along with the new APD stripes, Keith will also
be the Program Director for the new STAR 99.1 HD3 channel, The
Energy. STAR 99.1’s Director of Programming and Morning Show Host
Johnny Stone says “According to our research, STAR 99.1/WAWZ is the
first Contemporary Christian station in America to facilitate the
use of it’s HD-2 channel for talk and teaching and our HD-3 channel
for Christian Rock.” Further explaining, “Keith has been imperative
to the growth of STAR 99.1 and now will apply his music knowledge to
STAR 99.1 HD-3 The Energy.” Keith states “It’s a tremendous
privilege to work at STAR 99.1, in the largest radio market in the
country. I’m excited to help bring STAR 99.1 to the next level as we
continue to lead the way and impact thousands of lives.”
(11/8)
David
G. Tucker has announced his intention to step down from his role
as chief executive officer of international Christian broadcaster
Trans World Radio. TWR’s
Board of Directors has appointed a Search Committee to oversee the
board’s search for the ministry’s next leader. “We owe a huge debt
of gratitude to David for his 11 years of dedicated service to TWR,
first as chief operating officer and then in the combined role of
CEO and president for the last five years,” noted Board Chairman
Thomas J. Lowell. “As we look to the future, TWR will be seeking an
individual who can continue to build on our organization’s strong
foundation of ministry while crafting a path that will ensure
sustained growth and impact around the world for many years to
come.”
Tucker
is only the third person to hold TWR’s top leadership post in the
organization’s 53-year history. “I have very much appreciated
working with our board, especially as our new members have brought
great energy, vibrancy and passion to the governance of our
ministry,” Tucker commented. “And one of my great joys and
privileges has been to work with our staff and partners in our
regions throughout the world and to sense their profound heartbeat
for ministry. TWR is the world’s most far-reaching Christian radio
network. Programs in over 200 languages and dialects are aired from
more than 2,800 outlets around the world, including 14 international
broadcasting locations, as well as local medium wave (AM),
shortwave, long wave and FM radio stations, direct-to-listener
satellite broadcasts, cable audio systems and the Internet. Every
day, TWR’s broadcasts reach millions in over 160 countries. TWR has
offices, studios, broadcasting facilities or partner organizations
in more than 70 countries. The ministry’s U.S. base of operations is
located in Cary, North Carolina. (11/8)
Mike
Schaeffer has left AIR1 after a 7 year run on the Morning Show.
In his "goodbye" letter posted on the Air1 website Mike says "After
much prayer and council from people closest in my life, I have come
to reconcile that God that has placed it on my heart to take this
period of time to invest my undivided attention into passionately
pursuing Him without any distractions. So, (as you've probably
figured out by now) I have expressed this with the leadership of Air
1 and resigned my position as host of the Air1 Morning Show."
Schaeffer co host Jeannie Green will go solo for now. (11/7)
Salem
Communications Corporation
today announced results for the three month period ended September
30, 2007. Commenting on the company's results, Edward G. Atsinger
III, Chief Executive Officer of Salem, said, "The radio market
continues to prove challenging for all broadcasters. While our net
broadcasting revenue was down 1.2%, we did have some positive
indications during the quarter. On a same station basis, advertising
revenue on our Contemporary Christian music stations grew 3.1%, our
block programming revenue increased 3.6% and our non-broadcast
businesses grew revenue 14.9% to $6.2 million. We remain confident
about the stability of our business model as we continue to invest
in new media businesses that give us the ability to repurpose
content and leverage the promotional abilities of our radio
stations." (11/7)
Registration
for
GMA Music Week 2008
is now open! There is an exclusive rate being offered to GMA Members
through
November 19.
Things
in the works for 2008, include:
Sunday
Night Worship
with
Michael W. Smith
at the historic Ryman auditorium, Daily
speakers and panelists including
Beth
Moore, Brian Avnet, John Moore, Ken Blanchard, Louie Giglio, Valerie
Burton, Weekend Boot Camps,
including an all-new MAPS Boot Camp exclusively for road managers.
Click here to register now, or call
800-GMA-3211 (800-462-3211) (11/7)
MOVEMENT:
WYLV/Knoxville PD
Jonathon Unthank
steps down from PD but remains with station as MD... The syndicated
rhythmic alternative music program
Ujamz
has ceased production...
Rex McNeill
joins KKFS/Sacramento for weekend air shifts... (11/6)
Larry
Bower,
WBCL/Ft Wayne News Director, has been recognized for his outstanding
work by winning the Indiana ‘Broadcasters Association Spectrum Award
for the best mini-documentary or series. His series was about
the Lincoln Museum. Larry was also a finalist for ‘Best
Newscast’. This competition was open to all FCC licensed radio and
television stations in Indiana. (11/5)
WAY-FM
Media Group Chief Operating Officer Lloyd Parker has announced the
appointment of Matt Hahn as GM of the new WAY-FM station in
Louisville, KY. In bringing Hahn to WAY-FM, Parker
stated, “I am excited that Matt is joining our team. He brings a lot
of experience to the table in programming, operations and
fund-raising. Matt has a passion to reach youth and young adults
with the message of Christ. That along with his prior service at
WAY-FM makes him a great fit.”
Since 2004, Hahn had been the VP/Operations
of WCVO/Columbus (CVCO, Inc.) which operates The River Radio Network
based in
Columbus,
OH. In addition Hahn
supervised the Pro Talk Network, based in
Huntsville,
AL. Prior to his tenure at
CVCO, Matt was station manager of the WAY-FM station in
Clarksville, TN. and general manager of
WVMC in
Mansfield,
OH.
WLRX
104.3 FM in Louisville, KY, (soon to be WAYI, pending FCC approval),
will launch with the WAY-FM format in early 2008. (11/1)
Great
Plains Christian Radio has acquired KNGM in Emporia, Kansas from
Christian Action Team. KNGM is a 3,000 watt station broadcasting on
91.9 FM. This is Great Plains Christian Radio's fifth full power
station in addition to thirty-five translators. Stations include
KJIL/Meade, KJOV/Woodward, OK, KJRL/Herington, KS, and KHYM/Copeland,
KS. KNGM will
broadcast the morning show with "Michael and Delvin" which
originates at KJIL and is also broadcast on all four stations. KNGM
will then rebroadcast KJRL the remainder of the day. The group has
studios in Eastern and Western Kansas. (10/31)
WCVO/Columbus
(104.9 The River) is “treating” central Ohio to all Christmas music
today! The holiday favorites kicked off at 7:15 when Scott & Sam
announced that The River and American Airlines are flying 5
individuals HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Listeners will qualify when they
call to share their story of who they want home. Then, everyday the
week of November 12th, someone will win a roundtrip
airfare to bring that person HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. You can listen
online today at
www.1049theriver.com
In
addition, KFIS/Portland “104.1 The Fish” flipped to 100%
Christmas music this morning at 7am. Fish Operations Director Dave
Arthur said, “We just wanted to remind our listeners we’re their
home for Christmas music again this year and to do something
completely opposite of Halloween.” But tonight at midnight, it’s
back to normal. To say that our phones have been busy and the email
server has been working hard today would be an understatement!
And, WGTS/Wash DC is also
playing all Christmas music today. according to MD Rob Conway
"We figured it would be
a fun way to take on the day by focusing the music on God. It’s getting
people talking though!"
(10/31)
KVNE/KGLY/Tyler,
TX
President Dan Bolin has left the station after 9 years to be
President of Christian Camping International. A search is currently
underway to fill the position. If interested jump to the HisAir.Net
jobs page.
(10/30)
The
2008 GMA/CMB Radio Station of the Year
contest acknowledges those Christian radio stations that meet the
highest standards of quality and have the strongest impact on their
listening areas. One radio station from each of the market segments –
major, large, medium and small – are honored with this award.
The entry deadline is 5 p.m. CT, January 25, 2008. Eligible stations
must play Christian music for at least 50 percent of their broadcast
day. They will be judged in four areas - community involvement, ratings,
aircheck and industry leadership. The Guidelines and Entry Form is
available by
clicking here.
(10/30)
