Eboni
Funderbunk becomes the new Mgr. of National Radio Promotions
at EMI Gospel coming from Promotions at Verity Records. Also
at EMI Karen Scott is now Marketing Mgr. for the label, and
Grant Jenkins is the new Mgr. of New Media and Publicity.
Meanwhile over at The
Provident Label Group Cheryl Moore Harris is their new VP of
Gospel Marketing. She previously held positions at the Myrrh
and Harmony labels as well as in EMI distribution. (9/26)
Vance
Dillard has been chosen as the new PD Salem's Christian
Music Network, Woed in Praise Network, Salem Music Network,
WFFH/WFFI Nashville. Dillard formerly programmed for Peach
FM in Atlanta and WLW Cincinnati. (9/26)
The
Christian Network, Inc. which operates The Worship Network,
ETCtv, and Praise TV, announced today that due to the
growing distribution and audience demand for The Worship
Network and ETCtv (Entertainment That Counts TV), it will
cease operation of Praise TV. “America’s appetite for
Worship music and purpose-driven content has grown
tremendously over the past two years.” states Tim Brown, VP
of Programming for Worship. “As a network we feel as though
our focus must be on the opportunities God has provided.
While Praise TV has been successful in so many ways over
the years, we know that Worship and ETC deserve our
undivided attention and support.” Currently, Worship and
ETCtv are distributed in nearly 80 Million Homes, including
19 million over-the-air homes. Both are seen on over 60 PAX
TV owned and operated television stations, which reach all
Top 20 Nielsen TV markets. In addition, Worship programming
is seen throughout the day on 140 independent domestic
stations and in over 50 countries. (9/24)
Marty
Daniels joins Bill Dewees and the Generation Now morning
show at Shine 89.7 WONU Chicago. Marty was at WRFD Columbus
last. (9/24)
Producer James
Freeman tells HisAir.Net about his new hour long program
available for Christian radio called "3 Chords & The Truth".
The show is hosted by Cate Buddenberg and youth pastor Tom
Murray and offers straight talk on teen issues and relates
them to music. If you need a show targeting the younger
demos contact James at 402-393-1699 for the demo. (9/22)
New syndicated
programming for Christian radio includes the following from
The Marketing Group.
Red Letter Rock 20
is a weekly
two-hour top 20 countdown show hosted by Reid johnson and
Cody Christopher. Known as "the loudest two hours in
Christian radio," this program will cater to the needs of
rock Christian fans. The Positive Path is a daily
one-minute program consisting of a rief inspirational
message and hosted by Dr. Criswell Freeman. Daily
Devotional is a one-minute feature offering companion
materials to be used throughout the day and on the station
website. And We Worship is a music-intensive
three-hour program that features one central scripture-based
theme and will apply worship music to reinforce that
message. The Marketing Group also offers their existing
programs such as Direct Connection and Power
Source. Get a hold Affiliate Relations Mgr./Assoc.
Producer of Christian Programming Ally Clark at 615-301-0001
Ally.Clark@TheMarketingGroup.com. (9/19)
WOLI/WOLT Spartanburg
hit the air 9/18 with a Country Christian format calling
itself "The Walk". PD Nikki Nite needs
Christian AC/INSPO service
at 25 Garlington Rd., Greenville, SC 29615. (9/18)
"A
new show offered to Christian radio called "Looking Up To #1
has been introduced by Superadio. The show is being billed
as a "Contemporary Christian Music Count-Up Show" and is
hosted by STAR 99.1 (WAWZ ) New York morning personality
Johnny Stone. The program will count up the top 20 Adult
Contemporary songs from the R&R Christian AC Music Chart in
addition to featuring interviews with CCM artists. To get a
demo contact Sean Drasher at Superadio at 508-480-9000 ext
12 or Sean@Superadio.com.
(9/16)
Michael
Sadowski has been named PD Mornings at WLGH Lansing, MI
replacing Mike Couchman now PD at WAYG/WAYK Kalamazoo-Grand
Rapids. Sadowski joins WLGH from WBGB Jacksonville
where he was APD. (9/16)
As reported first on
HisAir.Net there is a conflict as to who owns the rights to
the show 20 The Countdown Magazine. Two weekly
versions of the show are being distributed, one from Rick
Tarrants Communion Communications using Rick and guest hosts
and another by Westar hosted by Jon Rivers. HisAir.Net has
learned that this weeks show from Westar includes a letter
from Rivers to affiliates stating that he owns a federal
trademark on the name of the show and his is the "official"
version. It also states that he has filed a lawsuit. Many
stations are confused as to which version to air and have
chosen to play one on Saturday and the other on Sunday.
We'll keep you posted. (9/15)
Movement:
WQCK Baton Rouge GM Darren Ryder is named VP
Promotions/Marketing at Bethany World Prayer Center, the
church that owns WQCK. Al Crouch is now GM at WQCK.
Michele Price is the new OM at
WAY FM's Clarksville, TN station hitting the air next month.
Donny Webb exits the PD post at
WMSJ Portland, ME at the end of this month. Inbound to take
Donny's place is former WHMX Bangor MD Tim Collins. Also new
to WMSJ is Development Coordinator Chany Ockert. (9/15)
What's going on
regarding ownership of the program
"20 The Countdown Magazine"?
The long running program is owned by Communion
Communications and Rick Tarrant.
Recently Westar Media has taken the program, along
with Jon Rivers, the host, and started producing a second
version of the show with the same name leading to a lot of
confusion in Christian radio as to which one to air. Westar
sent out a notice to stop downloading the show from the FTP
site, which is owned by Communion Communications, and began
sending out CDs without the previous advertising.
Westar is using the name and the
graphics from the original show. This may be headed to court
to settle. (9/12)
Matt
Mungle is back at KTPW Dallas and rejoins Chris Goodwin on
"The Morning Brothers." Matt was previously with The Salem
Network. (9/11)
MercyMe
has made radio history this week as “Word of God Speak,”
from its top-selling 2002 project Spoken For, sets
the record for a #1 song at ten weeks on R&R Magazine’s
AC radio chart, and eleven weeks on both the CRW and
PDA AC radio charts. This breaks the eight-week
record held by this year’s GMA Song of the Year winner,
Nichole Nordeman. Spoken For continues to generate
sales as well, currently at #10 on the Top Contemporary
Christian Soundscan chart after 48 weeks in release. (9/11)
Arbitron Internet Broadcast Ratings ranked
K-LOVE
number 10
Internet Broadcaster with 102,109 hours of TTSL for the week
of August 25, 2003. (9/10)
Jay
Swartzendruber joins Salem Publishing as the Managing Editor of CCM Magazine
from the publicity department at Gotee Records effective September 8. (9/5)
Production
for the nationally syndicated show "Christian Future Hits"
will be in hiatus until further notice. The shows
producers state "our heart for this show from the
beginning was to put God first and produce a quality
weekly show for Christian radio featuring the best new
music and the artists testimonies. We regret that at this
point the overall lack of interest from Christian radio in
a show of this type will cause Christian Future Hits to be
put on hold until further notice. Special thanks to Jason
Miller at Allaccess.com, Rick Welke at Radio & Records,
Libby at WBSN, and the many record labels that showed
their support." (9/4)
