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Arbitron April 2012 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume: (Subscribers Only)
Charlotte: WRCM 222,700... WPZS 210,000...
Cleveland: WCRF 96,700
Columbus: WCVO 215,100... WZNP 26,600... WZCP 10,400
Las Vegas: KSOS 158,700...
Orlando: WPOZ 405,400 (#1 AQH 8.9)... WPOZ HD2 66,100
Portland: KFIS 232,600...
San Antonio: KZAR 145,300... 
(5/16)



HisAir.Net hears morning hosts Johnny Stone and wife Stacey (left) have exited the WAWZ/New York (STAR 99.1). Station Manager Scott Taylor will fill in the early hours while they search for a new morning show. No other details were available. Reach out to Johnny and Stacey at www.johnny@StoneStudiosLLC.com . (5/16)
 


KNWI/Des Moines (Life 107.1) names Dan Raymond as the new Program Director/Mornings.  The move keeps Dan in the Northwestern Media family where he’s been the past 7 years and sends him back to Iowa from MN where he has served as Operations Director at KDNW/Duluth (Life 97.3)KNWI station manager Dave St. John says “Dan comes into this position running. His experience and track record in Northwestern Media exemplifies an empowered Program Director who wants to craft and implement a local strategy that helps the station grow and reach people for Christ here in our community.”

Prior to KDNW/ Duluth Dan was PD at KNWS/Waterloo (Life 101.9).  “Having spent 14 of the past 15 years in Iowa (with 8 years in central Iowa), it’s been amazing seeing Life 107.1  start from scratch- and grow incredibly to reach more and more people.   I follow in the footsteps of great leadership, and am thrilled to be able to join the Life 107.1 team for this next chapter of their (our!) adventure,” said Raymond.  His first day at the new Monday June 18th.   (5/15)


Arbitron April 2012 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume: (Subscribers Only)
Baltimore: WRBS 299,400... WGTS 115,100... WCAO 96,200  
Detroit: WPZR 381,500...
Minneapolis: KTIS 421,500... KTIS-AM 37,800 
Phoenix: KFLR -----...    
Seattle: KCMS 397,100... KWPZ 51,600... 
ST Louis: KATZ 118,800
Tampa: WCIE 98,700... WBVM 98,400... WJIS 41,500
Wash DC: WGTS 445,700... WPRS 422,800...
(5/15)


Arbitron April 2012 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume: (Subscribers Only)
Atlanta: WPZE 587,500... WFSH 565,900... 
Chicago: WMBI 206,000...   
Dallas: KLTY 857,000... KCBI 259,900... 
Houston: KSBJ 786,100...
Los Angeles: KFSH 674,100... 
Middlesex: WAWZ 156,200
New York: WAWZ 376,100
Philadelphia: WPPZ 349,700... WBYO 44,100...    
Riverside: KSGN 229,100... 
(5/14)


CMB Members are invited to its fifth teleconference May 16th, at 11:00AM CDT / 12:00 noon ET. Members will benefit from this “working lunch” as we’ll hear from KSBJ/Houston Production Director Sterling Tarrant with "How do you get your listeners to 'delight' in your messages?"  In a PPM world, we’re told that messages should be shorter and shorter, but if you were to take that to its logical conclusion it would mean that you should stop doing anything that interrupts the music. Since that is impractical, Sterling Tarrant, Production Director at KSBJ, suggests we should look at a different standard, and that is this: “How do you get your listeners to ‘delight’ in your messages.” Sterling will share some of his latest copywriting and production techniques that are helping to achieve over 6.5 hours of AWTE, and the second highest 6+ share in all of Christian radio. The conference will last 45 minutes with an opportunity for questions at the end of the session.  (5/14)


 

Christian talk show host Rich Buhler died in a local Orange County California hospital Monday evening. He was 65. Buhler had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July 2010. He hosted his pioneering show "Talk From the Heart" on KBRT/Costa Mesa (740 AM) but did his final show Sept. 16, 2011, so he could focus on his continuing health issues. Buhler is survived by his wife and 10 children and 12 grandchildren.  (5/9)

 


New KGCB//Prescott (Radio Shine) PD Dan Young is in the building at his new gig in Arizona. "I am absolutely thrilled to join the Radio Shine family,” said Young.  “Any time you have the opportunity to be a part of a station with such a long history of success, you grab it! Mike Medlin's passion for serving the people of Prescott is contagious, and as we continue that tradition, I see a very bright future ahead. My family and I are ecstatic to live in this beautiful place with such warm and friendly people, and I am eager to get to know all of my new friends as we share life together on the air."

 

After 11 years current PD Mike Medlin leaves Radio Shine to become a missionary for Emerge Missions serving in the Philippines.  Medlin shares, “To serve the Lord in any capacity is such an incredible privilege.  To have served this community with my friends at Radio Shine has been the blessing of a lifetime.  Our family may be leaving Arizona, but we know Arizona will never leave us.  We hold you and a lifetime of cherished memories close to our hearts as we step into a new season of service.” 

“Daniel Young has experience as a strategically-driven programmer with a focus on serving the community by presenting the Gospel through radio,” said KGCB GM Sally Barton.  “He is highly qualified to lead the Radio Shine Programming Department, helping us achieve our vision to ‘Reflect Christ to Our Community.’  Young was previously PD at KNWI/Des Moines. Reach Dan at  928-776-0909 Dan@RadioShine.org (5/8)



WFCJ/Dayton, OH Morning show host and Promotions Dir. Brian Michaels exits this week. Brian welcomes your prayers as he waits to see what God has planned. To reach out to him, you can do so at bmichaelsradio@gmail.com  (5/4)
 



KSBJ/Houston made another the big announcement this morning. KSBJ signed on KXBJ at 96.9, a 100,000 signal that will help them cover parts of Houston not currently reached.  Since the new signal duplicates some of the station's existing coverage, in July, 99.5 in Sugar Land, 91.1 in Lake Jackson, and 89.5 Bay City (currently simulcasting KSBJ) will start duplicating sister format NGEN.  New signals for KSBJ and NGEN, new hosts on the air (Bill Meier and Susan O'Donnell in morning drive, Jen Driskill in middays, Joey and Coppelia in the afternoons,) plus a new jingle package. 
 It's all part of what the station calls "A Powerful Change" that is taking place at KSBJ this Spring. (5/4)



Salem Communications First Quarter 2012 Results For the quarter ended March 31, 2012 compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2011: Consolidated Total revenue increased 6.1% to $54.3 million from $51.2 million; Net broadcast revenue increased 2.9% to $44.0 million from $42.7 million.   (5/4)



Andrew Patton, President of Patton House Entertainment, today announced the worldwide search for some of the brightest and strongest
new talent for a new CCM female fronted pop group. Applications are being accepted online at www.pattonhouseentertainment.com/auditions

and will close in early July. The search is looking for both singers and musicians aged 17 – 24 who desire to perform, entertain, and share ministry with churches and venues around the globe. Invitation only live auditions will take place in Nashville beginning July 9th. “One of the greatest parts of my job every day is developing talent,” says Patton. “Working with raw God-given talent and shaping it into something that is both commercial and creative is what excites me the most. This group will be poised to launch in 2013 with a full array of partners and sponsors ready to break one of Christian music’s top new acts.” Patton House has partnered with InSound Productions and songwriter/producer/mix engineer, Keith Everette Smith in the development of this group. Smith, currently the Worship Director at Fellowship Bible Church in Brentwood, Tennessee has also served as Instrumental Director at Saddleback Church in California. Smith developed, wrote, and produced the Essential Records band, Anthem Lights, and has worked in the studio with artists like Jack White, The Jonas Brothers, Mark Shultz, Tenth Avenue North, Salvador, and Rachael Lampa. (5/3)
 



BITS: At Kingsway and Integrity Music Paul Bae joins as e-commerce and website manager, in addition Jessica Chappell has been named Dir./Music Marketing... KCVO/Camdenton (Spirit FM) makes goal in its Spring pledge drive "Days of Vision"... Jacobs Media’s new study of core radio listeners covered 12 formats including Christian, explores media usage and digital applications, read the report here... (5/2)

 


MainstreamNetwork, a subsidiary of ChristianNetcast.com has announced their acquisition of StreamAudio, a streaming service provider based in Tacoma, WA. The merger provides a wider array of services and stronger infrastructure to clients joining MainstreamNetwork.  “ChristianNetcast and StreamAudio will be merging their player box technologies to form one of the most advanced player boxes in the industry today,” said David Palmer, ChristianNetcast Vice-President of Sales and Marketing.  “Perhaps best of all,” he continued, “MainstreamNetwork and ChristianNetcast customers will now have access to StreamAudio’s royalty reporting tool.  This royalty reporting tool works together with all automation software to provide comprehensive data for all types of royalty reports.”

 

The purchase of StreamAudio marks the third such acquisition in the last three years by ChristianNetcast.com (CNC), the parent company of MainstreamNetwork.  “This was an ideal situation for us to broaden our customer base and continue to grow,” said Palmer.  In April 2009, CNC purchased NWR Network (NWR) of Colorado Springs and in 2011 they acquired Barnabas Road Media (BRM) of Indianapolis. As the parent company, CNC now owns and operates MainstreamNetwork, BRM, NWR, and StreamAudio.

 

“We have seen growth in a very difficult economy and feel very blessed to continue to grow the company through acquisitions like StreamAudio where we are continuously adding new customers to existing companies,” said Palmer.  “The StreamAudio acquisition fits perfectly into our marketing plans for MainstreamNetwork.”

 

Evolving technology allows streaming to continue through the acquisition with no interruption in service.  Todd VanTasel, MainstreamNetwork Vice-President of Technology explained, “for former StreamAudio customers, the transition will require no action whatsoever and will be unnoticeable for listeners."  VanTasel also stated that the ChristianNetcast.com infrastructure has made many advances that will be of great benefit to new MainstreamNetwork customers. “StreamAudio clients will continue to have access to the many features they have enjoyed and will now be able to benefit from the many improved technologies that MainstreamNetwork offers to provide a comprehensive streaming service.”

 

In June of 2010 MainstreamNetwork launched its own iPhone app on the Apple iStore. The app can be used to listen to the streaming companies stations on an iPhone, iPod Touch or the new iPad. VanTasel’s primary focus these days is to address the growing need for customers ever changing platforms. "We have an obligation to our customers and their listeners to lead the way with technology and developing services valuable to our customers," stated VanTasel. "Developing our own app that would be available for download from the Apple iStore became a top priority for us."

 

The expansion and growth of MainstreamNetwork in the last few years is unprecedented in the streaming industry.  “By staying out ahead of emerging technology, we’ve strategically positioned ourselves to take advantage of growth opportunities,” Palmer explained.  “Expanding a business is always tricky, but to be able to accomplish this kind of rapid growth in a still recovering economy is a credit to our customer service and our client loyalty.”  When asked about further acquisitions, Palmer replied, “We’re continuously looking at new opportunities and are committed to keeping ourselves in a position to expand further.”  For more information on MainstreamNetwork and its services, visit www.MainstreamNetwork.com, or call toll-free (866) 7-STREAM.  (5/2)


Christian Music Broadcasters (CMB) has announced that nominations are now open for the Scott Campbell Industry Achievement Award, the Rob Gregory Community Service Award, and the inaugural Rich Mullins Artist Impact Award.  These awards will be presented Wednesday, September 5 at the CMB Networking Dinner – which kicks off Momentum 2012 in Orlando. Nominations for all three awards may be submitted by any 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 the winner being chosen by a select panel of voters.  Nominations should be sent via email to awards@cmbonline.org.  The deadline is May 31, 2012.

Scott Campbell Industry Achievement Award - presented to a Christian Broadcaster or associated professional for outstanding and long-term contributions to the growth of Christian Music Radio.

Rob Gregory Community Service Award - presented to a Christian Broadcaster, Radio Station or associated professional who, during the past year, has shown outstanding effort in community service.

Rich Mullins Artist Impact Award - presented to an artist or group to recognize their long-time contributions to the music and ministry of Christian Radio.

 

More details about the awards, including a list of past winners, may be found at cmbonline.org/category/cmbawards  (5/2)



John Tesh announced today the launch of his new Christian online radio station, K TESH LOS ANGELES, geared toward Southern California listeners.  K TESH LOS ANGELES is a Christian adult contemporary music and talk station featuring Tesh’s long-running nationally syndicated radio show Intelligence For Your Life, currently airing on more than 300 terrestrial radio stations in the U.S., Canada and the U.K.  The channel also features Intelligence For Your Health, hosted by Connie Sellecca with interviews from notable medical doctors and nutritionists from Dr. Oz to Dr. Brian Wansink and Dr. Daniel Amen. The new online channel is also available as an app for the iPhone, iPad and Andriod. K Tesh will play artists from Casting Crowns to Toby Mac and Jars of Clay, the site includes a “featured artist” tab that takes the listener to the individual artists’ websites.  The channel also offers positive insight about health and wellness, relationships, finances, and more. 

About the new station Tesh, “With the growing popularity of streaming radio, we are very excited about the launch of K TESH LOS ANGELES, and hope that it provides an outlet for listeners to be encouraged, as well as inspired.”  (5-1)


BITS: KKDD/San Bernardino flips to CCM... Mike Deckon exits WAY FM/Portland... Word artist Chris August has been released from the hospital following a skateboarding accident... KHIS/Cape Girardeau celebrated its five-year anniversary with a concert featuring Jonny Diaz, Todd Agnew and Jordan Cox... WNSS/Palm Coast, FL is now airing the "Gospel Bluegrass From the Hammock" program with on air personality Brother Duke on Sunday mornings... Condolences to the family of radio engineer and station owner John Katonah who passed away last week, John had built The Connection 88.1, located in Montgomery ...  (5/1)


AT KSBJ/Houston it was announced this morning that Bill Maier from Focus on the Family will join PD Susan O'Donnell on the morning show starting May 7th. It's all part of what the station calls "A Powerful Change" that is taking place at KSBJ this Spring.  Previously announced changes are current morning duo of Coppelia and Joey K will be moving to afternoons and evening personality Jen Driskill will be moving to Middays 10a-3p.  The station says the biggest change will be announced May 4th.

Bill Meier, the new morning co-host is a clinical psychologist, but most of you know him as the voice of Focus on the Family's "Family Minute"  (4/27)


Christian Music Broadcasters (CMB) has announced the establishment of the *Rich Mullins Artist Impact Award.*  The award will be presented to an artist or group to recognize their long-time contributions to the music and ministry of Christian Radio. In establishing the award, CMB felt that honoring Rich Mullins was only natural as his influence continues to be felt years after his death. Mullins died tragically in an automobile accident just outside of Bloomington, IL in 1997.

Similar to the *Scott Campbell Industry Achievement Award* and the *Rob Gregory Community Service Award*, artists may be nominated for the *Rich Mullins Artist Impact Award* by any CMB member - with the winner being chosen by a select panel of voters.  The *Rich Mullins Artist Impact Award, *along with the other special awards and the *2012 Christian Music Broadcasters Radio Station Of The Year Awards, *will be presented during *Momentum 2012* in Orlando, Florida.  (4/27)


WCIC/Peoria and McDonald’s teamed up to present Concert for Kids, featuring Word artist Sidewalk Prophets. More than 750 people attended the benefit show. Concert for Kids was a fundraiser for the Peoria Public Schools Foundation's Beacon Project, designed to provide up-to-date technology for District 150 schools. With tickets sold, items purchased at a silent auction the night of the show, and additional donations, the event drew more than $6,500 in support of District 150 and the Beacon Project. These funds will be used specifically to help with the purchase of an iPad cart for the sixth graders at Rolling Acres Middle School. Thirty iPads will be used for improved learning and in an after-school computer lab.(4/26)


According to WAY Media Network Services General Manager Faron Dice, The Melissa and Matt Show (left) recently launched a brand new website www.heymelissaandmatt.com . The site offers Afternoon personalities Melissa and Matt fans a place to interact and engage with the radio show. Dice also noted that The Melissa and Matt Show was recently added on the Toccoa Falls Radio Network, which includes six stations in Georgia.  WAY Media Network Services provides Christian Hit programming and syndicated personalities to WAY-FM owned and non-owned stations all over the nation.  (4/26)


After 8 years at His Radio Network morning co-host/promotion director Kristin Roberts is leaving to take care of some personal matters. Her last day will be this Friday April 27th. If interested in this opening contact His Radio PD Rob Dempsey or jump to jobs page for listing.  (4/23)


HisAir.Net sends condolences to ChristianNetcast VP Sales & Marketing David Palmer who lost his mother last week. The burial was held this past Saturday. Please pray the Lord would comfort and strengthen David and his family during this time. (4/23)


Former Manager of Operations at Thy Word Network John Hayden has landed a new position as Midwest Ministry Representative for Revive Our Hearts. John will travel throughout the region representing Revive Our Hearts to ROH constituents.  He will also be interacting with ROH stations in the Midwest. John will continue hosting Moody Radio’s Sunday Praise which he has done since 2005. Prior to joining Thy Word Network John served as Manager of Operations at Moody Radio in Chicago from 1999 to 2010.  John will be based in Evansville.  (4/21)


KSOS/Las Vegas (SOS Radio) has hired WAY FM/Denver PD Mike Couchman as Music Director…. AGAIN! SOS Radio Program Director Scott Herrold says,  "Our staff started yelling and hollering in excitement when we announced Mike was coming back to SOS.  Mike & his wife Jennifer have a real heart for the Las Vegas community and we're excited to have them back on our team!”  Mike says: “SOS kept a piece of my heart when I left! I can't wait to get back to reclaim it, and to resume my side-career as an Elvis Impersonator-impersonator.”

Mike has worked with Way FM/Denver the past 2 years and his and will relocate his family to Las Vegas in late May.  (4/20)


KSBJ/Houston PD Susan O'Donnell will return to the morning show May 7th. It was announced on the air this morning as part of "A Powerful Change" that is taking place at KSBJ this Spring. The second half of the morning show change is expected to be revealed Friday April 27th on the air at 7:45am. In addition KSBJ evening personality Jen Driskill will be moving to Middays 10a-3p.

It was announced last week that current morning duo of Coppelia and Joey K will be moving to afternoons. O'Donnell was a longtime morning co-host with Mike Kankelfritz who left last year from KLOVE.  (4/20)


KTSY/Boise and KTFY/Twin Falls Director of Radio Chris Gilbreth checks in with HisAir.Net. Chris says both stations’ spring pledge drives went over goal. Last week KTSY’s pledge drive went over the goal of $175,000 by about $11,000 with the overflow going to help replace the 22 year old roof on the station.  This week KTFY wrapped up spring pledge drive in Twin Falls, also over by about $11,000, which will help add a new part time community impact member to the staff.  “This was a finish for the history books,” says Gilbreth.  “We were already saying our final thank-you on the air and getting ready to pray when a volunteer whispered in our ear that another $1,000 match was on the phone. After a flurry of calls, we said another round of thanks, sang some live worship music on the air led by our morning guy Robert Forbes and brought it to a close.”  General Manager Brian Yeager says “both stations reached record amounts for a spring event in our station history, and KTFY raised nearly double what was raised last spring.”  (4/20


Arbitron March 2012 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume: (Subscribers Only)
Austin: KFMK 165,000...
Nashville: WAYM 99,300       
Norfolk: WGH 72,600... 
Providence: WSTL 17,400...
Raleigh: WNNL 177,000... WRTP 55,100
West Palm Beach: WAYF 95,000   
(4/19)


Arbitron March 2012 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume: (Subscribers Only)
Charlotte: WRCM 202,500... WPZS 221,200...
Cleveland: WCRF 102,500
Columbus: WCVO 243,300... WZNP 23,900
Las Vegas: KSOS 169,900...
Orlando: WPOZ 449,600 (#1 AQH 9.6)... WPOZ HD2 63,000
Portland: KFIS 232,400...
San Antonio: KZAR 145,600... 
(4/18)


Arbitron March 2012 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume: (Subscribers Only)
Baltimore: WRBS 291,300... WGTS 102,200... WCAO 90,300  
Detroit: WPZR 407,200...
Minneapolis: KTIS 413,600... KTIS-AM 33,600 
Phoenix: KFLR 152,200...    
Seattle: KCMS 406,400... KWPZ 49,600... 
Tampa: WCIE 118,700... WJIS 43,800
Wash DC: WGTS 449,400... WPRS 401,400...
(4/17)


BITS: Happy to report AFR midday host Jon Rivers was released from the hospital and returned home following his bicycle accident last week...  WBGL/Champaign's 3 1/2 day spring Sharathon surpassed its goal with a total of $551,000, more funds than any previous year... Starting April 22nd Heidi Harris joins Salem stations KRLA/Los Angeles and KTIE/Riverside to host the new morning show "The Answer" ... (4/17)


A word about Arbitron ratings. ARB introduced a new policy effective with the March PPM release to only include stations that subscribe to the service. The list of stations will be fewer than previous reports.

Arbitron March 2012 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume: (Subscribers Only)
Atlanta: WFSH 654,200... WPZE 596,500...
Chicago: WMBI 170,200...   
Dallas: KLTY 859,700... KCBI 214,100... 
Houston: KSBJ 736,800...
Los Angeles: KFSH 679,400... 
Middlesex: WAWZ 156,200
New York: WAWZ 385,100
Philadelphia: WPPZ 315,500... WBYO 42,100...    
Riverside: KSGN 226,400... 
(4/16)


Air1 Radio Network has hired Brenda Price (left) as midday host on the air from 11am - 3pm ET. Price comes to Air1 from mornings at mainstream country KUSJ/Killeen-Temple. Paul Goldsmith, Air1 Program Director, stated, “Brenda’s great passion for radio, her listeners, and God is contagious. She’s just the lively and engaging personality we’ve been searching for in middays to fit between our dynamic morning duo of Eric Allen and Mandy Young and the always compelling Brant Hansen in the afternoon.”

Price said, “I am truly honored and blessed to be a part of the Air1 team! I have been in radio for a decade and now I get to use my gift, my voice, to entertain and lead people to Jesus through music! I am excited for this new journey.”  (4/16)


WAWZ/New York (Star 99.1) midday personality Betsy Spina has exited the station. Former KNWS/Waterloo (Life 101.9) PD Therese Romano has been brought on to fill in while WAWZ conducts a search for a new mid-day talent. Romano's previous Christian radio experience includes EMF Broadcasting, Sharemedia, Mission of Mercy, The Word in Music Network. (4/15)


KFSH/Los Angeles (95.9 The Fish) announced their June 23rd Fishfest line-up including TobyMac, Sanctus Real, MikesChair, Chris August, Lincoln Brewster, Moriah Peters, and more, details at www.thefishla.com/fishfes... Salem announced a strategic partnership with TuneIn, making their stations available on the free service... Grace Broadcasting Services has flipped its 50kw WTGP/Jackson, TN (97.7 The ‘Dove) back to music from Moody talk/teaching...  The online prayer tool developed by KTIS/Minneapolis "PrayerWorks" hits one million prayers prayed since its launch in 2009... The Christian Women in Media Association (“CWIMA”) announced that after seven years out of state, they will move their national convention back to Dallas in time for their April 2013 event.  (4/15)


WBGL/Champaign PD Ryan Springer checks in with HisAir.Net and a testimony regarding their Sharathon. Ryan says "We just ended our annual Sharathon at 9:20 this morning, 40 minutes early... going up and over our biggest goal in history ($540,000) by $11,000... and with the fewest amount of gifts given (1,840) since 2006... and with zero giveaways or thank you gifts. We ended at $551,000, and the largest average gift size that I'm aware of in station history, at $299.46. (Normal average is around $220 to $230). Just amazing."

Ryan continues "At one point our Axia on-air board locked up, first time it's ever done that in the 2 years we've had it, and we weren't able to turn on the mics for about 45 minutes. Within minutes, the volunteers came out and placed their hands on the studio and prayed (pictured below).  It was more than a moment.  It was a show of love for this ministry that is uncommon in this world.  It's a display of passion that only comes from God. It's a passion that only God's people understand. (BTW: the phones kept ringing for those 45 minutes or so and $4,300 came in). I turned around and got goose bumps when I saw them standing there. It was a neat moment."  (4/13)


At KSBJ/Houston this morning Coppelia and Joey K were heard saying they would be moving to afternoons next month. The two had been teamed together since Mike Kankelfritz left for mornings at KLOVE last November. Does this mean an announcement on a new KSBJ morning show is right around the corner? As a matter fact KSBJ says the next big announcement is Fri April 20 at 7:45am....  Coppelia and Joey K move to afternoon starting May 7th... We'll keep you posted.  (4/13)


Sorry to hear AFR mid-day co-host Jon Rivers fell and broke a rib while riding bicycles with his daughter Lexi last week. Then Wednesday morning, Jon collapsed at the his ranch and was rushed to the hospital as his blood pressure was extremely low. The cause is not known at this time. Jon's wife Sherry is posting updates on twitter https://twitter.com/#!/sherryrivers  (4-12)


 


CMB will hold a Momentum 2012 'muted' conference call today at 11AM EST/10AM CST.  Details for Momentum 2012 will be discussed. You'll hear an update on what's planned for Momentum thus far, including registration information, new speakers added and a new schedule arranged to help you have greater 'take-away' from the event. Both CMB Members and Non members are invited to sit in on the "Muted" conference call.

To listen in call 559-546-1000 PASSCODE: 856034.   (4/11)


WGTS/Wash DC announced today that WMIT/Ashville (106.9 The Light) afternoon personality Jerry Woods, and WGTS evening personality Blanca Vega are teaming up for the station's new morning show effective June 11th. Current morning team, Brennan Wimbish and Becky Alignay will move to other dayparts, Wimbish to evenings, and Alignay to middays.   "Having Jerry Woods and Blanca Vega onboard for mornings will round out an all-star staff for WGTS 91.9 and Washington, DC listeners," said the station's General Manager, John Konrad. "We are excited about the creative spark these two personalities will bring to the station." Woods and Vega will be assisted by Morning Show Producer, Spencer White, on a regular basis.

Prior to WMIT Woods was with KTSY/Boise and Positive Life Radio network (Eastern Washington).  Program Director, Ty McFarland said “Jerry brings energy, excellence and passion to his work, and gives listeners his best. I’m excited that he’ll be teaming up with Blanca, who is already well loved by our listeners. We’re blessed that they can be with us to help write the next chapter in the station’s ministry.”

“I can’t wait to get started.  It’s exciting to join a team of radio professionals who truly want to make an impact on the Washington DC community,” said Woods.  (4/10)


BITS: WPOZ/Orlando (Z88.3) owner Central Florida Educational Foundation has launched Christian rock station “106.3 The Rock” on its HD3 signal... Congratulations to KCMS/Seattle (105.3 Spirit FM) MD Sarah Taylor on the birth of a baby boy...  (4/10)
 


Christian Music Broadcasters (CMB) has announced the eligibility period for the 2012 Christian Music Broadcasters Radio Station Of The Year Awards.  Eligibility dates for the 2012 awards will be May 1, 2011 thru April 30, 2012.  Stations wishing to enter the 2012 competition will only be allowed to submit airchecks, ratings information and station activities which took place between those dates.  Stations wishing to enter the competition must submit their entries by June 15, 2012.

 

Voted on by a panel of judges within the radio industry, the Christian Music Broadcasters Radio Station Of The Year Awards are presented to stations which show outstanding achievement in on-air presentation, community service, ratings, new media and industry leadership.  One award is given in each of four market categories – Major, Large, Medium and Small.  The 2012 Christian Music Broadcasters Radio Station Of The Year Awards will be presented during Momentum 2012, September 5-8 in Orlando, Florida.

 

Details regarding eligibility requirements for entering the 2012 Christian Music Broadcasters Radio Station Of The Year Awards, as well as air-checks and entries from last year’s winners, are available on the CMB website – cmbonline.org.  (4/9)

 


WEMI/Appleton (91.9/91.5 The Family) completed their 20th annual ‘Help for the Homeless’ hygiene drive (left) last week as hundreds of volunteers throughout Northeast Wisconsin retrieved donations from 900 collection boxes at 610 area businesses, churches and schools - totaling more than $246,000 worth of personal hygiene and cleaning supplies. The items were sorted, counted and delivered to 44 area crisis agencies - where they’re now safely tucked away to meet the needs of their clients in the coming year.  (4/9)


AttendStar ( http://attendstar.com) & Christian Concert Alerts (http://christianconcertalerts.com) would like to welcome new radio station partners in March.  KCFY, KYMS, WYCM, WXLN, SolutionFM.com, WGRC, WHCF, The Light Radio Network, KWFC, KBMQ, KJIL, NewVisionFM.com, WCTL , KGBA and 887theBridge.com.  (4/5)


Two-time Grammy  nominee Mandisa will be visiting The Family Friendly Morning Show with Doug, and Jaci Velasquez on WFFH/Nashville (94FM the FISH) Thursday morning. Topics of discussion will include Easter memories, favorite Easter outfits and Zumba!  Morning Show Co-Host Jaci Velasquez says, “I’m so excited to hang with my girl, Mandisa. She is a force to be reckoned with. She’s both funny and fun.  (4/4)


BITS: Nick Spiniolas joins KLJY/St Louis (99.1 Joy FM) as Promotions Director coming from CBS Radio/St. Louis... Misty Jordan is the new afternoon personality at KDUV/Visalia... Bott Radio Network has appointed Fred Zielonko as St. Louis Regional Manager... WFSH/Atlanta (104.7 The Fish) welcomed Girls Night Live to Atlanta as Morning show co-host Kevin Avery, AM Show producer Prod-G and Promotions Director Chad Davis (AKA The Fish N Chips Dancers) joined Mandisa on stage during her performance of the song "Good Morning", watch the video here... (4/3)


BITS: Glenn Goodwin exits as Director of Marketing & Promotions for KCVO/Camdenton, MO (Spirit FM Radio Network), reach out to him at glenngoodwin@gmail.com... WAYH/Huntsville (WAY FM) Operations Director Matt Merriner will be leaving the station, GM Thom Ewing is looking for a replacement, check the jobs page... New radio station "Word SBC 88.3 FM" will launch on Sat 3/31 by The South Bahamas Conference of Seventh Day Adventists... .(3/30)


  Arbitron Winter '12 Phase 2 AQH 12+: KGBI/Omaha 1.4... WDJC/Birmingham 3.8...   (3/28)


MEoutside.jpegVP of Marketing for Shamrock Media Group Chris Laney has accepted a position to head the new marketing/sales division of Digital Frontiers Media. “We are excited to welcome Chris to our team,” said DFM President Stephen Barker. “His experience and marketing savvy will be critical as we move to the next level.”  Laney's radio experience includes on-air talent for Lightforce Radio on WJIS/Sarasota (The Joy FM) then starting Laney Media Group (LMG), a smarketing, design and PR firm with clients including Chick-Fil-A, SignZoo, The Bradenton Herald and The Joy FM.  “I have known Stephen Barker for a few years now and his passion for digital development and understanding the importance of value, integrity, and hard work goes beyond many I have found in my career,” said Laney. “I am honored to work under someone as intelligent and hard working as Mr. Barker”  (3/28)
 


Dave Wonders (yes his real name) joins the MCBI Radio (Minnesota Christian Broadcasters) network as  mid-day personality on WZFJ/Pequot Lakes, MN (FM 100.1 The Pulse) Dave will also voice-track a separate music program on sister station KTIG/ Pequot Lakes (The Word). Dave is a graduate of Northwestern College in St. Paul Minnesota with a B.S. in Broadcasting and Electronic Media.  (3/27)


BITS: Denise Pagano joins Moody Radio as National Programming Assistant... Dr. Ray Pritchard program, Keep Believing Ministries, is now heard on TWR 3 times every week... KSGN/Riverside scores big in Feb PPM, #1 Monday-Sunday in the Women 25-54 demo with an 8.6... Positions in Christian radio still open include OM at WAWZ/New York, Promotions at KLJY/St Louis, On air at KVNE/Tyler, check the HisAir.Net jobs page for complete listings...   (3/27)


KSOS/Las Vegas (SOS Radio) MD Rick Hall is joining the staff of KNWS/Waterloo (Life 101.9) as Program Director/Music Director, and afternoon show host.  Rick has been with the SOS Radio Network since 2010, with previous stops at CBS Radio in Chicago, WQFL/Rockford, IL, and New Life Radio in Peoria.  Rick will be in house in Waterloo in mid-April. Hall replaces Therese Romano who exits the station.  KNWS is part of Northwestern Media, originating at Northwestern College in St. Paul, MN.  (3/26)


WPOZ/Orlando (Z88.3) PD Dean O'Neal checks in with HisAir.Net news about their new station Christian Hip Hop and R&B station, Hot 95.9 (WPOZ-HD2). The station posted an AQH share of 1.3 and a weekly cume of 82,100 in the Feb Arbitron PPM.  Streaming server data shows an on-line average weekly cume of 9,000.  A little history on the station,  in 2003, Z88.3 launched RadioY.com, which housed YHot/Orlando's Positive Hip Hop and R&B Channel, as an internet only station.  In May of 2006, Z Listeners jumped on board during Midterm Fundraiser to support a simulcast on HD Radio. That brought the channel to 88.3 HD2, as YHot. Fast forward eight years, the opportunity came about for YHot to make the jump to an actual terrestrial FM signal as HOT 95.9, an HD simulcast on a 99 watt translator just north of downtown Orlando.  Dean says "We are elated with the growth of this station and the ministry opportunity it brings to Central Florida, and we are humbled that God is already using HOT 95.9 in mighty ways!"  (3/26)


Matt Hubbell (former Air1 and KKFS/Sacramento personality) has joined WFFH/Nashville (94.1 The Fish) hosting afternoons on the Salem Music Network. Matt will is also the producer and fill in host for the morning show with Doug and Jaci Valasquez.  (3/26)


Arbitron Feb 2012 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Austin: KFMK 160,400... KYLR 66,100...
Greensboro-Winston Salem: WWLV 172,500... WBFJ 39,700... WKVK 28,200...
Indianapolis: WKLU 197,900... WGNR 66,000... WQRA 27,900... 
Jacksonville: WCRJ 139,100... WTRJ 59,500... WZAZ 42,000...
Memphis: WHAL 239,700... WKVF 97,900... WLOK 54,600...
Milwaukee: WLVE 155,900...
Nashville: WFFH 154,900... WAYM 95,200... WFCM 16,200...       
Norfolk: WZLV 97,200... WGH 79,900... 
Providence: WSTL 17,400...
Raleigh: WNNL 183,000... WRTP 64,100... WKVK 54,100...
West Palm Beach: WAYF 102,800... WCNO 26,400... (3/22)


Arbitron Feb 2012 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Charlotte: WRCM 213,300... WPZS 196,300... WMIT 183,600... WWLV 145,900... WLFJ 28,400
Cincinnati: WAKW 179,100... WNLT 137,900... WORI 45,800...
Cleveland: WFHM 165,800... WCRF 88,500... WJMO 39,900...
Columbus: WCVO 255,300... WUFM 47,900... WZNP 23,400
Kansas City: KLRX 274,300... KLJC 103,200... KWJC 52,400... KCCV 17,300
Las Vegas: KSOS 163,200...
Orlando: WPOZ 415,100 (#1 AQH 9.0)... WPOZ HD2 82,100... WTLN 35,400
Pittsburgh: WPKV 177,600... WORD 87,600... 
Portland: KFIS 237,200... KLVP 64,200... KFBW 47,500... KZRI 36,600...
Sacramento: KKFS 156,800... KLVS 69,900... KLRS 67,800... KARA 44,700... 
Salt Lake City: KKLV 86,500...   
San Antonio: KZLV 313,900... KZAR 129,300... 
(3/21)


BITS: Tom Sullivan joins KTLF/Colorado Springs (Light Praise)  as GM. Tom was previously with AFR... Congrats to Fair Trade Services National Promo Manager Meredith Hupp on her marriage March 10th... CMB Members tare invited to its third teleconference TODAY, March 21st, at 12:00 noon ET featuring Brian Wright of Audience Development Group...   (3/21)


Arbitron Feb 2012 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Baltimore: WRBS 256,100... WGTS 101,500...WCAO 94,600...  
Boston: WEZE 35,100...
Denver: KLDV 337,500 (AQH #4 5.1)... KXWA 71,800... KRKS 43,700... KPOF 31,400
Detroit: WPZR 357,300... WMUZ 200,200... WLQV 53,800...
Miami: WLFE 71,000... WRMB 68,400... WAYF 66,100   
Minneapolis: KTIS 442,900 (AQH #8 4.8)... KNOF 55,300... KTIS-AM 44,800... KKMS 29,400... 
Phoenix: KFLR 184,100... KLVK 162,700... KLVA 110,400... KZAI 94,100...    
San Diego: KLVJ 124,100... KSDW 46,100... KPRZ 43,400
Seattle: KCMS 416,000... KWPZ 47,800... 
St Louis: KLJY 389,000 (AQH #$ 5.9)... KSIV 83,000...
Tampa: WCIE 128,700... WBVM 95,000... WKES 72,700... WJIS 44,300...
Wash DC: WGTS 432,500 (AQH #11 3.7)... WPRS 415,800... WAVA 162,900... WRBS 90,100
(3/20)


KLJC/Kansas City is making some on air changes. Rachael Geiger is exiting the “Dad and Daughter” morning show she co-hosts with her father KLJC PD Wayne Geiger, on April 2nd.  Returning to the morning show is Wayne’s wife, Kimberly Jo Geiger (pictured left).  Wayne and Kimberly Jo were on the air together from 2001 until 2009.  “It will be a delight to have Kimberly Jo back on the air,” Wayne said. “She is my best friend and so much fun to be around.” In addition Assistant Music Director, Leslie James will move to afternoons.   (3/20)


Arbitron Feb 2012 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Atlanta: WFSH 653,700... WPZE 631,100... WVFJ 192,400... WWEV 47,500
Chicago: WJKL 364,400... WMBI 161,400... WONU 80,200... WCFL 77,900...  
Dallas: KLTY 850,700... KCBI 253,100... KWRD 56,700
Houston: KSBJ 769,400... KHCB 185,000...
Los Angeles: KFSH 677,800... KWVE 202,500... KKLA 164,400...
New York: WAWZ 329,200... WFME 218,400... WKLV 208,700... WMCA 105,400...
Philadelphia: WPPZ 327,600... WBYO 37,900...    
Riverside: KSGN 236,200... KLRD 127,900... KWVE 84,900
San Francisco: KLVS 179,700... KBKF 89,900...
San Jose: KLVS 60,000... KBKF 37,700...   (3/19)


After 2 years in the OM chair at Thy Word Radio Network in Evansville, IN, John Hayden has exited. John previously was PD at WMBI/Chicago.  Look for announcement on where John is headed coming soon.  (3/19)


After 20 years, KYTT/Coos Bay morning co-host Dave DeAndrea has decided to exit the station to concentrate fulltime on his voice over business. Dave is available for Christian station imaging and production... check out his website.  (3/18)


KBMQ/Monroe, LA (88.7 The Cross) met and exceeded its Sharathon 2012 (pictured left) goal.  GM Jeremiah Beck says "We were hoping to raise $120K in new giving.  $123K was pledged, as we went up and over in the final moments.  In an area hard hit with unemployment and underemployment, it was a huge blessing to see the outpouring of generosity"   (3/16)


BITS: Steve Gimbert exits afternoons at WRAF/Toccoa Falls Radio after nearly 11 years. Steve also tracks afternoons WJYO/ Ft. Myers... Curb Records and K-LOVE have partnered to sponsor the #98 K-LOVE Car (Ford Fusion piloted by 5th year NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Michael McDowell) with a message designed to encourage Christians to live out the reality of Jesus Christ in their own lives as well as impacting their families and communities... The Christian Post has published an article about CCM causing in a stir in the radio & record industry, read it here...  (3/15)


CMB welcomes Members to its third teleconference next week, March 21st, at 12:00 noon ET featuring Brian Wright of Audience Development Group. Wright will be talking about Arbitron: Why it matters to more than just your PD, your Sales Manager, and you! For those calling in, Brian will clarify how to effectively read Arbitron (PPM and Diary based markets), how you and your station can get the most out of the information and how to apply this information in subtle but effective ways. CMB will be sent conference call info and passcode before Monday, March 19. The conference will last 45 minutes with an opportunity for questions at the end of the session.  (3/15)



New Inpop Recording Artist Karyn Williams hit the road for her first Radio Tour. Stops included WDJC/Birmingham, WCQR/Gray, WPOZ/Orlando, His Radio/Greenville, WAFJ/Augusta and others. Joining her was Inpop General Manager Andrew Patton. We thought you would enjoy the video. (3/14)


After 5 years with Northwestern Media KNWI/Des Moines (Life 107.1) PD/mornings Dan Young will exit to join KGCB/Prescott (Radio Shine) as its PD.  On the move Dan says, "'Im very grateful for the excellent people that I've learned from and served alongside, and the ministry that God has allowed me to be a part of. This has been an incredible experience at a wonderful organization. Lives are being changed in Des Moines and Central Iowa, and I'm humbled to have hAad front-row seats". Dan replaces Mike Medlin who announced his departure from radio last year.  Check out the opening for KNWI on the HisAir.Net jobs page. (3/14)


BITS: WLLM/Lincoln, IL is expected to be off the air for nearly a month after an electrical fire at the station Monday morning destroyed vital wiring... At NRB last month TWR (www.twr.org) introduced www.linguadms.com (the DMS stands for “digital media source”) to potential users aimed at providing partners and other ministries with a tool for managing, archiving, repurposing and enabling distribution of digital files, including videos, audio, images or text... ChristianNetcast has a new address, 499 Broadway, #330, Bangor, ME 04401...  (3/14)


Family Life has increased the power of its radio translator signal, 98.7 FM, in Erie, Pa., providing primary coverage to the metro area.  The upgraded translator signal in Erie rebroadcasts the full-power station, WCGM/Wattsburg (102.7 FM). “We hope that people listening to Family Life experience a message of hope that impacts their lives,” said Rick Snavely, president of Family Life. “We’re thankful for opportunities to reach more people in ways that encourage and educate.”  (3/12)


Bob Morrison is now VP catalog & Special Markets at eOne Music... KHCB/Houston (Keeping Him Close By) is celebrating 50th years of ministry having signed on the air March 9, 1962... Craig McDonald joins WCVO/Columbus (104.9 The River for afternoons/production Director duties... American Idol finalist Jason Castro has signed a deal with Word Records... Salem Communications released its results Fourth Quarter 2011 Results showing "Total revenue" increased 6.2% to $57.1 million from $53.7 million... AirPlay Direct has appointed Michael Harnett President... (3/9)


American Family Radio is adding Sandy Rios to the AFR TALK network line-up. Rios will be heard weekday mornings on AFR's 123 Talk stations. Sandy is a long time conservative Christian broadcaster/talk show host, spending time in Chicago with the Salem network.  Sandy will be broadcasting each morning, 7-8 AM central, from her home in the greater DC area where she and her husband now live. Sandy Rios is the Vice President of Family-Pac Federal, a FOX News Contributor, a conservative columnist and radio talk show host.  (3/8)


WEMM/Huntington, West Virginia would like to ask for all other stations in the Midwest to join them tomorrow for a Day of Prayer for the victims of the recent tornados.  "We have declared Thursday,  March 8, 2012 a day of Prayer on WEMM for the victims of the recent storms across the Midwest.  Damage has been catastrophic but we rest our Faith in the one who has the Universe in his hands.", said Bryan K. Fowler, General Manager of Gospel 107.9FM and Shine1200. Beginning at midnite tonight,  WEMM will feature a different local Pastor offering Prayer and encouragement to victims locally and abroad.  "While we certainly encourage our listeners to prayerfully consider giving financially,  we feel that these people need a move from God, says Laddie Smith, Operations Manager.  (3/7)


KFIS/Portland (104.1 The Fish) PD Dave Arthur checks in with HisAir.Net, "On Monday March 5th Salem Communications Portland lost a well-loved member of their family.  Jeff Davis who worked for the last 18 years at KFIS/KPDQ in Portland as Production Director died from a heart attack.  He was 58 years old.  We have lost a great talent but even more so, we’ve lost a great friend. Jeff had one of the greatest sense of humor and always knew how to make anyone smile. Our entire staff is mourning this loss.”   (3/6)

 


Family Radio founder Harold Camping issued an apology to listeners, admitting that he was wrong. "We have learned the very painful lesson that all of creation is in God's hands and He will end time in His time, not ours!" a statement on Family Radio's website reads. "We humbly recognize that God may not tell His people the date when Christ will return, any more than He tells anyone the date they will die physically."  Camping, 90, has made predictions about Judgment Day, with the May 21, 2011 date receiving the most media attention. Each time the date passed, he did not admit to mistaking the timing but instead reasoned that the events happened "spiritually" rather than physically.

"Even the most sincere and zealous of us can be mistaken," Camping and Family Radio staff stated in their March letter. "We realize that many people are hoping they will know the date of Christ's return. In fact for a time Family Radio fell into that kind of thinking.

"But we now realize that those people who were calling our attention to the Bible's statement that 'of that day and hour knoweth no man' (Matthew 24:36 & Mark 13:32), were right in their understanding of those verses and Family Radio was wrong. Whether God will ever give us any indication of the date of His return is hidden in God's divine plan."   (3/6)


BITS: Former KLOVE morning show producer KC Wright is now doing middays (VT) on WLAB/Ft Wayne (Star 88.3)... After 44 years Roger Manning retires from Mortenson Broadcasting Company's WEMM/Huntington... Darren Marlar joins WYLL/Chicago hosting morning ministries... Bott Radio Network received the "Radio Network of the Year" at NRB... (3/5)


 

WAY-FM/Louisville continues to partner with various ministries to bring relief to tornado victims in the WAY-FM listening area of Henryville, IN.  Please continue to pray for families who have lost so much.  WAY-FM will continue to link arms with Samaritan Purse and local churches to bring relief.

 

 

 


His Radio/Greenville, SC (89.3 Radio Training Network) threw a party before the Winter Jam concert at the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville, SC.  “Party in the Plaza” featured InPop artist, “The Advice”.  “For King and Country” and “Group 1 Crew” came out to be a part of the festivities.  15,213 people attended Winter Jam in Greenville and most were at “Party in the Plaza” before the doors opened for the concert. 

While waiting for the doors to open, people at the concert, were invited to make Valentines for children in children’s homes and hospitals for His Radio to deliver, meet Bob & Larry from Veggie Tales, and the Chick-fil-A cow

Pictured Rob Dempsey introduces “The Advice”

 


Therese Romano will exit the PD chair at KNWS/Waterloo (Life 101.9) March 23. She will continue programming AllWorship.com, doing some indie contractor Social Media projects and available for voice-tracking, voice-work, consulting, etc.  (3/1)


KFIS/Portland (104.1 The Fish) PD Dave Arthur announced today that Delilah is returning to the Portland airwaves on The Fish this coming Monday March 5th.  Its been a number of years since Delilah has been on in Portland and The Fish is thrilled to have her find a home with them.  Former evening host Mary Shepherd will stay on with the Salem Portland cluster in a new, yet to be announced, roll. (3/1)


Word Entertainment ups Kenny Rodgers to Sr. Director, National Promotion. “Kenny is an absolute star. Our team at Word strives to put relationships first, and Kenny represents us very well in his southeast region and beyond.  I’m extremely thankful to have the opportunity to work alongside a promoter of his caliber,” says Andrea Kleid, VP, National Promotion at Word Entertainment.

Kenny shares, “I’m honored to be a part of one of the best promotion teams in our industry, and to work with an amazing variety of talented artists. I’m also thankful for the mentorship I’ve been given, and to work at a company that cultivates the leadership of tomorrow.”  Kenny has served on the promotion team since 2006, where he started as Coordinator of National Promotion.  (3/1)


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