AUGUST
PPM RATINGS DAY 1: Dallas, Houston, &
more... Nielsen Audio
PPM Christian radio cume numbers are
online
here. (8/31)
AFR
Director of Radio and National Underwriting Jim
Stanley tells HisAir.Net, "AFR is not seeking a
co-host for the morning show. JJ Jasper, who was
the first voice heard on the first day of
broadcasting on AFR, will be the solo host for
the morning show, as he was for many years. AFR
is seeking a director for its social media
platform. In addition to the social media duties
the candidate will also need skills as a board
operator and some production skill with Adobe or
Pro-tools. Automation skills with Wide Orbit
will be a plus. Please contact Durick Hayden at
durick@afa.net
(8/31)
CURE
International announced today the hire of
Eric Allen (left) as Radio Marketing
Manager. Allen spent the past 14 years in
multiple programming and on-air roles
with Educational Media Foundation’s K-LOVE
and Air1 Radio Networks. He most recently
served as Air1 Morning Show Host until
his departure in January. "I'm honored and
humbled to be a part of CURE. I'm thankful to
use my experience and skills in radio to play a
role in the healing of kids - it does not get
any better than that!” stated Allen.
In 2014, CURE launched the nationally syndicated Brant Hansen Show on Christian over 200 radio stations. With the addition of Eric Allen, CURE is looking to grow its relationships with radio stations and their listeners by offering even more compelling content, creative promotions, and fundraising incentives. CURE’s VP of Marketing Paul Goldsmith stated, “Eric is one of the smartest radio programmers I know and for him to bring his talents to CURE is a huge win for the kids we serve.” CURE International is a network of charitable hospitals and surgical programs that delivers life-changing medical care and the good news of God's love to children and families with treatable conditions. CURE is the largest provider of specialty surgical care in the developing world, with a focus on treating orthopedic, reconstructive, and neurological conditions such as clubfoot, bowed legs, knock knees, cleft lips / palates, burn contractures, hydrocephalus, and spina bifida. (8/31)
BITS:
13 year veteran KCVO/Camdenton
(Spirit FM) on-air personality, Michele O'Dell,
steps down to spend more time helping her
husband, Jerry, pastor their church...
The GMA announces Erica Campbell & Sadie
Robertson as the co-hosts for the 46th Annual
GMA Dove Awards... The Charleston Post &
Courier featured a story on the His Radio
morning team, click
here
to read it... Salem SRN News has landed the
affiliation of the SiriusXM Patriot Channel 125
beginning on Monday, August 31st... 68 year old
Christian station WAVL/Apollo, PA has gone
dark... (8/31)
Finney
Media President Chuck Finney announced today
that Jan Shober has transitioned to a new role
as Vice President Strategy at Finney Media. Jan
joined Finney Media over a year ago after
working almost two decades with Focus on the
Family bringing experience in the Christian
Teaching-Talk format. Finney says, “We very much
want to broaden our service for our clients,
whom we care about deeply; we are expanding our
research capability, are working increasingly in
digital, and in storytelling Jesus’ way. Jan has
been instrumental in vision-casting,
mission-setting and providing new and exciting
ideas for our client partners.” (8/24)
Moody
Radio Cleveland announced today that Brian
Dahlen will host the new morning show beginning
Monday, Aug. 31. Joining Dahlen on air will be
coordinating producer, Kathleen Ferrini.
Brian and Kathleen Mornings
will air weekdays in Ohio from
6–9 a.m., on WCRF/Cleveland (103.3 FM) as well
as 89.5 FM (Sandusky), 91.7 FM (Ashtabula), and
90.5 FM (Millersburg). and in Pennsylvania on on
90.1 FM (New Castle) and 91.9 FM (Meadville).
"I'm very excited to introduce Brian and Kathleen to the Cleveland audience and our five other stations in Ohio and Pennsylvania,” said Scott Krus, station manager. “They will address the stories that everyone is talking about, engage the community on the air, allow us to hear from expert guests and use multiple media platforms to keep the conversation going.” Dahlen was an adjunct professor in the Communications Department at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. Joining Dahlen and Ferrini as news anchor will be 30-year Christian radio veteran Ron Eastwood who has been with Moody Radio in Cleveland since 2003. (8/24)
BITS:
With the departure of Ron Shank
AFR Director of Radio and National Underwriting
Jim Stanley says they've started a search for a
new morning co-host to be teamed with JJ JAsper,
send your best to to Durick Hayden at
durick@afa.net...
Faith Radio Network/St Paul announces morning
show host, Austin Hill, has joined the roster of
presenters at the upcoming "Truth for a New
Generation" apologetics conference, slated for
September 18-19, 2015... (8/24)
A
new program named "Truth Itself" has been
launched targeting Christian radio. Continuing
and expanding upon the legacy left by
‘CitizenLink Radio’, the 2:00 minute daily
program Truth Itself delivers critical news that
impacts faith, family, and country. The new
program is hosted by journalist and broadcast
veteran, Bob Ditmer. who is currently the
Director of Media at Ravi Zacharias
International Ministries and hosts the
ministry’s radio and television programs. Ditmer
spent 14 years hosting and directing Family News
in Focus, the public policy broadcast of Focus
on the Family. Available via Amb-OS and
Focus on the Family’s Satellite Network.
Stations airing CitizenLink already have program
clearance. (8/20)
Ron
Shank has resigned his
from all duties (including
morning co-host) at American Family Radio. He
has accepted the position of Broadcasting
Instructor for Hardin County High School in
Savannah, TN and General Manager of WQTR-FM the
schools radio station. Shank was with AFR for 5
years, most of that as program director. (8/20)
i58:10
Media announces the hiring of Lauree Austin as
an on-air fundraising host and radio strategist.
Based in Portland, Oregon Lauree will travel
around the country hosting fundraising events
and raising awareness for i58:10 Media’s
ministry clients. Lauree, is an Oregon native,
has most recently been in leadership development
at Fortune 500 companies as an executive coach
and consultant. She has worked in radio
domestically and abroad as an on-air radio
personality and served as a creative
communications director in the non-profit
sector.
“My life has been a constant reminder that man
can plan his steps but God establishes them. And
this next step to join the team and vision of
i58:10 Media gives me a confidence in the way
God aligns my talents and passions for His
purposes. I am excited to strategically partner
with the missions and ministries to better equip
those on the front lines that work hard to serve
those in need.” said Austin. (8/18)
BITS:
WOLC/Salisbury (Joy 102.5) went dark this
morning after one last show hosted by GM Deborah
Byrd, this follows the sale of the station
announced last week... Pastor Maher, who pastors
Iraq's only Christian radio station survived a
bomb blast in Baghdad last week, the station
broadcasts to 8 million people in and was
founded by Maher a decade ago... Air1 is in the
process of "shifting" its on air line-up and has
afternoons available, see the entire listing on
the HisAir.Net
jobs
page... (8/18)
The
afternoon team
at WCIC/Peoria will be
exiting the station at the end of August. After
seven years on-air together,
Scott Wheeler &
Catherine Cambra
both
feel their season at WCIC was coming to a close.
Catherine Cambra said, “One of the greatest
privileges of my time in Peoria, IL has been
sharing my life on the mic at WCIC. But after
much prayer, my husband and I felt a stirring
that God was moving us in a different direction.
He’ll be returning to school in the fall and
we’ll be relocating our family to accommodate
pursuing different career paths. So it’s with a
heavy heart yet with great hope for things to
come that I’ll be hanging up my headphones at
WCIC.”
Scott Wheeler shares, “It’s hard to believe I’ve been at WCIC for over 9 years following 28 years in commercial radio in Peoria. Please know that I am not retiring, but simply taking some time to enjoy a few things my wife Susie and I have always wanted to do, including some travel. Beyond that, we’ll see what God has in store for us next. I’d like to thank WCIC for allowing me to use what few gifts and talents I have for His glory over the last 9-plus years and to thank our listening audience for inviting us into their lives.”
Station Manager Dave Brooks said, “Although the news did not come as a complete surprise, it's still difficult to picture the station without Scott and Cat anchoring afternoons. They have contributed toward accomplishing our mission on so many levels, always bringing broadcast excellence in their craft. We love and appreciate these guys.” The final “Scott & Cat in the Afternoon” show will be August 28, 2015. (8/17)
WOLC/Salisbury
(Joy 102.5) is being sold to Draper Holdings, a
local group that also owns WBOC TV n Salisbury.
Gordon Marsh, president of Maranatha, Inc., said
the decision to sell WOLC was made after a "long
season of prayer and discussion." "We are very
pleased to be able to work with WBOC, an
organization which is both trusted and respected
here," Marsh said. According to Marsh,
Maranatha, Inc. will continue to operate as the
Christian Leadership and Community Foundation,
which was established to provide and build
leadership and support within the Christian
community. The sale is pending FCC approval, and
is expected to close later this year. A format
change seems imminent. (8/13)
The
GMA announced today the
nominees for
the 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Note
these upcoming important dates regarding the
Dove Awards.
Friday, Aug. 14: Membership
Deadline: In order to be eligible to vote on the
final ballot, you must be an active member in
the GMA database by this date. To join, please click
here to submit an application online.
Thursday, Aug. 20: Final Ballot Opens: The
second and final Dove Awards ballot is emailed
to current GMA members. All votes must be cast
by 5:00 PM CST on Thursday, Sep. 3. (8/12)
BITS:
WPOZ/Orlando (Z88.3) celebrates its
20th anniversary this week, with a new 100k signal... TWR adds
Babbie Mason Radio to its
TWR360 site... KGCB/Prescott
(Radio Shine GM Sally Barton tells HisAir.Net the sale to EMF
FCC approval should happen by late August or early September,
and the closing in October... Congratulations
to WBGL/Champaign
staffers Johnathon Eltrevoog and wife Natalie who adopted 2 kids
(4 years &1 year old), and Lindsey Capperrune and her husband on
the birth of a baby girl August 9... (8/12)
WCIC/Peoria
Morning host Jeremy Tracey (left) will make an official Guinness
World Record attempt at the radio station off of War Memorial
Drive this tomorrow and Wednesday. Tracey will play the popular
video game Minecraft on the PlayStation 3 as a fundraiser for
the listener-supported Christian music ministry. “Everybody
loves Minecraft. My daughter and I play together all the time,”
said Tracey. “Why not match my passion for video games with my
passion for the hope WCIC brings to Peoria, Bloomington,
Springfield, and other parts of Illinois?” Tracey explained that
the summer months for the non-profit and non-commercial station
can be lean financially. General Manager Dave Brooks sent a
letter last month to the listening family detailing a need of
$65,000. Tracey would like to take care of a large part of that
need by raising $1,000 for every hour he will play Minecraft.
The current record, held by a resident of Austria, stands at 24
hours and ten minutes. If Tracey plays 25 hours, he hopes to
raise at least $25,000. So far, more than $12,000 has come in
from people excited to see the current record broken. All
donations go to the operations budget for WCIC.
(8/10)
BITS:
At KVNE/Tyler
production man
Kevin
Harris exits and is now using his talents
through his production company... On August
17th, KXOJ/Tulsa will launch KXOJ2, a CHR sister
station on 94.5FM (and HD2)... The GMA 46th
annual Dove Awards
nominee press conference will take place
Wednesday, Aug live on
CCM Magazine...
Curb artist Marie Miller has received an
invitation to perform for Pope Francis during
the Festival of Families, taking place on
September 26th in Philadelphia, over 700,000 are
expected... (8/9)
Brian
Meza has been hired as NGEN/Houston Station Manager. (8/7)
JULY
PPM RATINGS DAY 4: Nashville,
Jacksonville, Austin & more...Nielsen Audio
PPM Christian radio cume numbers are
online
here. (8/6)
WRVL/Lynchburg
(The
Journey) welcomes Kenny Robinson (left) as host
of The Morning Journey. Kenny was most recently
PD and morning host at WMSJ/Freeport (Positive
FM), where he served for the past 8 years. Prior
to that, he hosted morning drive at Spirit FM in
Miami. Journey PD Mike Weston said, “It
took some time, but we found the perfect fit
with Kenny. We can’t wait to see our listeners
fall in love with him like we have already. The
Journey Network has main studios in Lynchburg,
feeding 8 full power stations and 19 translators
in Virginia and North Carolina. (8/6)
BITS:
The final batch of July Nielsen
Audio PPM ratings will be posted later today...
NRB announces Rick Warren will preach, Michael
W. Smith will lead worship, and Steve Green will
give a special presentation at the
open-to-the-public Worship Service Wednesday,
February 24, 2016, during Proclaim 16, the NRB
International Christian Media Convention, in
Nashville... The GSF Media video team was chosen
to shoot a video for the 3rd fastest growing
city in TN, Mt. Juliet, check out the video
here
(8/6)
JULY
PPM RATINGS DAY 3: Las Vegas, Orlando & more... Nielsen Audio
PPM Christian radio cume numbers are
online
here. (8/5)
Due
to intense interest in this week’s first G-O-P
presidential candidates’ debates on the FOX News
Channel, SRN’s HUGH HEWITT will host a 2-hour
“SRN Presidential Debate Special” starting at
11:06PM (Eastern) and continuing until 1AM. Hugh
will provide analysis of (and reaction to) both
the “undercard” debate on FOX News
Channel—featuring candidates who polled outside
of the “Top 10”—as well as the “main event”
debate featuring the “Top 10” contenders as
determined by public opinion polls. Guests
slated to participate include—but are not
limited to—GOP presidential contenders Carly
Fiorina (R-CA) and Dr. Ben Carson (R-MD)…Dan
Balz of The Washington Post…Fred Barnes of The
Weekly Standard…Guy Benson, news editor of
Townhall.com…Karen Tumulty of The Washington
Post…Eliana Johnson of National Review…HotAir.com
editor-at-large Mary Katherine Ham and others,
plus calls from listeners coast-to-coast.
Tom Tradup, VP/News & Talk programming for the Salem Radio Network, states: “With Hugh slated to be a panelist on next month’s CNN presidential debate, he offers a unique perspective on this first encounter by the G-O-P candidates for their party’s 2016 nomination. It promises to be a wild evening and—the best part—great live radio.” (8/5)
BITS:
JULY PPM RATINGS DAY 2: DC, Seattle, Tampa, & more... Nielsen Audio PPM Christian radio cume numbers are online here. (8/4)
JULY
PPM RATINGS DAY 1: Dallas, Houston, &
more... Nielsen Audio
PPM Christian radio cume numbers are
online
here. (8/3)
Positive
Alternative Radio (PAR) has agreed to
donate WJYW/Union City, IN (Joy FM) to STAR
Educational Media Network. Included in the
donation are two translators in the Richmond,
Indiana area. The agreement will take effect
August 15th, pursuant to transferring
ownership of the stations, pending approval of
the FCC. “This donation is an expression of how
much PAR values local Christian radio,” said
Edward Baker, President of PAR. “We wanted to
strengthen a local broadcaster and help their
ministry to become even more effective.”
PAR operates stations and networks including those based in Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina and Kentucky. WJYW was the furthest from its home office in Blacksburg, VA. To further its mission, the decision was made to donate WJYW to a local broadcaster versus making it part of a network, according to Brian Sanders, PAR’s Executive Vice President. “We could have easily cut costs by eliminating our local presence and feeding this Indiana station from Virginia or Tennessee,” Sanders explained. “But we believe in local Christian radio and wanted to put WJYW in the hands of someone in the region who can continue making a difference in listener’s lives.”
STAR Educational Media Network operates WLAB/Ft Wayne (STAR 88.3) which feeds other full power stations and translators to cover most of Northeast Indiana, Northwest Ohio and Southern Michigan. According to STAR’s President and CEO Melissa Montana, “WJYW is a good fit for our operation.” “We are so excited by this generous donation,” she added. “This helps us extend our reach further south, empowering our ministry to encourage more believers and share the Gospel with more people.” (8/3)
Now
Newsletter reports the Florida A-G may
investigate the $21.7 million sale of three FMs
to EMF. They include WKCP/Miami (now WMLV), WPBI/West
Palm Beach (now WFLV) and WNPS/Ft. Myers (now
WDLV). KLOVE programming is already on the air
in an LMA. The sale from Minnesota-based
American Public Media to EMF bypassed the local
Florida board. (8/3)
BITS:
KVNE/Tyler weekend
air talent Lynda Stringer has exited the
station... On the job opening front,
the current network listener engagement director
at WONU/Chicago (Shine.FM)
is moving to a
different position with Olivet Nazarene
University, so network PD Jeff Cruz is
looking for a "fantastic, new, exciting person
who is passionate about fun new ways to engage
listeners both on and off the air"... and
KXOJ/Tulsa PD Bob Thornton is still searching
for a new morning co-host
to add to their very successful morning show,
for ALL the job openings in Christian Radio jump
here...
(8/2)
Family
Life (Family Life Network) today announced the
hiring of Kim Synder (left) as its new
production director and mid-day announcer. Along
with producing and hosting Family Life’s mid-day
program from 10a-3p, Snyder will serve as the
network’s production director as she creates,
produces and oversees imaging, promos and
underwriting messages for Family Life. Synder
comes to Family Life with over 15 years of radio
experience including K-LOVE/AIR1 Radio Networks
as creative services producer and lead network
copywriter. “It’s a pleasure to announce Kim
joining the radio team,” says Dave Margalotti,
program director at Family Life. “She’s had many
diverse roles in the radio industry, which is a
big advantage. I’m also pleased to say that
Kim’s a genuine servant of the Lord with an
energetic and bright spirit. God’s going to use
her creativity to touch many lives on and off
the air.
Snyder says “she loves bringing creative
concepts to life for Family Life, ideas that can
touch any human heart, drawing them closer to
the source of true life in Christ.” (7/30)
BITS:
After nearly 20 years of service Greg Yoder will
exit Mission Network News on Aug 7th, to join
Keys For Kids... KCVW/Wichita (Bott Radio
Network) has increased its power to 100,000
watts on a new 1,000 foot tower...
Stephens Media (KXOJ/Tulsa) is buying Christian
Teaching KCFO/Tulsa... We've got new
updated music research online from Hit Music
Research, check it out
here... (7/30)
Refuge
Radio/Duluth Director Of Technical Operations
Brett Gibson tells HisAir.Net he will exit the
network July 31st to take a Network
Administrator's / I.T. position outside of
Christian radio in Sioux Falls, SD. Brett
has been with The Refuge since 2013, as well
spent 15 years before exiting in 2008. (7/28)
Now
Newsletter reports EMF is picking
up 2 FM's and 4 translators from the late Harold
Campings group Family Radio. The stations are
Class C0 (C-zero) KEAF/Ft. Smith, AR at 90.7,
and Class C3 KIFR/Ft. Dodge, IA at 89.5. The
translators are located in Ames, IA and
CA. Selling price is $553,750 in cash.
(7/27)
Beginning
Monday, September 14, Janet Mefferd brings her
new, one-hour daily talk show, “Janet Mefferd
Today,” to Christian radio stations nationwide.
Janet will cover the important issues and news
that matter to Christians today, tackling the
issues that are on all our minds and putting
them unequivocally into a biblical context.
Janet will speak openly with men and women
making news headlines worldwide, and with
leading Christian thinkers, to inform and
challenge listeners. In expressing her
enthusiasm for the new show she said, “I am so
excited to return to Christian talk radio with
‘Janet Mefferd Today.’ More than ever before, I
believe it’s
critical for Christians to be informed and
encouraged from a solid biblical perspective on
the news and important moral and spiritual
issues of our day. That’s why I am absolutely
delighted to be able to partner with Ambassador
to reconnect with listeners across the country
and to once more be their daily source for a
Christ-centered look at life.” Janet
Mefferd Today” is represented by Ambassador
Advertising Agency. (7/23)
BITS:
BITS:
BITS: K-LOVE
has donated a wide range of studio and broadcast
equipment that will be used by TWR’s national
partner in Lithuania, known as Good News Center,
as it expands to reach more listeners in the
former Soviet republic... Kingdom Impact
Christian Cultural Church has cleared the FCC
and hopes to launch its new station,WKIL/Elkhart,
IN (93.5) in the next few months...
JIOS Radio
(Jesus Is Our Savior) has launched online with a
format “focusing on youth, young adults, and the
young at heart,” according to founder Dennis
Hubbell... Maxx Recordings and Publishing
announces industry veteran Cyril E. Vetter as
new Manager of Business Affairs... (7/16)
Therese
Romano tells HisAir.Net she has resigned as
Assistant Station Manager of WAYR/Brunswick (WAY
Radio) effective Aug. 7th. Romano will be
relocating to Nashville in mid August. She will
continue her work with AllWorship.com,
ShareMedia Services (as an event host),
voice-tracking for radio stations and Program
consulting. She is currently looking for new
opportunities. Therese’s email address is:
therese@thereseromano.com (7/16)
Here
is the current KGCB/Prescott (Arizona Shine)
staff who will be soon looking for new
opportunities. It was announced today EMF is
purchasing the station and its translators. It
is not yet known when EMF will officially take
over. Pictured L-R, Virginia Rayner, Donor
Development Marti DeLaO, ; Donor Development
Director; Kelly Blackwell, On-Air Host &
Receptionist; Micah White, Business Support
Director; Sally Barton, Station Manager & Host
of “Portraits – Snapshots of life, hope &
faith”; Fred Young, Program Director and
Afternoon Host; Amy Campos, Mid-Day Host; Dave
Schreiber, Morning Host & Production Director;
Marcia Montgomery, Financial Director; LouAnn
Thomas, Financial Assistant; Nancy Smerdell,
Promotions & Event Coordinator; Georgia Johnson,
Receptionist. Please feel free to reach
out the staff at KGCB: Sally Barton, Station
Manager and Host of “Portraits – Snapshots of
life, hope & faith”
BartonSpeaks@gmail.com
Fred Young, Program Director and
Afternoon Host
freddieluvmo@gmail.com
Dave Schreiber, Production Director and
Morning Host
daveschreiber4267@yahoo.com
Amy Campos, Mid-Day Host
Amymaincampos@gmail.comKelly
Blackwell, Weekend Host & Receptionist
KellysShining@gmail.com
Virginia Rayner, Donor Development – no
forwarding email addressNancy Smerdell,
Promotions & Event Coordinator and Program
Producer
Nancy.ServeOthers@gmail.com
Marti DeLaO, Donor Development Director
martimdelao@gmail.comDaniel
White, IT & Operations Director
daniel@amellus.comMicahWhite,
Business Partner Support Director
micahwhite7@gmail.comLouAnn
Thomas, Financial Assistant
louannt2003@yahoo.com
MarciaMontgomery, Financial Director – no
forwarding email address ... (7/14)
The
National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)
announced the finalists for the 2015 NAB Marconi
Radio Awards, honoring radio stations and on-air
personalities for excellence in broadcasting.
The winners will be announced October 1 at the
NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show,
sponsored by HD Radio and held during the 2015
Radio Show in Atlanta. Religious Station of the
year nominees are: KKLA-FM Los Angeles, CA, WMCA-AM
New York, NY, WNNL-FM Raleigh, NC, WPRS-FM
Washington, DC, WPZS-FM Charlotte, NC. Also KLTY/Dallas
is nominated for Major Market Station of the
year. (7/14)
As we pass the radio signal to EMF, my Arizona Shine family joins me in grateful appreciation that this mighty broadcast signal will continue to proclaim the Good News of Jesus throughout Arizona.” (7/14)
WHPZ/South
Bend (Pulse FM) held its 29th annual World Pulse
Festival at the Compton Family Ice Arena
(pictured at right) on the campus of Notre Dame
this past Friday and Saturday. The 2 night event
included artists Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant,
Vertical Church Band on Friday night. Saturday
night was Tenth Avenue North, Building 429,
Sidewalk Prophets, & Blanca. The free event saw
close to 10,000+ fans thru the door. (7/13
BITS:
Salem Radio Network talk host Eric Metaxas gave
new meaning to the phrase “larger than life”
when he appeared on the JumboTron in New York’s
Times Square (left) on Friday evening, Metaxas’
remarks on Friday night served as the “warmup
act” for Luis Palau, who Saturday evening (7/11)
drew a crowd of over 60,000 to Central Park for
the final event in the week-long crusade...
Reach Beyond is partnering with Far East
Broadcasting Company, as well as local believers
in the country tp put a new radio station in
each of province of the country of Mongolia,
there are 21 provinces total... In the Summer
2015, K-LOVE is offering eligible listeners a
chance to win a scholarship at Colorado
Christian University, it can be used with any
degree or certificate program available from
CCU's College of Adult and Graduate Studies...
(7/13)
WGTS/Wash
DC started "Words of Hope" as a monthly, short
devotion-type project…seeking to truly become a
“media ministry” and content provider for
listeners. Click
here to watch
the latest installment from morning show
co-host, Blanca Vega... (7/10)
JUNE
PPM RATINGS DAY 4: Nashville,
Jacksonville, Austin & more...Nielsen Audio
PPM Christian radio cume numbers are
online
here. (7/10)
JUNE
PPM RATINGS DAY 3: Las Vegas, Orlando & more... Nielsen Audio
PPM Christian radio cume numbers are
online
here. (7/9)
EMF
is purchasing 3 Florida stations including
WKCP/Miami (89.7), WPBI/West Palm (90.7) and
WNPS/Fort Myers (88.7). Tom Taylors
Now Newsletter
reports EMF has a $21.7 million all cash deal
with with Minnesota-based “American Public Media
Group, the parent company of Classical South
Florida. (7/9)
Centricity
Music has launch a new label,
Residence Music.
Residence Music
will be a general market label that is geared
towards mainstream genres of music, with their
first artist signing to be announced early
August and the first project to be released
October 2015. The record company has named
industry veteran, Andrew Lambeth, as Director of
Artist Development, as he will oversee the A&R
and marketing for the label’s artists. (7/8)
JUNE PPM RATINGS DAY 2: DC, Seattle, Tampa, & more... Nielsen Audio PPM Christian radio cume numbers are online here. (7/8)
John
Brock, Todd Isberner, Jason Parker and Bill
Scott from ShareMedia Services just returned
from Australia wrapping up Sharathons at 96FIVE
in Brisbane, LIGHT FM in Melbourne and HOPE
103.2 in Sydney. All the stations had record
setting fundraisers. Joel Nicholls,
Relationships and Development Director from
LIGHT FM said, "Bill
and Jason from Sharemedia were instrumental in
Light FM Melbourne achieving it’s most
successful on-air fundraising event ever.”
Christian radio is alive and well in Australia.
ShareMedia Services Bill Scott said, “It was
amazing to be at all three radio stations. I
made new friends and was privileged to be a part
of a team of professional broadcasters. I was
blown away be the level of ministry these
stations are having on a daily basis.” ShareMedia Services
will be returning to Australia later this fall.
(7/8)
Prayers
are needed for WPOZ/Orlando (Z88.3) morning
co-host Ellis B Feaster who suffered a seizure
while on the air Monday morning. Ellis is
currently in an Orlando hospital as doctors are
conducting tests to determine the cause. Orlando
TV station fox 35 included a story on its local
newscast. watch the report
here... (7/7)
JUNE
PPM RATINGS DAY 1: Dallas, Houston, &
more... Nielsen Audio
PPM Christian radio cume numbers are
online
here. (7/7)
After
serving for 16 years at PAR’s WJYW/Greenville,
OH/Union City, IN station manager Dan Franks
announced today he will exit July 31st. Dan will
join the Advancement department of the Christian
Children’s Home of Ohio in Wooster. Eddie Baker,
president of PAR said, “This is a huge loss for
PAR but a massive gain for the Christian
Children’s Home. Dan’s passion for what he does
is unmatched. He’s been an amazing example of
what a servant leader is. Even though I’m sure
he often felt that he served in the shadows he
helped bring the gospel to thousands and lives
were changed. PAR is better because Dan Franks
was a part of us. Dan will always be a part of
us. Once a PARtner always a PARtner.”
Dan Franks commented, “This station has never been about me. It’s about the ministry and helping people to live passionately for Jesus. I hope people will continue to support and pray for Joy FM.” He continued with, “I want to thank Eddie Baker and the Baker family for believing in me. I’ve been with PAR for 18 years and WJYW for 16. I have nothing but the deepest respect for Eddie and his family. I’ll miss him, and all the PAR family. I have to admit that this isn’t an easy transition but it is one that God is calling me to.” (7/1)
BITS:
VCY America has purchased KRNF/Montezuma, IA
(89.7) from American Radio Missions
Foundation... WBOJ/Lumpkin, GA, jumps from 88.5
to 107.7 to become "107.7 The Truth" covering
Columbus, GA... Former PLG promo man Charles Van
Dyke has joined The Dave Ramsey Show in
marketing... (7/1)
Family
Life Radio’s Peter and Shannyn in the Morning
(at left) are attempting to break a Guinness
World record. “The current record for the most
people Christmas caroling is 1,822 people. We
are confident that our amazing listeners can
blow past that and make HISTORY!” said Morning
Show Co-Host Peter Brooks. “We are hoping to
gather about 2,500 carolers.” The station
has approval from Guinness to make the attempt
on Saturday July 25th starting at St. Lorenz
Church in Frankenmuth, MI The group must move
from the church and carol at 10 separate homes
with fewer than 5 minutes between doors. “This
is going to be a great family event for
absolutely everyone! We can’t WAIT!” said
Shannyn Caldwell. “We need every body we can
get, to make this happen. If you can read, walk
and sing a Christmas carol…we need YOU and all
of your friends, too!” (7/1)
BITS:
BITS:
“We have chosen an identity that reflects our evangelistic, media, and cultural engagement in line with the three-fold mission of NRB,” explained NRB President & CEO Dr. Jerry A. Johnson. “And with Proclaim, we are solidifying our commitment to help extend and protect the reach of Christian communicators.” (6/25)
The nominees for the Scott Campbell Award (Christian broadcaster or associated professional for outstanding and long-term contributions to the growth of Christian music radio) are:
Sandi Browm KLJY/St Louis (Joy FM)
Chuck Finney Finney Media
JIM Leightenheimer Prof. of Broadcast & Digital Media Cedarville University
Paul Martin Advocace
David Pierce EMF
The nominees for
the Rob Gregory are (Christian broadcaster,
radio station or associated professional who,
during the past year,
has shown outstanding effort in community
service) are:
KCBI/Dallas
KVNE/Tyler
Family Radio Network
WCSG/Grand Rapids
WCVO/Columbus
The nominees for the Rich Mullins Artist Impact
Award (artist or group to recognize their
long-time contributions to the music and
ministry of
Christian music radio) are.
Big Daddy Weave
Casting Crowns
MercyMe
Nesboys
Toby MAC
(6/24)
BITS:
BITS:
Tom Taylor's
Now
Newsletter reports EMF is one of the bidders for
·
After
delaying a day because of Tropical Storm Bill,
the KSBJ/Houston Sharathon is now full speed
ahead on day 2. Pictured at left in the KSBJ
Sharathon Phone Zone is Jon Hull kicking it all
off in prayer yesterday. (6/18)
After
22 years at WAY Media Senior Vice President
Dusty Rhodes has announced he is leaving the
organization. Bob Augsburg, Founder/President of
WAY Media says “Dusty and I have worked together
for well over two decades. I brought him on to
launch our West Palm Beach, Florida WAY-FM in
1993 and manage it, which today is our largest
station. He moved with me to Colorado Springs in
2001 to become our first Chief Operating
Officer. Now as Senior Vice President, Dusty has
led well and has done much to advance WAY
Media’s Mission and Vision. He has been
gracious in offering to remain with the ministry
until August to help with the transition.
Augsburg continues “I believe God has great
things in store for Dusty. It will be exciting
to watch His plans unfold”.
"Not many get the rare opportunity to launch a brand new radio station (88.1 WAYF-FM) and then to also serve in leadership in the same ministry for over 20 years," Rhodes recounted. "I've loved working with our teams and have learned so much from them on this journey. Being one of those who came to Jesus years ago through early Christian rock music, it has been fulfilling both professionally and personally to be part of God doing that same work in the lives of others! I'm grateful for Bob and Felice's friendship all these many years, and how we've never drifted from being a Mission and Vision-driven ministry. In fact, I plan to be at the finish line celebrating with them when we reach our Vision goals in 2020!" Rhodes added, "After my wife and I take time off to rest and refocus, we want to be refreshed and totally open to whatever God's next assignment might be!" Dusty can be reached on LinkedIn, Facebook, at DustyRhodes@CenturyLink.net and at 719-963-7293... (6/17)
BITS:
Anna Djavaheri joins WMUZ/Detroit as
receptionist...
Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG).
has also promoted Hudson Plachy to SVP of
Marketing and Chris Koon to SVP of Finance.
CCMG’s SVP of Information Technology Bonnie
Campbell will exit the company at the end of
this year after more than 25 years of service.
During this transitional period, AJ Rhodes will
serve as acting Director of IT… Integrity Music
names Greg Stielstra, Vice President of
Marketing; Dave Taylor, Senior Manager of
National (Radio) Promotions; Wisdom Moon, Song
Marketing Manager; Morgan Shirey, Song
Publishing Coordinator…Integrity Music also
announces the transition of Rick Thompson from
Senior Marketing Manager to Senior Sales
Manager… (6/17)
WQME/Anderson
has named Kurt Wallace (left) content manager
and morning show host replacing 16 year station
veteran Matt Rust. Matt announced his departure
last month to become executive director of the
Anderson/Madison County Visitors Bureau.
“Matt Rust has been such an integral part of our
operations at WQME,” said Rebecca Fuller Beeler,
Anderson University chair, department of
communication and design arts. “For 16 years,
he's been the voice of mornings and has been out
in the community representing our station. We're
going to miss having him around the station
fulltime, but I'm so glad he'll still be in the
community and a friend to WQME and Anderson
University.”
"I'm honored to take the baton from Matt Rust,
who's been a community leader and so influential
in the lives of the students who have been a
part of WQME during his 16 years here,” said
Wallace. Wallace Christian radio experience
includes radio ministries in St. Louis, Baton
Rouge, Atlanta, Cincinnati and Indianapolis.
He's also host of the Weekend Top 20 Countdown.
(6/16)
BITS:
Salem has named Randy Bush GM for it's Little
Rock cluster of stations including KDIS-FM, KHTE-FM,
and KKSP-FM... Former Word and EMI CMG promo rep
Josh Lauritich officially launches his
independent promotion company 55 Promotion,
reach out to him at
josh@55promotion.com...
ABS Communications sells 3 of it's Christian
stations in the Tulsa, OK area including KTFR/Chelsea,
KEMX/Locust Grove, and KTFR/Taft to
Keyplus Broadcasting for 800k... (6/16)
MAY
PPM RATINGS DAY 4: Nashville, Austin & more...Nielsen Audio
PPM Christian radio cume numbers are
online
here. (6/11)
The
Gospel Music Association is offering
a FREE one year
of membership to all Christian Radio
Music Directors, Program Directors and Station
Managers. This membership will include all
Professional member benefits including Dove
Awards voting, networking, industry data,
eNewsletters and more. Your second year will be
offered at a special radio-only renewal rate of
just $25/yr. CLICK
HERE to redeem. Select Professional - Join
Now. Log in as Existing User with username and
password: gmaradio. At checkout, enter promo
code “GMARADIO”.)
If you didn't receive the letter from the GMA directly you'll need to sign-up a little bit differently. Here are the details on that.
CLICK HERE to redeem. Select Professional - Join Now. Log in as NEW User At checkout, enter promo code “GMARADIO”
The GMA will also be adding a new special award category presented during the GMA Dove Awards each year called the Radio Impact Award. Radio stations or individuals using music to make a significant ministry impact in their community will be eligible. A board appointed committee made up of radio experts will be responsible for selecting three finalists, which will go to the membership for a vote. More information will be made available in the coming weeks. (6/11)
BITS:
UK Christian broadcaster Premier Christian Radio
celebrates it's 20th anniversary this month...
Peter York has been promoted to President at
CCMG, He's been with the group for 30 years...
New FREE music research is available from
HisAir.Net courtesy of Hit Music Research, go
here for the
latest numbers,
research will be updated approximately
every 6 weeks... (6/11)
MAY
PPM RATINGS DAY 3: Las Vegas, Orlando & more... Nielsen Audio
PPM Christian radio cume numbers are
online
here. (6/10)
BITS:
Salem Radio Network talk host Mike Gallagher and
Salem-owned KSKY/Dallas (660AM The Answer)
morning drive host Mark Davis, will
co-anchor an SRN National Town Meeting on
minority/police relations in America from
pa-noon ET this Thursday, June 11th... The WBGL/Champaign
Morning Show with Johnathon & Lindsey will be on
the road this summer broadcasting live for The
8th annual Backyard Bounce...
Steve Tuzeneu will join
the Bible Broadcasting Network as a network
staff engineer and relocate to Charlotte
sometime next month... (6/9)
MAY PPM RATINGS DAY 2: DC, Seattle, Tampa, & more... Nielsen Audio PPM Christian radio cume numbers are online
here. (6/9)
BITS:
WMBW/Chattanooga
(88.9 Moody Radio) welcomes Meredith Sexton, she
joins Jason McKay on the morning show and takes
over listener engagement duties...
CreativeCardio.com holds it's next FREE
Brainstorm, Thursday, June 11th at 10:30am
Pacific/1:30pm ET, Lisa Williams, Scott Herrold,
Jayar Reeves and some other special guests will
lead the discussion on listener phone calls, to
join the meeting call 712-775-7031 and the
meeting id is: 624771597#...
Todd Winking has joined Moody Radio/Chicago as
Promotions Director/Web Content Manager... (6/8)
MAY
PPM RATINGS DAY 1: Dallas, Houston, &
more... Nielsen Audio
PPM Christian radio cume numbers are
online
here. (6/8)
John
Owens (at left) has been named the new General
Manager of Blue Ridge Broadcasting’s WMIT/Asheville
(106.9 the Light) and WFGW/Knoxville (106.7 the
Light.). He most recently led the team at WMHK/Columbia,
prior to its December sale to EMF.
Jim Kirkland, Director of Radio for BRB’s parent organization, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, remarked: “John has the right recipe of leadership, talent, and heart for Christ we’ve prayerfully sought. That’s noteworthy given the quality of leaders with whom we chatted. Thanks to the men and women who had interest in this opportunity. It was humbling. And thanks to the small apartment complex-worth of prayer warriors who’ve been lifting up this search. I am grateful for each of you.” John will start at WMIT June 23rd. (6/5)
BITS:
After almost 40 years as the morning host & PD
for the Alive Radio based in Cohoes, NY. Rex
Gregory has retired... Salem is purchasing KMKI/Dallas
(640AM) from Disney for $3mil... The NRB
Advisory Council & Standing Committee Meetings
will be held in Dulles, VA, June 11-12...
(6/5)
BITS:
Yesterday Salem Radio Network host Michael
Medved announced on his talk show that his
doctors have now declared he is cancer-free!...
EMF has closed on its purchase of KMCQ/Covington
(Seattle) and has changed calls to KLSW as it
goes on the air with KLOVE... Salem Media
Networks new 30-minute financial show, Chris
Brown's True Stewardship, debuts this week in 20
markets, including Dallas, Houston,
Philadelphia, and Atlanta... For KING & COUNTRY
grabbed the the evening's biggest honor of
Artist of the Year at the third annual K-LOVE
Fan Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House in
Nashville this past weekend.... (6/3)
Marty
Daniels has joined the Salem Music Network team
as an Affiliate Representative for Today's
Christian Music Network, The Word in Praise
Network, Nightlight™ with Andrea and Keep the
Faith™ w/Penny. Marty has worked in radio for
the past 30 years both on-air and in sales with
commercial and non-commercial stations in
Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo,
Gainesville, Ocala, Tampa and most recently in
Nashville. “Marty has a wealth of radio sales
and programming experience that will make him a
valuable resource for our local station
partners.” Jeremy Sweat, Salem music Network
Affiliate Relations Manager. Marty can be
reached at 615-708-7882 and by email at
mdaniels@salemmusicnetwork.com.
(6/1)
BITS: NGEN/Houston Station Manager Tammy Johnson has
accepted a new position as Day-to-Day Manager of
Switchfoot,
working in partnership with Red Light
Management, and will be relocating to San Diego
in July 2015, Tammy tells HisAir.Net "KSBJ
has been the most incredible experience of my
life, and a blessing to serve the Houston
community for the past 10 years, with one of the
most remarkable teams ever...
KCWN/Pella, IA has added "Life With Lisa
Williams" to its weekend lineup... The
K-Love Fan Awards have added Steven Curtis
Chapman and Michael Tait as performers and
presenters at year's show with co-hosts Kirk
Cameron and Elizabeth Hasselbeck on Sunday
5/31... (5/31)
BITS:
Aaron Dicer
has launched "Your Movie Friend", a free weekly
60 second movie review for all formats available
immediately and just in time for the summer
movie season, Aaron says the reviews will be
quick, entertaining, and cover both the quality
of the film, and which members of the family it
might be appropriate for, contact him at
aarondicer@gmail.com
if you have any questions or for samples...
Courtney Arbitell joins WAWZ/New
York (Star 99.1) as promotions assistant... The
NRB is backing Louisiana Gov Bobby Jindal and
his Executive Order
to protect religious
freedom,
read the story
here... (5/26)
WRVL/Lynchburg
(The Journey) Music Director/morning co-host &
producer Mark Lamb, (at left) has exited
the station. Lamb has taken a position with
Proven Men Ministries in Lynchburg, VA.
Journey GM Barry
Armstrong said "Our hearts are bittersweet as
Mark departs. He was a huge force behind WRVL's recent transition
the The Journey. We now look forward to
supporting Mark's new cause with Proven Men;
bringing hope and healing to those entangled in
sexual struggles and addictions. (5/25)
WQME/Anderson
PD/mornings Matt Rust tells HisAir.Net he will
exit the station at the end of June. Matt has
spent 16 years as the PD/morning show host and
during that time, he has contributed to the
success of the WQME, but perhaps more
importantly, he has mentored, coached and help
develop countless students pursuing a career in
audio and video communication at Anderson
University. In addition to his responsibilities
at WQME, Matt has been an adjunct instructor in
the communication arts department at Anderson
University.
Matt will join the Anderson/Madison County Visitors Bureau as their new executive director. WQME is actively looking for a general manager, and now will also be seeking a program director and morning show host. For the listings on these positions jump to the JOBS page. (5/22)
KGBI/Omaha (100.7 The Fish) PD Dave Clark has named
his new afternoon personality. Starting today
Jack Swanda (pictured at left) will be hosting
the afternoon show weekdays on The Fish.
Jack has worked in radio broadcasting for 28
years. In his previous experience he helped get
Omaha “Outta Bed” on 96.1 KEFM/Omaha for 15
years. And most recently got Omaha up in the AM
on KLTQ
(Lite 101.9). Jack is a member of the Nebraska
Radio Hall of Fame. Clark tells HisAir.Net, "We
couldn't be more excited to have Jack on our
staff." Swanda replaces
Jeremiah Kuhns who
exited last month for Operations
Director/Community Impact Director at WAY-FM
Nashville.
(5/19)
WHMX/Bangor
(Solution FM) has officially relaunched as "The
All New Solution FM". Operations Manager Tim
Collins says, "think of Solution FM as a clean
Top 40 channel, specialized for students or
anyone who has a young-vibe in life. On "The All
New Solution FM" you’ll hear the latest and
greatest in Christian Pop, Rock and Hip Hop and
whatever else is hot right now." There has
not been any staff changes. (5/18)
HisAir.Net
is sorry to report WBGL/Champaign Market Manager
GW Van Alstine passed away this morning
(Thursday)... G.W. is survived by his wife,
Carrie Van Alstine of Carlinville; and 5
children, Jayden, Gavin, Devin, Lauren and
Lincoln Van Alstine. Please join us prayer for
the family and friends in the time. (5/14)
APRIL
PPM RATINGS DAY 4: Nashville, Austin & more...Nielsen Audio
PPM Christian radio cume numbers are
online
here. (5/14)
WAY
FM will enter the Dallas market with the
purchase of KVRK/Dallas (89.7) from Educational
Foundation, Inc. The station signed on the air
in 1999. Dallas will be the largest market for
Colorado Springs-based WAY-FM, which was founded
in the late 1980's by Bob and Felice Augsburg.
Stan Thomas, President of KVRK, said about the
transfer to WAY-FM, “KVRK 89.7 FM is pleased to
announce that we will be selling the station to
WAY-FM. When our board decided to make a change
at the station, we knew that because WAY-FM had
long been a leader in Christian music
broadcasting, their format would make an
excellent addition to the Dallas/Fort Worth
market. We welcome Bob Augsburg and his team to
Dallas!”
Bob Augsburg stated, “Our 2020 Vision compels us to reach more people and impact more lives for Jesus through our various channels of ministry including FM signals. We are thrilled and honored that the board of KVRK-FM chose WAY-FM to carry on the legacy of ministry which Power FM began in the Metroplex nearly two decades ago. We look forward to introducing the WALLY Show, the Brant Hansen show, Carlos and Joy, Justin Lairsey, and the WAY-FM brand of Uplifting, Upbeat, and Real to the Dallas - Fort Worth area. We also remain committed to continuing our legacy of strong local community involvement with the new station.” (5/14)
APRIL
PPM RATINGS DAY 3: Las Vegas, Orlando & more... Nielsen Audio
PPM Christian radio cume numbers are
online
here. (5/13)
KPCL/Farmington
NM (Passion Radio Network) is launching the
first Christian radio station in the Egypt.
The Station Manager is Fareed Ayoub and he will
be joined by ShareMedia's Bill Scott and
Jeremiah Beck on a trip to Egypt in January to
help train the staff and to build a studio for
the new station. If your station would like to
help by donating equipment for the project,
please contact Bill Scott at
Bill@ShareMediaServices.com or call
615-525-5570. The Passion Radio Network is also
hoping that a Christian station would help by
providing their engineer for a week and send
them to Egypt with Fareed, Jeremiah and Bill to
build the studio while the others train the
staff. The radio station will be online with an
app that will run on mobile devices and
computers. (5/13)
APRIL PPM RATINGS DAY 2: DC, Seattle, Tampa, & more... Nielsen Audio PPM Christian radio cume numbers are online
here. (5/12)
KNWS/Waterloo
(Life 101.9) hosted its 1st Annual Mom Awards on
Saturday night. Pictured at left are the 50
nominated moms in attendance including Life
101.9 airstaff Bryon Mengle, Jenn Pooler and
Mike Lanser. 50 additional moms were not able to
attend. (5/12)
APRIL
PPM RATINGS DAY 1: Dallas, Houston, &
more... Nielsen Audio
PPM Christian radio cume numbers are
online
here. (5/11)
WLFJ/Greenville-Spartanburg
(His Radio) has added the Amanda Carroll show.
Christian FM VP of Operations Paul Tipton
describes The Amanda Carroll Show as a
delightful look at life through the windshield
of a single mom's messy minivan. The Amanda
Carroll Show takes issues that are happening in
the busy lives of soccer moms and finds an angle
where faith creeps into the overscheduled life.
The Amanda Carroll Show is available through
Christian FM Media. (5/11)
Jason
Beasley has been named National Programming
assistant at Moody Radio based in Chicago.
According to Moody National Program Director
Denny Nugent Jason will serve as Moody Radio's
music director and jack-of-all-trades. To
contact Jason contact info: Jason replaces
Denise Pagano who departed last year. Contact
Jason at (312) 329-2261
Jason.Beasley@Moody.edu. (5/7)
BITS:
EMF adds another signal to
Richmond, VA with the purchase of WAUQ/Charles
City, for 1.25mil from AFA... Tom Taylor's
Now Newsletter
reports Salem radio stations are down just 0.5%
in topline revenue ($46.5 million), versus the
average 3.6% drop across the Miller
Kaplan-measured markets where Salem operates...
Cara Bosco joins WMUZ/Detroit as
sales assistant, while Ben Baker & Bob Guinea
have joined the station as Sales Executives...
(5/7)
WAY
Media Vice President of Content, Faron Dice, has
announced that Justin Lairsey (left) has been
hired as Network Night Show Host. Lairsey
has been with WAY-FM for the past 4 years, most
recently as Operations Director for WAY-FM
Nashville. Prior to that, he spent 8 years at
Hook FM in Valdosta, Georgia.
“Justin has excelled in every job
he has been given,” says Network PD, Rob Wagman.
“In his Nashville OD role, he exhibited an
amazing work ethic and a heart for this
ministry, along with amazing promotions and
marketing savvy. Now, I am excited to see how
Justin’s abilities will aid in growing the
network audience in the weeks, months, and years
to come.”
According to Justin, “I am thankful for the opportunity to join the amazing network on-air team at WAY-FM. I have admired the authenticity of WAY-FM personalities since my start in radio and hope to continue making a daily connection with listeners as they have done." (5/6)
In
addition to the changes at WBSN/New Orleans (Lifesongs)
yesterday, the station announces Libby
Krimsier has been promoted to PD. Former PD Tom
Krimsier is still with WBSN and shifts his focus
to donor relations development, marketing,
research and consulting. (5/5)
BITS:
KSBJ/Houston GM Tim McDermott celebrates 24
years with the station this month... Submissions
are open for CMB Awards "Station Of The Year",
click
here for
details... Also NAB has opened the window for
Marconi Awards as well, click
here to find
out more... Mocha
Club announced former Wally Show co-host Katie
Rose will join the team as marketing
coordinator....
KVNE/KGLY Tyler/Longview just completed their
spring "PraiseShare" pledge drive, raising
$1,629,633 for their operations budget, theme
was "Get Caught Making A Difference,"
President/CEO Troy Kriechbaum said, "Thanks be
to God for His many blessings, for our fantastic
listeners and for the best team anywhere,
pictured at left are morning personalities
Carrie Parsons & Mike Harper with a young
listener who brought her donation to the
station... (5/5)
WBSN/New
Orleans (Lifesongs) follows their successful
spring Shareathon with some on air changes.
Former WBSN personality Josh Millwood returns to
the station to team with Julie Headrick on the
LifeSongs Morning Show. Josh had most recently
been with WOLC/Princess Anne, MD (Joy 102.5).
Former morning co-host Libby moves to afternoons
2-6pm. Pictured L-R: Josh Millwood &
Julie Headrick. (5/2)
BITS:
At Worship
FM/Augusta,
ME Hannah King has
been hired as Production and Creative Director
and Deb Leavitt has moved from Marketing to
become the new Music Director, Worship FM GM
Bill Thrasher also says the network will soon
open a new station in northern Maine and will
also start construction at the end of May to
replace the WMDR/Augusta tower that collapsed
this past December in an ice storm...
Shawn Tkach has
been hired as morning personality at
The Light Radio Network/Essex
Junction, ... Matt Novacek joins
the WWIB/WOGO/Eau
Claire-Chippewa Falls, WI sales team...
KEDU/Ruidoso
drops Christian for mainstream oldies... (5/1)