Christian Radio Summer 2008 Phase 1 ARB 12+ numbers: KPEZ/Austin down 1.9-1.7... WJQK/Grand Rapids up 1.7-2.3... KBIQ/Colorado Springs up 4.8-5.1... (8/30)

Family Life Network (FLN) has promoted MD Cecil Van Houten to Program Director. Cecil replaces John Owens who resigned last month and is now OM at WMHK/Columbia.  (8/29)

WAKW/Cincinnati (STAR 93.3) will launch a new morning show, "Kurt & Friends", featuring WAKW Program Director and current PM Drive guy, Kurt Wallace. The new wake up show replaces the syndicated "Scott & Sam" starting Tuesday Sept 2. When asked his feelings of getting up early again, Wallace responded with a blank look on his face, "Time to make the donuts."  Wallace says the station will announce it's plans for afternoon drive at a later date.  (8/29)

HisAir.Net hears that INO Director Of National Promotions Tate Luck has resigned his position to join WAY FM Media as Network PD, replacing Dave Senes who departed in July. Tate returns to radio after 14 months at INO and previously programmed WCVO/Columbus (104.9 The River).  Tate starts at WAY FM September 15th.  (8/28)

KWND Springfield, MO (88.3 The Wind) announces the addition of WCQR/Gray, TN PD Chalmer Harper as Program Director. Chalmer will be taking over the position left open by the departure of Jeremy Morris, who has taken a position as Operations Manager at KVMV/McAllen. KWND Station Manager, Ben Birdsong, says, “We are certainly sad to see Jeremy go, he has made a great contribution to the success of this ministry.  At the same time we are thrilled to have someone of Chalmers experience and ability to join our team.  We’re excited about the future.”  Chalmer Harper will start at KWND September 22. The station also recently welcomed KC Wright, formerly of Spirit FM, Camdenton, MO as the new morning show host. (8/27)

Christian Radio Summer 2008 Phase 1 ARB 12+ numbers: WFFH/Nashville down 3.1-2.9... WDJC/Birmingham up 3.5-3.7... (8/26)

WFHM/Cleveland (95.5 The FISH) has promoted midday host Gina Hart Music Director. Gina joined The Fish over four years ago and will continue her air shift weekdays from 9:00AM - 2:00PM. You can reach out to Gina at gina@955thefish.com.  (8/25)

Christian Radio Summer 2008 Phase 1 ARB 12+ numbers: KAIM/Honolulu down 3.3-3.2... KGBI/Omaha up 2.8-3.0...  (8/25)

Internet and event entertainment media group FrontGate Media has inked an exclusive agreement to create and coordinate digital promotions, sponsorships and online advertising for the Gospel Music Channel web site in the faith-based market. Jack Myers’ Emotional Connections Study ranks Gospel Music Channel as the #1 Network in overall Emotional Connection ahead of key competitive networks including Lifetime Movie Network. Building on the strength of GMC’s emotional connection, FrontGate Media has debuted exclusive TV & Web “E-motion” promotions limited to a maximum of one or two artists, authors or organizations per month. Philip Manwaring, GMC’s VP digital media, commented, "FrontGate Media’s creativity, connections, and credibility make them the ideal partner for us in this space.  (8/25)

KTIS/Minneapolis has hired Jake Sommers as their new 7-mid air personality starting Sept 29. Jake was most recently heard in afternoons WCVO/Columbus (104.9 The River) where he spent the last six years. “I am thrilled for Jake to be a part of the KTIS family,” said Jason Sharp, KTIS Program Director. “Jake is no doubt one of the most authentic and compelling Air Talent in our format and I cannot wait for the KTIS listeners to meet him.”  (8/23)

Christian Radio Summer 2008 Phase 1 ARB 12+ numbers: KCMS/Seattle up 3.1-3.4... WCVO/Columbus down 3.8-3.0... WFSH/Atlanta down 2.2-2.1...  (8/22)

SAU Radio's WJKN/Spring Arbor, MI (89.3 The Vibe) will be stunting next Monday and Tuesday with birds chirping and then flip on Wednesday with a new station called 89.3 “The Message” that will be a soft AC/talk and teaching format.  “It’s our goal to fill a void for many potential listeners in the area,” said Malachi Crane, general manager of SAU Radio. “The change will be pretty dramatic with a complete overhaul of programming and branding of the station—everything from the name to the on-air content of the station will change.” The Message will feature music in the morning with talk and teaching programming throughout the afternoon. A morning show with host Rachel Ryder, a veteran radio personality at SAU Radio, will kick off mornings on The Message.  (8/22)

WPOZ/Orlando (Z88.3) further illustrated its commitment to serve the Central Florida area as Tropical Storm Fay moved through recently. For the first time, Z88.3 used the Clear Channel electronic billboard system throughout Central Florida to broadcast timely information, such as, school closings and weather warnings. Jump to the HisAir.Net promotion page for a picture of billboard. (8/22)

Family Life Network (FLN) has hired George Sweatt to host Family Night Favorites, a call-in radio program from 9:00 pm to Midnight.  Sweatt also will help write, produce, and voice radio programming and promotional spots for Family Life Network. Sweatt most recently served as operations manager and radio personality for KGNZ/Abilene. “George brings fresh energy and unique perspectives to his work,” said Rick Snavely, President, Family Life Network.  “Those qualities, combined with his business sense and background in audio production, make George a great addition to the Family Life team.”  (8/22)  

Christian Radio Summer 2008 Phase 1 ARB 12+ numbers: WORD/Pittsburgh up 1.2-1.3... KLTY/Dallas down 3.1-3.0... WAKW/Cincinnati up 1.4-1.6... WFHM/Cleveland 2.0-2.0... WRBS/Baltimore down 1.8-1.6...  (8/21)

BITS: KXOJ/Tulsa is bringing in Chris Tomlin August 28th to introduce his new CD "Hello Love" in a private station event... 17,000 attended WAKW/Cincinnati's (Star 93.3) Faith Day Sunday after recent Reds/Cardinals game... Louise Patterson has been named GM at WBBP/Memphis... Chuck Matthews Productions is named producer for Seventh Day Slumber tour spots... Greg Bays has been chosen as new chairman of the board of directors for the CMTA (Christian Music Trade Association)... Kingdom Agents United, a youth and young adult Christian leadership consortium will launch a new internet station "KAU Radio" beginning September 1... WFTH/Richmond( Faith 1590) names Jamila Joy as General Manager... Eric Steiner joins KXOJ/Tulsa as APD/Afternoons... 8/21)

Christian Radio Spring 2008 ARB 12+ numbers: KTSY/Boise 3.5... WAFJ/Augusta 2.7... KFNW/Fargo 3.8... KLRC/Fayetteville 6.6... KOBC/Joplin 4.7...  (8/18)

Former Family Life Network PD John Owens has been hired as Operations Manager at WMHK/Columbia, SC. . WMHK eliminated the GM position with the departure of Jerry Grimes in May and created the position of Operations Manager. John starts in October. Meanwhile sister station WRCM/Charlotte adds former WPER/Wash DC air personality Eric Summers to mornings. (8/18)

Christian Radio Spring 2008 ARB 12+ numbers: KDNW/Duluth 2.9... KWND/Springfield 5.2... (8/15)

More Christian Radio Spring 2008 ARB 12+ numbers: KNWS/Waterloo 7.1... KBNJ/Corpus Christi 2.0...  (8/14)

WLCQ/Springfield, MA (The Q 99.7) has re-launched the station and made some changes. OM/PD Nate Thomas is now heard live in mornings. Brad England is tracking afternoons. And the station voice is Bill Carl (WTBN/Tampa Production Director). Nate says of the changes "Both Brad and Bill are the cream of the crop of this industry and we are blessed to have them part of our team!". Nate could use some more record service so labels please contact him here (nate@wlcq.com).  (8/14)

More Christian Radio Spring 2008 ARB 12+ numbers: KNWI/Des Moines 2.5... WBCL/Ft Wayne 4.3... KSWP/Lufkin 4.0... WNWC/Madison 3.2... KVMV/McAllen 3.5...  (8/13)

MOVEMENT: Salem is selling WRVI/Louisville to WAY FM Media for $3 mil... WRXT/Roanoke morning guy Brian Sumner jumps to sister station WCQR/Johnson City, TN as APD/Mornings...   Katie Burke joins TranWorld Radio as Magazine and Internet Content Editor... Positive Radio News adds Highway Radio...Barstow (KRXV), Essex (KHWY), Baker (KHYZ),California.  (8/13)

More Spring 2008 ARB 12+ numbers: WMHK/Columbia 3.9... WLFJ/Greenville 4.2... WAYH/Huntsville 3.0... WAYK/Kalamazoo 2.6... (8/12)

Family Life Network (FLN) has hired Jamie Heale as studio engineer. Heale will help install, operate, and maintain audio and satellite equipment for the ministry’s 64-outlet radio operation. Previously Heale was with Cox Radio, Inc. (8/12)

BITS: WLAB/Ft Wayne morning personality Ace McKay has been tapped to host the new daily radio feature The Marriage Scrimmage launching Nov 1st... KCMS/Seattle (SPIRIT 105.3) announces SPIRIT Fest ’08 featuring Jars of Clay and Leeland Sunday, August 24... FrontGate Media announced an exclusive agreement to create and coordinate promotions and sponsorships as well as to debut email and online advertising for online Christian music community HearitFirst.com... Longtime WPOS/Holland, MI office manager Bonnie Jean Turkington passed away yesterday...  (8/11)

More Spring 2008 ARB 12+ numbers: WCSG/Grand Rapids 6.1... KHOY/Laredo 6.2... WBHY/Mobile 3.0... WPDT/Florence, SC 4.5... WSTS/Florence, SC 1.4... KALS/Kalispell, MT ... WJXN/Jackson, MS 1.9... WRVI/Louisiville 1.3... (8/11)

WAYK/Kalamazoo PD Mike Couchman checks in with HisAir.Net with some ratings info on his station. Mike says "Just wanted to share some good news in hopes that it encourages those in CHR to keep plugging away at their calling. In the recently released Kalamazoo Spring 2008 ratings, WAYK was... #2 Women 18-34, #2 Women 18-24, #2 Women 12-17, #2 Women 12-24, #2 Women 12-34, and #3 Women 25-34, #3, Persons 18-34, #3 Persons 12-24, #4 Women 12-44, #4 Women 18-44. Among all age groups, WAYK landed at #8 in the market. BIG PROPS go to WAYK's night show, "Prime Time with George Moss". He was #1 with Women 18-24 and 18-34." Congratulations to Mike and staff at WAYK!  (8/11)

Trans World Radio (TWR) is building a new radio station in San Julian, Bolivia. Larry Souder, GM of Montrose Broadcasting in Pennsylvania raised the funding for the project and has also sent engineers to install the transmitter and equipment. Now Montrose Broadcasting has taken an even bigger leap of faith as they commit to raise $32,500 to build a new station in Trinidad, Bolivia. TWR's John Summerville said, “This is exciting. God’s Word is being aired for the first time in San Julian, and Lord willing, the people of Trinidad will hear it very soon.  I love working with stations like Montrose Broadcasting who have such a big heart for impacting places where most of us have never even heard of before.”  (8/8)

Latest Spring 2008 ARB 12+ numbers: KGBI/Omaha 2.6... KNRB/Texarkana 1.4... KKSP/Little Rock .8   (8/8)

WFRF/Tallahassee (Faith Radio) owner Scott Beigle recently delivered 300 solar-powered radios to the ladies at Gadsden Correctional Institution. He hopes to do the same for the male population there soon, as well as inmates at the Gadsden County Jail. The radios are made possible through donations from listeners and supporters of the station. He’s amazed how ministry has grown and expanded into areas he would have never foreseen.  Beigle said. “after visiting with inmates at the prison, one of the guys told me that they pray for me and my family. I near-bout broke down.” That blessing, however, didn’t surprise Beigle. “When you help other people, God blesses you,” he said. “He will supply our