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WFSH/Atlanta (104.7 The Fish) has hired WAWZ/New York (Star 99.1) midday personality Beth Bacall to handle afternoons replacing Dan Ratcliffe who will take on a new department head position as Creative Services Director for Salem Atlanta.

According to a memo sent to staff by PD Mike Blakemore, "Ratcliffe will be taking his creative and production talents to a new level overseeing production for all stations, including web streaming. He will also, over time, be overseeing the digital and social media platforms for all the Atlanta properties. Dan’s voice and production skills are unmatched in this market. This is a huge step for him and we are very excited to have someone of Dan’s caliber to be heading up this critically important initiative.”

Bacall who spent 8 years at WAWZ will start at The Fish in late July or early August. She told HisAir.Net "Gods grace continues to blow me away. What a privilege it has been to work at Star 99.1 in NY and now The Fish Atlanta."

The addition of Bacall to the WFSH on air line-up is the first change the station has made since its inception in 2000. No word at press time on who will be replacing Bacall at Star 99.1. Currently the station is on the hunt for a PM drive personality as well as a station manager. (6/30)

KLYT/Albuquerque (formally M88 Radio), has re-imaged the station as STATIC RADIO. Static Radio is the first, 24 hour, Christian Triple A Format in the country. KLYT PD Matt Gentry says the reason behind the overhaul is simple, “We felt the industry was in a sort of holding pattern…musically flat”.

Gentry told HisAir.Net, "It just seemed like everything that was being pushed was so predictable. So…the question was asked…what are you going to do about it? Well…we want to drown out the noise. Ironically, the word Static, among other things, means “showing little or no change; constant. That’s where we felt the industry as a whole was…but for us, it meant shooting straight to the character of the Gospel. It is unchanging, unwavering and doesn’t “present itself” as relevant because the fact is: it is. It is so real, that it can hurt, convict and even offend. So, you will hear artists like Owl City, The Temper Trap, Arcade Fire, U2, Mumford and Sons, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster, Thrice, Johnny Cash, Micah Tawlks, Shirock, Ives the Band and a ton more of fantastic, Christian artists who don’t see the radio light of day". Gentry says it’s a lot like buying an album after you hear the first single all the B-cuts on the album are actually the ones that are better? Static Radio is the B-Side of the music Industry. They've re-launched the station website at www.mystaticradio.com. (6/27)

WPRJ/Coleman, MI (Fuse FM) debuts its new morning show replacing Mornings With Brant which ends on WAY FM and affiliates Wed 6/29. Click here to read Brant's goodbye letter. "The Get Up And Go Show" with Colette and Josh THOT (pictured left) airs weekdays 6-10am on Fuse FM. If you're interested in the WAY FM morning show opening click here. (6/27)

BITS: Rodney Miller is now handling music director duties at KFSH/Los Angeles (95.9 The Fish)... Phil Drake’s Drake Enterprises is donating WPFJ/Franklin, NC (1480 The Dove) is being donated to owners of WRAF/Toccoa Falls... Bott Radio Network's Christian Talk Radio service is now heard on to WFCV/Fort Wayne (100.1 FM formerly WNUY)... KSGN/Riverside production guy Doug Hughs checks in with HisAir.Net to share a video he's made while pursuing an acting career, check out "Lights, Camera, Agent!" http://youtu.be/0wr4NYqNe9M... (6/27)

Sharon Geiger has been promoted to the position of Program Director of KCBI/Dallas (90.9fm). KCBI Senior Vice President and General Manager Mike Tirone said this is an historic day in KCBI’s 35 years of ministry. ”I’m joyful to promote Sharon Geiger to the position of KCBI Program Director. Sharon’s skill and experience will lead KCBI to greater heights. Her success is tied to her love for God. I’m thrilled that our Program Director is a prayer warrior at heart!” Geiger began at KCBI as a news reporter in 1984 and has also served as an announcer and in the Development and Promotions departments. After working as traffic reporter/morning show producer, she was named Assistant News Director in 1995 and moved to the morning news anchor position in 1996 and later to Senior News Director.

Sharon is eager to continue the legacy of ministry at KCBI. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to work at and help lead this exciting, God-honoring ministry. KCBI has excellent leadership, a strong staff, wonderful listeners and great ministry partners, including our programmers. I’m excited to see what God has in store for this radio ministry, which has been proclaiming God’s Word in North Texas and beyond for 35 years.” (6/23)

Arbitron Spring 2011 Phase 2 AQH 12+: KBIQ/Colorado Springs 3.6... KGBI/Omaha 2.4... WDJC/Birmingham 4.1... (6/23)

BITS: WPOZ/Orlando (Z88.3) evening personality Alana Chambers will step down from her weeknight duties to weekends starting in August... Former Fresno mayor Jim Patterson and two partners have purchased KGED/Fresno (AM 1680) and will launch a Christian talk format Sept. 1... Salem has signed a new contract with Chairman of the Board Stuart Epperson running to 2012... WQSB/Birmingham returns to Gospel as Hallelujah 105.1... (6/23)

Family Radio says it will replace the Harold Camping program "Open Forum" when it concludes airing 20 recorded segments. Family Radio has been airing repeats of Open Forum since Camping suffered a stroke on June 9th. "When those are completed, we will have other programming that is scheduled to run in that time slot," according to Program Department Secretary Judi Rathbone. Fortune Magazine reported in May that Family Radio is worth an estimated $72 million. Donations totaled more than $18 million in 2009, up from $15 million the year before, IRS tax documents show. Camping took no salary in 2009 but loaned himself $175.5 million. Family Radio's board of directors approved the loan, whose purpose was not stated in the tax documents. Camping is still in the hospital and continues to recover. (6/22)

KSBJ/Houston has named Pam Kelly Assistant Program Director. Kelly will be responsible for covering on-air shifts as well as developing and scheduling KSBJ’s part-time air talent. “Pam is a great addition to our team and I love the experience that she brings! Anyone who remembers Pam from the work she’s done on the air waves in Houston knows she’s a fantastic talent and we’re grateful for the ways she is going to bring that talent to KSBJ!” said Susan O’Donnell, KSBJ Morning Show Host and Director of Programming.

Kelly who was previously with KLOL/Houston (Rock 101), KTBZ/Houston (94.5 The Buzz), and KHPT/Houston KHPT/Houston (106.9 The Point) says, “I realize that this is what God has been preparing me for my whole career!” (6/21)

HisAir.Net hears changes have come to KLVO/Albuquerque (Shine 97.7) as the station has cut contracts with most voice trackers and consultants. Syndicated Scott & Sam are still heard mornings. Since the departure of market manager, Gary Cox, American General Media President, Rogers Brandon, has been acting GM . A station PD was never hired. One of the voice trackers let go is Donna Cruse who now has an opening, reach her at TheMiddayCruz@gmail.com. Donna does "a local, interactive show with lots of phones and real life encouragement". KLVO switched to CCM this past Feb. (6/21)

Arbitron May 2011 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Atlanta: WPZE 7615,400... WFSH 597,600... WVFJ 231,500...
Chicago: WJKL 390,500... WMBI 261,300... WCFL 94,700... WONU 88,900...
Dallas: KLTY 948,600 (#5 AQH)... KCBI 283,900...
Houston: KSBJ 673,300 (#4 AQH)... KROI 372,200... KHCB 173,500... KKHT 31,800
Los Angeles: KFSH 533,900... KKLA 223,800... KWVE 158,800...
New York: WFME 316,300... WAWZ 309,600... WMCA 169,100...
Philadelphia: WPPZ 347,000... WBYO 55,500...WKVP 51,000... WFIL 46,500...
Riverside: KSGN 213,900... KLRD 131,400... KWVE 94,600
San Francisco: KLVS 139,100... KBKF 71,000...

Baltimore: WRBS 254,800... WCAO 83,700...
Boston: WEZE 31,500... WROL 29,800...
Denver: KLDV 328,100... KXWA 65,100... KPOF 28,400.. KRKS 24,400...
Detroit: WMUZ 164,100... WLQV 71,000
Miami: WRMB 82,900... WAYF 66,900...
Minneapolis: KTIS 406,100... KNOF 60,800... KKMS 31,600...
Phoenix: KLVA 202,100... KLVK 165,600... KFLR 159,400... KZAI 111,900... KGCB 48,100
San Diego: KLVJ 114,300... KPRZ 39,200... KSDW 35,000
Seattle: KCMS 404,000... KWPZ 63,000...
St Louis: KLJY 372,700... KSIV 75,500...
Tampa: WBVM 100,300... WCIE 90,300... WKES 85,300... WJIS 36,200...
Wash DC: WPRS 444,800... WGTS 343,900... WAVA 124,500... WJYJ 42,400

Charlotte: WRCM 226,100... WPZS 220,300... WMIT 163,800... WWLV 114,500... WLFJ 41,800...
Cincinnati: WAKW 211,500... WNLT 128,000... WORI 60,700...
Cleveland: WFHM 213,000... WCRF 119,700... WJMO 30,900...
Columbus: WCVO 210,500... WUFM 74,100... WJYD 60,600... WZNP 14,700
Kansas City: KLRX 309,800... KLJC 135,200... KWJC 78,000... KCCV 46,000
Las Vegas: KSOS 133,200...
Orlando: WPOZ 298,700 (#1 AQH 7.6)... WTLN 35,300
Pittsburgh: WPKV 122,100... WORD 70,000...
Portland: KFIS 290,900... KLVP 90,800... KPDQ 56,000... KHPE 47,600... KZRI 45,100... KLVU 27,200...
Sacramento: KKFS 100,200... KLRS 67,900... KARA 46,100...
Salt Lake City: KKLV 110,400...
San Antonio: KZLV 251,700... KMLR 22,400...

Austin: KFMK 155,300... KYLR 113,600... KMLR 36,100...
Greensboro-Winston Salem: WWLV 162,000... WBFJ 57,300... WKVK 27,700... WXRI 23,100
Indianapolis: WKLU 191,600... WGNR 73,200... WQRA 36,000... WHZN 27,400... WQME 25,100...
Jacksonville: WCRJ 26,000... WTRJ 77,200
Memphis: WHAL 245,300...WKVF 79,100... WLOK 57,600...
Milwaukee: WLVE 129,100... WJYI 13,700...
Nashville: WFFH 147,500... WAYM 82,400...
Norfolk: WZLV 163,800... WGH 113,100... WJLZ 16,100...
Providence: WSTL 13,100...
Raleigh: WNNL 177,800... WKVK 63,100... WRTP 45,000...
West Palm Beach: WAYF 49,900... WRMB 45,400... WCNO 24,000... (6/16)

Lisa Williams announced that she would be stepping away from the K-LOVE Morning Show to “…invest the best part of me in my family… It’s been a tough decision but after much prayer and counsel with trusted friends, including the K-LOVE leadership, it became clear to me that this is right for my family…”
Williams joined K-LOVE in 2007 as the afternoon drive host. In 2009 she moved to Mornings and with co-host Eric Allen who helped launch the show from the new K-LOVE studios in Indianapolis. Co-host Eric Allen said: "Although it's bittersweet for the show to end, I'm happy that Lisa will be able to focus her time and attention on her family. I'm very proud of the show we did and will always be grateful for the amazing opportunity K-LOVE gave me to be a part of such a wonderful platform." Allen and show producer KC Wright are considering several opportunities within the ministry of K-LOVE, as well as exploring options outside the organization. Chuck Pryor, VP of Programming, for K-LOVE stated, “Lisa, Eric, and KC have poured their hearts and lives into the show for the past two years and we are grateful for their hard work and service.” The Morning Show with Lisa and Eric will end on July 29th and a search for a new show has begun. (6/15)

Ross McCampbell becomes the new Executive Director of WBCL/Ft. Wayne. The previous E.D. was Marsha Bunker, who is remaining with the station as Manager for Finance & Administration. McCampbell has been with WBCL since 1990 and has served in leadership as Assistant Program Director, a member of the Leadership Team and in overseeing Promotions. He also hosts the midday show. According to McCampbell, “I’m honored and excited to have this opportunity to continue the legacy of ministry started by Char Binkley and carried further by Marsha Bunker. WBCL has always been about ministry first and media second. I’ve always loved the fact that there are no “celebrities” at WBCL, just broken people who have been forgiven and who want to walk alongside and encourage others in their faith as we walk through life. We’ve also never been afraid to laugh and have a good time, which I think is good Biblical ministry as well.” (6/15)

WLAB/Ft Wayne (STAR 88.3) Morning host Ace McKay announced his exit from the the station and the Morning Show. McKay tells HisAir.Net he's enjoyed his time at WLAB but feels lead to move in a different direction at this time. He can be reached at acemckay@gmail.com. (6/13)

Integrity Media announced changes to its corporate structure including the sale of music assets for its flagship label, Integrity Music. Co-founded over 24 years ago by Mobile native and CEO Michael Coleman, Integrity Media’s products are sold throughout the United States and in over 160 other countries through retail outlets, direct mail
and digital distribution. Its corporate offices are located in Mobile with subsidiary offices in Tennessee and three foreign offices located in Singapore, South Africa and the United Kingdom. According to Coleman, the decision to divest Integrity Media of its music division was difficult but necessary given the current climate of the music industry.

“At the end of 2010, music business sales were less than half of what they had been 10 years ago,” says Coleman. “Music sales and licensing in the U.S. alone dropped from $14.6 billion to $6.3 billion between 1999 and 2009 and the decline has continued into 2011. And on top of the general economic downturn, music companies are facing challenges like digital piracy and a shift in consumer thinking from ‘ownership’ to ‘access’.”

“The company has been making changes to try to adapt to these monumental shifts in the marketplace but it has been quite a challenge,” Coleman continues. “An earlier staff reduction and the listing of our property in West Mobile were part of the most recent changes. This combined with the sale of our music assets will help us address a number of issues as we navigate this changing landscape.” After much consideration, Coleman says the company decided to sell the Integrity Music division assets (songs, products and contracts) to David C Cook <http://www.davidccook.com>, a non-profit ministry located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Integrity Music is the label home of artists Paul Baloche, Lincoln Brewster, Vicky Beeching, John Mark McMillan and Grammy Award winners Israel Houghton and the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir among others.

Coleman says he observed a commonality between the missions of both organizations and felt that David C Cook would continue the ministry he helped build by focusing on music for the global church. Following a 90-day transition, Integrity Music will begin operating from Colorado Springs as a part of
David C Cook. In addition to the sale of its music assets, Coleman says Integrity Media plans to sell its international companies in the UK, Singapore and South Africa but will continue to operate its remaining divisions from Mobile for the foreseeable future. This includes operations for Integrity Worship Institute, a training and education division, and Integrity Direct, which distributes a variety of products including CDs, videos, worship resources and Integrity Notes, a popular greeting card line produced in collaboration with Dayspring Cards®, to consumers and churches. The Integrity Promotion staff will stay intact and will be based in Colorado Springs. (6/14)

After 9 1/2 years Kelly Downing exits as Music Director at WMKL/WMYE/WPSF/Miami (The CALL). The new contact for music tracking is md@callfm.com (e-mail only, no phone calls please). (6/10)

KLOVE New York Update: WKLV/Port Chester is back on the air after being off temporarily to make some "adjustments". The WKLV signal originates from a new transmitter site atop the Trump Plaza building in New Rochelle. It's strong signal is to Westchester County and adjacent parts of Connecticut.

And also in an unrelated story there's a new signal on the air in Monmouth County New Jersey. Domestic Church Media (based in Trenton) has signed on WFJS/Freehold (89.3), filling the frequency vacated by the now-defunct WDDM/Hazlet which was an unprotected class D signal. (6/8)

Curtis Wilson joins WCVO/Columbus (104.9 The River) as Director of Ministry Advancement starting June 20. Former Director of Donor Development, Joy Tolle, has transitioned into her role as Corporate Communications Coordinator. (6/8)

In a letter to the chairman of the House Commerce Committee, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski says, “I fully support deleting the Fairness Doctrine and related provisions from the Code of Federal Regulations, so that there can be no mistake that what has been a dead letter is truly dead,” Genachowski wrote in the letter." The chairman said he will strike the Fairness Doctrine, a rule that requires broadcasters to present opposing views of controversial issues. In the letter Genachowski wrote that the 1949 rule “holds the potential to chill free speech and the free flow of ideas.”

According to a Washington Post report Genachowski’s letter was disclosed Wednesday by Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.), who said in a news release that he has asked the FCC chairman for details on when the rule would be scrapped. The FCC chair has promised to remove the rules on numerous occasions, including his confirmation hearings in 2009. Republican lawmakers have pushed the FCC to remove the rule, saying it is outdated and among policies that tie the hands of television broadcasters. The rule had been challenged in courts in 1989 and hasn’t been enforced by the FCC since then. (6/8)

WAWZ/New York (STAR 99.1) is doing something pretty cool at Six Flags Great Adventure this Saturday 5/11. The promotions team at STAR 99.1 is creating their 1^st ever STAR 99.1 Smartphone Treasure Hunt at Celebration 2011! MercyMe is performing that night so the winner will get to meet the guys and a few qualifiers will receive MercyMe stuff. There will be eight clues set up around the park where STAR 99.1 listeners can scan the QR code (black and white code box) to get a clue or guess from the clue written underneath (for non-Smartphone listeners.) Each clue will lead them to a word, all put together that leads to a verse from a MercyMe song. They have to guess the song then show up at the STAR 99.1 tent before the concert to win. (6/7)

Shannon Becker checks in with HisAir.Net, "the Joplin tornado missed me by 4 blocks...my family is safe. I have been scattering to help in the past days."

Shannon also is personally sponsoring 2 single moms who lost EVERTHING. He is asking that people send gift cards for them and they can be sent to his church for accountability. Contact him at shannon@shannonbecker.com. Both single moms have one daughter each and under 9 years old.

Shannon who grew up and still lives in Joplin has written a timeline of personal events on his facebook page www.facebook.com/shanbecker. (6/7)

BITS: WAY FM Network PD Jeff Connell wants clarify he will be voice tracking afternoons at KLFF/San Luis Obispo (K-Life) and remains at WAY FM... GloryFM launches KEIS/Lincoln, NE (90.3 FM) serving York, Aurora, Lincoln, Columbus and Grand Island... Scott Mitchell & Earl Johnson exit mornings at WZDG/Wilmington (The Edge 88.5) due to budgets...EMF files a trademark infringement suit against Chermion Enterprises for their use of "Air Love Radio"... (6/7)

Spirit Radio, Ireland’s newest radio station, launched just 4 months ago, has just completed it’s first ‘On-Air’ pledge drive in a bid to raise 40,000 euro to help cover broadcasting costs. Listener supported radio is a new concept to Ireland, and in the current economic climate, the staff and volunteers at the station were both excited and humbled by the generosity of listeners who rang in on the ‘Donation Line’ to support the station. When the phones closed at Spirit, a registered charity, had raised an amazing €41,300. Apart from the boost to finances, the support for the programming and the music has been very encouraging. Programme Director Garvan Rigby says “We really didn’t realise how much the listeners believed in us until this past week. We’ve had a phenomenal response of encouragement, good wishes and of course donations”

Spirit Radio, Ireland’s national Christian radio station is broadcasting in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford on 89-92FM. The station does carry some advertising but is primarily supported by listeners. Listener supported radio is well established in other parts of the world but had yet to be tested in Ireland. “We felt from the word go that this station was to be listener supported. We feel so humbled and grateful to our listeners who really came out in force to let us know that they appreciate the station. God is good!” says Rob Clarke, CEO of Spirit Radio. (6/7)

There's a report of increased concern from New Jersey Christian broadcasters that an out of market Christian group will get all the stations and repeaters owned by NJN (New Jersey Network). NJN has an extensive number of FM non-coms all throughout NJ and they are run by the State of NJ, along with the TV stations. Now Gov. Christie is in the process of turning the TV part of NJN over to WNET-TV, NYC and the State of NJ looking to sell the NJN radio stations and repeaters. we'll keep you posted. (6/7)

The Quad City Bomb Squad is investigating a bomb threat at WDLM/East Moline Friday morning. According to a WHFF-TV/Quad Cities (CBS 4) the call came in right around 7:30am to the Moody Radio station. Officers were called in and say they found a package, with a cardboard note lying next to with "incoherent ramblings" in the doorway. The bomb squad was able to open the package and said it wasn't suspicious. Meantime, residents in the area were put on alert of the suspicious situation. The radio station was also evacuated. Police say they have a suspect in mind, and have asked Illinois State Police to help with the investigation. (6/6)

INO Records has restructured and is now known as Fair Trade Services. Jeff Moseley forms the new company. Artist roster will include MercyMe, The Afters, Phillips, Craig, & Dean and others. Former INO staffers Dan Michaels, Kai Elmer, and Meredith Hupp on board. More details coming. (6/3)

KSBJ/Houston announces Randy Schroeder as Chairman of the Board of Directors. “KSBJ has played a significant role in my life as well as my family’s and I am forever grateful for its positive impact,” said Schroeder. “I have never been more excited about the future of KSBJ and look forward to being apart of this great family.” A member of the financial services industry for 30 years, Schroeder currently manages the Houston office of Ronald Blue & Co., which provides financial counsel and investment management based on biblical stewardship principles. Schroeder also serves on the board of Mission Houston, The Houston Christian Foundation, and Totally Captivated Ministries. “The KSBJ ministry relies on the Board of Directors to spread the voice of hope not only throughout Houston but to our surrounding communities as well,” said Tim McDermott, KSBJ President and General Manager. “Randy will serve as a great leader to this ministry and we look forward to what his leadership will bring in the coming year.” (6/2)

BITS: Kurt Wallace joins mainstream AC WYXB/Indianapolis (B105.7) for mornings, remains in a part time capacity with WHZN/Indianapolis (88.3 The Walk) and WAKW/Cincinnati... After 31 years Brian Mason will air his final Sunday morning CCM program on mainstream WJXA/Nashville (Mix 92.9) on June 26th... EMF trades its full-power KGCM/Belgrade, MT for translator in Missoula... (6/2)

KLJY/St Louis (99.1 JOY FM) PD Johnathon Eltrevoog checks in with HisAir.Net, "This year, we went with a concept called "Listener Support Month" where we aired messaging during the month of May about giving toward the need then went on and did the classic three-day event. The 3 days turned into 4.5 days, but listeners responded and met the goal of about $2.9 million yesterday. We'll now attempt to raise $1.5 million for our 99.1 signal payment ($400K of which is already met) over the next 6 weeks. Thanks to God for his faithfulness" An exclusive HisAir.Net interview with Johnathon is coming soon. (6/1)

ChristianNetcast.com has announced the company will acquire Barnabas Road Media, a streaming service provider based in Indianapolis. Terms of the acquisitions were not disclosed. BRM founder Paul Gathard, was enthusiastic about the opportunities this presented to the BRM customers. The acquisition enables Gathard to direct his focus on his successful Indianapolis based consulting firm. Customers making the transition will be placed with a subsidiary of CNC, Next Wave Radio Network (NWR).

The merger provides a wider array of services and stronger infrastructure to clients joining NWR. “The integration with NWR will give BRM customers access to the latest technology including the improved playerbox advertising platform and a wide variety of mobile applications,” said David Palmer, CNC Vice-President of Sales and Marketing. “Best of all,” he continued, “NWR will be able to provide added value services to former Barnabas Road clients with no increase in cost to the customers.” The purchase of BRM marks the second such acquisition by CNC in the last three years. “They were a perfect fit into our future plans for growth,” said Palmer. In April 2009, CNC purchased NWR Network of Colorado Springs. As the parent company, ChristianNetcast.com now owns and operates BRM, NWR and MainstreamNetwork. “We have seen growth in a very difficult economy and feel very blessed to continue to grow the company through acquisitions like BRM and we are continuously adding new customers to the existing companies,” said Palmer.

Evolving technology allows streaming to continue through the acquisition with no interruption in service. Todd VanTasel, NWR Vice-President of Technology explained, “for former Barnabas Road customers, the transition will require no action whatsoever and will not be noticed by the listeners". VanTasel also stated that the ChristianNetcast.com infrastructure that supports NWR and BRM has made many advances that will be of great benefit to the NWR customers. “BRM customers will have access to our playerbox advertising platform that allows stations to generate revenue from their streams. In addition improved statistics and access to mobile apps will round out the improvements that BRM customers will enjoy”

In June of last year, ChristianNetcast.com and 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. Todd VanTasel VP of Technologies 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." When asked about further acquisitions, Palmer replied, “we continuously look at new opportunities and plan to continue our plans for expansion.” (5/31)

BITS: WAY FM Network PD Jeff Connell will be doing afternoons at KLFF/San Luis Obispo (K-Life) replacing Noonie Fugler... Covering parts of New York City KLOVE goes on the air at 96.7 WCTZ/Port Chester... Interesting article on Irelands first Christian radio station "Spirit Radio" here... (5/31)

KSGN/Riverside PD Bryan O'Neal announces a new morning show starting Monday May 30th. Bryan and Brandi in the Morning! (Bryan O'Neal and MD Brandi Lanai) will be heard 5am-10am. The move puts Scott and Sam in afternoons starting May 31st. Rounding out the KSGN on air lineup is Theresa Ross 10a-2p and Beth Bacall 7p-Midnight. (5/30)

The KZTH/Piedmont, OK (The House FM) 500 foot tower for 88.5 FM west of Oklahoma City was hit Tuesday night by an EF-4 tornado. It may be weeks before 88.5 can go back on the air. Plans are being made to put up a temporary signal for 88.5 The House FM until a more accurate assessment can be made of the damage that occurred as a result of the storms. Prayers for the ministry are appreciated during this time of need as 88.5 The House FM recovers from this loss and helps other tornado victims in the listening area. At least eight people were killed and dozens more injured after multiple tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma, including a massive twister that left a trail of damage 50 miles long. (5/30)

The Bible teaching ministry, A Bible Answer, is offering Harold Campings Family Radio, $1 million to purchase its entire network of 66 stations in the U.S. Richard Myers, the administrator of abibleanswer.org, said his group is proposing to take possession of Family Radio stations on Oct. 22 since the radio preacher would not need them after the rapture and End of the World. A Bible Answer originally made the $1 million bid for Family Stations in February, three months before Camping's predicted May 21 Rapture date. At that time, the ministry offered to take over the stations beginning May 22 and said it was actually "paying much more than the station is worth since it will have no value in less than three months."

A Bible Answer said it wants to run Family Radio's network because aside from the rapture teachings by Camping, they have good points. In addition to the purchase offer for Family Radio, Myers said he is calling upon the Family Radio board of directors to remove Camping from its board and discontinue airing his teachings. (5/26)

KWND/Springfield (88.3 The Wind) PD Mike Russell says his station has called on their listeners for help to those affected by the devastating tornadoes in nearby Joplin, MO. KWND is asking to go by various locations to purchase Prepaid credit cards to assist families buy daily needs. Donations are being routed thru Convoy of Hope, a faith-based organization that provides help and hope to people in need in the United States and around world through children’s feeding initiatives, community outreaches, disaster response and partner resourcing. Other stations involved in the efforts include KLRC/Fayetteville, KCVO/Camdenton (Spirit FM) & His Radio Network.
Russell says if your station wants to join in the combined effort contact station manager Chalmer Harper. (5/25)

Arbitron Spring 2011 Phase 1 AQH 12+: KBIQ/Colorado Springs 3.9... KGBI/Omaha 2.9... WDJC/Birmingham 4.7... (5/25)

Former KTIS/Minneapolis afternoon personality Jake Sommers will join Christian FM Radio Networks in a full-time capacity beginning June 13. Jake will host his mid-day show live from the Christian FM headquarters in Florida, and serve as Director of Creative Services, working with and developing content for
Christian FM clients. Christian FM President Jon Hamilton said, “We are excited to have Jake as part of our leadership team. Jake has been called the best personality on Christian radio today, and I agree. He has already been winning listeners for our client stations and they absolutely love him. Jake connects with listeners on a level few personalities ever reach”.

Jake Sommers added, “My family and I are so excited about joining the team at Christian FM. The product is top of the line, it is affordable for radio stations, and the technology that we have makes CFM sound just like we are talking to Jen or Linda, or Suzi, right from your own control room. I am also excited about continuing to do the Midday show on Christian FM. It's cool to hear listeners share the amazing things that God has done in their lives, and to share the things
He does in mine!”

Christian FM operates in agreement with Dial-Global, providing top personalities and heavily researched music via revolutionary STORQ technology to clients across America. Unlike traditional syndicated formats, Christian FM customizes not only branding, but delivers unique personality content to each station. This enables stations to dramatically improve quality, increase localism, and lower costs. For more information, contact Paul Tipton, Operations Manager. (ptipton@christianfm.net) or visit www.christianfm.net (5/24)

Arbitron March 2011 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Austin: KFMK 169,500... KYLR 102,100... KMLR 36,000...
Greensboro-Winston Salem: WWLV 151,100... WBFJ 68,500... WXRI 28,600... WKVK 26,200... WTJY 22,700...
Indianapolis: WKLU 179,100... WGNR 80.800... WQRA 43,800... WHZN 29,200... WQME 24,600...
Jacksonville: WCRJ 152,000... WZAZ 54,800...
Memphis: WHAL 261,300...WLOK 84,500... WKVF 76,300...
Milwaukee: WKMZ 101,200... WJYI 14,100...
Nashville: WFFH 179,200... WAYM 82,700...
Norfolk: WZLV 150,800... WGH 99,900... WJLZ 15,700...
Providence: WSTL 18,0000...
Raleigh: WNNL 177,000... WKVK 53,600... WRTP 52,600...
West Palm Beach: WAYF 87,100... WRMB 5,800... WCNO 23,100... (5/19)

After 41/2 years Tom Greene exits as PD at WMIT/Black Mountain (106.9 the Light). Director of radio Jim Kirkland says the search for a replacement has begun. In the meanwhile, Carol Davis is serving as the interim PD (she was PD in 2005-2006, before taking on mornings). (5/19)

Arbitron April 2011 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Charlotte: WRCM 240,000... WPZS 196,500... WMIT 176,400... WLFJ 34,600...
Cincinnati: WAKW 227,600... WNLT 112,300... WORI 65,100...
Cleveland: WFHM 236,300... WCRF 114,100... WJMO 35,500...
Columbus: WCVO 206,100... WUFM 77,400... WJYD 59,200... WZNP 15,400
Kansas City: KLRX 257,700... KLJC 115,700... KWJC 85,800... KCCV 42,800
Las Vegas: KSOS 121,400...
Orlando: WPOZ 307,800 (#1 AQH 8.6)... WTLN 34,800
Pittsburgh: WPKV 132,000... WORD 81,400...
Portland: KFIS 305,300... KLVP 83,900... KHPE 62,200... KZRI 56,600... KPDQ 15,100
Sacramento: KKFS 96,000... KLRS 61,900... KARA 41,700...
Salt Lake City: KKLV 100,900...
San Antonio: KZLV 249,900... KMLR 20,500... (5/18)

WBCL/Ft Wayne air personality Char Binkley says she will retire at the end of the month ending 35 years of ministry with the station. Aimed at women, Binkley’s “Mid-Morning” has brought interviews with authors, teachers, musicians and others to listeners since 1976, becoming the station’s most popular program, says Marsha Bunker, WBCL executive director. Binkley joined WBCL at its founding as director of women’s programming. She was soon promoted to assistant manager and then became the station’s executive director, a post she held for 21 years. (5/19)

WEMI/Appleton/Oshkosh & WEMY/Green Bay are now using the slogan "The Family" in it's on air positioning. (5/18)

Arbitron April 2011 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Baltimore: WRBS 258,800... WCAO 93,000...
Boston: WEZE 29,300... WROL 28,400...
Denver: KLDV 340,400... KXWA 86,800... KRKS 59,800... KPOF 29,900
Detroit: WMUZ 164,300... WLQV 58,700
Miami: WRMB 88,700... WAYF 65,500...
Minneapolis: KTIS 466,700... KNOF 48,900... KKMS 31,100...
Phoenix: KLVA 195,400... KFLR 166,900... KZAI 134,100... KLVK 132,600... KGCB 24,500
San Diego: KLVJ 108,100... KPRZ 31,300... KSDW 31,100
Seattle: KCMS 474,800... KWPZ 80,000...
St Louis: KLJY 374,400... KSIV 74,200...
Tampa: WCIE 128,700... WBVM 111,000... WKES 103,000... WJIS 47,200...
Wash DC: WPRS 392,200... WGTS 330,500... WAVA 133,700... WJYJ 34,000 (5/17)

Arbitron April 2011 PPM P 6+ Weekly Cume:
Atlanta: WPZE 702,000... WFSH 587,900... WVFJ 238,100...
Chicago: WJKL 372,000... WMBI 269,600... WCFL 90,700... WONU 83,100...
Dallas: KLTY 920,100... KCBI 265,600... KWRD 68,500
Houston: KSBJ 709,200... KROI 383,300... KHCB 200.000... KKHT 30,600
Los Angeles: KFSH 487,700... KKLA 235,500... KWVE 128,600...
New York: WAWZ 346,800... WFME 252,200... WMCA 165,700...
Philadelphia: WPPZ 384,400... WBYO 57,400...WKVP 44,100... WFIL 43,600...
Riverside: KSGN 206,600... KLRD 178,900... KWVE 107,500
San Francisco: KLVS 113,700... KBKF 67,500...
(5/17)

KFSH/Los Angeles (95.9 The Fish) moves midday personality Lara Scott to morning co-host. Scott will join Bobby Shaw on the Family Friendly Morning Show filling the position Rebe Toney vacated in February. KFSH PD Chuck tyler tells HisAir.Net "Lara is truly a big part of the heart of this station, and we are blessed to have her now involved with the morning show. Also at the… beginning next Tuesday May 24^th Mary Hughes will be rounding out the team, with news and traffic served up fresh from the Fish studio every day. Mary has been a fixture on the Fish, currently providing drive-time traffic." (5/16)

A new Christian radio station serving Northwest Washington state hopes to be on the air this summer. “We would like to see final action in June or July,” says KROH station manager Joe Mann. KROH/Port Townsend (1150 watts @ 91.1 FM) founders Port Townsend Seventh-day Adventist Church will call the station “Radio of Hope Nine One One” and have been streaming its programming online since September at www.radioofhope.org/index.php. KROH's estimated start-up costs are $150,000, and the station has raised about $50,000 so far.The church received an FCC construction permit in 2009. (5/16)

After 17 years of service with Pillar of Fire and WAWZ/New York (Star 99.1) Station Manager Scott Taylor exits. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to have served Pillar and the NY metropolitan area Christian radio audience, and especially proud of the team at STAR 99.1 for their performance these past few years as we successfully navigated through the most challenging economic conditions of our lifetime," says Taylor. (5/12)

BITS: A new online and mobile Rhythmic Christian music station named "Power Radio" will launch sometime this summer... Air1 PD Paul Goldsmith tells HisAir.Net " Air1’s Spring Pledge Drive successfully reached 100% a day and a half early. God is good!"... WJQK/Grand Rapids (JQ99) air personality Jeremy Henry and wife welcome a new baby boy... (5/12)

Entries for CMB Radio Station Of The Year are now being accepted. Eligibility period is May 1, 201 to April 30, 2011. All member stations that play at least 60% Christian music during the broadcast day of weekdays 6am-midinght are eligible.

Market categories are are determined by the ARB market of a station's city of license. Market categories are:
Major: Markets 1-25 (also Networks)
Large: Markets 26-75
Medium: Markets 76-125
Small: Markets 126+

Deadline to submit an entry is June 14th, 2011. Three finalists in each market category will announced July 22nd. Winners announced during the Echo Awards September 10th, 2011 at Christian Music Broadcasters Momentum 2011 in Orlando. Previous Radio Station Of The Year Award winners are not eligible to enter in the same, or smaller, category the following year. For more information contact Kyle Fenton at 503-563-5295 or cmb@kylefentonpromotions.com (5/10)

Salem Communications released its results for the three months ended March 31, 2011. First Quarter 2011 Results. For the quarter ended March 31, 2011 compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2010: Consolidated -- Total revenue increased 7.2% to $51.8 million from $48.3 million; Broadcast -- Net broadcast revenue increased 3.2% to $42.7 million from $41.4 million. (5/9)

WAY Media has launched a new format, Shine 105.9 FM, on WSYI/Louisville. CC Matthews has been hired as station manager. Matthews says the popularity of Christian music continues to grow. “Although the music is popular with both adults and kids, our target with Shine is Adults 35-54.” WAY Media Founder/President Augsburg stated, “With WAY Media operating two signals in the market and with 105.9 FM within the contours of the 93.9 signal, it made perfect sense to air a different format.” WAY-FM is now available exclusively on 93.9

WAY Media Chief Operating Officer Lloyd Parker added, “Our general manager in Louisville, Matt Hahn, has done a great job putting his team together in the market and running the operation. We are looking forward to seeing both WAY-FM and Shine grow in Louisville. (5/5)

BITS: KGNZ/Abilene temporarily off the air due to equipment problems... EMF purchases KOCD/Okemah, OK (Class C1 with 72-kw at 925 feet at 103.7) for 700k... EMF buys CP for KZVV/Fairbanks... Tooth & Nail Director National Promotions Charles Van Dyke and wife celebrating birth of new baby boy... (5/4)

Great Plains Christian Radio (KJIL & KHYM/Meade, KS), has promoted Michael Luskey to the position of CEO/General Manager. Glenn Hascall has been promoted to Station Manager for both KHYM and KJIL. Mark Hinca continues as Station Manager for Abilene studios. Bill Lurwick will serve as music director for KJIL. His tracking times will be Tues & Wed from 10 - noon. Former CEO Don Hughes resigned in April and is pursuing interests closer to his home state of South Carolina.

ARB Winter 2011 12+ AQH: KGBI/Omaha 2.8... KBIQ/Colorado Springs 3.3... KXOJ/Tulsa 5.5... (5/3)

Salem has hired Bill Files to be General Manager for its three Orlando radio stations including WORL (660 AM), WBZW (1520 AM), and WTLN (950 AM). Prior to joining Salem, he was the Senior Sales Consultant for SALES-FAX NEWS. Before that, he was Vice President, General Manager and General Sales Manager at WSTO/Evansville and WKDQ/Evansville. Dave Santrella, President of Salem's Radio Division, commented, "Bill brings an exceptional record of achievement in radio sales and operations to our Orlando stations. His energetic leadership and business development skills will be tremendous assets to Salem's growth in this market." (5/3)