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Former KLOVE morning co-host Lisa Williams checks in with HisAir.Net. Currently Lisa is tracking a weekend shift for WPOZ/Orlando (Z88.3). . She's also done a couple of events for i58:10 Media, helping raise money in Cincinnati and also Portland including a fundraiser through i58:10 Media on KXOJ/Tulsa in March for World Concern and their "One Village" campaign. And she says "I'm considering podcasting, or coaching, or a couple other ideas that would keep me at home with my boys but also keep me plugged into our industry and serving through Christian radio." Check out her blog www.godsradiogirl.com. Lisa relocated to Colorado last year when her husband accepted a position with a a church. She joined KLOVE in 2007 after 10 years at Z88.3 (2/13)

Grand Rapids was host city for the first CMB 2012 regional Momentum summit (pictured left) , Thursday February 9. Topics of discussion included insight on listener trends, digital strategies and marketing from Daniel Anstandig, founder & president of Listener Driven Radio, and Steve Johnson, VP of Marketing for Family Christian Stores.

Dallas is set to host CMB’s second regional Momentum summit, Thursday April 19, 2012. Attendees will learn more about how to strategically plan and paint the bigger picture as led by Chuck Finney of Finney Media and Alan Mason of EMF/K-Love/Air1. (2/13)

WFSH/Atlanta (104.7 The Fish) presents Valentine’s Vows on Saturday, February 11, 2012. Two hundred fifty couples will renew their wedding vows in a special ceremony. Following the ceremony, couples were be treated to a concert from Shawn McDonald and a light reception featuring wedding cake and drinks. All couples attending were be registered to win prizes given out throughout the reception including a grand prize couples getaway to Houston on Southwest Airlines, new wedding rings from Cumberland Diamond Exchange, free registration to the FamilyLife Weekend to Remember marriage conference, and more. (2/10)

BITS: BGEA now simulcasting WMIT/Asheville on it's new acquisition WRJK/Knoxville (106.7)... KVNE/Tyler and it's "Valentines for Kids" is making the day special for kids in the hospital, click here to watch the local TV report featuring afternoon personality Jeff Johnson... Paul Butler (formerly with Moody Chicago) has been hired as OM for WUNT/Sheffiled, Il, the station expects to be on the air by Fall 2012... NRB 2012 opens Sat Feb 18 thru Tues 21 at Gaylord Convention Center in Nashville, go here for more... (2/8)

The Mars Hill Network through “Christian Professional Media Alliance” (CPMA) has become an official chapter of the “Hollywood Prayer Network (HPN), a strategic prayer network for the Hollywood Entertainment Industry. CPMA through its’ association with HPN is encouraging its members to pray for non-Christian media professionals to put their trust in Christ and for the Christian entertainment community to draw closer to the Lord and into tighter unity with one another. (2/7)

WMBI-AM/Chicago (Moody Radio) has been converted to all Spanish-speaking Christian radio station" (Compartiendo Esperanza. Siempre Contigo" (Sharing Hope. With You Always.) “There are approximately two million Hispanics living in Chicago and with no Spanish-speaking, Bible-based Christian radio station serving them, we believe this station and its programming will fill a significant need for this community,” according to Moody Radio VP Collin Lambert. “We are excited about this initiative and look forward to hearing from listeners how Moody is ministering to them.” (2/6)

Logos Broadcasting Corp. announces the appointment of Brett Gibson as Executive Director / General Manager of their network of stations on the California coast. Brett will oversee both KLFF/San Luis Obispo (K-LIFE) and KLFF 890 AM from the Logos headquarters in San Luis Obispo. Gibson last served for 17 years as GM / CEO of Refuge Radio in Duluth. On his new position Brett says. “I’m a product of Christian radio,” says Brett. “I was saved through Christian radio, and understand radio’s ability to reach people right where they are. I’m excited to lead Logos and the ministries of K-LIFE-FM and 890 AM to what God has next for them.” (2/3)

Salem announced today the appointment of Phil Boyce to the position of Vice President, Director of Spoken Word Format. In this position he will lead Salem's programming department and the overall sound and effectiveness of News Talk, Teaching and Talk, and Business formatted stations. Salem Communications Radio Division President, Dave Santrella, said, "Phil Boyce brings an impressive pedigree to Salem and we are confident that our media platforms, our advertisers, our programmers and our listeners will all profit from his oversight. Phil's track record is a testament to his abilities and we look forward to reaping the rewards of his talents to our mutual benefit."

Phil Boyce said of his new appointment, "The more I learn about Salem Communications, the more impressed I am with this great company. I could not be more thrilled to be joining them as we work together to make their stations even better. This company has become one of the best places to work in radio, exhibiting class, integrity, and a true dedication to great programming. Ed Atsinger and Dave Santrella have created a position that perfectly fits my skillset, and I am grateful for their trust and support."

Boyce previous experience includes President of Programming at Talk Radio Network and WABC/NewYork PD. He will be based in New York. (2/2)