Industry News Bits Tue 1-18-22

Following the resignation of Jarrod Graetz as CEO of The Light/Melbourne last month, the Board of Positive Media has appointed Clayton Bjelan as Interim CEO. Graetz announced in December he would step down in January 2022 after 10 years with the organization. 

Clayton has been with Positive Media for 17 years in a number of key roles, including Content Director, Chief Operating Officer, and most recently Group Transformation Manager, as well as host of In Conversation with Clayton. The Board will begin the recruitment process for the new CEO over the coming months.

Please continue to pray for the staff of Tonga Christian Radio (93.1) and all on the Tongan islands affected by the massive volcano eruptions and tsunami over the weekend. one death has now been confirmed (of a British woman swept away by the waves) and others are still reported missing. Although we still haven’t received any news from Tonga Christian Radio GM Willy Florian, we’re believing in faith that they are well. However, clean water and other essential food items will be in short supply as the ash-fall has contaminated water catchments and local crops.

It’s the first anniversary of the program Core Christianity. For the past 12-months the LIVE call-in program hosted by Pastor Adriel Sanchez and Dr. Bill Maier has been helping both skeptics and committed Christians understand the foundational, historic truths of Christianity. 

Core Christianity airs live Monday through Friday from coast to coast on more than 275 radio affiliates. 

WTLL-LP/Zanesville, OH (98.9 FM The Vine) has been off the air since earlier this month. The building WTLL is located in caught fire recently destroying the station transmitter. WTLL GM Farris Wilhite says they are still able to broadcast online, but are actively seeking a means to get the station back on the air, which would likely involve leasing or building a tower.

Positive Alternative Radio’s (PAR) 10th Annual Vision Week, starts today. The event for PAR employees will be virtual this year is aimed to set the plans and goals for 2022.

Milestones:
Ellis Feaster 14 years at WPOZ/Orlando
Brittany Minard 4 years at WRVL/Lynchburg
Kevin & Taylor celebrate 5 years in syndication by Salem

Prayer List:
Ted Gocke
Dave Arthur (Friend)
Tammy Sumner 

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