Industry News Bits TUE 1-2-24
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WRBS/Baltimore (Bright FM) introduces a new morning show (Tracey, Tiff & John). Story HERE
KSLT/Rapid City (Life 107.1) ups Kara Andera to Listener Engagement Director. Kara has been with KSLT since 2020 in a part time role hosting Saturdays Noon-3p and Sundays 2-6p.
After 19 years serving on the Events/Promotions/Marketing/Community Engagement Team at K-LOVE & Air1 Len Bagwell exits.
CMB announces changes to the Board of Directors. Jason Sharp, Sr. VP of Media (Northwestern), returns as the new Chairman. Additionally, new to the board are Channah Hanberg, VP of Media (CRISTA Media), Matt McNeilly, Station Manager (WMBI), and Jeff Twilley, President/GM (WKNZ/The Bridge), who is serving the remainder of Bill Sammons’ term due to Bill’s retirement.
CMB Executive Director Michelle Younkman says, “It’s an honor to serve alongside 12 incredible industry leaders who are passionate about investing in our radio community. We will continue to thrive, furthering our mission to give more platform to the gospel message, so that more people, in more places, are reached for Jesus.”
Vision Christian Radio/Queensland new DAB signal is on the air covering Sydney and Melbourne.
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) is a digital radio standard for broadcasting digital audio radio services in many countries around the world, defined, supported, marketed and promoted by the WorldDAB organization. The standard is dominant in Europe and is also used in Australia, and in parts of Africa and Asia; as of 2022, 55 countries are actively running DAB broadcasts.
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HisAir FLASHBACK – Jan 2, 2017 – Positive Alternative Radio (PAR) has hired Christian radio marketing and fundraising consultant Jerry Grimes to its team as Vice President of Creative Services. PAR President Edward Baker and Executive Vice President Brian Sanders made the announcement today, adding that the hire is effective immediately.
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WCAO/Baltimore (Heaven 600) host Rev. Lee Michaels is retiring. The longtime host of The Morning Experience on WCAO signed off for a final time Friday after four decades in the radio industry. Michaels, who is also pastor at Manifest Wonders Christian Center in West Baltimore, has been on Baltimore gospel radio since 1991.
Milestones:
Coy Sawyer 29 years at WCLQ/Wausau
Jerry Grimes 7 years at PAR
Dusty Wells 7 years at New Day/Daywind
Dan & Lori celebrate 5 years on mornings at WCTL/Erie
Shaun Michaels celebrates 21 years at KZTH/OKC
Tim Wolf (Wolfman) 27 years at WPOZ/Orlando
Rick Grubbs 21 years hosting the Redeeming the Time Radio program
By His Grace podcast celebrates 5 years
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