Industry News Bits TUE 7-16-24

July 16, 2024

Fundraisers this week .. KTIG/Pequot Lakes .. WZFJ/Pequot Lakes, MN ..

Let us know when your Station Fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net

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Nielsen JUNE 2024 PPM is complete. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings. Look for the July releases starting 8/5.

In partnership with PHARE FM, a network of 20 Christian stations across France, TWR has launched the Games Talk initiative to point the nations to Christ before and during the Paris Olympics this summer.

Games Talk consists of two phases:

First, during the run-up to the Olympics from July 22-26, PHARE FM will broadcast live from Paris each day from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time. During the broadcasts, hosts from PHARE will interview almost 50 Christian athletes and sports professionals. In addition, PHARE’s “Living Bus” will tour the region daily. The bus, which has a mobile studio, will be used to highlight the activities of local organizations and churches involved in cultural, social and athletic events.

Second, throughout the July 26-Aug. 11 run of the Olympics, the fresh daily content will be available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese and Russian on the social media channels of TWR and twr360.org. We’re using AI, or artificial intelligence, to provide the translations but under the supervision and review of native speakers.

“What an incredible opportunity to share the gospel with the nations from both near and far!” said Cécile Chan-Janiaud, TWR director for Digital Media Ministry in Europe.

KLJJ-LP/Woodlands-Houston (101.5) adds the program “Enter His Gates” hosted by Tim McDermott to the schedule starting this Sunday morning from 8am-noon.

KLJJ President Mark Green says, “I think it’s a big deal! I love Tim and he is doing a great job. Jake (Sommers) is editing the program and it sounds great.

McDermott started the “Enter His Gates” when he was with KSBJ/Houston and the show was often number one in it’s time timeslot. It also airs on KSWP/Lufkin.

HisAir Job Alert sponsored by FaithSearch Partners

Creative fundraising agency and production house i58:10 Media is now hiring for a Project Coordinator position, beginning as part-time but with opportunity for career growth and potential to move into full-time.

If interested go HERE.

Two-time GRAMMY nominated group, We The Kingdom releases its new live EP, ‘33’ via Capitol Christian Music Group. This project captures a significant moment in the band’s journey, focusing on Ed Cash‘s inspiring story of sobriety.

Vidare Creative’s Fundraising 24 conference kicked off with a special VIP BBQ tonight… Those in attendance enjoyed Bill Scotts famous mouth watering brisket!

The annual conference runs thru Thursday July 18th in Nashville.

Fundraising 24 speaker line-up this year includes:

Beth Bacall – Fundraising: A behind the board perspective, John Frost – Creating Radio that Transforms, Chuck Finney – Stories > Stats, Sterling Tarrant – Developing Your Engagement 365 – Messaging through Produced Content, Joe Paulo – Ministry Leaders: How to fail at fundraising in 5 easy steps, Tim Smith – Major Donors: Building authentic relationships, Jared Mitchell – Between the Asks: Managing the Relationship of a Mid-Level Donor, Matt Mundt – How and Why Digital Ads Boost Your Support Drive

Devotions on Day 2 will led by Helen Smallbone. Evening music from Fair Trade and Red Street Records Wednesday night, and Centricity on Thursday.

HisAir NEWS FLASHBACK – July 16, 2018 – Things are starting to change at KGBI/Omaha (100.7 The Fish). Salem announced in May it is selling KGBI/Omaha (100.7 The Fish) to the University of Northwestern-St. Paul. KGBI PD Dave Crossier tells HisAir.Net his last day on the air as the Fish will be August 5th. Dave says, “Northwest Media will take control on the 6th. We will be there until the end, including FishFest Omaha on July 28th.”