Industry News Bits FRI 12-6-24

December 6, 2024

Fundraisers this week .. Family Life Radio/Tucson .. WBDX/Chattanooga ..- Let us know when your Station Fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net

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The JOY FM/Florida has made changes to it’s on air lineup. They include Candice Grey who is now on Mid-days in Georgia and Alabama. Candice has been on in Florida for almost three years. Additionally, JOY Crew Leader, Sandy James is new to over-nights.

RTN/The JOY FM VP Programming Carmen Brown told HisAir, “We are now ONE! No matter where you listen, the same ON-AIR Lineup can be heard in Florida, Georgia, Alabama & Chattanooga! Given the growth of the station, it was important to have brand consistency across all platforms, especially in areas where our signals cross state lines. We now have only one website, one app, and one ON-AIR Lineup.

Regarding new overnight personality Sandy James Carmen says, “Sandy has a heart for those listening that time of night. We’ve already heard from over-night shift works who appreciate the companionship!”

Despite financial hurdles KCMM/Belgrade, MT (The One) continues to share the Gospel through music and programming and provide hope and encouragement to listeners. With donations being down significantly post-Covid, monthly expenses are not being met and the staff is down to two people: Owner/GM Mark Brashear and a production director, Kathy Hart. Repairs and updates have been put on hold, resulting in the station being off the air, sometimes for days at a time. The station is in need of a new transmitter but for now, they are waiting for repairs. Their recent “Fall Fun-Raiser” secured $20,000 of the $25,000 needed to pay for the transmitter parts on hold on a dock in Canada.

During their November fundraiser Brashear said, “The Lord has allowed us to continue this ministry for over 20 years. God always provides. And we know the Lord will continue to bless us.”

Brashear, after 40+ years in broadcasting, intended on selling the station and retiring in 2020, but has stayed on to see the ministry through these recent challenges. He felt the call to start up a Christian radio station to share the Word of God through music to point more people in the Gallatin Valley to Jesus.

For more information on the station, or to help in any way, visit kcmmtheone.org.

HisAir Job Alert sponsored by FaithSearch Partners

88.9 Moody Radio (WMBW Chattanooga) is an actively growing audience-first multimedia ministry that creates and delivers biblical, practical, and relevant content that helps individuals take their next step with Jesus. You appreciate this mission and would love for God to use your promotions and morning show technical producer skills for the sake of the gospel, then 88.9 Moody Radio is looking for applicants like you.. If interested go HERE

The 2024 Daywind Worship Christmas musical is titles “Peace On Earth”. It’s offered free to Southern Gospel radio station from Daywind Radio.

Daywind Music Group Audio Marketing Director Greg Goodman says, “You are welcome to air it as many times as you wish between now and Christmas. Please drop me an email letting me know if you plan on airing it.”

Reach out to Greg atggoodman@daywind.com

Download the special HERE.

WBYO/Sellersville PA (Word FM) owner Four Rivers Community Broadcasting will purchase translator W223CH in Lancaster PA (92.5) from Forever Media for $200,000.

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TobyMac announced this week on his social media that he is mastering phase of this new project, the first in two years.

“I’ve been workin’ for a couple of years on this thing!!” said TobyMac in a post on Instagram. “All I can tell you is I am grateful to God for the songs He has breathed through me and it could be my best solo album to date.”

The full album will hit shelves on March 7, 2025, but TobyMac says he will drop a new song each month until then.

HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS FLASHBACK – On This Day Dec 5, 2017

After 27 years on the air Anderson University has made the decision to sell WQME/Anderson (98.7 The Song).

Although no sale has been agreed to, staff members have been informed that they will lose their jobs upon completion of a sale. WQME serves central Indiana, including the northern suburbs of Indianapolis. Four full-time employees will be affected by the sale, and the university is currently in discussion with potential buyers. The decision came as part of a long line of program changes in accordance with the university’s new strategic plan.

HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS FLASHBACK – On This Day Dec 6, 2022

Power of Worship Radio has put an over the air station on at 92.5FM on the island of Grenada. The new station at 92.5 went on the air and is operated by Anton Strachan who runs online station Power of Worship Radio. The new station at 92.5 FM has a power of 1kw.

Anton, who grew up in Grenada, has a heart for the country and tells HisAir, “The process to obtain a broadcast license took 4 years to complete. We received the license in Feb this year and are on the air.”

Milestones:
Paul Martin celebrates 23 years at Moody Radio
Power of Worship Radio/Grenada celebrates 2 years on the air

12/5
Derek Gregory celebrates 21 years at WCVK/Bowling Green
WZFJ/Pequot Lakes, MN 22 years on the air
WYQQ/Worcester, MA celebrating 12 years on the air
Mike Prendergast 19 years at KLTY/Dallas
Donald Chapman 17 years at Hope Media
Tim Sinclair 4 years at Chicago Bulls