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FCB Faith Media and Anexus Media Enterprises, Inc. announced today that the Damita Uncut Radio Show, hosted by gospel recording artist Damita Chandler, has named WNWV HD2/Elyria, OH (107.3) as its new flagship station. Beginning Sunday, June 21, the one-hour program will air Sundays at 8:00 a.m. on FCB Faith Radio, branded as Today’s Christian Pop.

“When we launched FCB Faith, our vision was to build more than a radio station—we wanted to build a platform for outstanding Christian content,” said Darvio Morrow, Founder and CEO of The First Class Broadcasting Corporation. “Becoming the flagship home for the Damita Uncut Radio Show while continuing to grow the program through our distribution network is another step toward that vision. We’re excited to bring the program to listeners across Northeast Ohio through our 20,000-watt regional broadcast platform and digital distribution, further expanding its reach and impact.”

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Broadcast Radio has rolled out Myriad Playout v6.9, introducing a new integration with Promo Only designed to streamline music management for radio stations. Promo Only (POOL), a licensed music subscription service, is now directly integrated into the Myriad platform, allowing users to more efficiently search for, import, and manage new music releases.

According to Broadcast Radio, the key enhancement in Version 6.9 is the ability to access Promo Only music downloads directly through the Myriad Import Wizard, simplifying the process of adding new content to a station’s music library and reducing the time required to manage incoming music.

The FCC has announced the schedule for its upcoming filing window for new non-commercial FM translators.

The filing window will open at 12:01 a.m. Eastern on Tuesday, August 11, and close at 6:00 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, August 25. During that period, eligible applicants may file for new FM translator stations operating in the reserved non-commercial portion of the FM band (88.1-91.9 MHz).

To prepare for the filing window, the FCC will impose a freeze on modification applications involving existing FM translators, LPFM stations, and FM boosters operating on reserved-band frequencies. The freeze begins July 11 and will remain in effect through the close of the filing window.

Only licensees of the primary stations that will be rebroadcast on the translators are eligible to apply. Applicants are generally limited to 10 translator applications nationwide. Exceptions allow Tribal applicants to file a minimum of four applications and LPFM licensees to file at least two applications.

Justin Cary, longtime bassist in Sixpence None the Richer, has died. He was 50. Cary died on Thursday, June 18 after recently suffering a stroke, according to Sixpence None the Richer’s lead singer Leigh Nash.

“There’s never been anybody like Justin,” wrote the band’s lead singer Leigh Nash in a tribute on Instagram

HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – June 19, 2024

The Gospel Music Association announces the promotion of Alexandra Mohilowski to Marketing Director. Alexandra has served the GMA since August of 2012 in a variety of roles including Marketing Coordinator and Marketing Manager. Her passion, creativity, and vision for the GMA has made her an invaluable part of the team.

HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – June 20, 2022

Worship FM/Augusta, ME has rebranded as Christian Hot AC Reach FM as of 6am this morning. Ryan Gagne is serving as programming consultant and will host mornings on Reach FM. The network includes Maine stations in Augusta (95.3), Portland (91.3), Brunswick (94.7), and Bowdoin (88.1). Owner Light of Life Ministries put Worship FM on the air 1998.

Milestones:
Kevin Brooks 9 years at KZTH/OKC
Kevin Robinson 7 years at Audience Development Group
Tasha Stevens 4 years at Salem Media
Randy Chase 6 years at Summit Communications

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Bob Lepine 5 years at Family Radio
Brian Erwin 21 years at Bott Radio
Aiden Grant 2 years at 96three/Victoria, AUS
Mike Stike 47 years at WDAC/Lancaster, PA
JJ Hemingway (KEEH/Spokane) passed away 7 years ago
Worship FM/Augusta, ME rebrands as Reach FM 4 years ago

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