Industry New Bits 7-4-16

Faith 92.7 FM in Waterloo, Iowa, a 250 watt translator, signed on this week for Northwestern Media. The translator will rebroadcast Faith Radio’s AM 1090 and will serve 117,000 people according to the assigned 60 dbu coverage.

CMB announces the finalists for the 2016 CMB Special Awards.  And the nominees are:

 Scott Campbell Industry Achievement Award
Presented to a Christian broadcaster or associated professional for outstanding and long-term contributions to the growth of Christian music radio.
Chris Hauser, President, Hauser Promotions
Allen Henderson, Network GM, His Radio
Todd Isberner, President/Co-Founder, ShareMedia
Paul Martin, President, Advocace
Tim McDermott, President/GM, KSBJ
 
Rob Gregory Community Service Award
Presented to a Christian broadcaster, radio station or associated professional who, during the past year, has shown outstanding effort in community service.
Family Life Radio (network)
KLTY (Dallas, TX)
KVNE (Tyler, TX)
The Wally Show (network)
WCVO/The River (Columbus, OH)

Rich Mullins Artist Impact Award
Presented to an artist or group to recognize their long-time contributions to the music and ministry of Christian music radio.
Big Daddy Weave
Casting Crowns
Newsboys
Phillips, Craig & Dean
Third Day

CMB will present all awards on Wednesday, September 7th at the CMB Awards Dinner as a part of Momentum 2016 being held at the Disney Yacht & Beach Club Convention Center & Resorts in Lake Buena Vista, FL.

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