Industry News Bits 1-19-17
Salem Web Network announced the acquisition of ChristianConcertAlerts.com. “I started ChristianConcertAlerts.com as a way to mobilize Christians across America in spreading the latest news about their favorite artists’ albums and tours and to help users easily find events by location,” said Gary Bradshaw, Founder and Owner of ChristianConcertAlerts.com. “Salem Web Network will be a huge asset for the future of the site and its ability to reach a much larger audience of Christian concert goers.”
The website features a location-based calendar that includes over 300 artists and 4,000 venues created by editors and user submissions, as well as artist reviews and album news. ChristianConcertAlerts.com also sends over one million emails to avid Christian concert goers.
Bott Radio Network (BRN) expands with the addition of a new full-power FM station serving Hastings and Grand Island, NE. KCVG/Hastings (89.9 FM 16kw). Bott Radio Network now has 11 stations in NE, including 100,000 watt FM stations serving Lincoln/Omaha, and Lexington/Kearney.
Bott Radio Network has been serving Nebraska twenty years with starting with the launch of KLCV/Lincoln. KVCG replaces two low-power translator stations, and provides better coverage across Nebraska.
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