Industry News Bits 1-22-20

EMF is purchasing WFNX/Athol, MA. WFNX is a Class A FM serving a rural Tri-State area north of Springfield, MA. 

Gather your 2019 community service efforts and submit your NAB Crystal Radio Award entry. Ten NAB member stations will receive national recognition and be honored with this prestigious award during the 2020 NAB Show in Las Vegas. Deadline to enter is Jan 31st. Information is available HERE.

WCVO/Columbus (104.9 The River) has pulled the plug on 2 of their additional on-line and HD channels. The stations were first launched in Aug 2016.  The new stations are: WCVO 104.9 HD2  (Columbus’ Hits and Positive Hip Hop TheVibeHD) and WCVO 104.9 HD3 – (Columbus’ Positive Rock Alternative oRockHD).

Living.com “Best Of Lynchburg 2020” named WRVL/Lynchburg (The Journey) as best radio station. Also Kenny & Brittany won the best morning show award for the 3rd year in a row.

Milestones:
Matt Elkins, Production Director, celebrates 23 years at Family Life Radio
Dennis Hutchinson celebrating 2 years at WPHN/Gaylord, MI (Promise FM)

Prayer List:
WYPH/Manchester, CT (Bill Grimmeisen)

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