Industry News Bits 10-12-16

KZTH/Ponca City (The House FM) air personality/Assistant Production Director Adam Rozanas will be leaving the station toward the end of this month.  Adam recently got engaged and will be moving to Minnesota. The House FM needs to replace him so if you’re interested in that check the listing here…

WMIT/Ashville (106.9 The Light) held their annual Impact Days in which more than 2,700 listeners donated over $583,000 over the course of the two days.  Fifty local volunteers were on-hand at the station, located at the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove, to donate time and energy answering phones and praying throughout the 26 hour event. Phones were especially busy in response to the Marcus Challenge—named after a six-year-old listener who gave $4.10 from his piggy bank and challenged others to match his gift. The response was considerable, as approximately $71,000 was given in support of Marcus’ gift. “The Marcus Challenge perfectly illustrated the Biblical lesson of the Widow’s Mite (Mark 12:41-44), and how God can turn a small gift into something huge,” said Jim Kirkland, executive director of Blue Ridge Broadcasting. “This event is so special because it gives our listeners a chance to both share how God has used 106.9 The Light in their lives and to give back so they can impact others’ lives.”

The 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards were held last night at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena. Awards were handed out in 44 categories plus special award categories. The sold-out show was hosted by for KING & COUNTRY and Tye Tribbett and featured performances by TobyMac, Tamela Mann, Hillsong UNITED, Matthew West, Natalie Grant and more.  The show will air on TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network) on Sunday, October 16th at 7 p.m. PST. For further information visit, www.doveawards.com.

KCBQ/San Diego (1170 the Answer) adds a translator at 92.9, meanwhile WCVG/Covington, KY (Cinncinatti) (Gospel 1320) has been sold to Reign Enterprises…

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