Industry News Bits 11-10-20
KVNE/Tyler has hired Laci Caviness to fill the afternoon host position. Laci will be on the air from 2p-5p on KVNE beginning Monday, November 23rd. She will also host a show on sister stations KGLY/Tyler (Lift Worship) and Bible teaching KZXM/Tyler (The Well). Encouragement Media Group President/CEO Troy Kriechaum tells HisAir, “Laci grew up listening to KVNE and has a passion for praising the Lord through song. She has a background in youth ministry.”
KATZ/Ft Worth celebrates its 5th anniversary this week. KATZ Radio launched on November 10, 2015. KATZ is operated by Cami McCraw who along with John Roberts host the weekly program “Come Praise the Lord.” The programming focuses on DFW area churches along with Christian-Classics to Southern Gospel and Contemporary Christian music.
“God has blessed Cami and me by allowing us to share our God given talents with the DFW area through radio,” John said. “It is my prayer that God will continue to bless KATZ for His glory.”
Recent staff additions at WayFM Media include Mike Jenkins who joined as West Palm GM, Shelly Green for WayFM/Louisville Business Development Director, and David Lowman was hired as WayFM/Portland Business Development Director.
It’s been six months since the original Dunham+Company donor confidence study in April. This recently updated national study shows that families are feeling the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic at a greater level. And… it’s impacting their giving.
Dunham+Company presents a webinar on November 17, 12:00pm CST to find out all you need to know about donor confidence as we come into year-end giving.
Go HERE to register.
Memorial service for Jeff Taylor will be this Sunday Nov 15th. The service will be held at Cape Christian Church in Cape Coral, FL starting at 4pm ET and will be live streamed. Jeff who was only 55, passed away suddenly this past Saturday Nov 7th.
Check out this touching tribute to Jeff from WayFM’s CJ & Joy HERE.
Milestones:
Frank Reed 29 years at KLTY/Dallas
Prayer List:
Cami McCraw
Penny Ayer
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