Industry News Bits 3-26-18

CJLF/Barrie (LIFE 100.3) had their annual Sharathon and it finished with great success again in 2018. The two-day fundraiser was held March 21-22. LIFE 100.3 is a listener-supported radio station and nearly one-third of their income is received through the donations of faithful listeners, churches, and businesses.

The combined total of pledges was $4,167 in new monthly pledges (104% of our $4,000 goal) and $149,699 in one-time donations (88% of our $170,000 goal, provided by over 800 donors. Steve Jones, Operations Manager recounts, “Sharathon is always an exciting couple days here at LIFE. We welcome pastors and music artists from our listening area in-studio throughout the two days and have dozens of volunteers who man the phones taking pledges. It’s a big undertaking and we’re so grateful to our listeners for supporting us financially in such a big way.”

LIFE 100.3 has repeater stations in Owen Sound at 90.1FM, Peterborough at 89.3FM and in Huntsville at 98.9FM.

WAYR/Brunswick, GA (90.7FM WAY Radio) Mid-Day host and Promotions Manager, Jennifer M Krouse spent time with author/speaker Sheila Walsh.  The “In the Middle of the Mess” women’s conference was hosted by the Golden Isles Women’s Connection in Brunswick, GA.  Pictured are Walsh (left) and Krouse.

As reported on HisAir.Net (Wed 3/21) KLJY/St Louis (99.1 Joy FM) APD/MD Midday Host Kelly Corday is leaving the station and headed to the record side at Integrity Music as Radio Promotions, Sr. Manager. She’ll start at Integrity in June. KLJY PD Mike Couchman is in need of a need MD asap. If you are that person contact Mike today. Here’s the job listing. 

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