Industry News Bits 5-2-17
WCSG/Grand Rapids is celebrating number 1 ratings in the Winter 2017 book. WCSG scored an 8.8 AQH 12+ good for #1 overall. An accomplishment not often seen in CCM. WCSG Executive Director told HisAir.Net, “Our success is truly a team effort, rooted in our commitment to Christ. We’re so grateful to the Lord for the influence he allows us to have as we encourage others to experience Jesus in a more personal way.”
Nominations are being accepted now thru May 31st for 2017 NAB Marconi Awards. Categories include “Station of the Year” (by market size) and Station of the Year” (by format). Stations and on-air personalities may nominate themselves in categories of ‘Station of the Year’ by market size, ‘Station of the Year’ by format, ‘Non-commercial station, The Finalists are revealed in July.
For the complete rules go here. Awards are given out at the NAB Radio show Sept 5-8 in Austin.
The University of Northwestern-St. Paul “Faith Radio” network is now on the air in the Bismarck, ND area due to a purchase from the Educational Media Foundation. Northwestern has acquired KLBF/Lincoln-Bismarck (89.1) for $50K and has filed with the FCC requesting KLBF become a satellite of( KTIS/Minneapolis), which is the flagship of the Christian talk and preaching network “Faith Radio”.
Nielsen Audio March PPM Christian Radio results have all been posted. Go here for the latest ratings. Sponsored by ShareMedia Services. April is scheduled for release stating May 15th…
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