Industry News Bits 5-21-18
WMIT/Asheville (106.9 The Light) recently raised nearly $250,000 for area pregnancy care centers. Quote from Carolina Pregnancy Center, “We are truly overwhelmed by the generosity of God’s people… It comes at an exciting time when we are expanding our ultrasound ministry in such a big way! God is always good and always faithful. We are grateful to 106.9 the Light for their vision to help and support of crisis pregnancy centers, and their love for the unborn.”
Stacy Tourtin has exited the Promotions & Event Manager at Salem Media Twin Cities. After 2 years with the station Stacy is going into Hospitality planning. A replacement is need asap, check the job listing here.
The Latest statistics from RAJAR, or Radio Joint Audience Research – the official body in charge of measuring radio audiences across the UK, show Premier Christian Radio (PCR) has the most dedicated audience of any radio station in the country. PCR is also celebrating an increase in market share – from 0.5 per cent in the final three months of 2017 to 1.4 per cent in the first three months of this year. Weekly reach also rose in that time, from 141,800 to 157,800 listeners.
Hillsong Worship won the top Christian song category for “What A Beautiful Name” at the Billboard Music Awards yesterday. Top Christian artist winner was MercyMe. Top Gospel Artist winner Tasha Cobbs Leonard. Top Christian Album: Alan Jackson, Precious Memories Collection. Top Gospel Album Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Heart. Passion. Pursuit. Top Gospel Song J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise, “You Deserve It”…
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