Industry News Bits 5-7-18
Salem Media says Carolyn Cassidy has been appointed General Manager for the Columbus, Ohio market. Cassidy previously held the General Manager’s position at Salem’s Denver radio stations. After her time at Salem, she worked with Wilks Broadcasting in Denver eventually becoming General Manager for Wilks in Columbus.
Allen Power, Senior VP, said, “Carolyn is a veteran broadcast leader experienced in Salem’s formats and in the Columbus market specifically. This gives her a unique perspective as she embarks on leading our stations to greater growth and continued impact.”
HisAir.Net hears former KKSP/Little Rock (93.3 The Fish) morning guy Jeff Akin may be heard in Monroe, LA soon.
Peggy Campbell, President of Ambassador Advertising Agency has announced a new one-minute feature release beginning today (May 7) on Bott Radio Network and other Christian stations across America with speaker, Samy Tanagho, founder and president of the Glad News for Muslims Ministry, headquarted in Santa Ana, California. “Glad News for Muslims” with Samy Tanagho is represented by Ambassador Advertising Agency, headquartered in Irvine, CA., serving Christian media ministries for over five decades. For more information contact Leah@ambaa.com or 949-681-7639.
“We will continue to broadcast the gospel until all have heard,” said Ed Cannon, president of FEBC. Read the CBN story on Far East Broadcasting Company or FEBC transmitting its broadcasts to North Korea here.
Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida has officially confirmed that the popular family tourist attraction has canceled its annual Christian concert event, Night of Joy, after 34 years. “Last year was our last event,” the spokeswoman said. Read the full story here.
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