Industry News Bits 8-9-19
All the JULY PPM numbers are in from Nielsen… Check out the results of subscribing stations HERE. August rolls out starting 9/3. Christian Radio Ratings are sponsored by ShareMedia Services on HisAir.Net.
WFSH/Atlanta (104.7 The Fish) ranked #1 AQH in the market for the 4th month in a row. In Grand Rapids, not a PPM market, WCSG/Grand Rapids took the top spot in the Spring book with a 8.5 AQH. That’s up from 7.3 in the Winter ’18.
Centricity artist Apollo LTD teamed up with WAY FM/ Huntsville to benefit the Foster Closet of North Alabama last Sunday. Folks brought items for the organization to get in to the concert. Pictured at left Adam Stark & Jordan Phillips (both of Apollo LTD).
Salem Media reports for the quarter ending June 30, 2019 compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2018:
Total revenue decreased 2.4% to $64.7 million from $66.3 million;
Net broadcast revenue decreased 2.9% to $49.1 million from $50.6 million.
Salem appoints Pat Kelley General Manager for the Greenville-Spartanburg, S.C. market. Kelley has previously served in management roles for Townsquare Media, iHeart Media, Viacom Media, and others including over 25 years in Chicago.
Kelley said, “I’m thrilled to be leading the charge in Upstate South Carolina as part of Salem Media’s local market leadership team. Great things are ahead!”
David Brian has exited the APD position at KTIS/Minneapolis.
Wright Media Group (Brian Wright) has relocated his office and has new contact information.
1345 Monroe Ave. NW Suite 352
Grand Rapids, MI. 49505
616-980-9000 Office
Milestones:
Peggy Campbell 42 years at Ambassador
Lee Ann Jackson 28 years at Ambassador
Katie Burke 15 years at Ambassador
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