Industry News Bits 9-2-16
Scott and Sam exit mornings at WAWZ/New York (Star 99.1). Scott & Sam will continue to focus their material on heart-felt, uplifting life-slices for their syndicated clients. Scott Valentine told HisAir.Net, “Star 991 really needs a team who lives and breathes New Jersey.” We’re eager to begin our next phase of serving others! Start 99.1 has started a search for a bew morning show. If interested check the listing here…
ShareMedia Services kicked off The Fall fundraising season at WCVO/Columbus (104.9 the River) last week resulting in a God sized close out of over 103% of goal met.
ShareMedia hosts, coaches and client advisors on site were Jeremiah Beck, Stephanie Kay, Dave Kirby, Jason Parker and Claire Price working on and off the air throughout the week with ‘in the moment’ coaching, consulting and messaging. ShareMedia VP/GM Jason Parker had this to say, “It’s incredibly encouraging how many River listeners connected with what God is doing through their generosity to deliver hope. We know there is so much MORE to do for the kingdom and we are humbled to serve Christian Radio and work together with clients like 104.9 the River in Columbus. ”
KNWC/Sioux Falls (Life 96.5) “Celebrating Families Free Back to School Event” at Sioux Falls’ Washington Pavilion. The Aug 2oth event families came to the Pavilion to learn more about school schedules, health and safety, and received a free lunch. There were bike helmet and bike giveaways, along with a long line of grateful moms and dads there to pick up a package of both socks and underwear for their growing kiddos. 978 children in the giveaway line received over 1,500 packages valued at over $11,000…
Night Light(tm) with Andrea syndicated host, Andrea Jaxson, recently attended a gala to support Nashville’s homeless women through Nashville Rescue Mission. Afterwards she was asked to contribute to their support effort by encouraging Nashville area residents to make a difference and support Nashville Rescue Mission. A mailer impacted over 35,000 households around Nashville.
Momentum 2016 starts this Wednesday in Orlando. During the Town Hall Meeting Wednesday at 4pm all 2016 CMB Gold and Silver Members are eligible to vote for vacant board seats. Elected nominees will serve a four-year term. Results will be announced at Momentum on Saturday, September 10th. Nominees include Randy Davison KHPE/Albany, OR, Bill Sammons WKNZ/Milford, Steve Swanson WAFJ/Augusta. At Large nominees Alan Mason EMF, John Owens WMIT/Asheville, Todd Stach WCVO/Columbus, Jon Hamilton Christian FM, Grant Hubbard Capitol Christian Music Group, Brian McIntyre WONU/Chicago.
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