Industry News Bits FRI 12-20-24
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Long-time Operations Manager Scott Curtis is retiring from WGNB/Grand Rapids (89.3 Moody Radio).
WGNB Station Manager Dodd Morris says, “Scott has embraced many roles at Moody Radio since 1989, including nearly 8 years as the sole-staff member of WGNB. His last day serving with Moody Radio is January 6, 2025. The Bible instructs us to give honor to whom honor is due.”
To show your appreciation for Scott as he retires from over three decades of ministry, visit https://MoodyRadio.org/GrandRapids,
Every year WFSH/Atlanta (104.7 The Fish) with Chick-fil-A and listeners make a huge difference in the lives of others and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. A Christmas Wish surprised a Mom of an Air Force service member who was going to spend her first Christmas ever without her son.
Watch HERE
NRB Pres/CEO Troy A. Miller has issued a statement on the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, legislation designed to protect the future of AM radio in the dashboard of all cars manufactured and sold in the United States.
“While we hoped to see the AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act passed in this Congress, we are encouraged by the incredible base of support for keeping AM radio in the auto dashboard. The momentum around this issue is strong, and we look forward to collaborating with the Trump administration, the next Congress, and all industry stakeholders to protect lifesaving AM radio in the new year.”
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For the third consecutive year KTIS/Minneapolis has brought Christmas to life through its heartwarming Christmas Blessing initiative. Designed to meet the needs of individuals and families facing tough circumstances, this tradition allows KTIS listeners to nominate friends or loved ones who could use an extra dose of hope and encouragement during the Christmas season. This year, the KTIS team, in partnership with a generous donor, provided 11 Christmas Blessings to community members in the Twin Cities who have faced unique challenges in 2024. From single parents navigating life’s uncertainties to families overcoming health crises, Christmas Blessing is a tangible demonstration of God’s love at work.
“Christmas Blessing has become a wonderful tradition at 98.5 KTIS!”, said KTIS station manager Matt Deane. “We are grateful to the generous friend of the ministry who makes it possible for us to meet big needs at Christmastime for people who have had a difficult year. I’m so thankful for the tireless efforts of the KTIS team that help to pull it all together.”
Sedrick (pictured), one of the Christmas Blessing recipients, lost his wife this year and will be navigating his first Christmas as a single dad. “I think this is going to be the toughest holiday for me.”, said Sedrick. “It’s going to be hard, but I think with the help of God anything is possible. I’m just going to keep fighting the fight and do right by my girls. Thank you! The love you showed me; I’m going to show it back to everyone else.”
During the first quarter of 2025, global media ministry TWR (Trans World Radio) also known as plans to roll out a two-pronged online outreach to the Russian-speaking Jews who compose about 15% of Israel’s population. The evolving, internet-based Nehemiah Project represents one prong of the outreach, while TWR Women of Hope’s widely distributed namesake radio program is the second.
“They just welcome everybody who wants to minister to them,” Pavel Shifman, leader of TWR’s Israel outreach, said of the Russian-speaking Jewish Christians, who account for roughly half the small population of believers in the country. “I think it’s important for them because, during such a time as this, when the country is under attack and antisemitism in the world is on the rise, they feel like they have nobody else standing with them.”
“The Lord saved so many Jews so powerfully since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991 – this is when the massive wave of Jews returned to their homeland,” said Shifman, who is Russian and lived in Israel. “I believe that was part of the Lord’s plan. Like Moses told the pharaoh, ‘Let my people go.’ And when [the Russian Jews] returned to their historical land, many became believers in Jesus.”
KeepTheFaith Christmas Marathon returns again this year. Veteran CCM air talent Keith Stevens & Donna Cruz are the hosts with special appearances from many CCM artists. The KeepTheFaith Christmas Marathon airs on stations all across America.
For more info on KeepTheFaith contact Denise Payne at denisekpayne@gmail.com
WHIF/Palatka (Hope FM) air talent Ricky Bybee checks in with an update on his health condition.
Ricky tells HisAir, “I am home after what seems like a multitude of Dr Appts but it looks as if it will be this way for a while. Don’t get me wrong—I’ll take it—as opposed to the alternative. After a week of being out of the hospital and seeing my Cardiologist today, my release from Putnam last week and the goal was to gain control of my BP. Immediately my lifestyle was changed to support this effort, no caffeine, salt, paired-back activities, etc, which I feel that I am doing pretty good at, the Dr still wants me to get better at. My BP is still high so they are increasing my BP medication—this is expected as they wanted to lower it slowly. This is not a fix it now issue, but a marathon,…. In the coming weeks, I will continue to follow up with my care team. The protocol that my team of professionals are doing is amazing. I could not be more happy with the folks and that they had saved my life. So now I go forward in the new me with the help of all you. I am very blessed and God is so good to me, I appreciate the prayers, thank you, much love, Ricky.”
Ave Maria Communications is buying WLCM/Holt, MI (Victory 1390) from Jon Yinger’s Christian Broadcasting System.
WAMD/Aberdeen, MD (970) is being sold to Colonial Radio Group for $5k.
Radio Nueva Vida filed to donate 4 full-power Spanish-language stations to Educational Media Foundation. They are including KEYO/Fresno (980), KGZO/Bakersfield (90.9), KDRH/Monterey-Salinas-Santa Cruz (91.3), and KMRO/Oxnard-Ventura (90.3). The transfer also includes 15 FM translators. At closing Radio Nueva Vida become part of EMF.
KGAA/Glennallen, AK (91.3) (CP) is donated to Adventist Radio Alaska.
Lebanon, PA-licensed translator W249AA at 97.7 FM is donated to Calvary Chapel Bible Broadcasting
WEEC/Dayton (Hope 100.7) celebrates it’s 63rd anniversary this week. The 50kw station owned by Strong Tower Christian Media, first signed on 12/15/61. Initially a commercial station, in 1962 became a listener supported non com.
In July 2019, WEEC dropped its Christian teaching programs, moving them exclusively to sister station WFCJ/Dayton (which rebranded as 93.7 The Light). Then after a 10,007-song marathon, WEEC flipped to CCM and became Hope 100.7
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS FLASHBACK – On This Day Dec 20, 2021
Salem Media Group, Inc. announced today that Edward G. Atsinger III, Salem’s current Chief Executive Officer, will transition to the newly created role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors effective January 1, 2022.
Additionally, its Board of Directors has appointed David Santrella to become Chief Executive Officer.
Milestones:
Chris Staley celebrates her 50 year anniversary SOS Radio/Las Vegas
Derek Gregory 21 years at WCVK/Bowling Green
Bill Ingram KSBJ/Houston celebrates 49 years in radio
The House FM/OKC on the air 32 years
WEEC/Dayton 63rd anniversary
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