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Strong Tower Christian Media has launched a new Christian Rock station Iron-FM. Former WEEC/Dayton (Hope 100.7) evening host Matt Talluto. Matt has a 30 year history in secular rock radio, has brought his PD tools back out and built a new rock station. Only this time, the music being played has a different message at a time when it’s needed most. And that message is Jesus!
Talluto says “Iron-FM gives Christians who like to rock a station that does it just as good as the secular. And I believe this new format can, and will, compete with any market leading secular rock station. Only delivering a positive message for men 25-54, with a focus on the 35-49 cell. Iron-FM gives dads and sons something to inspire them now!”
The new format features bands like Audio Adrenaline, Disciple, Switchfoot, Pillar, and Bone Prophet. Representing the classic rock side are bands like Petra, Guardian, Fear Not, X-Sinner, and the gritty guitar of Glen Kaiser.
Strong Tower CEO Tracy Figley adds: “I’m very excited about this new opportunity to reach a new demo for the cause of Christ and Matt’s background in rock and his passion for Jesus are just the formula to impact the Kingdom.”
Iron-FM has launched as a streaming station, while terrestrial signals are being considered in and around the Dayton, OH market. Check out the new website at ironfmrocks.com.
Moody Radio says it will be ending the XDS File Delivery service to all stations following the weekend of February 15-16, 2025. This notice gives stations about one month to make necessary changes.
This decision comes after reviewing the usage of the service among radio stations over the past decade and the desire to streamline daily workflows among the Moody Radio Network Operations Center in Chicago. It turned out that we don’t really have that many stations using the XDS File Delivery service, and that programs sent via the service were also readily available on the Moody Radio Affiliate FTP site.
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NRB president & CEO Troy A. Miller has issued a statement on the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
“On this Inauguration Day, we extend our warmest congratulations to President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance. “We renew our commitment to lift our Nation in prayer as 1 Timothy 2:1-2 instructs all believers, asking God that President Trump, Vice President Vance, Cabinet secretaries, and all those in authority would have the wisdom and strength to know and do God’s will as they strive to lead our nation toward its greatest potential.
“We look forward to building relationships and fostering collaboration with the new administration as we seek to safeguard our First Amendment freedoms, enrich America’s spiritual welfare, and lead Christian communicators into a new era in Washington.”
New CCMG artist Josiah Queen will headline the My Promised Land Tour this spring with Strings & Heart as a special guest. Launching on March 26 in Cincinnati, the 14-city tour will visit major markets like New York, Chicago, and Dallas, ending on April 12 in Austin. The tour will feature high-energy anthems, worshipful moments, and songs from Queen’s debut album The Prodigal alongside new material. Ahead of the U.S. dates, Queen will embark on his first international tour in early March. He expressed gratitude for his journey and hopes the tour will help audiences encounter God.
President-elect Donald Trump’s FCC Commissioner nominee, Olivia Trusty, has received bipartisan support for her communications policy expertise. Currently serving as Policy Director for the Senate Subcommittee on Communications, she previously worked with the House Energy and Commerce Committee and Rep. Bob Latta. FCC Chairman-designate Brendan Carr praised her distinguished career and expressed optimism about her potential contributions to the agency.
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS FLASHBACK – On This Day Jan 20, 2016
Craig McDonald takes over Evening Drive/Production Director position at Great Plains Christian Radio KJRL/Abilene, McDonald formerly served at WPHN/Gaylord (The Promise FM) and WCVO/Columbus (104.9 The River)…
Milestones:
Olga Kaye 16 years at Spirit Radio/Ireland
Bob Lubell celebrates 30 years at WBDX/Chattanooga
Kevin Stockmann 3 years at WBCL/Ft Wayne
Lorenzo Caldara 7 years at Salem Media
Lucy Holmes 17 years at 89.9 The Light/Melbourne
1/19
Dennis Hutchinson 7 years at WPHN/Gaylord, MI
Chris Segard 30 years at Moody Radio
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