Industry News Bits MON 10-28-24
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OCT Nielsen PPM release starts today. Day 1 markets include NYC, Dallas, Houston & more.
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OCT Cume Top 5
1 WPLJ
2 KSBJ
3 KLTY
4 KTIS
5 KKLQ
A group including Southern Gospel podcaster Darrien Southerland is purchasing WLJA (101.1) and WPGY (1580) Ellijay, GA plus translator W251CZ at 98.1 FM for $1.5 mil. The seller is Tri-State Communications.
Southerland will serve as President and Managing Partner tells HisAir, “Our format will be a Christian version of Country Radio and progressive Southern Gospel. I tell advertisers the station will be a Christian country music version of K-LOVE or The Fish—everything from Tim McGraw’s Touchdown Jesus to Jason Crabb, Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert, Zach Wilson, Dolly Parton, Gaither vocal band, and more.”
The station’s will also ne the exclusive North Georgia home to the Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldogs.
The deal is pending FCC approval.
Hope Media Group announced the introduction of its Legacy Award at the 2024 Hope United Conference, held last week at Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center in Houston. This new accolade honors a current team member whose extraordinary contributions have left a lasting impact on the ministry’s growth and mission.
The inaugural Legacy Award was presented to Jon Hull, Vice President of Donor Acquisition, a true legend in the industry who has faithfully served the ministry for 28 years. The Legacy Award was created to recognize an individual whose dedication has significantly shaped Hope Media Group, ensuring the ministry’s long-lasting impact. Jon Hull’s decades of service exemplify this spirit, as his commitment to excellence, humility, and tireless service have touched countless lives, both within and outside the organization.
“Hope Media Group is only able to fulfill its mission because of the dedication and talent of our team,” said Joe Paulo, CEO of Hope Media Group. “Jon Hull is one such individual whose leadership, character, and service has left an indelible mark on not only the ministry, but also the industry, and we are honored to recognize his legacy.”
The Founder’s Award, an annual accolade, was also presented during the conference to Brent Sears, Station Manager for the WayFM Colorado outlets. This award acknowledges team members who carry forward the vision laid by the ministry’s founders—Bob and Felice Augsburg, and Chuck (“Buddy”) and Gloria Lay—whose faith, sacrifice, and innovative spirit continue to inspire Hope Media Group’s mission today.
HisAir Job Alert sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
Applications are now being accepted for a part-time Announcer position at the Mars Hill Network. The position is open to work remotely or in-studio. Requirements include having previous experience or formal training in broadcasting operation and announcing, experience with audio production, have a clear pleasant speaking voice, and a commitment to Scriptural Christian doctrine with a strong faith and relationship with God.
If interested go HERE.
Brian Wallace and his show Christian Music Spotlight “Best Late/Evening Show of the Year” at the 2024 Spin Awards. A total of 24 shows were nominated in the category.
The Spin Awards were held Sat night in Atlanta.
The brand new tour documentary from Brandon Lake and Phil Wickham “For The One” is now in theaters. The highly anticipated documentary takes fans behind the scenes of the wildly successful Summer Worship Nights Tour that sold over 175k tickets nationwide. The documentary is a blend of live performances and an exclusive look into what goes into these special concerts and why Lake and Wickham do what they do.
Watch the trailer HERE
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS FLASHBACK – Oct 27, 2020
The Federal Communications Commission today adopted a Report and Order that allows AM radio stations to operate using all-digital broadcast signals. AM broadcasters will be able to voluntarily choose whether and when to convert to all-digital operation from their current analog or hybrid analog/digital signals.
All-digital broadcasting offers AM listeners significantly improved audio quality and more reliable coverage over a wider listenable area than analog or hybrid digital broadcasts. It also allows broadcasters to provide additional services to the public, such as song title and artist information. These enhancements will enable AM broadcasters to better compete in today’s media marketplace.
Milestones:
Molly Chambers 5 years at WRBS/Baltimore
Richard Jenkins 16 years at Dick Jenkins Consulting
Charley Mefferd 10 years at Ambassador Advertising
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