Industry News Bits MON 2/17/25
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After 8 years with CMB Andrea Hirth announces she is leaving the organization for a new opportunity. She served CMB as Communications & Member Services Manager. Previously she was with the Capitol CMG A&R team.
KPAR/Dickinson, ND (103.7 The Connection) had a very successful second annual Caring Hearts Project, an initiative designed to share love and encouragement within the local community. This year’s focus was on honoring and uplifting local Veterans, with the station and its listeners coming together to create and distribute an incredible 575 valentines.
The heartfelt messages were collected and presented to the local American Legion, which facilitated the distribution of the valentines to Veterans throughout the Dickinson area. This effort was made possible thanks to the generosity of the community, whose participation helped ensure that Veterans felt appreciated and recognized for their service.
“This initiative is truly a testament to the compassion of our listeners and the heart of this community,” said Heidi Larson, General Manager of 103.7 The Connection. “Our goal with the Caring Hearts Project is to show love to a specific group in our community, and this year, we were honored to extend that to the Veterans who have given so much for our country. We can show love because Christ loved us first.”
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HisAir.Net will be in Dallas for the NRB 2025 Feb 24-27. We would love to meet stations so stop by the Christian FM Media booth (#1435) in the exhibit hall and say hello. We look forward to seeing you at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine next month. Our reports are sponsored by “Convoy of Hope”.
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WGTS/Wash DC evening personality Suzanne Lynn made the big screen in Times Square!
Suzanne told HisAir, “I was asked to emcee and interview some wonderful authors at a red carpet event in Times Square. The book topics were varied but the heart of the authors really came through with their passion. It’s fun getting to the deep emotional side of the author. We all have a story to share when you think about it.”
Pictured is Suzanne in front of electronic in Times Square.
Nominations for the 2025 CMB Industry Achievement Award, Community Service Award, and Rich Mullins Artist Impact Award will be open from February 3 through February 21.
The CMB Awards will be presented on Friday, May 30, at the CMB Awards Dinner during Momentum 2025.
CMB Members have the exclusive benefit of voting on these special awards.
KSLT/Rapid City went on the air February 17, 1984 celebrating 40 years today. In 2011 KSLT moved from 107.3 FM to 107.1 FM. On October 29, 2021 Bethesda Christian Broadcasting announced the station would be sold to the University of Northwestern – St. Paul for $249,000.
KSLT Founder Mark Pluimer told HisAir, “It’s amazing how the people of this 5-state region financially supported KSLT to launch it on air. As the founder, I’m deeply blessed that people continue to insure that the message of Christ through music remains alive and well!”
Today KSLT is also heard on full power stations KSLP 90.3 in Fort Pierre, South Dakota and KSLS 90.7 in Dickinson, North Dakota, as well as five low powered translators in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Wyoming.
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS FLASHBACK – On This Day FEB 17, 2020
Fair Trade Services Senior VP, Marketing & Promotion Dan Michaels announces a series of staff promotions and hiring to coincide with the integration of the label’s marketing and radio promotion teams. Kai Elmer (at left) has been appointed Senior Director, National Promotion with all radio functions reporting to him.
Manager, National Promotion Sarah Shinn and Marketing Coordinator Mike Moseley have both been promoted to the role of Senior Marketing Manager. Together with the rest of the radio and marketing team, they will serve all marketing and promotion needs for the Fair Trade roster of artists. Sydney Grommesh has been hired as Manager, National Promotion beginning February 24.
Milestones:
Daniel Cushman 19 years at WBNH/Pekin, IL
2/16
Susie Pek 2 years at TWR Women of Hope
Doug Chamberlain 18 years at Samaritan Ministries
Prayer List:
Les Butler
Dave Cruse
Charlie Sexton
The HisAir Prayer group is a place where the Christian Radio & Records industry can post prayer requests, and pray for others. Go HERE to join the group.
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