Industry News Bits MON 7-15-24
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Hope Media Group (HMG) and Worship 24/7 announce the expansion of their strategic partnership. The Portland, OR-based radio and digital ministry dedicated to worship music will begin airing Worship 24/7 on Houston’s KSBJ-HD2 and the HMG-owned local translator at 91.3, as well as WJWA-HD4/Evansville, IN and HMG’s translator there at 100.1, effective immediately.
The partnership began in October 2023 when Hope Media Group began airing Worship 24/7’s format via a Local Marketing Agreement on (96.3FM) KKWA/Portland. The initial collaboration revealed a shared commitment to glorifying God and expanding His Kingdom, leading both organizations to explore further opportunities to work together. The result allows Worship 24/7 to also provide its programming to select Hope Media Group HD channels and available translators.
Joe Paulo, CEO and President of Hope Media Group, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership: “We have the technology and capability to further pursue our mission of engaging people to love Jesus, serve others, and spread Hope. Our strategic relationship with Worship 24/7 allows us to serve more people today and prepare for the future as HD radios become more prevalent.”
Worship 24/7 President and GM, David Harms added, “We love collaborating with Hope Media Group, and it’s exciting to see how quickly God is expanding the reach of Worship 24/7 through this partnership. We will continue to seek any and every opportunity that will serve to ignite a listener’s passion for God through worship.”
The Houston based KHCB Network announces its recent acquisition of KBAN/Lake Charles (91.5 FM). This acquisition is significant for The KHCB Network as it expands its reach into the vibrant and growing community of Lake Charles and southwest Louisiana. 91.5 FM in Lake Charles will change call letters to KDRD.
“We’re excited to have a presence in the Lake Charles area and the opportunity to offer a distinct mix of teaching and music that has proven to encourage many believers in their walk with Jesus Christ,” said The KHCB Network President, Scott Krus. “Our prayer is that 91.5 FM will be a companion for those who seek to follow Jesus and desire to “Keep Him Close By” as they go about their day.”
With a legacy of over 60 years in broadcasting and with more than 60 stations in 5 different states, The KHCB Network remains dedicated to helping listeners Keep Him Close By in
delivering God-centered, biblical programming that inspires, challenges, and equips audiences across the nation and around the world.
Following Saturday’s shooting in Butler, PA that wounded former President Donald Trump and killed and wounded several of his followers caused the Salem Radio Network to launch live, continuous coverage of the campaign rally’s aftermath.
Salem talk host Mike Gallagher raced to Salem studios in Tampa for a rare, 2-hour live special broadcast covering this major breaking news story. Joining Gallagher were SRN’s Dr. Sebastian Gorka and Dennis Prager as well as Salem/New York morning host Joe Piscopo and Salem/Dallas morning host Mark Davis. Former SRN host (and one-time GOP Presidential contender) Larry Elder also joined the broadcast, which fielded calls from listeners in New York, Texas, Mississippi, Georgia, Illinois and many other states.
Phil Boyce, senior VP/Spoken Word Formats for Salem, issued this statement late Saturday: “SRN provided live wall-to-wall coverage hosted by Mike Gallagher shortly after the shots were fired for affiliates all over the country. SRN’s coverage was simulcast worldwide on the Salem News Channel. I am so proud of the entire SRN/SNC team for pulling our coverage together on a minutes notice.”
SRN News White House correspondent Greg Clugston—in Milwaukee to cover the Republican National Convention which begins TODAY 7/15 (Monday)—filed reports featuring President Biden’s reaction to his rival being shot at a campaign rally; Biden later spoke by phone with Donald Trump offering his administration’s support in the investigation of Saturday’s disturbing incident.
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Over the weekend, KSBJ/Houston joined Convoy of Hope’s emergency distribution at Faithbridge Church in Deer Park, TX. KSBJ arrived with their Ice Cream Emergency vehicle to hand out cold ice cream to fight the heat for those still without power. I
In addition, Convoy of Hope distributed food, bottled water, hygiene items, and cleaning supplies to residents. To date, Convoy of Hope has served over 36,000 residents in 15 communities in and around Houston.
HisAir NEWS FLASHBACK – July 14, 2017 – Shine.FM announces that Don Burns will be joining them as the new network program director. “We are very excited to have Don join our team,” says GM Brian McIntyre. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to lead the Shine programming team.” Don exited the PD slot at WPER/Fredericksburg (Positive Hits) in March 2016 to join KLVV/KZTH/Ponca City (My Praise FM/The House FM) as GM.
Milestones:
Steve Sunshine 3 years at KCMS/Seattle
Dave Moore 3 year2 at Family Life Radio
7/14
Connie Mills 11 years at KJNW/Kansas City
Olivia Lane 1 year at Sirius/XM The Message
Dale Riddick WOWB/Brewton GM passed away 7 years ago
