Industry News Bits MON 8-28-23

Fundraisers this week .. WZDG/Wilmington, NC .. KZTH/OKC .. 

Let us know when your station fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net

Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane by the time it reaches the Florida Gulf Coast midweek. Disaster Partner, Convoy of Hope is actively preparing to respond to Tropical Storm Idalia. Food, water, and relief supplies are en route toward the region where the storm is expected to make landfall. In order to respond immediately, trucks carrying essential relief supplies will soon deploy, where they will pre-position just outside of the storms path.

Once Hurricane Idalia makes landfall, you can follow response HERE.

DONATE: Your station can support those impacted by the storm by donating at: convoy.org/radio

Convoy PSA’s: HERE (Password: momentum) Please feel welcome to voice track these PSA’s to reflect Hurricane Idalia.

LIVE On-Air Interviews: Contact Ethan Forhetz @ (417) 848-8123 or eforhetz@convoyofhope.org

CSN International has entered into an agreement to acquire assets from the American Family Association. Included are KBMH/Holbrook, TX, KCKT/Crockett, TX, KSNB/Norton, KS, WAUO/Hohenwald, TX and translators are in Arizona, Texas, and Missouri.

The total valuation of the transaction amounts to $195,000. Among these, KBMH, KCKT, K206BT, and K216 are individually priced at $25,000, while WAUO-FM and K219CC are appraised at $30,000 each.

ReZurrection Radio General Manager Ron Diaz tells HisAir ReZurrection Radio’s Playlist Channel “Jesus Revolution Soundtrack and Beyond” hit over 1000 followers in just under 6 months of its launch.

Ron Says, “This makes it the most successful channel in our line up of 30 plus playlists. It was developed and programmed by former Sirius XM curator Thomas Augustus. The channel launch coincided with the films theatrical release. It has rapidly grown since the first 30 days of launch. The station plays many Jesus Music era artists like Lovesong, along with music of the time period. Our goal was to extend an invitation to anyone who may have seen the film, loved the music of the era and were interested in Jesus Music introduced by the film. This playlist success has been by word of mouth as we haven’t marketed it at all. We are happy to share part of the early beginnings of Christian Music through this playlist “,

WCVO/Columbus (The River) ended their Fall Sharathon with a miracle finish to meet the funding need. After a frantic final afternoon, a donor called at the end of the event and asked, “How much is left?” and generously gave that amount to meet the goal, a 14% increase over last year.

“We are praising God for the generosity of our River Family! This has been a challenging year financially for so many, and yet, River listeners went up and over our largest Fall Sharathon goal in the last few years,” said River COO Dave Stephens.

“I’m so thankful to the River Team, Volunteers and team at Vidare Creative who worked so hard to make this event go well, and ultimately to God and our listeners who provided the resources to keep sharing hope throughout Central Ohio and beyond.”

The FNDRSNG August Webinar “Drive Prep: Spiritual Bootcamp” is available online & on demand. The discussion focused around the actions to make fundraising both an act of doing our part and praying for God to do his, and clearly understanding the difference.

Watch the webinar HERE.

Early Bird registration for the 2024 NRB International Christian Media Convention opens TODAY Monday, August 28.

NRB 2024 will be held February 20-23, 2024, and will return to the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville a longtime destination of the NRB International Christian Media Convention.

Go HERE for more on NRB 24.

HisAir FLASHBACK – Aug 28,2020

Jill Mikkelson is now co-host the morning show at KDNW/Duluth (Life 97.3).  Nate (Grizzle) &  Jill airs mornings 6-10am.