Industry News Bits Thu 7-29-21

July 29, 2021August 9, 2021

WSAE/Spring Arbor (106.9 Home.FM) & WJKN/Spring Arbor (89.3 The Arbor) GM Rachel Buchanan announces she is leaving after 22 years at Spring Arbor University. Rachel has accepted a position at Experience Jackson as their Marketing & Development Manager. Upon her graduation from Spring Arbor University in 2003, she was hired as the secretary for (then) Power Praise FM. Over time, Buchanan took on roles of promotions coordinator and program director, and served as GM since 2018.

Rachel says, “Today – I turn off my radio mic and hang up my headphones. I’m so blessed for the opportunity. So excited for the future. One that lets me continue to pour my absolute love for community into a new adventure.”

After 4 years at KZTH/OKC (The House FM) afternoon personality Haleigh Marie is leaving the station. Today is her last day. The House FM has started a search for her replacement. If interested go HERE.

This week on the Singing News Top 20 Weekly Countdown, guest artists include Maria Kramer Wolfe of The Kramers, Loren Harris of The Kingdom Heirs, songwriter Matthew Lawson, Rodney Griffin of Greater Vision, Kristen Bearfield of High Road, Joseph Habedank, Mark Bishop, Kelly Nelon Clark, Bill Gaither and Chris Taylor. Also, classic #1 songs from August 1996 from The Hoppers and August 2006 from The McKameys.

ReZurrection Radio’s Ron Diaz checks in with HisAir today. Ron says, “The ReZurrection Radio team members got to meet up with SOS Radio Network General Manager Brad Staley and his wife VP/Programming Chris Staley at last night’s sold out “for King and Country” concert in St George, UT. It was nice to meet up with my long time friend and Radio Broadcasting veteran Brad. I loved our fellowship!”