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Arizona based Family Life Radio (FLR) was honored at the Public Relations Society of America’s (PRSA) Southern Arizona Chapter IMPACT Awards, held in recognition of the launch of their newest station WUFL/Detroit (93.1 FM).
FLR earned an Award of Excellence in the category of General Marketing for its thorough approach to research, planning, implementation and the execution of both digital and on-air initiatives supporting the launch. The awards are judged by an impartial panel from a partner PRSA chapter in a different region, ensuring a fair and comprehensive assessment. “Great job breaking out your research into separate activities. It was easy to understand and follow, and it’s clear you thought through each audience,” noted one judge.
The campaign utilized a variety of tactics such as digital engagement and on-air messaging to introduce millions of new potential listeners, churches, and nonprofits to FLR’s mission, while also strengthening connections with existing donors in the Detroit area.
“This campaign exceeded our expectations not only in reach but in the depth of connection with listeners,” said Mike Kankelfritz, FLR’s Chief Broadcast Engagement Officer. “We’ve heard from people who, through seemingly small moments—like turning on the radio during a challenging day—found a renewed sense of faith and hope in Christ.”
Pictured L-R FLR team V’Eanna Marsden, Laura Kruszewski, Evan Carlson and Eva Fimbres with the Award of Excellence.
Cincinnati.com reports WAKW/Cincinnati (Star 93.3) will flip to all Christmas music this Thursday Oct 31st. Traditionally WAKW is one of the very first stations in the U.S. to start playing all Christmas music.
VCY America is now available to approximately 250,000 listeners in Eastern Iowa. The new stations are KVPJ/Mason City/Rockford (94.7 FM) and KVPG/Waterloo/Cedar (103.9 FM).
HisAir Job Alert sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
Life 97.9, KFNW, a Northwestern Media station in Fargo, ND, is looking for its next Program Director and Morning Show host. As Program Director, you would fill the vital role of shaping the overall sound & listener experience of Life 97.9.
If interested go HERE.
Fall applications are now open for the Gospel Music Association Mentorship program. The program is to help connect knowledge seekers (mentees) with knowledge bearers (mentors). These relationships provide mentees the opportunity to connect in meaningful ways with someone whose past experience can help them navigate both career and life within the gospel music community.
Each mentor and mentee is asked to meet at a minimum of 1 time per quarter for a 12 month period (4 times total) for coffee or a meal. If one or more of the parties are out of Nashville, TN then it would be over Zoom. They are free to continue the relationship beyond that, but that is the minimum commitment.
More info is HERE
Grammy-winning, multi-Platinum-selling group Casting Crowns announced via social media on Sunday, that they plan to take a break. The band recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, releasing a new album and documentary that shared the journey of the group over the past two decades.
The post was vague and did not contain much information about when or why.
“I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now,” said the band in a post on Instagram. “Taking a break for health and rest.”
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS FLASHBACK – Oct 29, 2018
Mandy Young is named program director for Educational Media Foundation’s Air1 network effective immediately. Young joined Air1 nearly 10 years ago and has served as morning co-host, midday air talent, assistant program director and music director.
Young is the first woman to hold a programming leadership position at the ministry. Prior to Air1, she worked at WJQK/Grand Rapids (JQ99). She is a graduate of Cedarville University with a degree in radio and television communications.
Milestones:
Brian Driver 12 years at WAY FM/Charleston
WBDX/Chattanooga celebrates 29 years on the air this week
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