Industry News Bits TUE 6-6-23
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Nielsen AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid – APR 23
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Kinship Radio/Mankato, MN welcomes LaDonna Alvarado as their new Midday On-Air Host.
LaDonna is not only hosting middays on Kinship’s seven English speaking full-power stations, but will also take on hosting duties on Kinship Radio’s Spanish language stations in the near future.
Vision Christian Media/Queensland, AUS has launched a new station in Blackbutt, Queensland, (87.6). The new signal went on the air May 4th, 2023. This is Vision’s 62nd radio station out of the 100 stations 2021-2023 project and the 801st station overall.
The new station is a low power license and typically cost Vision Radio less than $10,000 to establish. This includes the satellite receiving and FM retransmission equipment, the cost of the license, basic local marketing, and programs via satellite for the first year.
The Christian Heart is a new uplifting one-minute daily feature that illustrates how men and women display their love for Jesus in their day-to-day lives and put their Christian faith into action. The show includes true inspirational stories about the man or woman who lives next door to you, and how they are the hands and feet of Jesus in today’s world. They are professionally produced and set to music. The stories are not political or pushy, just highly encouraging and entertaining—something we all need to hear during these turbulent times.
Get more info HERE.
Rhema FM/New West South Wales, AUS (99.7) has debuted a fresh new look and feel to their branding, with a re-vamped logo, modern video bumper and a new tagline: ‘Speaking Life’.
Rhema’s CEO Ben Kiujian says the refreshed look reflects the station’s belief in the power of words, “Here at Rhema we believe that the words we listen to shape our lives,” says Ben. “That’s why we are dedicated to being a positive and life-affirming voice, sharing words of hope to create a better future.
“While our convictions and values have never changed, it’s time for a bit of a brand refresh. The world around us is constantly changing and at Rhema, we need to communicate timeless truths in a way that is relevant, inspiring and connects with the people around us. Otherwise, what are we even really communicating?”
New Job Alert: Family Life Radio/Tucson is looking for an afternoon co-host to team with Dave Moore.
Check the opening HERE.
Giving USA’s Annual Report on Philanthropy is soon to be released with an in-depth analysis of findings on total charitable giving for the year 2022 and their implications for the nonprofit sector. Dunham+Company invites all to a FREE webinar June 21st at 12pm CT.
Dunham+Company Founder/Chairman Rick Dunham will be joined by Dr. Una Osili the lead researcher on Giving USA, is the Associate Dean for Research and International Programs at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and is one of the most highly respected experts in this field.
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On the island nation of Sri Lanka, “radio homes” are allowing people to grow in their faith, and their churches are being strengthened. TWR Lanka provides media players loaded with sound biblical teaching for the groups, which typically consist of five to eight people. The players supplement the work of the local church, said Clay Perry, a TWR videographer, who recently visited the island along with his colleague Alex Lemus.
Daryl Renshaw, TWR vice president for Asia, said that after two years, local sponsors, including churches, are expected to sustain the radio homes.
The groups help expand awareness about TWR Lanka’s broadcast programs and provide essential feedback, Renshaw said. The radio homes are birthed in collaboration between TWR Lanka and local churches, where they exist, and the groups connect participants to churches for shepherding.
Milestones:
Vanessa Poskus 10 years as host of Mummy Minutes
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