Industry News Bits TUE 8-27-24
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Christian Radio host Brant Hansen’s work was recently featured on The 700 Club.
In addition to being America’s most-loved Christian radio host (according to Christian Voice Magazine), Brant has now written several bestselling books. The 700 Club wanted to talk with Brant about masculinity, the church, and our culture, all centered on Brant’s book The (Young) Men We Need.
You can watch the segment HERE.
Brant jokes that while he loves talking about these issues, “Every time I’m on TV I remember how much I enjoy radio and not being seen.”
Educational Media Foundation (EMF) has named Bryon Hundley as the new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO.) This role will serve as an important part of the Ministry Leadership Team. As CISO, Hundley oversees the integrity of sensitive digital information to help keep the ministry, donors and audiences safe. Bryon’s extensive background includes more than 25 years identifying and effectively responding to cyber threats.
Previously, Hundley served as vice president at RH-ISAC, an information sharing and analysis center. He has also served in information security roles at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Qurate Retail Group, and United Airlines, among others.
Educational Media Foundation Interim Chief Executive Officer Tom Stultz said, “We are elated to have Bryon join our mission as part of our Ministry Leadership Team. His knowledge and contributions will help us continue to protect and steward the sensitive information entrusted to us.”
Hundley earned a Master of Science in Information Assurance & Security from Capella University and has a Bachelor of Science in Network Security & Forensics from Fountainhead College of Technology in Knoxville, Tenn.
HisAir Job Alert sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
Intentional Life Media (Family Life Radio) has a great opportunity for an Afternoon Show/Podcast Host. (Teams are also welcome to apply). The Afternoon Show Host/Podcast Host will encourage and connect interactively with the listener while communicating the centric message of ILM’s mission to affirm faith, provide hope, and encourage growth in Christ.
KAXL/Bakersfield (Life FM) PD Matt Pelishek is joining the team at Amlin Media Group as a talent coach. Matt will continue at KAXL and will be using his free time to build into people and help them grow in their craft as an on-air talent and content creator.
AMG Founder Todd Amlin tells HisAir, “I’ve gotten to know Matt really well over the years as we’ve attended a number of industry events together, and I can say without question that he’s one of the most talented people in radio. I love listening to him both on-air, on podcasts, and getting to talk with him in person. He really gets it, and yet, he’s one of the most humble people you’ll ever meet. One of the things I love about his approach is that he’s not trying to be a radio caricature. He’s just himself, which I believe has allowed him to build trust with his listeners. By building that trust, he now has the freedom to engage with them in a variety of ways, not just the narrow lens of some fictitious “center of the bullseye suburban soccer mom”.
Matt says, “I was never great at coloring inside the lines, and have always been more interested in how going outside the lines can create a more interesting and unique picture. My goal isn’t to reign anyone into the old “radio standard”, but to help you create something that only YOU can create, and build strong relationships with your audience. A lot of our industry wants to teach you the “rules” of radio to create experts, I’d rather focus on how to break them to create artists. NOW is the time to step outside the box.”
If you’d like more info about how to connect with Matt and take your on-air talent to the next level, contact Todd Amlin at 614-325-8900.
HisAir NEWS FLASHBACK – Aug 27, 2018
After 30 years on the air, Northwestern Media’s KTIS/Minneapolis midday show host Lisa Barry steps down. Lisa was hired on to KTIS full time in 1985 as a radio show producer. In 2007 she moved to middays, where she encouraged listeners in family, faith, and during the stresses and joys of life. Lisa has faithfully served KTIS for many years, and is now moving to Naples, Florida. Her last day on air is September 28th.
Milestones:
Brian Sumner 12 years at His Radio/Greenville
Brigitte Sylvestre 5 years at Moody Radio/South Florida
