Industry News Bits WED 7-5-23

July 5, 2023July 13, 2023

Lyn Smith has joined Vidare Creative in a fultime capacity as Project Manager. Smith replaces Katie Rose who exited last month to join Transparent productions as a marketing manager.

Smith was a former Director Of Engagement at KZTH/OKC (The House FM) and left the station in April this year.

Elevate FM has flipped formats to Northwestern Media’s Faith Radio today. Elevate FM, with KCVO/Camdenton, MO (Spirit FM) earlier this year by Lake Area Educational Broadcasting Foundation to NWM in a deal that included 23 signals and 6 construction permits.

Elevate FM is still available online and on app.

Faith Radio PD Ben Holsen tells HisAir, “We are overwhelmed with gratitude at the increase in reach and opportunity for impact in Missouri! God is tremendously faithful and we’re humbled and excited to serve!”

WJQK/Grand Rapids (JOY99) is bringing Joy to West Michigan, one scoop at a time this summer, as they drive their Joybus (pictured below) to parks around West Michigan, giving away free ice cream!

JOY 99 PD/mornings Tommy Dylan says, “The “Scoops Of Joy” tour plans to scoop out at least 993 scoops of ice cream!”