Author: Craig_adams Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 1:51 am |
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From All Access yesterday: EMF Broadcasting launched its 200th radio station in Scranton PA this month, making EMF the largest Contemporary Christian music broadcaster in the world. The combined listening audience of EMF's Christian AC K-LOVE and Christian CHR AIR-1 radio networks now top 4.1 million listeners each week according to Arbitron, another 225,000 weekly online streaming listeners (as reported by Webmetrics). In addition to the 200 radio stations, K-LOVE and AIR-1 also operate a group of 180 FM transmitters in 44 States. |
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Author: Johnf Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 8:29 am |
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And BOTH K-LOVE and Air 1 were started by "Bob Anthony" Fogal, the legendary 62 KGW personality who lived for many years in Columbia County but moved this past year to California. Both networks had very humble beginnings but have grown into major operations. |
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Author: Chris_taylor Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 9:49 am |
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Bob is simply a very talented man. The growth of these formats have been slow but steady. |
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Author: Kq4 Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 10:00 am |
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EMF Broadcasting president, Dick Jenkins, recalls his days at KQIV 106.7: |
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Author: Radio921 Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 6:03 pm |
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I have always wondered how much do they generate from donations for the stations or underwriters? |
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Author: Dexter Thursday, October 26, 2006 - 10:06 pm |
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In 2004 Educational Media Foundation took in just under 50 million dollars in direct public support. |
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Author: Chris_taylor Saturday, October 28, 2006 - 9:15 pm |
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Hey Dexter- |
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Author: Shane Friday, November 03, 2006 - 7:57 pm |
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I'm impressed that no one has chimed in on this thread with some religous bashing. I actually expected someone to. |
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Author: Chris_taylor Friday, November 03, 2006 - 10:01 pm |
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Shane- The bashing is on the "Politics" side of the board. |
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Author: Arbyboy Sunday, November 05, 2006 - 5:29 pm |
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The lack of religious bashing is probably because it's so easy .shooting fish in a barrel. |
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Author: Onetimeradioguy Sunday, November 05, 2006 - 6:52 pm |
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Geez Arby, why don't you take your Xanax and chill. |
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Author: Ptaak Monday, November 06, 2006 - 4:27 am |
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I just checked out EMF's operation on the web. Very smart! |
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Author: Semoochie Monday, November 06, 2006 - 11:26 pm |
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They had 1040 until just recently. I didn't realize it was the only one! |
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