The WAY-FM Network is a national, non-profit, national radio broadcasting network in the United States, primarily playing Contemporary Christian music. While WAY-FM is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, content creation and programming comes from Franklin, Tennessee and operates stations in 12 states (in May 2018).
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Missions
WAY-FM's mission is to influence this generation to love and follow Jesus through culturally relevant media.
Their slogan is: "Happy, cheerful. Real."
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History
Origins in Fort Myers
WAY Media, Inc. has been around since 1987. The nonprofit company started out as a single FM radio station in Fort Myers, Florida.
In the early 1980s, Bob and Felice Augsburg lived in Fort Myers, where Bob worked as Program Director at WSOR, a Christian Radio Station that was formatted for older adults. Bob and Felice have said that they are "forced by the burden to see a younger audience reach and Bob starts producing a Saturday night broadcast aimed at the youth." This program, broadcast on WSOR, was a stepping stone for Christian Rock concerts in the area and a boost for 24/7 stations in this format.
Many discussions with parents and local business people led to a Florida nonprofit company and applications filed with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for unused FM frequencies.
On Christmas Eve (24 December) 1986, the group received permission for the construction of a new non-commercial FM station in Fort Myers, WAYJ. On October 9, 1987, WAYJ, broadcasting as "WAY-FM", was signed in the air.
Growth
In 1992, three WAY-FM radio stations were broadcasting - including Fort Myers; Nashville, Tennessee (WAYM); and West Palm Beach, Florida (WAYF).
In the mid-90s, WAY-FM station, starting with WAYF, began sponsoring and organizing great Christian music concerts and music festivals throughout the day. Within a few years, Nashville and Fort Myers also began sponsoring major Christian music events.
After several years of planning, in 1996, WAY-FM started the Christian Hit Radio Satellite Network (CHRSN). This network is designed to help other stations that want to reach young people and young adults from their respective communities but do not have the energy or resources to operate their own stations.
Company office established
In 2001, WAY-FM Media Group set up corporate offices in Colorado Springs, Colorado where Bob Augsburg, president and founder now lives. Dusty Rhodes, former WAYF Station Manager, joined Augsburg in Colorado as Chief Operating Officer and now serves as Senior Vice President of the ministry.
In 2005, Dar Ringling joined the ministry as Chief Financial Officer while Lloyd Parker, formerly General Manager of K-LOVE & amp; Air1 Radio Networks, became Chief Operating Officer. They changed the station format from Christian Rock and Rap to Christian Adult Contemporary and Worship, shifting their audience from the ages of 18 to 34, into older adults.
In 2012, WAY-FM shifted from its old Christian CHR format to the Adult Christian Adult format. Since 2013 WAY-FM through WAYM main station, Nashville is a Christian AC reporter for Nielsen BDS service, and became a monitored reporter for AC Christian Mediabase panel in April 2015.
In July 2013, WAY-FM ceased providing a program for non-proprietary stations via satellite, with the exception of the network's morning show, The Wally Show . In 2017, The Wally Show also stopped syndication.
In May 2015, WAY-FM announced plans to acquire KVRK, in North Texas. The Station calls the letter now KAWA and now broadcast the WAY-FM format nationwide. But before that, Power FM has become an online music channel, app, and Christian rock music fan community run by WAY-FM Media Group.
New CEO
In August 2017, Founder Bob Augsburg officially retired from his position as CEO. Bob remains on the Board of Directors and is still involved in the ministry. John Scaggs was elected as the new CEO.
Current Programming
The Wally Show, WAY-FM's current morning show and self-proclaimed "needle for Christian bubbles," was launched in 2011.
Hosts nationally syndicated on The Brant Hansen Show can be heard during the midday on WAY-FM.
CJ & amp; Joy hosted a WAY-FM afternoon show. CJ joined the show in early 2018.
Justin Paul is hired as a night show and promotion director of WAY-FM by 2015.
Current reach
At the moment, WAY-FM owns and operates 14 full-powered FM radio stations. WAY-FM also has more than 20 low power repeater stations.
List of stations
Alabama
- Gadsden/Anniston - WAYU 91.1 & amp; 107.3 â € <â € <
- Huntsville - WAYH 88.1, 99.5, and 102.1-HD3
- Montgomery - 102,3 & amp; 95.1-HD4
- Birmingham - 89.9 & amp; 95.7-HD2
Colorado
- Denver - KXWA 101.9 & amp; KCWA 93.9
- Colorado Springs - KVUU-HD2 - K276FL 99,3
- Fort Collins - KCWA 93.9
- Pueblo - KRWA 90.9
- Trinidad - KJWA 89.7
Florida
- Fort Lauderdale - 88.1
- Fort Myers - 100.5
- Naples - WAYJ 89.5
- Panama City - WAYP 88,3
- Tallahassee - 88.1
- West Palm Beach - WAYF 88.1
Georgia
- Lindale/Roma - 90.3
- Thomasville/Albany/Tallahassee - WAYT 88.1
Indiana
- Evansville - 91.9
- New Albany (Louisville, KY) - WAYI 104,3 & amp; WAYK 105,9
Kansas
- Wichita - KYWA 90.7
Kentucky
- Bowling Green - WAYD 88.1
- Henderson - 92.1
- Leitchfield - 89.5
- Louisville - WAYI 104,3 & amp; WAYK 105,9
- Madisonville - 90.3
- Owensboro - 91.3
Oregon
- Portland - K283BL 104.5 (repeats HD2 signal from KFBW)
South Carolina
- Charleston - WAYA-FM 100,9
Tennessee
- Chattanooga - 90.9 & amp; 104.7
- Clarksville - WAYQ 88.3
- Nashville - WAYM 88,7
- Waverly - WAYW 89.9
Texas
- Sanger - KAWA 89,7
Washington
- Spokane - 89.1 K206CQ (program re-broadcast from KYCC, Stockton, California)
- Vancouver - KFBW 105.9-HD2 (programmed by WAY-FM; owned by Clear Channel Communications)
Former network affiliates
These stations are affiliated with the network on July 1, 2013, when WAY-FM discontinues distribution of satellites outside its station group.
Florida
- Glen St. Mary - 100,3
Georgia
- Columbus - 96.1
Indiana
- Marion - 94.3 WIWU "Fortress"
Iowa
- Cedar Rapids - 89.1
Kansas
- Hays - 98.5
Kentucky
- Shelbyville - 93,3
Michigan
- Port Huron - Power 88.3 WNFA (now broadcasting local CCM format)
- Grand Rapids, Michigan - 99.3 WJQK
(WAY-FM is not affiliated with the WaY-FM Cornerstone University, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.)
Minnesota
- Bemidji - 94.9
- Fosston - 107.1
- Park Rapids - 92.9
- Roseau - 102.9
- The Thief River Waterfall - 107.9
- Walker - 104.9
Mississippi
- Jackson - 93.5
Montana
- Bozeman - 99,1
New Hampshire
- Keene - 94.9
North Dakota
- Grand Forks - 104.9
Ohio
- Ashland - 91.1
- Mansfield - 90.7 (WVMC and its translators in Ashland and Wooster switched to music and praise music format)
- Wooster - 102.7
Oregon
- Brookings - 106.3
- Canyonville - 96.7
- Coos Bay - 98.7
- Gold Beach - 105.5
- Sutherlin - 107.1
- Winston - 105.5
Pennsylvania
- Brookville - 95.9
- Indiana - 103.7
- Pittsburgh - 910 AM
- State Universities - 89.1
South Carolina
- Spartanburg - 104.1
- Charleston - 100.9
South Dakota
- Rapid City - 97.9
Texas
- Kerrville - 101.5
- Sanger - 89,7 KAWA-FM (Now owned by WAY-FM and broadcast their signals in September 2015.)
Vermont
- Burlington - 90,9
Virginia
- Hampton - WRPC-LP 103,7
Wisconsin
- Green Bay - WORQ 90.1
- Wausau - 89,5
Reference
External links
- Official website
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