ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 13, 2005--104.7 The Fish(R) WFSH-FM, was honored by the Georgia Association of Broadcasters at the 2005 GABBY Awards by taking top honors in the large radio-market AAA category. 104.7 The Fish, Atlanta, which plays contemporary Christian music, was named Station of the Year in the major market for the third time in the past four years, while the morning team of Kevin Avery and Taylor Scott (Kevin & Taylor in the Morning) won Best Radio Program and PM Drive host Dan Ratcliffe won Best On-Air Personality. The station was also awarded the Community Service Award and Best Produced Commercial. In all, the station swept the GABBY Awards with honors in five of the 11 categories.
Mike Moran, manager of the Salem Communications Atlanta cluster, noted that these awards underscore the positive impact of the format as well as the dedication of the Salem Communications staff.
"It is my privilege to work with a group of talented, dedicated professionals and for an organization which supports and encourages media that has a truly positive impact in our community. To be recognized by the industry for those efforts is an honor that I humbly accept on behalf of the entire Salem team."
The Georgia Association of Broadcasters states that its mission is to provide assistance that enables members to serve their communities of license in a manner that meets or exceeds the spirit and intent of FCC rules and regulations through education, representation and advocacy.
104.7 WFSH-FM is owned and operated by Salem Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:SALM), headquartered in Camarillo, Calif., the leading U.S. radio broadcaster focused on Christian and family-themed programming. Upon the close of all announced transactions, the company will own 105 radio stations, including 67 stations in 24 of the top 25 markets. In addition to its radio properties, Salem owns Salem Radio Network(R), which syndicates talk, news and music programming to approximately 1,900 affiliates; Salem Radio Representatives(TM), a national radio advertising sales force; Salem Web Network(TM), a leading Internet provider of Christian content and online streaming; and Salem Publishing(TM), a leading publisher of Christian-themed magazines. Additional information about Salem may be accessed at the company's website, www.salem.cc .
Mike Moran, manager of the Salem Communications Atlanta cluster, noted that these awards underscore the positive impact of the format as well as the dedication of the Salem Communications staff.
"It is my privilege to work with a group of talented, dedicated professionals and for an organization which supports and encourages media that has a truly positive impact in our community. To be recognized by the industry for those efforts is an honor that I humbly accept on behalf of the entire Salem team."
The Georgia Association of Broadcasters states that its mission is to provide assistance that enables members to serve their communities of license in a manner that meets or exceeds the spirit and intent of FCC rules and regulations through education, representation and advocacy.
104.7 WFSH-FM is owned and operated by Salem Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:SALM), headquartered in Camarillo, Calif., the leading U.S. radio broadcaster focused on Christian and family-themed programming. Upon the close of all announced transactions, the company will own 105 radio stations, including 67 stations in 24 of the top 25 markets. In addition to its radio properties, Salem owns Salem Radio Network(R), which syndicates talk, news and music programming to approximately 1,900 affiliates; Salem Radio Representatives(TM), a national radio advertising sales force; Salem Web Network(TM), a leading Internet provider of Christian content and online streaming; and Salem Publishing(TM), a leading publisher of Christian-themed magazines. Additional information about Salem may be accessed at the company's website, www.salem.cc .
