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PROMO NEWS
Please Check Your Publicity Photos
Photos of the new "Focus on the Family" hosts — Jim Daly, Dr. Juli Slattery and John Fuller — are available at BriargateMedia.com. Please download these new photos and replace the previous "Focus on the Family" host pictures. Additional photos and resources, including Web icons are available at BriargateMedia.com.
Congratulations to the Stations of the Year
Focus on the Family has announced the 2009 Stations of the Year. The recognition came Sunday evening during the NRB Convention. Our thanks and congratulations to these vital ministry partners. More information is online at BriargateMedia.com. This year's stations are:
Major Market
WYLL-AM — Chicago, IL
Large Market
WAVA-AM/FM — Washington, DC
Medium Market
KNKT-FM/KLYT-FM — Albuquerque, NM
Small Market
KCAM-AM — Glennallen, AK
PROGRAMMING UPDATES "Focus on the Family Minute" Begins
Today marks the first airing of the "Focus on the Family Minute." While the name of the feature has changed (formerly "James Dobson Family Minute"), you'll still hear the same marriage and parenting-based content that you've come to expect. Be sure to update your Web sites and listening guides to reflect this change. Get details when you click on "Introducing Focus on the Family Minute."
New "Adventures in Odyssey" Shows Begin Saturday
New "Adventures in Odyssey" Shows Begin March 6! Promote the new shows with a special contest and giveaways. Get the contest details at BriargateMedia.com. Giveaways are extremely limited, so respond today by e-mailing RoseAnne Argueta and including "AIO Giveaways Request" in the subject line.
National Day of Prayer — Promotions Begin
Thursday, May 6 is the National Day of Prayer. This year's promotional opportunities include PSAs, interviews, iPhone apps and Twitter feeds. Get the details online at NationalDayOfPrayer.org.
New Weekly Webcasts Begin March 31
Make your station Web site a destination for great family programming! Focus on the Family introduces a weekly webcast beginning Wednesday, March 31. The feature will run from 2-to-3pm ET and will be hosted by Yvette Maher and featuring Dr. Juli Slattery. Yvette and Dr. Juli will provide answers to questions on marriage and parenting – live each Wednesday. Look for additional details on BriargateMedia.com.
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INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES PluggedIn's Bob Waliszewski Talks Academy Awards
With the Academy Awards just days away, PluggedIn's Bob Waliszewski is ready to talk Best Picture nominations with your listeners! Hear about the movies Bob's excited for this year, as well as those that may not be quite as family-friendly. And, as always, Bob will be able to share some great ways families can navigate today's culture and make good entertainment choices together. To schedule your interview, contact Sara Woodard at (719) 268-4890.
Media Tour: Dr. Juli Slattery Discusses New Book
Dr. Juli Slattery ("Focus on the Family" daily broadcast) is conducting a media tour about her new book, No More Headaches: Enjoying Sex & Intimacy in Marriage. Interviews are being coordinated through Sharon Farnell at (212) 593-6337.
Federal Funding for Community Health Centers
Last week, President Obama proposed a $4 billion funding increase for 1,250 community health centers nationwide, making it possible for even more abortions to receive funding.
Ashley Horne, federal issues analyst for Focus on the Family Action, is available to explain exactly how Obama's provisions will result in more abortions and why funding restrictions are necessary. To schedule an interview with Horne, please contact Devon Williams at (719) 268-4814.
PROMOS AND SPOTS DOWNLOADS
"Focus on the Family" Daily: (03/01-05)
Live Copy Available Here
Short-Form Copy Here
"Plugged In Movie Reviews":
Get the Promo Copy here.
Tuesday's DVD Review:
Where the Wild Things Are
Friday's Review: Alice in Wonderland
"Weekend Magazine": (03/06-07)
Get the details & promo copy here.
"Adventures in Odyssey": (March)
Promo copy available here.
Break Times available here.
"Family News in Focus" Headlines: (Posted Daily)
Available here.
Weekly Spot Downloads (03/01-07)
Focus Generic Download Spots — Available online at ftp://ftp.focussat.net in the generic_promos folder:
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