SILVER MICROPHONE AWARDS PRESS RELEASE

Christian Radio Magazine has been named National Finalist and has received seven Silver Microphone Awards for excellence in audio programs. The competition is designed to select the best local and regional radio commercials, audio programs and web sites created by advertising agencies, production companies and radio stations in the United States.

Vocal talent, Bill Packard, is the host of Christian Radio Magazine. Christian Radio Magazine is a weekly topical radio program that discusses current issues of the day as they relate to Christians. Christian Radio Magazine was written, directed and produced by Claudia Packard. Collie Coburn is the production engineer and owner of Radio Town Audio production studios.

The Silver Microphone Award competition was open to the more than 40,000 advertising agencies, production studios and radio stations in the United States. Entries in the 37 categories were judged for creativity, production quality, copy writing, talent and overall effectiveness.

A panel of judges representing all aspect of the broadcast and advertising industry rated each entry. Four finalists from each category entered a second round of judging to determine the National Winner in each category. The National Winners and National Finalists were among the best radio commercials, audio programs and web sites produced within the United States.

Companies of all sizes and from each state are represented in the Annual Silver Microphone Competition.