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Providing hope through Christian music since 1968.

THE LORD IS MY

2018 MEDIA GUIDE

WDJC has been connecting with audiences in our community for the past 50 years, showcasing the best in Christian programming. On April 22, 1968, WDJC signed on the air for the first time from its penthouse studio on the 13th floor in the Dinkler-Tutwiler Hotel in downtown Birmingham. Before his death, legendary host Wayne Wallace, host of the Dixie Gospel Caravan, explained how they put the antenna out the window. “It was a 20,000 watt tower that would modulate the neon sign that had no power to it while I played gospel music,” he once said. “The low-power FM station could barely be heard outside the Birmingham city limits.”

At the time, AM radio was still king and most people didn’t own FM radios. The few FM radio stations in Birmingham went together and teamed up with Western Auto to sell FM radios. As the popularity of FM stations rose, the announcers at WDJC became household names. Wallace went on to win the prestigious Singing News National Southern Gospel Announcer of the Year award several times, hosting the Dixie Gospel Caravan for decades. Ronnie Bruce, Doug McCain, Hank Erwin and Bob Ratchford were all popular hosts.

In the 50 years that WDJC has been on the air, the station has set the bar for excellence in Christian programming, showcasing such personalities as James Dobson, Charles Capps and Joyce Meyer and local ministries such as Search the Word. The tradition of popular hosts continues today with Roxanne, Justin Brown, Ace McKay, Mark Harvard, John Dennis and Sunday of Praise Host Terry Patilla.

WDJC also attributes its success to the long-term investment of its advertisers, including The Foundry, Fox Mortgage Owner Jim Corey, Lynne Mosley with Silverton Mortgage and Tony Cooper, executive director of the Jimmie Hale Mission, one of the station’s longest running advertisers. Some of these advertisers have been with us for more than 25 years!

Today WDJC is 100,000 watts strong and the all-contemporary Christian station is considered by industry insiders as one of the top 25 Christian radio stations in the U.S. As the only station with the same ownership and call letters for the past 50 years, WDJC is heard around the world at wdjconline.com and on the WDJC App on smartphones.

Your business is already making an impact in central Alabama by providing valuable services, employment or community outreach. As a valued partner of WDJC, your organization will benefit from increased visibility across our wide broadcasting coverage are, as well as exposure to our expansive network of other crucial partner organizations. Contact WDJC today to partner, spread the word and share the value that your company brings to the community.

I just want to thank you guys for blessing my day ALL day and EVERY day. Typically, I hate talking on radio shows, but I never fail to be blessed by ALL your on air talent. Roxanne and Chris, you guys are the first radio talent I not only enjoy, but look forward to hearing! The songs that are played are God-sent because I always get the “message” I need to hear on my drive to work, on the way home, during the weekend and anytime in between. Thank you guys for being a blessing. -Amber Adamson Hawkins, Birmingham

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OVERVIEW

Fifty Years in Birmingham!

For the past 50 years. WDJC has been providing quality Christian radio to listeners all over North and Central Alabama. Today we broadcast with a 100,000-watt signal and maintain a loyal and active consumer base.

Y’all are the best. I listen to WDJC all the time. - David E. Floyd, Oneonta“ ”

COVERAGE AREA

Autaga BibbBlountCalhounChambersCherokeeChiltonCleburneColbertCoosaCullmanDekalbElmore

EtowahFayetteFranklinGreeneHaleJacksonJeffersonLamarLauderdaleLawrenceLimestoneMadisonMarion

STATISTICS

MarshallMorganPerryPickensShelbySt. ClairSumterTallapoosaTuscaloosaWalkerWinston

ListenersAccording to data gathered from our long-term clients, WDJC listeners are:

Majority females Majority homeowners Majority 25+

Our listeners are in the primary buying demographic. They are well-educated, upper income homeowners and working professionals.

Counties

Weekdays from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

ON-AIR TALENT

Weekday mornings from 5 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Roxanne energizes the morning air waves by sharing the power of God’s grace and hope in a way that is real and relevant for today’s uncertain world. Through the best in Christian music, storytelling and special guests, you will find yourself fired up and equipped for the day ahead. With plenty of laughs and an occasional tear, this show won’t just start your morning, but will fuel your faith for walking in your purpose all day long.

Weekdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Justin Brown is a long-time personality and voice on WDJC. He focuses on uplifting music and topics that will help you through the afternoon with faith and support. Justin’s relationships with the artists mean he is able to share unique insights to their music. He is the perfect friend to spend time with while at work or running errands.

If you’re feeling drained at the end of a hard work day, The Way Home with Ace is the perfect chance to exhale and recharge as you head into your evening activities. Using stories from his own life and the local news, Ace personally connects with the audience. Find your Way Home with music that inspires, humor that lightens the day and a reminder of the joy that makes the journey worthwhile. Weekdays from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

THE WAY

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ON-AIR TALENT

Stephanie Plumb’s sense of humor and unexpected insights provide a decidedly upbeat and entertaining way to end your day. While work, obligations and other life stresses can leave you feeling worn out, Evenings with Stephanie can help restore and realign your perspective with Christian music from the top of the charts, as well as some alternative selections.

Join Terry Patilla every Sunday morning for a Sunday of Praise! Terry will prepare your heart for church and keep you in the spirit of worship on your way home with all your favorite praise and worship music.

Sundays from 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sunday of Praisewith Terry Patilla

Weeknights from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

PERSPECTIVEswith chris

Saturdays from 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Join Chris Mileski every Saturday morning for Perspectives with Chris. As humans we can get locked into seeing things from the same perspective or angle. Chris will challenge that perspective and encourage you to seek the Holy Spirit in a deeper way.

Auto Care• The Garage

Business Equipment• Business Electronics Corporation

Carpet Cleaning• Dad’s Carpet Cleaning

Charities• Jimmie Hale Mission• Salvation Army Rehabilitation Center• The Foundry

Child Care• Deeper Life DayCare Academy

Chiropractic Care• King Family Chiropractic

Churches• Briarwood Presbyterian Church• Eden Westside Baptist Church• Victory Christian Church

Clothing & Apparel• Applause Dancewear• Sozo Trading

Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery• Bolling Plastic Surgery• Clinton Plastic Surgery

Dental• Complete Dental Care• Cullman Cosmetic and Family Dentistry• Northcutt Dental

Furniture• Blackwell’s Furniture• McCurry Fine Furniture

Maternity Services• Mommy & Me 4D

Home Care• Home Care Assistance

Home Improvement• Durante Home Exteriors

HVAC• Autumn Air• B&B Heating & Air• W.C. Wright & Son

Landscaping & Nursery• Lucas Lawn

Legal• Law Offices of Wendy A. Reese• Snable Law Firm, LLC

Manufactured Homes• The Home Place

Mortgage Companies• Cahaba Mortgage• Fox Mortgage• Hometown Lenders• Silverton Mortgage

Pest Control• Guaranty Pest Control

Plumbing• Plumbing Professionals• W.C. Wright & Son

Real Estate• Higher Ground Inspections

Roofing• Elite Roofing• Shipp Roofing

Weight Loss• Weigh to Wellness

PARTNERS

Weeknights from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

TESTIMONIALS

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“I’ve been advertising with WDJC for over three years. It’s been the best advertising dollars that I’ve used. The clients gained over the years have really enhanced my business exceptionally well. I couldn’t be any happier with WDJC and their staff with how hard they work to make sure their clients are pleased. They follow up more frequently than any marketing that I’ve done before. They continue to make sure we’re satisfied with updated content to make sure we’re relevant within the marketplace. Dr. Rob Bolling Bolling Plastic Surgery

Advertising with Crawford Broadcasting on WYDE and WDJC is one of the best decisions we could have made. The values and character of the employees have been instrumental in creating an ongoing successful marketing campaign. Our ROI has been tremendous. We started advertising here for the business side. We have stayed because of the people! Scott Moulton Hometown Lenders LLC

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We owe a great deal of our firm’s success to advertising on WDJC. I’m proud of our 20 year long-term partnership with 93.7 WDJC! Joshua Snable Snable Law Firm

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“We have partnered with WDJC for a little over two years now and it has been a fantastic experience. Working with Tim, Justin and Terry make it enjoyable to advertise with such a good cause like Christian radio. They are always willing to do whatever is necessary to accommodate our practice. I consider them close friends and part of our Christian family. That is what makes this so rewarding! Dr. Jonathan Echols Cullman Cosmetic & Family Dentistry