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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 7, 2014 /Christian Newswire/ -- Bott Radio Network (BRN) announces the appointment of Paul Scianna to the newly created role of Director of Communications and Marketing. "This new role is consistent with the exciting growth of Bott Radio Network and will help facilitate our continuing expansion and use of new media platforms to better serve our listeners and broadcast ministry partners," stated Rich Bott, President & CEO of Bott Radio Network.

Photo: Paul Scianna

Scianna's professional career has taken him from the corner offices of Fortune 500 companies to the halls of Congress to the front lines of efforts to restore America's heritage. Among his many accomplishments, Scianna founded and served as executive director of the first Missouri-based Family Policy Council associated with Focus on the Family and the Family Research Council.

A Cum Laude Honors College graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, Scianna holds Bachelor of Science degrees in journalism and political science. He has held senior-level leadership positions, including vice president of the college testing company, ACT Inc.; manager of internal corporate communications for Sprint; and senior vice president of Corporate & Public Affairs for the international public relations firm, Fleishman Hillard.

Scianna has received numerous awards and recognition, including the Gold Quill Award of Excellence from the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) for his work in strategic corporate communications, and the Innovator Award from the Southern Growth Policies Board for his role in improving economic conditions for businesses and quality of life for individuals.

"In addition to his proven professional experience, Paul has been a longtime friend of the Bott family, and he has a passion for the mission, vision and values of BRN," stated Rich Bott, President & CEO of Bott Radio Network. "Paul will have a key role in serving our listening audience, broadcast ministry partners and business sponsors, as well as engaging community leaders, pastors and our associates as we implement new ways to advance our vision of Getting the Word of God into the people of God."

Paul and his wife, Paige, have lived in the greater Kansas City area for more than 25 years. Their growing family includes son, Andrew, and his wife, Michelle, who have two children (Mackenzie and Matthew); daughter, Becky, and her husband, Scott Hopke; and daughter, Anna.

"I am both excited and humbled to join BRN at this point in the organization's 52-year history," Scianna added. "Bott Radio Network has established a strong foundation on which we can build to fulfill its vision of broadcasting the timeless message of hope for such a time as this."

About Bott Radio Network
Since its founding in 1962, Bott Radio Network (BRN) has grown from one radio station to a world leader in Quality Christian Talk Radio. BRN now broadcasts on more than 95 radio stations reaching into 15 states with a combined coverage of 51 million people. BRN's quality Christian programs can be accessed anytime worldwide at bottradionetwork.com and on mobile devices with BRN apps for iPhone, iPad and Android. Additionally, BRN can be heard on iHeart Radio, iTunes and TuneIn Radio. Bott Radio Network also connects with listeners on Facebook and Twitter.