Industry News Bits Fri 8-13-21
All July Nielsen PPM numbers have been reported from subscribing station. This week was especially good for 2 stations.
WCIE/Tampa (The JOY FM) rose back to the top at #1 AQH P6+ with a 6.6 to tie mainstream AC WDUV. This is The JOY FM’s 3rd #1.
Also, The JOY FM scored #1 overall numbers in both morning (The Morning Cruise with Dave, Bill & Carmen) and the afternoon show hosted by Jayar Reeves.
For the first time Christian Radio is #1 in Las Vegas as KSOS/Las Vegas (SOS Radio) grabbed the top spot AQH P6+ at 7.1, a tie with mainstream KKLZ-FM.
HisAir reached out to SOS Radio GM Brad Staley for a comment who told HisAir, “In the challenging times we’re all going through, isn’t it just like God to bring together a great team at SOS Radio to share the truth of His love and grace – in Las Vegas! We’re grateful and thankful!!”
Plus, in St Louis KLJY (JOY FM) placed a solid #2 with a 7.7 AQH. And in Minneapolis KTIS also landed at #2 at 7.9 AQH in a tie with mainstream AC KSTP-FM.
Christian Radio Ratings are sponsored by Dunham+Company on HisAir. For July Nielsen PPM numbers go HERE. Aug PPM are due 9/8.
At PLG is now PLG Label Promotions and Brand Partnerships director Lindsay Crane announces she is leaving the label. She will be joining the marketing team at Awakening Events starting Monday 8/16. Lindsay joined PLG in March 2017, and was promoted to her current position in Oct 2019.
WFSH/Atlanta (104.7 The Fish) morning hosts Kevin & Taylor were featured on the Weather Channel this morning. The 2 talked about the Decatur BBQ Blues & Bluegrass festival.
Watch below.
This weekend on The Singing News Top Twenty Weekly Countdown guest artist appearances include Southbound, Terah Penhollow of The Crabb Family, songwriter Joel Lindsey, Maria Kramer Wolfe of The Kramers, Logan Smith of 11th Hour, Jay Parrack of The LeFevre Quartet and Tiffany Coburn, Vocalist PLUS classic #1 songs from The Gaither Vocal Band from August 1997 and Tribute Quartet from August 2013.
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