Industry News Bits THU 8-1-24

August 1, 2024

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Nielsen JUNE 2024 PPM is complete. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings. Look for the July releases starting 8/5.

AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid JUNE
WHLH/Jackson, MS – 10.5 (#1)

AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid SPRING
WEMI/Appleton – 1.9
KLRC/Fayetteville – 7.1
KVNE/Tyler – 12.3 (#1)
KGLY/Tyler – 1.6

Congratulations to KVNE/Tyler earning its 3rd #1 in a row trending 10.5-10.3-12.3 AQH.

KVNE PD Bill Bumpas tells HisAir, “Our team is so blessed by this news. Now more than ever, people need to be pointed to Jesus. We are so encouraged by how God is using the CCM format in East Texas and across the country to draw people to Him. Let’s don’t grow weary in doing good!”

The 2024 Marconi Radio Awards finalists have been announced. Story HERE.

KZBI/Waco (92.9) as well as 92.9 HD-2 (KCBI’s All Teaching Channel) went on the air this week serving Central Texas.

In Dec 2023 First Dallas Media (KCBI/Dallas) acquired the new signal just south of the Dallas-Ft Worth Metroplex that covers the Waco-Temple metro for $1.35 million. Call letters were changed from KRMX to KZBI, which is a 50kw Class C2 at 492ft.

“This unique broadcast ministry is designed to encourage listeners in Central Texas in their faith from Sunday to Sunday with Encouraging Music and Words of Hope from the Bible,” said KCBI General Manager Matt Austin, Vice President of Operations at First Dallas Media.

Marlon Jones has been hired as the KCBI Community Impact Director for Central Texas. Marlon, who has served as Senior Pastor of St. Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church in Waco since 2018, has extensive experience in non-profit leadership and strategy, and is the owner of Paw Community. Marlon is now serving as KCBI’s representative in Outreach, Donor Relations and Business Relations in Central Texas.

“KCBI is more than a radio station,” said Marlon Jones. “It’s a ministry that shares the love of Jesus. This is a great day for Central Texas!”

First Dallas Media also owns KCBN/Hico, TX (107.7).

HisAir Job Alert sponsored by FaithSearch Partners

The RadioU Network has an immediate opening for a remote voicetracker to cover a weekday airshift. Format is Christian rock/alternative and hip-hop, and distribution includes FM stations and streaming.

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The NRB Awards are accepting applications thru Aug 31st. The NRB awards will encourage your team, validate your supporters, and inspire the community of Christian communicators! Apply for consideration today. It’s free and easy!

More info HERE.

The second round ballot for the 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards is open now through Thursday, August 8 at 8:00pm CT. Results of this ballot will determine the 2024 Dove winners.

HisAir NEWS FLASHBACK – Aug 1, 2023

Chris Tomlin is celebrating the 21st #1 radio single of his career with the Grammy-nominated track, “Holy Forever.” The song has achieved the top position on multiple charts, including Billboard’s Christian Airplay and AC charts, as well as MediaBase’s Christian AC and Christian Audience charts this week.

Milestones:
Joy Ware Miller 7 years at WEEC & WFCJ/Dayton
WNKJ/Hopkinsville, KY celebrates 43 years on the air
Ambassador President Peggy Campbell celebrates 47 years of service
Nathan Burnett 7 years at Gods Pit Crew
Todd Gaddy 12 years at WRBS/Baltimore
Brittany Champion 11 years at CMB
Tim Maranville 2 years at WMIT/Asheville
Kevin Krueger 11 years at WGTS/Wash DC