Industry News Bits FRI 8-9-24
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Nielsen JULY 2024 PPM is complete. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings. Aug due 9/3.
AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid
KPWJ/Bryan-College Station – 5.4
KAGC/Bryan-College Station -0.7
KNWS/Cedar Rapids – 5.6
WYNL/Charleston, WV – 1.0
WEAM/Columbus, GA – 2.3
WBZE/Florence – 5.7
WPDT/Florence – 4/0
KCKJ/Joplin – 1.5
WYPZ/Macon – 3.5
KLTY/Dallas PD Mike Prendergast checks in with HisAir regarding the new morning show “Bonnie & Jeremiah.”
Mike says, “In the July book (that started June 20th) they were #1 Persons 6+ in morning drive. Their first month. Crazy.”
Trans World Radio (TWR) and PHARE FM, a network of 20 Christian radio stations across France, have been sharing the Gospel through interviews with Christian athletes all during the Olympics. The reports will continue after the Olympics conclude on Sunday Aug 11.
“We should also think about the Paralympic Games, which are going to take place by the end of August and also the beginning of September,” says Cecil. “So we believe that the content that is being produced by the TWR in partnership with PHARE FM will continue to be impactful during the month of August, and also until the end of the Olympic Games and beyond.”
HisAir Job Alert sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
98.5 KTIS, a dynamic part of Northwestern Media and one of the most listened-to and exciting Christian music stations in the country, is looking for their next Program Director. The right person will show passion for the difference the CCM format makes in the lives of others. You’ll be empowered to help craft the 98.5 KTIS sound to serve listeners in the Twin Cities and beyond.
If interested go HERE.
The National Quartet Convention (NQC) kicks off September 22nd in Pigeon Forge, TN. Sarah Davison of High Road recalls the group’s first time attending the storied event, often referred to as “The Granddaddy of them all.” High Road will be performing on the Main Stage at NQC, Sunday September 22nd.
Grab the sounbite from Daywind Radio Show Prep HERE
The National Association of Broadcasters will host a “Radio + Podcast Interactive Forum” NAB Show Oct 8-10 in New York City.
The forum will feature five sessions that dive into successful promotions and monetization strategies, ways to grow fan loyalty and new technologies for radio programmers and podcast producers to utilize, among other topics. Sessions of interest include “How Marketing and Technology Work Together to Grow and Engage Audiences” and “Innovative Sound Design and Video Strategies for Radio and Podcasts.”
After going dark July 31st KHRT/Minot, ND posted on its website the following: “We are looking for a group or individual that would be interested in purchasing the KHRT radio stations (Either the FM station or both stations). If you know somebody that would be interested or if you are interested, please call Roy Leavitt for more details at (701) 818-4454.”
The stations owned by Faith Broadcasting is looking for new owners. In July Station manager/owner Roy Leavitt said the stations would go silent. In his statement, Leavitt said “support and advertising has fallen to a level where Faith Broadcasting is no long able to continue operating the stations.”
KHRT AM (Southern Gospel) is a Class B station at 2.5 kW during the day and 310 watts at night while KHRT FM (CCM 106.9) is a Class C2 station broadcasting at 50 kW.
HisAir NEWS FLASHBACK – Aug 9, 2016
Therese Romano has been named Brand Advancement Director for Media Ministries, Inc. including stations KBMQ/Monroe (88.7 The Cross) & KBYO/Monroe (Power 927.FM).
HisAir NEWS FLASHBACK – Aug 10, 2022
After 20 years with Provident Entertainment President Terry Hemmings announced today he will exit at the end of August. 14 year Provident veteran Holly Zabka (at left) will succeed Hemmings as President, reporting directly to Randy Goodman, Chairman and CEO, Sony Music Nashville.
Milestones:
Peggy Campbell 47 years at Ambassador
Lee Ann Jackson 33 years at Ambassador
Katie Burke 20 years at Ambassador
Dave Moore 3 years at FLR/Tucson
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Laura Kruszewski 8 years at Family Life Radio/Tucson
Teberina Johns 6 years at KSGN/Riverside
Dick Whitworth 4 years at WAKW/Cincinnati
WPOZ/Orlando celebrates 29 years on the air
Steve Jones 21 years at CJLF/Barrie
Brian McIntyre 22 years at World Mission Broadcast
Prayer List:
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