Industry News Bits TUE 1/7/25
–We hope all had a great New Year and that 2025 is off to a great start!
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Nielsen DEC PPM release is complete. Holiday PPM arrives 1/28/25.
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After twenty years on mornings at WAFJ/Augusta, GM John Bryant is stepping aside from the show to focus on management and programming of both 88.3 WAFJ and 101.9 & 88.7 The Song. Bryant joined radio Training Network in 2004 after stints with American Family Radio/Tupelo, and Reality 101.1 in Birmingham, AL
Afternoon host Ethan Milburn is being promoted to morning drive to join April Sather, who has been in that slot for the last seven years. Ethan joined WAFJ in Jan 2022 moving over from RTN station KWND/Springfield (88.3 The Wind) where he hosted afternoons for 3 1/2 years.
The first day of the new morning show will be Monday, January 13th.
John has started a search for his new afternoon host.
Hope Media Group announces the South Florida expansion of its Spanish-language network, Vida Unida, intothe West Palm Beach metro area. Effective immediately, Vida Unida will be broadcast on 90.3 FM in West Palm Beach and 96.7 FM in Martin County. This expansion will allow new listeners to enjoy the same programming that can be heard on WLFE/Miami (90.9 FM).
“What a great way to kick off 2025 with the expansion of the Vida Unida network into the West Palm Beach, FL market,” said Joe Paulo, CEO of Hope Media Group. “This means over 200,000 more Spanish-speaking people can benefit from contemporary Christian music and encouragement in their own heart language. Most importantly, this expansion translates into more people loving Jesus, serving others, and spreading Hope.”
Since its launch on November 10, 2021, Vida Unida has become a source of encouragement and community by providing faith-based platforms for the music, voices, and stories that matter most to Spanish-speakers throughout the US and abroad through its terrestrial signals, VidaUnida.com and the Vida Unida app. The Florida expansion builds upon Hope Media Group’s ongoing commitment to serve and support Spanish-speaking audiences through its multiple platforms.
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
Augusta, Georgia, is a great place to call home! This is one of the most beautiful and affordable places to live in the nation, along with being a wonderful area to raise a family. It is also the home of 88.3 WAFJ, a CCM station that just celebrated 30 years of ministry. 88.3 WAFJ is looking for an Afternoon Drive Host who loves people and wants to have fun doing live and local radio.
If interested go HERE
American Association of Christian Counselors introduces their newest program Life, Love, Faith and Family. Hosted by Dr. Tim Clinton and Zach Clinton, this 26-minute daily program (Monday–Friday) and weekend edition offers your audience biblically grounded guidance for today’s most pressing challenges.
Each episode features thought-provoking interviews with trusted voices, delivering practical advice and timeless biblical truths. From navigating cultural issues to strengthening relationships, Life, Love, Faith and Family equips listeners with hope, encouragement, and actionable wisdom.
This program is available now through FTP. Contact Barbara Dowling at barbara@eaglecom.us to learn more, or click HERE to explore the program.
The Recording Academy Gospel has named vocalist, television host, and radio host Dr. Bobby Jones as a 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree.
“I am simply overwhelmed, surprised, and appreciative! To be recognized by the world’s biggest platform for the work that we’ve done in presenting gospel music through television for over 35 years – must be important. I’m so grateful to all of those who contributed to my platform and thank them all for being a part and helping me to become…” -Dr. Bobby Jones
Dr. Bobby Jones launched his entertainment career in 1976 on WSM-TV with the debut of “Nashville Gospel.” Building on its success, he became the host and executive producer of “Bobby Jones Gospel,” which premiered on Black Entertainment Television in 1980 and became the longest-running original series in cable television history.
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS FLASHBACK – On This Day Jan 7, 2020
The KLTY/Dallas Morning show with Frank, Starlene, & Hudson are in Orlando this week to broadcast LIVE from Disney World. The promotion centers around Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge—a new land at Walt Disney World Resort that recently opened.
KLTY is giving away a family vacation for four on Southwest Airlines to Walt Disney World Resort® soon to check out the new immersive world…Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! Designated callers win a $50 Disney gift card and are qualified for the adventure of a lifetime!
Milestones:
Tiffany Schortgen 9 years at WBCL/Ft Wayne
Al Ross 28 years at KSWP/KAVX/Lufkin
Johnny & Stacey Stone 8 years at WGTS/Wash DC
Matt Elkins 28 years at Family Life Radio/Tucson
WFCJ/Dayton (93.7 The LIGHT) signed on the air January 7, 1961
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