Industry News Bits THU 1/16/25
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Nielsen DEC PPM release is complete. Holiday PPM arrives 1/28/25.
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AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid FALL 24
WHGG/Johnson City – 1.3
WBEJ/Johnson City – 0.2
It’s 4 #1’s in a row for KXOJ/Tulsa.
KXOJ Brand Manager Kevin Davis tells HisAir, “Speaking on behalf of the amazing KXOJ staff, we are grateful beyond words for being #1 in the Tulsa market for the 4th month in a row—this achievement is a testament to our incredible listeners, the unwavering support from not only the audience but by our Owner & CEO David Stephens and SVPP Bob Thornton, and the passion we all share.”
KXOJ has gone 6.1-6.6-7.1-6.6 the last 4 months AQH Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid.
Former WCVO/Columbus (104.9 The River) promotions assistant Chloe Hunt has joined Focus on the Family as an assistant producer. Chloe earned a degree in broadcasting, digital media and journalism last year at Cedarville University.
Hunt developed a desire to help create Christian content for the broadcasting industry while working at WCVO. Her role with Focus on the Family will center on assisting in the production of the daily radio program, “Focus on the Family with Jim Daly” (president of Focus on the Family), and his co-host, John Fuller.
Michael Tait stunned the Christian music community today by announcing on his socials that he is stepping down as the lead singer of the Newsboys after 15 years with the band. Both Tait and the Newsboys shared messages online about his departure.
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
The KSBJ APD/MD/DJ serves as a member of the KSBJ Programming Department and reports directly to the Program Director. The APD role directly supervises, coaches, develops, and schedules part-time and fill-in on-air talent. Along with the Program Director, the APD ensures the smooth functioning of the Programming Department – which includes learning, implementing, creative input, and contributing to the direction for KSBJ programming.
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TWR (Trans World Radio) broadcasts the good news of Jesus via shortwave radio from towers on the island of Guam to North Korea, where it’s heard on smuggled and carefully hidden radios. In North Korea, owning a Bible violates is a serious crime and those found guilty of being Christians could be executed on the spot or punished with years of hard labor.
“North Korean people aren’t allowed access to the Bible, and anyone suspected of being a Christian faces extreme levels of persecution,” said Boaz Seong, TWR international director for Northeast Asia. “In such an environment, how will they know of God’s love for them? What TWR can do is to use media to share God’s Word with them. So we broadcast biblical content daily to share the gospel message with the people of North Korea. We are extending a vital lifeline of spiritual nourishment to the underground church.”
North Korea is featured this month in TWR’s ongoing Reach the Last series highlighting how God is using us to bring the hope of Jesus to the world’s least-reached people groups.
Educational Media Foundation (EMF) filed a $50,000 deal to acquire WIXM/Waterbury, VT (103.3 FM) and the W299AM/Lebanon, NH translator (107.7 FM) from Northeast Broadcasting Company.
Trinity Associates Broadcasting donated WFYL/King of Prussia, PA (1180) to Lighthouse TV, a Christian broadcaster that will operate the station under a LMA until closing.
El Sembrador Ministries closed a $195,000 deal to acquire KRQZ/Lompoc, CA (91.5 FM) from Spirit Communications.
Grace Radio Ministries purchased WTSE/Benton, TN (91.1 FM) in for $7,368, the station will keep its religious format.
HisAir.Net will be in Dallas for the NRB 2025 Feb 24-27. We would love to meet stations so stop by the Christian FM Media booth (#1435) in the exhibit hall and say hello. We look forward to seeing you at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine next month.
At NRB 2025 there will be numerous sessions and workshops designed to advance your skills and knowledge in the Christian Radio industry.
More info HERE.
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS FLASHBACK – On This Day Jan 16, 2023
Jenna Ellis is the new morning voice on American Family Radio. Her show, Jenna Ellis in the Morning weekdays, 7-8 a.m. CT).
She replaces longtime AFR talk show host Sandy Rios who announced ger retirement last November, but will continue to produce a weekly podcast, “Sandy Rios 24/7,” in partnership with AFR. Previously, Ellis served as legal counsel to President Donald Trump during his term of office.
Milestones:
Marci Truckey 8 years at KALS/Kalispell, MT
Dennis Hutchinson 7 years at WPHN/Gaylord, MI
Tommy Dylan 7 years at WJQK/Grand Rapids
Matt Elkins celebrates 28 years at Family Life Radio
Andrew Adams 15 years at Salem Media
Chris Wallace 16 years at Food For The Poor
Bob Butts 30 years at Truth For Life
Wayne Shepherd 18 years at Wayne Shepherd Communications
Erin Branham 20 years at WRBS/Baltimore
Zane Anderson 6 years at Family Life Radio
Don Koch passed away 1 year ago
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