Industry News Bits THU 1/23/25

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Nielsen DEC PPM release is complete. Holiday PPM arrives 1/28/25.

Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.

AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid FALL 24
WKNZ/Atlantic City – 0.9
WAFJ/Augusta – 5.8
WBCL/Ft Wayne – 8.4

AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid DEC 24
WALV/Chattanooga – 1.1

Early registration rates end at 11:59 p.m. CT on Friday, January 24 (TOMORROW) for full NRB 2025. NRB Convention is a must-attend event. NRB 2025 is the #1 hub for resources and relationships to help expand and grow your organization or ministry.

Friday is your last day to secure the discounted full registration rate. Go HERE for more info.

NRB 2025 will be held February 24-27, 2025, at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.

HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners 

Your Network of Praise (YNOP) is searching for a part-time morning news person.

This is a remote position. You would be gathering news stories from Montana and Wyoming each morning, Monday through Friday. You then record it for a single 3 minute newscast, which airs during the morning show.

If interested go HERE

The Dunham+Company 2025 Donor Confidence Study has arrived. This research provides critical insights to guide your ministry as you plan for the year ahead. In an ever-changing landscape, understanding donor confidence and behavior is more important than ever.

Here’s what you’ll uncover in the report:
• Key insight into donor outlook for 2025–and how your organization can meet donors where they are.
• Motivators to engage more donors and deepen their commitment by understanding their primary reasons to give.
• Which channels donors are responding to and how they are choosing to respond.

Don’t miss out on this essential resource. Download it HERE.

Supercharge your fundraising in 2025 by learning cutting-edge donation strategies at Powered-Up Giving, a pre-NRB event at the Gaylord Texan, hosted by Powered By Text.

You’ll hear from industry experts on topics including omni-channel marketing strategies, AI, strategic donation campaigns, and texting best practices for fundraising. Speakers will include leaders from organizations you know like Salem Media, Dunham+Company, NextAfter, and Virtuous, as well as in-depth strategies from radio and broadcast executives just like you!

This event leads up to the opening NRB session on Monday, February 24, from 3-6p, followed by a TEXAS-SIZE social hour with complimentary drinks and appetizers. For registration and more information go HERE.

GRAMMY-winning artist TobyMac announces he will headline a special show at Red Rocks Amphitheater on May 7, 2025. Joined by the DiverseCity band, the event will feature opening performances by Cochren & Co. and Switchfoot. 

“Over the years we’ve had the honor and privilege of doing hundreds of TobyMac shows and they’ve all been spectacular but this one… this one is going to be very special,” shares Curtis Pinkerton Director of Marketing, Awakening Foundation. “When you combine TobyMac, one of the best Christian artists to ever do it, with the natural beauty of Red Rocks Amphitheater you’re in for a treat. When you add special guests Cochren & Co and Switchfoot into that equation the result is a night of music that will undoubtedly change lives.

Zoe Records UK, a British Black Gospel record label, has received two prestigious awards: Best Gospel Record Label London at the SME UK Enterprise Awards 2023 and Record Label of the Year for London & South East at the Prestige Awards 2025. These honors highlight the label’s exceptional performance, innovation, and influence in the gospel music industry.

Founded in 1999 by Isaac Odeniran, Zoe Records UK continues to produce impactful projects like The ARC Live Worship Project, showcasing authentic worship and supporting gospel artists.

Nominations for the 2025 CMB Industry Achievement Award, Community Service Award, and Rich Mullins Artist Impact Award will be open from February 3 through February 21. 

The CMB Awards will be presented on Friday, May 30, at the CMB Awards Dinner during Momentum 2025.

CMB Members have the exclusive benefit of voting on these special awards.

Lighthouse Christian Broadcasting WWIO/St. Mary’s, GA and its translator W232DA (94.3 FM) are being sold for $30,000 to NIA Broadcasting, The deal does not include WECC/Folkston, GA. (89.3 FM).

HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS FLASHBACK – On This Day Jan 23,  2017

KSBJ/Houston President and General Manager Tim McDermott (left) celebrates 25 years of service this month. McDermott has served in both roles at KSBJ since 1992, making him the longest running General Manager at any major Houston radio station. When McDermott started, the station had only 11 employees and was reaching around 45,000 listeners a month. In 2016 the station has close to 100 employees and is drawing over 800,000 listeners a week.

“I’ve never considered this a job,” said McDermott. “It’s a passion and a calling. Watching the impact the station has had on the city has been amazing. When it comes to a vision for what KSBJ has been to Houston, you think you’ve hit every level, and there is always more ways that God can touch lives, the vision is always being rewarded. I’m humbled and I’m honored to be here at KSBJ.”

Milestones:
Joe Rinehart 20 years at Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Christopher Papendick 12 years at Moody Radio

Prayer List:
Collin Lambert
Dick Jenkins
Adam Hannan

The HisAir Prayer group is a place where the Christian Radio & Records industry can post prayer requests, and pray for others. Go HERE to join the group.

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