Industry News Bits WED 1/29/25
Fundraisers .. WBCL/Ft Wayne .. WAKW/Cincinnati .. WAWZ/NYC .. KSRC/Denver (Compassion) .. Let us know when your Station Fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net
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Nielsen Holiday PPM arrive this week. Day 2 includes Wash DC, Minneapolis & more.
Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid FALL 24
WYNL/Charleston – 1.0
KHPE/Eugene – 1.7
WEMM/Huntington – 2.8
WWLD HD2/Tallahassee – 2.5
WAFT/Valdosta – 3.5
WCLQ/Wausau – 4.8
WGNV/Wausau – 1.6
Part of the Salem Media Group/EMF transaction includes a $10 million advertising and marketing agreement. Salem will receive an additional $10 million upfront payment that will be used for advertising Salem’s religious radio stations and other ventures. Additionally, EMF will be able to promote its K-LOVE and Air1 at Salem events, on its digital platforms, and in its podcasts at a 10% discount. EMF can use this advertising credit through Dec. 31, 2029.
Salem plans to use proceeds from its $80 million station sale to EMF to fully repay its $159.4 million long-term debt. On Dec. 23, Salem repurchased its outstanding 2027 debt with funds from EMF and will pay off the remaining balance once the sale closes. The transaction, pending FCC approval, is expected to be finalized in the first half of 2025.
Daywind Radio released a new radio special promoting Southbound’s new release, I Left It In The Water. Let Greg Goodman know if your station plans on airing it. ggoodman@daywind.com
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National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) president & CEO Troy A. Miller has issued a statement of support for legislation introduced that would maintain AM radio capabilities in the dashboard of all new U.S. vehicles.
“NRB welcomes the introduction of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act to the 119th Congress.
“Every day, our members broadcast messages of faith, family, and freedom on the AM band. AM radio uplifts, entertains, and informs listeners all over the country and supports live, local, lifesaving emergency communications in times of disaster.
“On behalf of our nation’s religious broadcasters, we look forward to building partnership and collaboration across Washington, across industries, and across America to preserve AM radio in the dashboard of vehicles manufactured and sold in the United States.”
Time is running out for radio stations that want to submit entries for the 2025 Crystal Radio Awards.The deadline is January 31st.
Winners will be recognized at the NAB Show in mid-April. For more information on the rules for submitting an entry, goHERE
Songs “Going For Adds” (all Christian formats) can be previewed on Spotify on the HisAir playlist located HERE
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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. Our reports are sponsored by “Convoy of Hope”. 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 29, 2016
Mike Shelley did his final morning show today at WRAF/Toccoa, GA. Mike moves on to NewLife FM/Griffon, GA, as Executive Assistant to the President.
Pictured from L-R: Peggy Leff, donor relations; Mike Shelley, host; Kevin Klump, producer; Cathy Klump, social media coordinator.
Milestones:
Bill Ingram 28 years at KSBJ/Houston
Simon Cook 18 years at The Power Station/UK
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