Industry News Bits MON 3/17/25
Fundraisers this week .. WBSN/New Orleans .. Shine.FM/Chicago .. WLAB/Ft Wayne .. WGTS/Wash DC .. Kinship Radio/Mankato .. WMIT/Asheville .. WNWC/Madison .. KDNW/Duluth .. .. Let us know when your Station Fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net
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Jan PPM numbers are complete… Feb PPM arrives 3/24.
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Salem Media Group announced today the sale of their remaining radio stations and digital assets in Honolulu, Hawaii to Malama Media Group. Malama intends to keep all radio stations in their present formats.
Salem CEO, David Santrella, said, “While Salem closes our chapter in Honolulu, I am thrilled to know that these stations are going to a buyer that has a shared passion for the formats we have there and plans to keep those formats intact, particularly the Christian Teach and Talk and Conservative News Talk formats.”
The sale of the stations will close on FCC final order.
KZTH/OKC (The House FM) Kevin & Amy in the Morning visit the Homeless Alliance kitchen in Oklahoma City, presenting a check that will provide a week of meals for nearly 1,200 homeless.
This gift was made possible through The House’s Spring Fundraiser, where listeners not only supported the ministry but also those in need.
Promotions director Stephanie Reece says, “Thanks to their generosity, The House exceeded its Spring need and came close to reaching its growth challenge!”
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
KYTT-FM (K-LIGHT) in Coos Bay Oregon, is looking for an experienced radio professional with a diverse skill set. Music, on-Air, production, promotions are all part of this opportunity. Since we’re a small staff, our desire is to capitalize on the strengths of each team member, enabling everyone to take part in the success of the ministry.
If interested go HERE
The Southern Gospel Music Association (SGMA) announces Reverend Jimmy Swaggart will be the first member of the Class of 2025 to be named. The official induction ceremony will be at The National Quartet Convention in September.
Congratulations to The JOY FM/Tampa midday talent Candice Grey who gave birth to a baby boy last Friday.
HisAir is saddened to report the passing of veteran Christian artist manager Mike Smith.
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS FLASHBACK – TWO YEARS AGO – MAR 17, 2016
SHINE.FM Network PD Jeff Cruz (at left) has been hired as Vice President of Promotions for Provident Label Group. He will be joined by Brian Dishon who joins PLG as Vice President of Marketing. Dishon and Cruz will oversee rosters on the Essential, Reunion, and Beach Street Records. Cruz brings nearly 20 years of broadcast experience to PLG having served in on air and and programming capacities for stations including Shine FM in Chicago/Indianapolis/Lansing/NW Indiana, WMHK/Columbia and WPOZ/Orlando (Z88.3). His last day at SHINE.FM will be March 31st.
Milestones:
Peter Brooks announced his retirement from Family Life Radio
Stan Ellingson 11 years at Faith & Friends Radio/Dayton
Brittney Ciciora 2 years at WBGL/Champaign
Stu Epperson 27 years at Truth Broadcasting Network/Winston-Salem
Steve Swanson (WAFJ/Augusta) passed 1 year ago
3/16
WWIL/Wilmington, NC celebrates 32 years on the air
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