Industry News Bits THU 5/8/25
Fundraisers this week .. WKJA/Barberton, OH (TWR) .. WGTS/Wash DC .. New Life Radio/Griffin, GA .. WayFM/Nashville .. KBHW/International Falls .. KADU/Hibbing Spring, MN .. Let us know when your Station Fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net
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The March PPM release is complete. Look for April PPM starting May 19. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid – MARCH
WMHK/Columbia – 3.9
KPZK/Little Rock – 1.5
WNKL/Toledo – 1.8
WRVL/Lynchburg (The Journey) has promoted Brittany Minard to Program Director. She replaces longtime PD Kenny Robinson who retired at the end of March. Brittany joined WRVL in Jan 2018, after a stint at local ABC affiliate WSET-TV.
Brittany says, “I’m honored to step into the role of Program Director at The Journey while still being on the morning show. I love connecting with our listeners and bringing them messages of hope through the songs that we play.”
General Manager Mark Edwards says he is excited for Brittany’s new role at the station. “Brittany was asked to take on the interim role and quickly demonstrated an enthusiasm and willingness to grow in the position. I could not be more pleased with her effort.”
She has been serving as interim PD while co-hosting the Morning Journey with Edwards who will remain as co-host.
Worship artist Tauren Wells is featured on the cover of Premier Christianity magazine.
The May issue chronicles how Tauren was criticized by some of America’s conservative churches for dancing while ministering, dropped from youth conferences and told he wasn’t fit to lead worship. Wells is now, along with his wife Lorna, pastor of the Church of Whitestone in Austin, Texas and has just published a book, Joy Bomb.
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The 2025 National Association of Gospel Radio (NAGR) held its National Radio Convention in Cincinnati last week. The event included inspiring keynote speakers and powerful panels to industry-shifting announcements and legendary performances.
Watch recap video HERE
The GMA Hip Hop Committee Presents: Release Strategy 101: The Artist’s Guide to Marketing, Promotion and Sales. The host and panelists will break down how to build buzz, boost sales, and get your music heard. Don’t miss the game plan every indie artist needs.
May 21, 2025 06:30 PM CT. Register for webinar HERE
The NRB 2026 International Christian Media Convention will take place in Nashville, Tenn., from February 17–20, 2026.
Go HERE for details.
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS TIMELINE – May 8, 2017
From Benefit Concert organizer Bill Scott of Vidare Creative: To say the benefit concert for Travis Culver was a success was an understatement. the event sold out in just two weeks thanks to KTSY in Boise. I believe all those in attendance would agree that God showed up in a big way. The benefit concert featured Ryan Stevenson opening and For King and Country closing out the night. A video was shown between Ryan and For King and Country featuring many radio personalities who sent their own personal videos for Travis, very moving to say the least. Videos came in from radio folks from London, the USA and Australia. Michelle Younkman representing CMB had this to say, “I will always look back on May 5 with fond memories. Not only a day of celebrating Travis Culver and his precious family but also a day when our Christian music industry came together to support our friend and fellow broadcaster. Bill Scott, Jerry Woods, Brian Yeager and the KTSY family, Mike Agee, Bob Christler and many of our radio professionals showing what true community looks like. Plus, the guys from for KING & COUNTRY gave of themselves in a way I have not witnessed before. They truly live out their song, “Proof of Your Love.”
Milestone:
Bart Wagner 30 years at WAY Radio (Brunswick GA)
Jim Collins 30 years at WAY Radio (Jacksonville FL)
UCB Canada launched CIUC/Regina 2 years ago
WQKT/Wooster, OH launched by River Radio 1 year ago
Prayer List:
Christian Anderson
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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