Industry News Bits FRI 6/27/25
Fundraisers this week. .. WCSG/Grand Rapids (Compassion) Let us know when your Station Fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net
Christian Radio Ratings on HisAir.Net are sponsored by Dunham+Company.
May Nielsen monthly PPM is complete. June release stars 7/14. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid MAY
WBKL/Baton Rouge – 4.1
WXOK/Baton Rouge – 2.3
KNOL/New Orleans – 1.8
WYLD AM/New Orleans – 0.9
KYLV/OKC – 3.3
KOKF/OKC – 1.9
WJKL/Puerto Rico – 1.1
Moody Radio is adding 2 new programs to its schedule. “A Better Word with Dr. Nick Gatzke” to its schedule airing weekdays at 6:30pm CT. A Better Word features the preaching and teaching of Nick Gatzke, Senior Pastor of Old North Church. The 25-minute program combines expository preaching with engaging cultural discussions, featuring spontaneous conversations between Nick and host Brian Dahlen that equip listeners to live out their faith and develop as disciple-making disciples. “Know The Truth Weekend with Philip De Courcy” will air Sundays at 9:30AM CT. Know The Truth features Philip De Courcy’s Bible teaching ministry and is hosted by Wayne Shepherd. This 25-minute program shares God’s Word to set people free through gospel truth.
‘Hard Fought Hallelujah’ from Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll has officially gone RIAA platinum.
The song, originally written by Brandon Lake, Steven Furtick, and Benjamin Hastings, has moved more than 1 million units and spent 17 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
The Family Radio Network is growing in Wisconsin and we have a full-time opening in our Development department. If you have non-profit fundraising experience, love communicating with donors at all levels and can coordinate fundraising events, we’d like to talk with you! On-air skills are a plus! We’re looking for someone with a strong relationship with Christ and offer competitive pay, health insurance, 401k, relocation assistance and more. Come be part of a passionate team focused on bringing people to Jesus.
If interested go HERE
More Christian music artists are speaking out after the recent Michael Tait allegations.
Michael Cochren, lead singer of Cochren & Co., talks about the need for accountability in the Christian music industry, “Deeply disturbing things have come into the light and some are questioning the integrity of our entire corner of the world,” says Cochren on Instagram. “I do believe that these things being exposed serves as clear evidence that God is not done with Christian music. He prunes the trees that belong to him.”
The frontman of the band Tenth Avenue North, Mike Donehey, is sharing his thoughts, “I want to say this about the state of the CCM industry,” says Donehey on Instagram. “I’ve been in the CCM industry since 2007, when my band got signed, and I’ve seen a lot of good and some not-so-good.”
Rhett Walker, condemned Tait’s alleged actions, urging a softer approach, one that rebukes sin without vilifying everyone in the industry. “My calling is my job,” he wrote on social media. “So I do have to pay bills and this is what pays my bills. I hope your calling is also your job. If a plumber has the same allegations and they are true, once again … jail. But I don’t cancel the plumbing industry. The sin has consequences. It feels weak to hate an industry because of bad people inside it. Stand up and call out the bad people!”
WJLA/Ellijay, GA (The Pulse 101.1) sister station WPGY/Jasper, GA (1580AM translator 93.7) will change from Classic Hits an all sports format Tuesday July 1st. WPGY also broadcasts on 98.1 W251CZ Jasper GA.
HisAir is saddened to report Robert Weingartz, founder and longtime Chairman of AirPlay Direct, passed away on June 22 in Nashville at age 63 due to sudden respiratory complications from Acute Myeloid Leukemia. A visionary leader, Weingartz had battled the disease for two years and leaves behind a legacy that spanned military service, the music industry, and digital innovation.
Weingartz founded AirPlay Direct in 2005.
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS TIMELINE – June 27, 2017
WBSN/New Orleans (LifeSongs Radio) announces the launching of the station’s seventh frequency, 95.1 FM Hammond, LA. “LifeSongs’ vision is to share God’s love with Southeast Louisiana. We want everyone, anywhere in Southeast Louisiana, to be reminded that God is good all the time. We are excited that our friends and family in Hammond can now listen to LifeSongs on 95.1 FM,” said Station Manager, Julie Headrick.
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS TIMELINE – June 28, 2024
After nearly 25 years of service at Fair Trade Sr VP Marketing & Promotions Dan Michaels is stepping away. Michaels joined Fair Trade in Oct 2000, when the company was still known as INO Records. Previously he was director of marketing at Benson Music Group from 1995-1999.
Michaels is also known in the industry as saxophonist in the GRAMMY®-nominated and Dove award winning alternative band The Choir.
Milestone:
Katie Henslin 2 years at PraiseLive/Minneapolis
Dan Vallie 12 years President National Radio Talent System
Brian Erwin 20 years at Bott Radio
Darla Kernell 9 years at Salem Media/Los Angeles
Catherine Anderson 9 years at Dunham+Company
Randy Hall 3 year at Moody Bible Institute
6/28
Worship 24/7 celebrates 6 years
Michael Agee 4 years at WGTS/Wash DC
Dave Cruse 19 years at The JOY FM
Briana Barrera 6 years at Salem Media
Rachel Rinehart 2 years at KKJM/St Cloud
Mark Murdock (KAMB/Merced) retired 1 year ago
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.
Submit news items HERE
