Industry News Bits TUE 7/29/25
Fundraisers this week. .. Let us know when your Station Fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net
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June Nielsen monthly PPM is complete. July PPM arrives starting 8/11. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid JUNE
WKVZ/Bangor – 3.7
WLGE/Biloxi – 3.7
WKVJ/Burlington – 2.0
WAKC/Concord – 1.7
WZKC/Lebnon – 1.4
WMSJ/Portland, ME – 1.6
WKLZ/Syracuse – 1.4
WKVU/Utica – 2.1
WKWV/Watertown – 2.4
After 6 years at WKJA/Barberton, OH (Heartfelt Radio) General Manager Mark Channon has exited the station.
Mark tells HisAir, “I am looking forward to my new role helping churches and ministries that would like to start their own radio broadcasts. A number of them of them are out there needing help to make their dreams become reality.”
Prior to WKJA Mark was station manager at WIHS/Middletown, CT. Reach out to Mark to discuss the possibilities at mark.channon@yahoo.com.
The last Johnny and Stacey Stone show on WGTS/Wash DC is quickly approaching. Don’t miss Stacey’s special guest article “My Wish for You” on HisAir next week. After almost nine years of serving as the afternoon hosts Johnny & Stacey made the announcement last month.
“We absolutely love the ministry of WGTS 91.9, and serving the listeners in the Nation’s Capital, but it’s time for us to start a new ministry season of serving our families,” said afternoon show host Johnny Stone. “We’ll be splitting our time between the Dallas-Fort Worth and Minneapolis-St. Paul areas to attend to family members.”
Afternoon show co-host Stacey Stone shared, “In this next adventure of life, I’m going to be completing my Ph.D. in counseling supervision and education on a full-time basis and continuing with my counseling private practice. This is a big step, and we would appreciate your prayers.”
Their last show will air Aug 8th.
The Gospel Music Association has revealed the nominees for the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards.
Brandon Lake leads artist nominations with nine. Artist of the Year nominees include Brandon Lake, CeCe Winans, Forrest Frank, Josiah Queen, Lauren Daigle, and Phil Wickham. The 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards will be held October 7th, 2025 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.
Full list of nominees is HERE
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
The Program Assistant for the Word FM network helps to facilitate high-quality programming for this Christian media outlet with representation in markets of various sizes across central and eastern PA and northern MD. The successful candidate will have a strong Christian faith–consistent with our organization’s mission, be detail-oriented and adaptable, and bring relevant experience while remaining eager to learn.
If interested go HERE
Former KLTY/Dallas morning co-host Starlene Stringer is among the nominees for the 2025 Texas Radio Hall of Fame.
Members of the TRHOF may vote for up to twenty (20) of the nominated broadcast professionals thru Aug 7th.
Christian Music is gaining popularity among young listeners and is one of the fastest-growing genres in the U.S. in 2025. According to Luminate, it ranks just behind rock, Latin, and country in streaming growth.
Read more from The Washington Times HERE
WTGN/Lima, Ohio listeners filled the Lima Salvation Army Red Kettle to offer hope to families and individuals in great need in Allen County.
“I’d like to say a special thank you to everyone who made the Salvation Army Red Kettle Day a success,” said WTGN Station Manager Jered Slusher. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to donate. Together, we were able to raise nearly $1,700 for the Salvation Army – to support those in need in our community. That’s a lot of pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters.”
Pictured: WTGN staff and summer intern Emily Bontrager (on the far right)
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS TIMELINE – July 29, 2022
Amy Grant was in a bike riding accident earlier this week after hitting a pothole, while riding with a friend (note: she was wearing a helmet). Following a brief hospitalization where she was treated for her injuries, doctors have ordered additional recovery time at home for Amy, where she is now resting comfortably.
Due to the doctor’s orders she has had to postpone her upcoming August concerts (Knoxville, Chattanooga, Johnson City, Wilmington). The concerts have been rescheduled for April and June, 2023.
Milestones:
Melony McKaye 12 years at KJNW/Kansas City
Classic Christian Hits Radio celebrates it’s 11th year
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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