Industry News Bits THU 7/31/25
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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
KQLV/Albuquerque – 1.6
KKLY/El Paso – 4.4
KAIM/Honolulu – 2.3
KLUU/Honolulu – 2.2
WHGG/Johnson City – 1.3
WYLV/Knoxville – 4.9
WOFM/Knoxville – 1.0
KLCF/Las Cruces – 1.9
WKWP/Williamsport – 2.1
Kinship Radio/Mankato, MN Executive Director Dr. Jennifer Hayden Stokes is stepping down from the position after leading the organization for more than four years. Under her direction, Kinship Radio expanded its reach and impact, including the addition of seven new stations to its network, extending its Spanish programming to a 24-hour format, and overseeing the move of the offices and studios to Mankato, MN.
“I have loved this place and, more than that, I have loved working with this team,” Dr. Stokes shared. “The thought of leaving the staff has been the hardest part of my departure.”
Previously, Jennifer was Moody Radio’s Director of Research and Learning based in Chicago and has been station manager of WRMB (Moody Radio South Florida) and WFIF/Milford, CT (Blount Communications, ). Jennifer holds a doctorate in organizational leadership and has taught leadership and radio on the university level. She is actively involved in the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB)’s Radio Committee and its board of directors.
Dr. Stokes will be moving to England with her husband, Richard. She is currently exploring her next professional steps and can be contacted at jenniferhaydenstokes.com.
Godcaster.fm announced the public beta release of its highly anticipated new app, The Godcaster. The announcement was made nationally by Adam Curry, co-founder of podcasting and partner in Godcaster, during a special appearance on The Glenn Beck Podcast.
The Godcaster app combines the timeless simplicity of radio with the freedom and power of modern on-demand listening. Listeners can follow their favorite stations, ministries, and programs, stream live and on-demand, and access exclusive content — all in one unified, censorship-free app.
“We believe it’s time to put the power back in the hands of listeners and ministries,” said Curry. “Godcaster is built on the open Podcasting 2.0 standards, ensuring direct connection, real engagement, and no algorithms or third parties deciding what you experience. This is a game-changer for anyone who wants to stay connected to faith-based audio content.”
The public beta offers early adopters the opportunity to experience The Godcaster app and provide feedback ahead of the full launch later this year. Listeners will enjoy live streaming, curated stations, program following, exclusive in-app content, and first-of-its-kind attribution tools that allow ministries to see and serve their audiences more directly.
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
WMIT in Asheville, NC is hiring a Managing Director of Engineering at The Light FM (Blue Ridge Broadcasting), a ministry of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
This full-time leadership role is based in the Blue Ridge Mountains at The Cove in Asheville, NC, and is responsible for overseeing all technical and broadcast infrastructure across a multi-station FM network and digital platforms.
If interested go HERE
The FCC has officially approved the use of geotargeting on U.S. FM boosters. Stations can now apply using FCC Form 2100, Schedule 336 to notify the commission of their intent to originate content on boosters permanently. A 15-day window follows for the Media Bureau to address any complaints. The process for initially licensing a booster remains unchanged.
Stations in ten markets, including Seattle, have received licenses for content origination boosters, a GBS spokesperson told Radio World.
KEEH/Spokane (Shine 104.9) presents its listener-appreciation Summer Concert Shinefest August 1st, 2025
Musical guests include Hope Darst, Ryan Stevenson and Micah Tyler, (as well as local musicians)
A special memorial concert was held on the one year anniversary of the plane crash that killed members of The Nelons including Jason Clark, Kelly Nelon Clark, Amber Nelon Kistler, her husband Nathan Kistler, product manager Melodi Hodges and friends Larry Haynie and Melissa Haynie. “A Night of Hope” launched Autumn’s new beginning and honored her family.
Dusty Wells, Director of Artist & Label Relations (A&R) at Daywind Records tells HisAir, “Such a “bittersweet” precious evening of music and heart with Autumn Nelon Streetman Todd Nelon Rhonda Blaylock Nelon and others as they shared and honored the legacy of The Nelons.. The legacy does live on, and “there will always be a song”. Love this family and so thankful for them…let’s all keep praying for Autumn, Todd and all.”
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS TIMELINE – July 31, 2018
Salem announced that Southern Gospel on-air personality Rodney Baucom is taking over as the new host as the Singing News Radio Network expands its weekly Top 10 Countdown Show to a Top 20 Countdown. Baucom replaces Jeff Steele, the three-year host of the current program. Steele, of the much-celebrated Southern Gospel group, The Steeles, has seen tremendous growth in his touring schedule which prevents him from continuing with the countdown. Steele says, “It has been my honor to be a part of the Singing News Top 10 Weekly Countdown. I leave the show with thanksgiving and with a full plate.”
Milestones:
Dan Parker 24 years at Atlantic Coast Communications
Matthew Hogan 2 year sat KVNE/Tyler
Tom Steigleman 20 years at KATB/Anchorage
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