Industry News Bits MON 8/11/25
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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 SPRING
WHKV/Albany, GA – 3.0
WJYZ/Albany, GA – 3.0
WIZB/Dothan, GA – 4.1
KVLT/Killeen – 3.9
KHLW/Montgomery – 10.4
WCIC-Peoria – 6.5
WLKU/Quad Cities – 4.9
WKNZ/Salisbury – 3.7
WSOK/Savannah – 5.8
WKZV/Savannah – 2.4
KWND/Springfield – 5.7
KWFC/Springfield – 1.9
Due to data processing issues Nielsen will delay releasing the July Monthly PPM that was to be out 8/11. Christian Radio Ratings on HisAir.Net are sponsored by Dunham+Company.
Former KSBJ/Houston PD/morning host Susan O’Donnell will be posthumously inducted with the Lone Star Legacies Class of 2025 by Texas Radio Hall of Fame. Susan passed away in January this year after she suffered a stroke in 2024 and never fully recovered.
Her last job in Christian Radio was Program Director and morning host at KJIC/Houston where she started in May 2023, Previous to KJIC Susan was PD at KVNE/Tyler from 2013-2019 and was PD/mornings at KSBJ/Houston for nearly 20 years. She will be honored on Saturday, November 1st at the Texas Radio Hall of Fame’s Annual Induction Ceremony at the Texas Museum of Broadcasting and Communications in Kilgore, TX
Consultant John Frost and former KLTY/Dallas morning co-host Starlene Stringer received nominations this year to be members of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame.
WCVK/Bowling Green (Christian Family Radio) has been named a Station of the Year finalist by the Kentucky Broadcasters Association. The 2025 Excellence In Broadcasting Awards will be presented on Sunday, September 14th at the Owensboro Convention Center in Owensboro.
“We are very grateful to receive this nomination” said Bridget Kehrt-Groce, Executive Director. “Every day, we’re grateful to do what we love. We believe media has the power to strengthen communities and bring people closer together. For 39 and a half years, we’ve been on the air— and through it all, our listeners have been nothing short of amazing.!”
Christian Family Radio has been serving South Central Kentucky and beyond since 1986.
Former WMBW/Chattanooga (Moody Radio) station manager Brent Manion is now the Community Impact Director serving the Chattanooga market.
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Kioo Radio 98.1FM will hit the airwaves soon — carrying the Gospel to people in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea.
Joseph says, “For 19 years we prayed… now the Gospel will cross three nations on a single frequency. What started as a dream nearly two decades ago is now reality — thanks to God’s faithfulness and the amazing ministry partners who stood with us. ” Pictured is Joseph (center) with 2 members of his team.
Convoy of Hope is holding the Grand Opening of their new Regional Distribution Center in Emerson, GA (Atlanta) August 28th,
Convoy of Hope President Hal Donaldson says, “Our Regional Distribution Center for the Southeast will accelerate and equip Convoy’s future responses to Florida hurricane or a Gulf Coast flood. Each RDC will mean local communities are helped more effectively throughout the year.”
Convoy of Hope Senior Director of Radio Jared Mitchell tells HisAir, “Being located near Atlanta, GA will allow one-day access to Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee. This geographic diversity will get food and resources into the hands of the local church and people more efficiently and effectively who have been impacted by disaster. We look forward to sharing this facility with Christian Radio, as we link arms to serve the hurting and the broken, and bring hope to the hopeless.”
All are invited to the celebration all God is doing to expand reach and resources. You can register through the Digital Invite, or email Jared Mitchell at jmitchell@convoyofhope.org to reserve your spot.
Sidewalk Prophets” Dave Frey had the opportunity to sing The National Anthem before the Cubs – Reds game last week at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
WBGL/Champaign staff were in attendance including Johnathan Eltrevoog, Courtney Canfield, Weez Stockton, Ryan Springer, and Eric Nichols with Ben McDonald and Dave Frey from Sidewalk Prophets.
Jesus Music pioneer Chuck Girard passed away today August 11, 2025 ta the age of 81, after a courageous battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy that helped shape the very foundation of Contemporary Christian Music. He was the founder/lead singer for Love Song.
His wife, Karen, shared, “It is with great sorrow, yet also great joy, to let you know that Chuck has moved to Heaven and will be eternally with Jesus! He left this earth at rest and in total peace, surrounded by family. We praise the Lord for His great mercy and for His gift of Chuck’s music, message, and heart. ‘To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.’ We’re grateful for Jesus who paid the price for all who receive Him. Thank you to all of you who have prayed for Chuck and held us in prayer.”
HisAir is saddened to report the passing of Mark Patterson last week. Mark was a WCIF/Melbourne, FL co-host with Penny Galloway. They hosted the morning show for 6 years, and Mark did the WCIF morning show for many many years before that.
HisAir Industry News TIMELINE – Aug 11, 2018
Pictured at left Chris Kelly from Reelworld presents KLTY/Dallas morning co-host John Hudson with the 2018 Class of Rising Stars award at The Talentmasters 30th Annual Morning Show Boot Camp in Chicago.
John told HisAir.Net, “This was my first Morning Show Boot Camp & I was blown away. To be in the same room with the biggest talent and shows in the world, sharing bits, content, theory, how to’s, while cheering each other on, was so refreshing! I felt like I was drinking out of a fire hydrant of amazing radio knowledge throughout the sessions.
Milestones:
Chad Kelley celebrates 19 years at KWVE/Santa Ana
Christian Mix 106 celebrates 5 years today
8/10
Laura Kruszewski 9 years at Family Life Radio/Tucson
Steve Jones 22 years at CJLF/Barrie
Brian McIntyre 23 years at World Mission Broadcast
WPOZ/Orlando celebrates 30 years on the air
Prayer List:
Doug Griffin
Chris Thompson
John Bryant
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