Industry News Bits THU 10/2/25
Fundraisers this week. .. KKCM/St Cloud .. KDUV/Visalia .. KCMS/Seattle .. Christian FM/Vero Beach .. Sound of Life/Kingston, NY .. Faith Radio Network/St Paul .. KSLT/Rapid City .. KKEQ/Grand Forks .. WKJD/Columbus, IN .. WGTS/Wash DC .. WYGS/Columbus, IN .. Let us know when your Station Fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net
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The Aug 2025 PPM release from Nielsen is complete. Oct 6th we’ll get the new Sep PPM numbers. . Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
Tom Steigleman had been named Chief Executive Officer of Christian Broadcasting, Inc. — Full Story HERE
After more than two decades at Northwestern Media’s KTIS/Minneapolis/St. Paul David Christian will be stepping away from his role as creative services director in January. David joined KTIS over 20 years ago and has played a pivotal role in shaping the sound and production excellence of the station. His voice and creativity have left a lasting impact on both KTIS and Northwestern Media.
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
Under the direction of the KITS Program Director, the Creative Services Director leads the creation, execution, and management of compelling on-air, digital, and promotional content that aligns with the station’s mission to engage listeners, communicate brand identity, and support ministry outreach. This role combines strategic oversight of production and imaging with hands-on creative development across all platforms. Through voice work, content production, and public engagement, the Creative Services Director ensures the station remains relevant, relatable, and mission focused.
If interested go HERE
The JOY FM expands it’s Florida coverage with the addition of WWRZ/Ft Meade, FL (98.3). The JOY FM is now covering all of Central Florida with 1.6 million potential listeners in their car. The signal serves the greater Lakeland, FL area.
Radio Training Network also debuted its Classic JOY format on WWRZ HD4.
And congrats the The JOY FM team that hit 102 % of Sharathon goal last week.
Today was KSBJ/Houston’s first day broadcasting from its new facility in Valley Ranch Town Center.
Hope Media Group’s new headquarters is designed not only to serve its team, but also to serve the broader community. The ground floor includes a street-level feature studio; adjacent to the lobby, the on- site café is open to the public, welcoming neighbors and visitors.
Ans on KSBJ’s 1st day from the new studio, its also Taylor Mills last night on the air as she will head to KCMS/Seattle (Spirit 105.3) to host afternoons.
Pictured is KSBJ afternoon host Morgan behind the controls in new KSBJ studio today.
The Gospel Music Association (GMS) has unveiled the full schedule for Dove Week 2025, happening October 5–7 in Nashville, TN.
Check out the full schedule HERE
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – Oct 2, 2018
His Radio Network General Manager Allen Henderson was featured on Fox & Friends Monday morning. Allen took a DNA test through MyHeritage after watching a ‘Fox & Friends’ segment on the online genealogy platform.
Check out the entire story here.
Milestones:
The Morning Cruise (The JOY FM) celebrates 19 years
Ceci LaBarge 27 years at WJQK/Grand Rapids
Christine Wilson 6 years at Hope Media Group
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