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The SEP 2025 PPM release is complete. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings. Oct PPM numbers from Nielsen are due Nov 3rd.
AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid – SEP 25
WERC HD2/Birmingham – 3.8
WAGG/Birmingham – 1.5
WBKV/Buffalo – 2.5
WDLV/Ft Myers – 2.7
WKVG/Greenville – 2.6
WPZZ/Richmond – 5.3
WLFV/Richmond – 2.0
WKDL/Rochester – 2.2
KLTU/Tucson – 3.6
Vidare Creative announces a new partnership with Convoy of Hope to represent them and their mission to feed the world through children’s feeding, community outreach, and disaster response.
“We are truly excited to link arms with Vidare Creative as we work together to feed children, respond to disasters, and bring hope to the poor and suffering around the world, as well as our own local communities,” says Jared Mitchell, Convoy’s Senior Director Radio & Donor Engagement. “Vidare has a proven track record of strong relationships based on trust, loyalty, and confidence. As Convoy of Hope positions ourselves to serve and support the local church in 2026, we are honored to have such an incredible partner by our side.”
Vidare’s Paul Goldsmith added, “It’s a privilege to partner with Convoy of Hope to amplify their mission. Their impact here in the US and around the world is extraordinary, and we’re excited to use the power of radio to help more people experience the love of Christ in action.”
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Family Life Radio/Tucson Senior Marketing director Laura Kruszewski was honored as PR Professional of the Year PRSA, Southern Arizona Chapter.
Family Life Radio also received an award for their Ultimate Baby Shower campaign.
Former WFFH/Nashville (94.1 The Fish) afternoon host Doug Griffin expands his role at mainstream AC WJXA/Nashville (Mix 92.9). Doug will be heard weeknights with “Real Life with Doug) M-Th 7-mid. He’s been handling weekends and fill-in.
Doug also is on WEMI/Appleton (The Family) hosting weekdays 10am-noon, ans The Passion Radio Network/Farmington, NM.
Doug has been on the Nashville airwaves for over 27 years.
for KING + COUNTRY’s new single “World on Fire (with Taylor Hill)” has become 2025’s #1 Most Added song at Christian radio and the #1 downloaded track on Play MPE (Christian). The track marks the duo’s first original release in over two years, launching a new, passionate era for Joel and Luke Smallbone. They debuted the song with a fiery performance at the 2025 Dove Awards, where they also won Long Form Music Video of the Year for “A Drummer Boy Christmas (LIVE).”
“To release our first original song in 2.5 years and to be received by our radio family in such an outrageous way goes to show the power of community, partnership and banding together to accomplish something, by the grace of God, greater than ourselves,” said Joel and Luke Smallbone.
K-LOVE is 43 years old today…HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – Oct 17, 2019
Lynda Stringer has been named KVNE/Tyler evening host. Lynda will be heard on her live show from 6pm – 9pm, where she will engage with listeners and build community through stories, songs, and scriptures.
“Lynda Stringer brings a wealth of experience in Christian radio. She has a joyful spirit, a contagious laugh and a friendly voice that really draws in listeners,” says President/CEO Troy Kriechbaum.
Milestones:
Garrick Whitehead 19 years at K-LOVE
Rick Killingsworth 31 years at Salem Web Network
Doug Day 9 years at Spirit FM/VA/WV/NC
10/18
Shawna Beyer 8 years at Moody Radio/Grand Rapids
Lynda Stringer 6 years at KVNE/Tyler
Chris Hauser 46 years in the Christian Radio/Records industry
Brittany Bernholdt 8 years at Moody Radio
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