Industry News Bits WED 10/22/25
Fundraisers this week. .. LSBJ/Houston .. KEEH/Spokane .. Kinship Radio/Mankato .. WORQ/Green Bay .. WEMI/Appleton .. WKJA/Barberton .. KJRN/Keene, TX .. KWFC/Springfield .. WPHZ/South Bend (FFTP) .. Let us know when your Station Fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net
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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
KQLV/Albuquerque – 2.3
KKLY/El Paso – 3.6
WKHL/Harrisburg – 2.7
WPOS/Holland, OH (Proclaim 102.3) has hired Luke Diamond to fill its afternoon opening. The shift has been vacant since longtime afternoon host Robin Sullivan exited the station in Sep.
WPOS GM Rebecca Vassar told HisAir, “At Proclaim FM, our goal is to share hope and encouragement every day. Luke brings not only great talent but a genuine heart for ministry. We believe God has called him here for such a time as this, and we’re excited to see how He’ll use Luke to bless our listeners.”
In 2018 Luke made the switch from TV to radio and joined WFAN/New York City as a producer. His first job in CCM radio was at WAWZ/NYC (STAR 99.1) in 2022.
Luke says, “I’m beyond excited to join the team at 102.3 Proclaim FM in Toledo!”
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Today (10/22) is the one year anniversary of the passing of His Radio/Greenville Operations Manager/mornings Rob Dempsey. Rob was diagnosed with cancer and admitted to the hospital for an emergency surgery just one week earlier before suffering cardiac arrest. Rob spent over 35 years at Radio Training Network including 24 years with His Radio..
Today the His Radio morning show welcomed Rob’s wife and daughter to openly share their grief process and give an update on how they’re doing a year later.
Watch HERE. The Christian Radio & Records industry gave tributes to Rob after his passing HERE
Thursday, October 23, KCBI/Dallas will air a Day of Prayer, a special, interactive broadcast that will support and uplift hearts across Texas and beyond.
The special day will be headlined by trusted Christian voices, including Dr. Robert Jeffress, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church, Dallas, and Host of the radio broadcast, Pathway to Victory, Jim Daly, President of Focus on the Family, and others. In addition to special guest features, the station will highlight counselors, pastors and ministry leaders who will offer biblical insight and encouragement throughout the day.
Throughout the day, KCBI staff and volunteers will be on hand to personally pray with listeners, who are encouraged to tune in and call in prayer requests, knowing they are not alone in their struggles.
“We believe there is incredible power in prayer,” said KCBI Program Director Kelly Corday. “Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, loss, family struggles or just trying to make sense of today’s world, we want to walk with you and point you back to the truth of God’s Word.”
In Sep WPOZ/Orlando (Z88.3) held its annual 2 week Sharathon ending a little short of their goal.
WPOZ founder Jim Hoge told HisAir today, “God blessed us big time! After finishing fundraiser at 90% on Friday, Sept 26th, we scheduled a make up for today and hit 100% in an hour and 40 minutes! Our God is an awesome God!”
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – Oct 22, 2018
WAY Media Network Chief Content Officer Faron Dice has announced that evening host Justin Paul will be departing WAY-FM on November 9 after serving the ministry for 7 years. “Justin is one of the hardest working people I know,” says Network Program Director, Todd Stach. “Day in and day out, his attention to detail and standard of excellence were inspiring to see. Most of all, Justin is just a really good guy and will be missed.”
Paul adds, “The past seven years at WAY-FM are irreplaceable. I am extremely grateful they took a chance on me, poured into me, and gave me an opportunity to grow. From top to bottom, the people here are some of the best in our industry. It’s always tough to leave what feels like family but I’m blessed to be able to carry lifelong friendships to my next destination. I will forever be a fan of the people and ministry of WAY-FM.” Paul will continue to track the show in the short term.
Milestones:
Jarrett Stevens 7 years at KFNW/Fargo
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