Industry News Bits TUE 10/28/25
Fundraisers this week. .. The LifeFM/Greenville .. WBGL/Champaign .. KWND/Springfield .. 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
WHVK/Huntsville – 2.6
WHLH/Jackson – 11.5 (#3)
WJLV/Jackson – 5.4
Gateway Creative Broadcasting announced plans today to launch its new station KLJT/St Louis (Worship One) (88.1) in early January 2026. It’s first hire for Worship One is WNFR/Sanduskey, MI (Hope FM) program director Brett Hager. Brett will serve as APD/morning host and will begin his new role on 12/1.
Full Story HERE
After 12 years on the J-O-B at EMF Beth Ann Hibbs has exited her Director of Partnership Events position. Beth is on the lookout for new opportunities reach out to her at bahomoleski@gmail.com or call 978-337-9375.
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
Heartfelt Radio / WKJA is seeking a dynamic, Christ-centered Morning Show Host to lead and produce our weekday morning drive program. Reporting to the General Manager, this role is responsible for delivering engaging, interactive, and audience-centered content that honors the Lord and connects deeply with the Northeastern Ohio community.
If interested in this opening go HERE
Radio 3,16/Norway imaging director Havard Bjornevik checks in with HisAir.
Havard tells HisAir, “Radio 3,16 has been expanding its distribution and audience reach in Norway. We’re seeing steady growth in listenership and engagement. We also recently held a successful fundraiser, which reflects strong listener support for the station’s mission.”
Radio 3,16 is Norway’s national Christian radio station, broadcasting inspirational Christian music, talk shows, and programs aimed at spreading the Gospel and providing uplifting content to listeners across the country. It operates 24/7 on DAB digital radio, on FM in select areas like Kristiansand and Vest-Agder, and online streaming platforms.
Point of Grace took over K-LOVE today as “Guest DJs” from 1-3p ET.
Former WGTS/Wash DC air talent Tom Miner has been hired as the Assistant Communications Officer for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools – one of the nation’s largest public school systems. Miner joined WGTS in 2017 ae Producer for Johnny & Stacey afternoons.
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – Oct 28, 2024
A group including Southern Gospel podcaster Darrien Southerland is purchasing WLJA (101.1) and WPGY (1580) Ellijay, GA plus translator W251CZ at 98.1 FM for $1.5 mil. The seller is Tri-State Communications.
Southerland will serve as President and Managing Partner tells HisAir, “Our format will be a Christian version of Country Radio and progressive Southern Gospel. I tell advertisers the station will be a Christian country music version of K-LOVE or The Fish—everything from Tim McGraw’s Touchdown Jesus to Jason Crabb, Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert, Zach Wilson, Dolly Parton, Gaither vocal band, and more.”
Milestones:
Carl Bliss 5 years at Northwestern Media/St Paul
Molly Chambers 6 years at WRBS/Baltimore
Richard Jenkins 17 years at Dick Jenkins Consulting
Charley Mefferd 11 years at Ambassador Advertising
The Morning Cruise (JOY FM) 19 years on the air
KVNE/Tyler celebrates 42 years on the air
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