Industry News Bits THU 12/4/25
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The NOV PPM from Nielsen arrives starting today. On day 3 its KC, Las Vegas & more. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
KCBI/Dallas Grants Christmas WISH Number 2. All across Texas, many people carry heavy burdens – grief, loss, financial strain, housing insecurity and the quiet ache of trying to hold everything together. Yet, by God’s grace, something beautiful is unfolding behind the scenes across North and Central Texas!
KCBI is honored to be the new home of Christmas WISH. Hosted by Bonnie Curry, formerly of KLTY, this heartfelt series highlights four Texas families whose stories reflect the hope of the season as we celebrate the birth of our Savior. Each week, listeners will meet a new family walking through real challenges with deep faith. And this Christmas, each family will experience something unexpected – a reminder that God sees them, God loves them, and they are not alone.
The second story features Uriel and Adrianna and their twins, Adel and Maria, and identified by KCBI Ministry Partner Mission Arlington. Their journey will unfold on air beginning Monday, December 8 and will continue through Friday, December 12, at 6:00am, 8:00am, 3:00pm and 5pm.
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Pillar Media, home to STAR 99.1 NYC/NJ, STAR 93.3 Cincinnati, STAR 101.5 and KPOF in Denver, and Positive HipHop 107.1 in Denver, is looking for a highly motivated sales professional, who is strategic and digitally savvy, to join our close-knit team. As a member of our New Jersey Team, you will represent STAR 99.1 and a full suite of digital products. Our ideal candidate is an outgoing individual who has a passion for sales, understands how to help customers grow their business exposure, and recognizes the importance of building long-term, profitable relationships based on trust and mutual satisfaction.
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WDJC/Birmingham surpassed the goal of getting 3,800 Bibles into the hands of Bibleless believers this fall. Over 4,300 Bibles will be distributed and sent to the nations through Bible League International, thanks to generous WDJC listeners.
Bible League not only gets Bibles into those countless hands who are craving His Word, they also send Bibles to under-resourced churches, making worship possible. Bible League also has Bible-based Literacy programs, introducing Jesus to those needing his love and grace.
NAB Chief Legal Officer Rick Kaplan says radio — not television — is at the front of the line for regulatory modernization. Speaking on “The NAB Podcast,” Kaplan emphasized that radio faces greater financial pressure than any other broadcast medium and that the decades-old local ownership caps are now outdated given today’s competitive landscape.
“No one is facing more pressure financially than radio, and these antiquated rules don’t make sense,” he said, adding that “radio is an incredibly important service.”
The NAB expects the FCC to prioritize radio ownership rule changes in the upcoming quadrennial review, with Kaplan predicting movement “hopefully sometime in the next year or so,” though exact timing remains uncertain.
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Gotee Records is proud to announce the signing of emerging R&B/soul artist Leslie Perez. Her vocals and genre-blending sound have quickly positioned her as an artist to watch. The Minnesota-born singer-songwriter has garnered millions of independent streams, opened for Madison Ryann Ward, performed in London, and successfully crowdfunded her most recent EP, which has drawn attention across the music industry.
“What an honor to partner with someone who not only has a world-class voice but also has a world-class work ethic,” shares VP A&R and Publishing of Gotee Records, Tyrus Morgan. “It’s really exciting to start this journey with Leslie and have a front row seat to where her music and songwriting will take us!”
Encouragement Media Group has filed a $1.05 million deal to acquire three full-power Spanish Christian “Ondas de Vida” stations and nine FM translators from Centro Cristiano De Fe. The stations are: KLHM (88.1) Lucerne Valley, CA, KODV (89.1) Barstow, CA (Victor Valley market), KVID (88.5) Mesquite, NV (Las Vegas market) The nine translators included in the deal are: K212GC 90.3 Pomona, CA K205DK 88.9 Yucca Valley, CA K288DJ 105.5 Victorville, CA K256BS 99.1 Palmdale, CA K284CD 104.7 Quartz Hill, CA K212GM 90.3 Crescent City, CA K215FA 90.9 North Las Vegas, NV K203FR 88.5 Las Vegas, NV K219LJ 91.7 St. George, UT
Red Apple Media has filed a $500,000 deal to acquire Spanish Christian “Radio Cantico Nuevo” WLID (1370) Patchogue, NY, along with translators W239CY (95.7) Patchogue and W296EK (107.1) Brentwood, from Erick Salgado’s Cantico Nuevo Ministry. After the sale, Cantico Nuevo Ministry will retain Spanish Christian “Radio Cantico Nuevo” WNYG (1580) on Long Island, plus stations in the Hudson Valley, Monmouth-Ocean, and Morristown markets.
Taylor University Broadcasting has filed a $435,000 deal to acquire country “Your Country 99.3” WCJC/Van Buren, IN and CHR “Star 106.9” WXXC from Bruce Danziger’s Vox Radio Group. The purchase expands Taylor’s presence in the market, where it already operates contemporary Christian WBCW (89.7).
Little Dog Media Group has filed a $50,000 deal to acquire the Fort Pierce, FL-licensed translator W291AL (106.1 FM) from Central Educational Broadcasting.
Bott Broadcasting has closed a $175,000 purchase of noncommercial KDPS (88.1) Des Moines from the Des Moines Independent School District. The acquisition expands Bott’s Iowa footprint, where it already owns three other FMs, including stations serving the Sioux City and Ottumwa markets.
Michigan based Smile FM celebrates its 29th anniversary this week (12/2). On Dec 2, 1996, WLGH/Lansing (88.1) (nicknamed “The Light” at that time) signed on the air. It was the first Christian FM station to serve the capital city of Lansing, MI. Smile FM was originally two separate networks. The first, The Light, was founded in December 1996, when WLGH in Leroy Township, serving Lansing, signed on. The second, Joy FM, began on December 12, 2000, with WHYT (renamed as WWKM and again as WDTR) in Imlay City. While both CCM.
Today, the Smile FM network covers most of MI and continues to grow with over 30 FM stations across the Great Lakes.
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HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – Dec 4, 2015
KVNE/KGLY/Tyler has hired David Brock as Production Director and On-Air Host. David’s responsibilities include oversight of Production for both stations and hosting mornings on 91.3 KGLY. KVNE/KGLY’s Troy Kriechbaum said, “David brings a wealth of talent, heart for local radio and a passion for Jesus Christ. We are thrilled to have him on the team.”
Milestones:
Jeremy Nobles 1 year at KFNW/Fargo
WCQR/Gray, TN celebrates 28 years on the air
Jack Armstrong 2 years at Sea Walker Media Corporation
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Joseph Reed (mother)
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