Industry News Bits WED 1/7/26
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The “Geoff and Danielle” Show has been added to mornings at KJIC/Houston.
Rachel Vaughn moves to middays. Also, Andy Youso has been adde3 in the 2–7pm slot.
KJIC Pres/GM Justin Vaugh told HisAir, “We’re excited to step into 2026 with a lineup of talented voices on the air. It is our mission that God would use KJIC to bring comfort, encouragement, and spiritual strength to Christians globally, while also shinning as a light for those who are lost. Through our music and programming, our goal is to reach listeners of all ages and backgrounds with a message that is both simple and powerful—pointing people to Jesus and celebrating life in Him.”
“Geoff and Danielle” also air on WBAZ/Bridgehampton, NY, KJTM/Lincoln (TimFM) and KMWC/Bethany, MO, and WWEG/Myersville, MD
For media inquiries and further details, please contact: Paul Tipton at Christian FM Media: Paul@smartradiosuite.com
Robbie Green has joined EMF as South Central Regional Engineering manager based in Houston.
Previously to joining EMF Green was with Telos Alliance from July 2023 and CBS Radio Houston, now Audacy.
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
Stephens Media Group Tulsa (KXOJ, KTSO, KMYZ, KYAL) is looking for a Production Director who understands that getting results for clients is they to success. This is a leadership role where your creative decisions shape how market clients connect with Tulsa audiences. You’ll have a private, sound-dampened office with professional gear in the same room as your desk in addition to multiple studios, a part-time assistant to help manage the flow, and the creative autonomy to make your best work happen.
If interested in this opening go HERE
For the third consecutive year, WEEC/Dayton (Hope 100.7) has seen God and listeners move powerfully through its annual Christmas Hope program, bringing encouragement, provision, and joy to families facing hardship during this Christmas season. This year alone, Christmas Hope has helped a record breaking 95 families, with over $45,000 given away through the generosity of local businesses and individual donors.
During the Christmas season, Hope 100.7 partners with listeners to make Christmas more hopeful for families in need. During the months of November and December Hope 100.7 collects, vets, and posts needs, and through our listeners, connects those needs with people wanting to help. Time and again, God worked powerfully through the generosity of ordinary people to bring profound hope to our community.
“Christmas Hope continues to remind us that our listeners don’t just listen to Hope, they live it.” said Hope 100.7 program director Daryl Pierce. “Every one of these stories are a testament to the love our community has for each other.”
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) this afternoon extended a formal invitation (see below) to President Trump to deliver the State Of The Union Address at 9PM Eastern time on Tuesday, February 24thbefore a Joint Session of Congress.
President Trump’s address will be carried live on the Salem Radio Network.
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Veteran Christian Radio air talent Dave Arthur checks in with HisAir. Dave’s retirement 2 years ago was greatly exaggerated, he’s just not waking up at 3:30 AM to do a morning show anymore. Dave still does a lot of work for stations around the northwest including KEEH/Spokane (Shine 104.9) mornings with his wife, Shauna, he also holds hosts afternoons on Positive Life Radio/College Place, WA, and weekends on KSLT/Rapid City.
So what’s new with Dave? Well here’s a sneak peek at a project he has been involved with over the last year with Mission Aviation Fellowship.
Watch video teaser HERE
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – Jan 7, 2025
Hope Media Group announces the South Florida expansion of its Spanish-language network, Vida Unida, intothe West Palm Beach metro area. Effective immediately, Vida Unida will be broadcast on 90.3 FM in West Palm Beach and 96.7 FM in Martin County. This expansion will allow new listeners to enjoy the same programming that can be heard on WLFE/Miami (90.9 FM).
“What a great way to kick off 2025 with the expansion of the Vida Unida network into the West Palm Beach, FL market,” said Joe Paulo, CEO of Hope Media Group. “This means over 200,000 more Spanish-speaking people can benefit from contemporary Christian music and encouragement in their own heart language. Most importantly, this expansion translates into more people loving Jesus, serving others, and spreading Hope.”
Milestones:
Vonda Armstrong 4 years at Singing News media
Tiffany Schortgen 10 years at WBCL/Ft Wayne
Matt Elkins 29 years at Family Life Radio/Tucson
WFCJ/Dayton signed on the air January 7, 1961
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