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DEC Nielsen PPM release is complete. Holiday PPM arrives 1/26. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid DEC
WERC HD2/Birmingham – 3.3
WBKV/Buffalo – 2.0
WLFJ/Greenville – 5.8
WKVG/Greenville – 2.1
WPZZ/Richmond – 4.4
WLFV/Richmond – 2.3
WKDL/Rochester – 2.4
AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid FALL 25
WTSK/Tuscaloosa – 5.0
WLXQ/Tuscaloosa – 3.7
WQRR/Tuscaloosa – 1.9
WFMA/Tuscaloosa – 1.2
Dayton based Strong Tower Christian Media Program Director for Iron-FM Matt Talluto checks in with HisAir.
Matt says, “We just celebrated our first year on air! There’s been a huge response from Christian Rock fans, as there really aren’t any companies taking a chance on this format. So much so, that we launched a terrestrial signal that covers that Dayton and greater Cincinnati areas.”
The OTA station is WFCJ HD2/Dayton (93.7).
Matt adds, “But the reality is, there is an audience of blue-collar (mostly male) rock fans that aren’t being served. IRON FM is serving them. Not only with the music from rock staples like Stryper, Petra, Audio Adrenaline, Skillet, and Switchfoot. But some of the new newer bands from the 2000’s like 3 Days Under, Relent, The Protest, Manafest, etc. Add to that a little more raw and upfront presentation of God’s word on the morning show. We’ve created a format that I would compare to most secular active rock stations now, but without the gutter talk. Everything we bring up is either based around, or comes back to, God’s word.”
Iron-FM recently started playing currents and Matt wants the labels and indies know he’s looking for the best of the best in Christian rock.
TWR reports that Evangelical Christians represent an extremely small minority among the Afar-speaking people— so few that they barely appear on Joshua Project’s list of unreached people groups.
There is extreme poverty with no relief in sight amid drought and food shortages. TWR broadcasts across the region in multiple languages from our powerful station in Eswatini (formerly called Swaziland). The wide variety of broadcasts includes The Way of Righteousness, Women of Hope, Dr. Luke, and programs for youth. But new partners are needed to continue to provide spiritual nourishment for the few evangelical churches and individual believers.
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NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt emphasized that these figures highlight the irreplaceable economic impact and unique value that local broadcasters deliver to communities and the national economy.
“No other industry gives more to Americans for free,” LeGeyt says. “This report reinforces that broadcasters are not only essential to our democracy and daily lives, but to the strength of our economy, as well.”
For years, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has been a tireless advocate on Capitol Hill—defending AM radio’s continued presence in new vehicles, opposing the proposed performance royalty on terrestrial broadcasts, and championing the vital role of local stations.
“Broadcasting is more than a business model; it is a civic model,” LeGeyt says. “This industry stands alone in its mission to inform, protect and uplift every community in America, regardless of ZIP code or income level.”
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HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – Jan 16, 2023
Jenna Ellis is the new morning voice on American Family Radio. Her show, Jenna Ellis in the Morning weekdays, 7-8 a.m. CT). She replaces longtime AFR talk show host,Sandy Rios who announced ger retirement last November, but will continue to produce a weekly podcast, “Sandy Rios 24/7,” in partnership with AFR. Previously, Ellis served as legal counsel to President Donald Trump during his term of office.
Ellis does not define her vocation as a career, but a ministry. She believes all Christians are ultimately fulfilling the Great Commission.
Milestones:
Marci Truckey 9 years at KALS/Kalispell, MT
Matt Elkins celebrates 27 years at Family Life Radio
Jenna Ellis 3 year at American Family Radio
Andrew Adams 16 years at Salem Media
Chris Wallace 17 years at Food For The Poor
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Dave Koch 31 years at Westar Media
Suzanne Lynn 3 year at WGTS/Wash DC
Ken Burns 4 years at Faith Radio Network/Tallahassee
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Paul Martin (wife)
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