Industry News Bits WED 1/21/26
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DEC Nielsen PPM release is complete. Holiday PPM arrives 1/26. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
Nielsen AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid – DEC 2025
WKCD/Dayton – 4.4
WEEC/Dayton – 1.1
WDLV/Ft Myers – 3.2
WCSG/Grand Rapids – 8.0 (#1)
WJQK/Grand Rapids -4.2
KLTU/Tucson – 4.2
KXOJ/Tulsa – 5.9 (#2)
KKLB/Tulsa – 1.1
Nielsen AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid – FALL 2025
KKRI/Ft Smith – 3.4
KLFH/Ft Smith – 3.0
KLFS/Ft Smith – 2.1
KYKL/Ft Smith – 1.7
WVLO/Lima – 3.2
WCSG/Grand Rapids is back on top in the market after todays Nielsen DEC 25 rating were released. WCSG has trend the last 3 surveys 7.0-7.3-8.0 AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid.
WCSG consultant Brian Wright told HisAir, “Hyper-local radio has it’s greatest opportunity to succeed ever! When personalities become a part of the fabric of the community, emotional connections are at their highest. This is exactly what the WCSG team is doing. Impacting lives is the #1 objective, which happens to generate #1 ratings as well. Great work WCSG!”
Last month WCSG announced afternoon hosts Brittany and Friends would move to middays and Jenna & Zach moved to afternoon drive. The morning show with Steve & Kathy remains the same. The new voice on WCSG was Keno Greer who stepped in to host middays with Brittany. “Brittany and Friends,” will feature a rotating lineup of special guests.
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
The Radio Development Lead is responsible for overseeing WKJA’s daily operations while strategically growing financial support through donor engagement, sponsorships, and community partnerships. This role combines business acumen with ministry outreach- strengthening relationships with churches, para-church organizations, businesses, and listeners. Serving as a visible ambassador for Heartfelt Radio, this position plays a vital part in advancing WKJA’s mission to share Christ’s love throughout Northeast Ohio.
If interested in this opening go HERE
NRB 2026 will once again host both the Pitch-A-Thon and the TV Showcase.
Now in its 13th year, the NRB Pitch-A-Thon is a proven gateway to real distribution opportunities. Ministries, churches, non-profits, and media companies with screenplays and stories, as well as finished, ready-to-distribute video content are invited to pitch directly to top distributors in face-to-face meetings.
Pitch-A-Thon will be on Friday, February 20 from 3:30-5:30 PM. A Full Registration or Friday Only Registration is required to participate in the NRB 2026 Pitch-A-Thon. Once registered for convention, you may sign up to participate in the Pitch-A-Thon for no additional fee.
Vidare Creative is hosting its next Free Webinar – Planning for Your Spring Fundraiser: Can you still ask for $1/Day?
Date & Time -Feb 10, 2026 01:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)
Join the Vidare Creative fundraising team as they offer the best practices for planning your spring fundraiser, including how much you should ask for before and during the event.
Register HERE
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HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – Jan 21, 2025
KCBI/Dallas afternoon personality Sonny Delfyette has exited the station. Sonny joined KCBI in November 2021.
Sonny told HisAir, “I am thankful for my three years there as the afternoon host. I worked alongside some great professionals, got a chance to host a documentary about my trip to Poland to help Ukrainian women and children flee the war, and of course share how God was helping me through my cancer journey. I believe God opened the door for me to join First Dallas Media, so I’m trusting Him as He prepares my next opportunity.”
Previously Sonny served as afternoon host at Family Life, Bath, NY for thirteen years.
Milestones:
Dusty Wells celebrates 6 years at Daywind Records
Tracey Tiernan 23 years at WRBS/Baltimore
Prayer List:
Brant Hansen
Paul Martin (wife)
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