Industry News Bits FRI 2/27/26
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Spring Sharathon season is here.
Fundraising next week:
Christian FM and WHIF/Palatka
March 9th:
GoMix/Goldsboro, NC
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JAN Nielsen PPM release is complete. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings. Feb PPM arrives starting March 23rd.
The NRB 2026 International Christian Media Convention (held February 17-20 in Nashville), is history. Christian radio played a prominent role alongside broader faith-based media.
Key highlights from NRB 2026:
- NRB 2026 Convention Focus on Radio and Advocacy: The event opened with a strong call for Christian communicators to engage culture boldly without compromise. NRB adopted nine resolutions emphasizing advocacy for protecting AM/FM radio (especially local Christian stations serving rural and faith communities), religious liberty, free speech, and opposition to harmful FCC policy changes. Panels covered topics like AI in ministry, digital evangelism, podcasting’s future, and engaging younger generations. Christian radio was front and center in discussions on policy priorities and leadership.
- Awards and Recognitions: NRB named KVNE/Tyler its 2026 Radio Station of the Year during the convention. This was announced on HisAir in Dec 2025.
- Audience Growth and Strategies: Christian radio continues showing strong momentum. Leaders shared insights on changes driving listener gains, such as expanding streaming access points—one group reported quadrupling theirs, leading to record streaming levels (including a 163% jump for a Spanish-language brand). Recent Nielsen Audio ratings reflected solid performance for many Christian stations.
NRB 2027 will be held February 23–26, 2027, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
One of the nation’s premier legacy Christian Radio stations, WMUZ-FM 103.5 – is looking for a dynamic on air host who loves the Lord, believes in LIVE and LOCAL commercial radio, is SALES minded and ready to work closely with our seasoned Sales team and advertising clients.
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A new feature film will showcase the remarkable journey of CUPS Mission, a nonprofit committed to rescuing and restoring at-risk children and families in the Dominican Republic, Malawi Africa, and Mexico. Through humor, heartbreak, and hope, audiences will experience the highs and lows of global missions as Mike Williams, career comedian, steps out of the spotlight and into the slums—learning what it truly means to serve.
Jack Eason, Executive Director of CUPS Mission, shares, “This movie highlights what God is doing on the earth, not CUPS. CUPS is not the focus, Jesus is. I believe this film will inspire people to remember that God uses people. We are His Plan A.” Jack’s team at Heart Share serves Christian radio and media ministries around the country, and this is their first foray into film.
For information on the ministry, check out www.cupsmission.com
A diverse team of creatives, ministry partners, and investors have already come together to help bring the film to life, with active efforts to secure the necessary funding for production. Supporters and faith-based film enthusiasts are encouraged to join this exciting next chapter by following developments at www.rescuedmovie.com
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Southern Gospel fans are voting in the first round of the 2026 Singing News Fan Awards.
Singing News Vice President, Danny Jones says the deadline for first round of voting is March 13th.
Christian radio host and bestselling author Brant Hansen has created a free 7-part video series. The series, with his signature mix of dry wit and biblical wisdom, explores a joy that doesn’t ignore the brokenness—but actually thrives in the middle of it.
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – Feb 27, 2024
Artist Resource Services (ARS) of Hendersonville, TN, the independent artist and label services arm of New Day Christian Distributors, welcomes Kim Pennington as its Director of Radio Promotions, effective January 1, 2024. ARS has seen continued growth over the last two years in production, marketing, merchandising, and especially at Southern Gospel radio with hit songs from the Isaacs, Jordan Family Band, Tim Menzies, Becky Isaacs Bowman, Westward Road, the Craguns, and the Allens, and is excited to welcome Sharon Walker and Debra Perry & Jaidyn’s Call.
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – Feb 28, 2023
Salt & Light Media Ministries, owners of WGRC/Lewisburg has expanded its coverage by launching a full-powered signal in State College, PA. WGRC is broadcasting its signal on Covenant Communications’ WGJC/University Park (97.1). Previously, the redirect loop of former Classic Hits station WOWY/University Park had been running on 97.1. Previously WGRC listeners in State College were able to tune in on translator W272EN 102.3.
Milestones:
Bethanie Shepherd 4 years at KWND/Springfield
KCFY/Yuma, AZ is celebrating 35 years on the air
Joanne Wilson 3 years at Salt 106.5/Queensland, AUS
2/27
Kim Pennington 2 years at Artist Resource Services
Melissa Stover 22 years at Christian FM/Vero Beach
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