Industry News Bits WED 3/11/26
Fundraisers this week .. KEEH/Spokane .. THE JOY FM/Tampa .. Sound of Life/NY .. WCIC/Peoria .. Moody Radio/Chicago .. GoMix/Goldsboro, NC .. Let us know when your Station Fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net
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JAN Nielsen PPM release is complete. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings. Feb PPM arrives starting March 23rd.
AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid JAN 26
KQLV/Albuquerque – 2.8
KKLY/El Paso – 3.4
WKHL/Harrisburg – 2.2
HisAir has a heard a new voice hosting middays on KSBJ/Houston. The new host 10a-3p is JJ. She replaces Denise Pagano who exited earlier this year and is now heard weekends on KJRN/Keene (88.3 The Journey).
The official announcement on new KSBJ personality is coming next week.
KJRN/Keene, TX (88.3 The Journey) announces Tony Lopez has joined the station as the new host of the weekday afternoon show.
“Tony brings an authentic heart for people and a deep love for Christian music and ministry,” said Rich Hooper, Station Manager. “His voice, energy, and passion for sharing hope make him a perfect fit for afternoons on The Journey.”
Tony spent 23 years on the air at KLTY/Dallas offering hope and encouragement to thousands. “I feel blessed and honored to be a part of the Journey family”, said Lopez. “Whether you listen in Johnson County, Tarrant County or on the Journey mobile app, it’ll be fun, uplifting and full of love!”
The afternoon show with Tony Lopez will air weekdays from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Tony is replacing Frank Reed, who will remain with The Journey team to fill in for Tony or Rich and Tanya in the Morning when needed.
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WCSF/Vero Beach (Christian FM) is adding The “Geoff and Danielle” Show to it’s lineup. Starting Monday, Geoff & Danielle will be heard on WCSF weekdays from noon to 3 pm.
KJNW/Kansas City (Life 88.5) PD/mornings Melony McKaye checks in with HisAir.
Melony says, “On the air we have kicked off Life 88.5 Love Letters and they’re generating a lot of excitement! Each Thursday on The Good Morning Show with Mel and Shaun, the Life 88.5 Listening Family helps compose a love letter to someone who might need encouragement. All their thoughts are put into a letter posted to our website (life885.com) and socials so they can share the letter with whomever may need it.”
So far Life 88.5 listeners have composed love letters for a tired mom and a man who feels like he’s failing. They’ve also provided lots of ideas for future letters, such as one to the empty nester, to the one who wants to quit, to the step parent etc.
HLE Radio/Jennings, LA PD/mornings Hunter Logan tells HisAir they are getting ready for their 6th Family Reunion.
Hunter says, “We have over 30 different musical artists coming in over a 4 day period Mar 26-29 . We will have performances, and sit downs, crawfish boil, a special luncheon for the women. Covid shut us down after our 5th one so we are very excited to be able to do this again.”
Tallahassee based Faith Radio is selling two AM / FM translator combinations covering Panama City and much of Bay County, FL. Both are available for immediate purchase. The stations are currently on the air, have excellent equipment, and are well-maintained. Both of these stations have excellent coverage. Asking price is $180,000 for each combo or $325,000 for both. You must say you saw this on HisAir to get the special price.
Complete equipment lists and coverage maps are available from Scott Beigle, 850-201-1070 or by email: scott@faithradio.us.
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HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – March 11, 2020
Randy Chase has left his position as VP Radio at EMF citing “philosophical differences” as the reason for his resignation. Chase joined EMF as Air1 PD in 2013 moving to KLOVE PD, and VP Radio thereafter. Most recently Chase was acting as interim PD with the departure of Matt Stockman.
Prior to joining K-LOVE and Air1 Radio, Randy served as Director of Country Programming for Cox Media Group. He served on the Country Music Association Board of Directors and was named a top country programmer by Country Aircheck and Radio Ink in 2012.
Milestones:
Taylor Hohulin 10 years at KNWI/Des Moines
Bill Bumpas 7 years at KVNE/Tyler
Julie West 3 years at WPOZ/Orlando
Genesis Perez 1 year at KCFY/Yuma
Luis Palau passed away 5 years ago at age 86
Susan Hart 8 years at CBN
The NAB Show Las Vegas cancelled due to coronavirus 6 years ago
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