Industry News Bits Tue 3/24/26

March 24, 2026

Fundraisers this week .. WGCA/Quincy, IL .. KBNJ/Corpus Christi .. KSBJ/Houston .. WZDG/Wilmington .. WEEC/Dayton .. WFCJ/Dayton .. CJLF/Barrie .. KJNW/Kansas City .. KNWS/Waterloo .. KNWC/Sioux Falls .. Let us know when your Station Fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net

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FEB Nielsen PPM release starts today. Day 1 markets include NYC, Atlanta, Dallas and more. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.

Market Winners
KLJY/St Louis 8.1 (#2)
WCIE/Tampa 7.3 (#2)
KTIS/Minneapolis 6.2 (#5)
KSBJ/Houston 6.0 (4)
KCMS/Seattle 5.4 (#3)

TOP 5 Cume
KSBJ/Houston
WPLJ/NYC
KLTY/Dallas
KKLQ/LA
WCKL/Chicago

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WJQK/Grand Rapids (JOY99) is celebrating a major milestone as “Match Game” wrapped up its 30th year—with more chances to win, more ways to play, and more than $15,000 in prizes given to listeners across West Michigan. Since the JOY99 Match Game debuted in 1996, Match Game has become a listener favorite, awarding over $400,000 in prizes and creating decades of unforgettable moments.

“For 30 years, Match Game has been part of West Michigan — long before smartphones, apps, and even in-car screens,” said Tommy Dylan, PD. “This year, we celebrated that nostalgia while making it easier than ever to play.”

In response to changing listener habits, JOY99 introduced a stronger texting component, allowing participants to opt in and engage directly from their phones—cutting down on busy signals and making the game more accessible than ever before. The Match Game continues to be more than just a contest—it’s a shared experience that connects generations of listeners through fun, anticipation, and celebration.

“Whether you played back in the 90s or jumped in for the first time, this year’s Match Game was all about bringing people together,” said Dylan. “It’s a celebration of where we’ve been—and an exciting step into how we connect today.”

Southern Gospel group Ernie Haase & Signature Sound welcomes their new keyboardist Braden Neal. Neal is 23 years old and originally from Knoxville but has lived most of his life in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

Braden said he was introduced to southern gospel music at the age of 7 when he first heard the music of Anthony Burger. He grew in his love for gospel music and says folks like Stan Whitmire, Gerald Wolfe and Kim Collingsworth have influenced his playing. Be sure to say hi to Braden when you see him on the road!

Susan Larkin named the new President & CEO of RCS Worldwide. This appointment marks a pivotal moment as RCS accelerates its leadership in audio creation tools, media intelligence, music analytics, and television operations technology.

“I’m honored to help lead its next chapter—one defined by connection, innovation, and measurable impact,” said Larkin.

Registration for the 2026 NAB Show, taking place on April 18-22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is now open. Explore new ideas and innovations and hear from industry leaders around the world at this can’t-miss event.

WIHS/Middletown, CT (104.9) Program Director and Morning Host Ron Gangwer recently celebrated his 25th anniversary at the nonprofit, listener-supported station. Gangwer grew up in Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Vermont. After graduating from Pensacola Christian College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Bible and Education, he served as a sixth-grade teacher and then as the school administrator at a Christian academy in Massachusetts. He joined WIHS in February of 2001.

Pictured are Gangwer (left) with WIHS GM Matt Harper

HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – March 24, 2021

American University is selling WRAU/Ocean City, MD (88.5) to Atlantic Gateway Communications, owners of WGTS/Wash DC. Selling price is reported to be $650K.

WRAU is a 50kW Class B covering much of the Salisbury/Ocean City market. It will join an already crowded dial of CCM stations including WNKZ Pocomoke City MD (The Bridge from WKNZ/Harrington, DE) and KLOVE on 92.1 WLBW Fenwick Island DEand 105.5 WLSW Salisbury.

Milestones:
Shawn Hill 5 years at Hope Media Group
Hannah Jamieson 5 years at WWIL/Wilmington
WFLI/Chattanooga (Southern Gospel) goes dark 9 years ago

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