Industry News Bits MON 5/4/26

May 4, 2026

Fundraisers this week .. The Promise/Gaylord, MI .. Vision Christian Radio/Queensland .. Let us know when your Station Fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net

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The MARCH Nielsen PPM release is complete. The APRIL PPM starts 5/18 …. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.

AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid MAR 26
WKCD/Dayton – 4.6
KLVY/Fresno – 5.0
WCSG/Grand Rapids – 7.0
WJQK/Grand Rapids – 3.1
WLKA/Wilkes Barre – 1.1

WDJC/Birmingham MD / midday host Justin Brown has been nominated in the “One Voice USA Awards” for radio commercial best performance – male category.
Justin Brown – “Cochren & Co. “Good Memories” tour spot” – Produced by Kent Harris.

HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners

Job Summary – The Programming and Content Manager must meet objectives related to the mission and goals of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) as the key contributor to and executor of the long-term strategic plans for The Billy Graham Channel (the channel) on SiriusXM satellite radio.

If interested in this opening go HERE

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The National Association of Gospel Radio (NAGR) has appointed twelve (12) new state leaders to help advance their mission and strengthen the future of gospel radio.

These appointments reflect our commitment to preserving the legacy, expanding the reach, and deepening the impact of gospel broadcasting—one listener, one station, and one broadcast at a time.

The first group of six new state leaders:

• Mr. Jorad Holmes — Florida

• Ms. Chandra Wise — Mississippi

• Mr. Jovonta Patton — Minnesota

• Mr. Chris King — Alabama

• Mr. Jason Clayborn — Kentucky

• Mr. Carl Hearne — Indiana

The City of Wilmington, NC is looking for a new mascot for the Parks and Rec department. WWIL/Wilmington (Life 90.5) morning co-host Craig Thomas wants the gig.

Pictured is possibly the Wilmington new parks mascot!

HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – May 4, 2023

WEEC/Dayton (Hope 100.7) afternoon host CJ McKay has been given additional duties as Production Director. CJ has been with the Strong Tower Christian Media station for 5 years.

Previously he served 10 years at WFFH/Nashville ((94.1 The Fish) and secular radio in Charlotte, New Orleans, Tampa, St Louis.

Milestones:
Steve Hodges 6 years at TWR
David Sylvester 28 years at CCMG

5/3
Mike Lanser 10 years at WCLQ/Wausau
Carolyn Cassidy 3 years at Salem/Tampa
Natalie Bonczek 2 years at NRB
Noelle Huizenga 2 years at NRB
BOOST Radio goes on the air in Minneapolis 5 years ago

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