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AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid MAR 26
WMHK/Columbia – 3.8
KVNB/Little Rock – 2.0
WNKL/Toledo – 2.6
Radio Training Network operators of The JOY FM/Tampa and His Radio/Greenville announced today it ss acquiring three signals from Cumulus Media in a $2.45 million deal. They are 97.9 W250BC in Atlanta/GA, 93.3 WWFF/Huntsville, and 100.5 WWFN/Florence.
RTN has also entered into a 10-year lease agreement for 101.5 WKHX-HD2/Marietta to feed W255CJ. Previously, RTN relied on rimshot 93.3 WVFJ-FM Greenville, Georgia, to cover the Atlanta market, but its reach into the city weakened after its tower was destroyed and rebuilt following a tornado in January 2023.
Mike Jenkins joins Radio Training Network as Director of Support with at The JOY FM.
Mike says, “The best part? This journey is bringing me back home to Tampa Bay. I’m grateful for how God is guiding me along the way, and I can’t wait to dive in with this AMAZING ministry.
As Director of Support at Radio Training Network Mike will lead the donor services team, overseeing all aspects of donation management, donor relations, and supporter engagement.
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
Come join a winning team that is passionate about making a difference. WGTS 91.9/Atlantic Gateway Communications, Inc. is a listener-funded media ministry located in Rockville, MD broadcasting to the greater Washington, D.C. region, and on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. We are currently searching for our next morning show co-host. The ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation, and a love for listeners to the greater Washington, D.C. market where they’ll have the chance to engage with hundreds of thousands of people each week.
If interested in this opening go HERE.
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After 30 years at Ramsey Solutions, Ramsey Network Executive Vice President Blake Thompson announces he will retire later this year.
Thompson was hired in 1996 as the original producer of Dave Ramsey’s radio show. He went on to oversee the program’s growth and rose to the position of Executive Vice President of The Ramsey Network. Under his leadership, The Ramsey Network expanded from a single radio show into a major media organization featuring 10 podcasts and more than 1,000 employees.
Ramsey Network Vice President Hank Fuerst will succeed Thompson as the network’s new leader.
K-LOVE, INC has filed a $481,000 deal to buy WKNL/New London, CT (100.9) from Hall Communications.
Faith Broadcasting Company has filed to donate its majority 59% interest in gospel WGAB/Newburgh, IN (1180) to Boeke Road Baptist Church.
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – May 8, 2019
Mainstream AC WPLJ/New York announced today it will change formats on May 31st. The station is expected to flip to KLOVE. WPLJ was purchased by EMF in a multi station deal with Cumulus announced in Feb this year. The other stations included are WYAY/Atlanta, WRQX/Wash DC, KFFG/San Jose, WZAT/Savannah, & WXTL/Syracuse.
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – May 8, 2025
WRVL/Lynchburg (The Journey) has promoted Brittany Minard to Program Director. She replaces longtime PD Kenny Robinson who retired at the end of March. Brittany joined WRVL in Jan 2018, after a stint at local ABC affiliate WSET-TV.
Brittany says, “I’m honored to step into the role of Program Director at The Journey while still being on the morning show. I love connecting with our listeners and bringing them messages of hope through the songs that we play.”
Milestones:
Bart Wagner 31 years at WAY Radio/Brunswick
Jim Collins 31 years at WAY Radio/Jacksonville
UCB Canada launched CIUC/Regina 3 years ago
WQKT/Wooster, OH launched by River Radio 2 years ago
5/9
Stephen Wilkinson 22 years at Hope Media/Australia
Chalmer Harper 8 years at KSOS/Las Vegas
Nancy Rosenblad 26 years at EMF
Mark Hunter 11 years at Truth Broadcasting
KLJJ-LP/Houston celebrates 10 years on the air
Dr. K.P. Yohannan (Gospel For Asia) passed 2 years ago
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