Industry News Bits MON 5/18/26

Fundraisers this week ..  KJTM/Lincoln  ..  Let us know when your Station Fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net

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The APRIL Nielsen PPM release starts today. We’ll see results for NYC, Dallas, Atlanta & more.  Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.

WPOZ/Orlando (Z88.3) afternoon show producer Joel Darcey is getting hi own show. Joel will be on the air 10p-2a weeknights replacing Alana who moves to 2am-5:30am. Alana was previously on the air 10p-5:30a.  

Joel has been at WPOZ for the last 3 years producing the afternoon show with Shadow & Grace.  

KSBJ/Houston is inviting area families to a unique, immersive event as “The Compassion Experience” arrives at the KSBJ Studios from Tuesday, May 19, through Thursday, May 21. The Compassion Experience provides a powerful, interactive look into the lives of children living in developing countries, allowing visitors to walk through replicas of their homes and schools to witness the life-changing impact of child sponsorship.

To celebrate this visit KSBJ is hosting two special free family-friendly evenings on May 19 and 20. Starting at 4:00 PM, visitors can enjoy:

• Interactive Truck Tours: A journey through the sights and sounds of a child’s daily life.
• Family Fun Zone: Bounce houses and activities for children of all ages.
• Free Outdoor Acoustic Concerts: Live music from favorite KSBJ artists beginning at sunset.

Evening Concert Schedule:

• Tuesday, May 19: Band Reeves and Caleb & John
• Wednesday, May 20: Band Reeves and Cade Thompson

“We are thrilled to bring the community together for these three special days,” said Sara Nackoul, Director of Promotions at Hope Media Group. “It’s a rare opportunity to pair a global perspective with a night of local fellowship and great music. We want every family to leave feeling inspired and encouraged.”

The event is free to the public. While the Compassion tours will be available throughout the three-day residency, the bounce houses and concerts are exclusive to Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners

Family Life Ministries has an opening for a full-time Digital Program Director.  Family Life, in its 68th year of ministry, has plans to build a new world-class headquarters in Corning, NY that will allow for the growth and expansion of our performing arts, events, and Hope & Healing counseling ministry departments, as well as our regional radio network which consists of over 75 broadcast signals in New York and Pennsylvania. 

If interested in this opening go HERE.

Salem Radio Network’s 24/7 news service SRN News launched a multi-week special series today titled “FAITH & FREEDOM” focusing on how faith in God played a major role in America’s founding as a nation back in 1776. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson—featured regularly on SRN’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL with Tony Perkins news program—will offer his perspective on the upcoming 250th birthday of our nation, along with many other prominent political and religious leaders including Rev. Franklin Graham, President of Samaritan’s Purse; Pastor Allen Jackson;   U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio; Evangelist Alex McFarland; U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.);  Dr. ERWIN LUTZER, former head of Chicago’s Moody Bible Institute; and United States Secretary of War PETE HEGSETH.

SRN vice president of News and Talk Programming Tom Tradup says: “This special series—launching today and continuing until July 4th—will give national prominence to the religious freedoms Americans are blessed to enjoy…in the words of men and women who are strong leaders in both political and religious life in our nation.”

Former WTJZ/Norfolk (Praise 94.9) program director / morning host Dr. Ju Joyner checks in with HisAir. Ju is the Founder of The Joyner Collective and GRTPN (Gospel Radio Today Podcasting Network), a faith-based media ecosystem designed to help radio stations, ministries, organizations, and creators expand their reach beyond traditional broadcasting.

A recent Doctor of Education graduate from Liberty University, Joyner specializes in digital engagement, podcast development, mobile-first listener experiences, and on-demand content strategies that increase visibility, audience interaction, and community impact. Through GRTPN, organizations can transform radio broadcasts, sermons, interviews, and specialty programming into podcasts and digital content distributed across major platforms. 

For more info reach out to Ju at DrJuJoyner@gmail.com

James Mott has exited his Operations Director at WayFM/Huntsville as Hope Media Group has closed the Alabama office. James served with WayFM for 5 years at was previously with WBSN/New Orleans. James will stay in Huntsville where he has landed a project manager position for a tech company.

The next NAGR “Power Call” will be this Thursday, May 21st at 6pm CT. NAGR Radio is bringing together two phenomenal, award-winning gospel artists for a powerful discussion centered around quartet and traditional gospel music for authentic conversation, industry insight, inspiration, and meaningful connection.  Featured Guests will be Lisa Knowles-Smith and The Williams Singers.

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With Ambassador Advertising due to close operations this year Focus on the Family announces it will manage syndication of audio content directly with stations effective July 1st, 2026. Several of the FOTF people will remain the same. including:

• Jennifer Perez will join the Focus team on June 8th, as Senior Affiliate Relations Manager (jennifer.perez@fotf.org)
• Brian Krause will serve as Affiliate Relations Manager (brian.krause@fotf.org)
• Lauren Imhoff will support Affiliate Relations as Logistics Coordinator (lauren.imhoff@fotf.org)

Between now and July 1st, 2026, all requests for promotional material, notice of airtime change, personnel or station updates should be directed to Ambassador Advertising as they continue to serve Focus on the Family. Starting July 1st, all requests should be directed to the new Focus Affiliate team (affiliaterelations@fotf.org.)

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has published “Your Guide to Summer 2026 Christian Music Festivals”  Check it out HERE

HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – May 17 2021

Congratulations to the staff at KSBJ/Houston, as the station ranked #1 AQH for the very first time in its 38 year history. In the Nielsen April PPM KSBJ trended 6.1-5.9-6.8 AQH Share Persons 6+ Mon-Sun 6am-mid.

KSBJ PD Troy West told HisAir, “I am very proud of my on air team who continue to work so hard to connect people more deeply to God. KSBJ Programming is not the only reason we are seeing success. We have such a tight team of many departments that contribute in so many important ways. We have not seen this type of close knit team work since I have been PD here. We celebrate this moment, but all Glory to God.”

Milestones:
Stephen H Williams 16 years at vCreative
Fletcher Keyes 5 years at Troy Research
Grant Stinchfield 5 years at Salem’s KRLA/Los Angeles
Power Of Worship Radio celebrates 5 years on the air in Granada
WVCY/Milwaukee (VCY) celebrates 65 years

Prayer List:
Candice Grey 

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