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July 6, 2026

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MAY 2026 Nielsen PPM release is complete. JUNE PPM starts July 13th…. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.

AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid MAY 2026
WALC/Charleston – 2.1
WSPO/Charleston – 1.4
WKHL/Harrisburg – 1.4
KMLV/Omaha – 2.1

Southern Gospel Joy FM/Winston Salem welcomes Brendan Beavers to their morning show. Brendan joins Melody Vaughn as co-host of The Morning JoyRide®. Most recently Brendan has hosted the evening show on Joy FM.

“I’m thrilled to have Brendan join me on the JoyRide,” says Melody Vaughn, who has hosted The Morning JoyRide since its launch in 2007. “He loves radio and it shines through with his personality and his big heart for others. I’ve missed having someone to banter with and to laugh at my not-so-funny jokes and antics, and Brendan is perfect to fill that role.”

Brendan adds: “What an honor and ‘Joy’ it is to be here with Melody on The Morning JoyRide. I’m so thankful to share hope, encouragement, and the love of Jesus each morning—with the chance to even tell a dad joke or two!”

WGTS/Wash DC President and CEO of Atlantic Gateway Communications Kevin Krueger, has been elected Chair of the the Radio Research Consortium Board of Directors He replaces Steve Schram who has served on the board since 2012 and as Chair since 2020 and will remain connected to the RRC through its Emeritus Board.

Jim Tazarek, President of Market Enginuity, has been named Vice Chair. Tazarek’s background spans sponsorship, revenue development, and strategic growth for noncommercial radio stations.

A brand refresh is also in the works. The RRC is preparing a new visual identity intended to reflect the organization’s evolution, with an emphasis on both its analytical work and the audiences behind the data.

The leadership changes also coincide with the retirement of Carol Jacobs, who concludes nearly 30 years of service with the RRC. Jacobs joined the organization in 1997 as a part-time bookkeeper and went on to oversee a wide range of responsibilities, including accounting, billing, human resources, contracts, office operations, and production support. She also served as acting president during key leadership transitions and played a pivotal role in guiding the RRC’s transition to a virtual workplace.

RRC President and CEO Molly Davis reflected on Jacobs’ retirement while also welcoming the organization’s newest team members, “RRC has a strong foundation and an exciting future. We’re deeply grateful to Steve for his years of leadership and service, and we’re thrilled to welcome Kevin and Jim into these important roles.”

HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners

Community Relations & Events Manager (Full-Time) The Bridge Radio Network is a listener-supported Christian radio ministry serving the greater New York metropolitan region, including New York City—the nation’s #1 media market—Northern New Jersey, the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York, and parts of Pennsylvania. Through our network of radio stations, digital platforms, community outreach, and live events, we share the hope of Jesus Christ with listeners across one of the largest and most influential regions in the country.

If interested in this opening go HERE.

Darden McDougal has joined K-LOVE as a Campaign Manager. In this role she will be helping to promote books, podcasts, and the annual K-LOVE Fan Awards.

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Moody Radio is celebrating it’s 100 year anniversary this year. Throughout July, Moody Radio programs will celebrate a century of God’s faithfulness with special guests, memorable stories, historic audio, listener testimonies, and inspiring conversations that look back on God’s work and look ahead to the next 100 years.

Go HERE to learn more about Moody Radio’s 100 year anniversary.

HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – July 6, 2016

Mike Lanser is the new Program Director at WCLQ/Wausau (89Q). Mike is also co-hosting the morning show at WCLQ.

Previously Mike was KNWS/Waterloo (Life 101.9) Morning Show Co-Host and Production Director (plus Traffic and Website/Social)…

Milestones:
Russell Stokes 9 years at WMIT/Black Mountain
Dan Shelton celebrates 15 years at WCTL/Erie
Stephen Baker 11 years at The Joy FM/Tampa
Dave Bruno 11 years at Kingdom Bound

7/3
Joana Leatherman 4 years at WCSG/Grand Rapids
Paul Loggins 29 years at New Music Weekly
Dick Whitworth 8 years at WAKW/Cincinnati
Christine Wilson 5 years at Hope Media Group
Bruce Christopherson (KHBW/International Falls) retires 3 years ago
Veritas Radio celebrates its 7th anniversary

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