Industry News Bits THU 7/9/26
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AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid MAY 2026
WHVK/Huntsville – 1.7
On July 9, 1926 Moody Radio aired its first broadcast of live music and Bible teaching in Chicago. The new station—fueled by a passion for spreading the good news—was followed by decades of innovation. Moody Publisher’s recently-released This Is Moody Radio tells the incredible story of Christian broadcasting through the eyes of its pioneers.
“This is Moody Radio captures in such a beautiful and powerful way the history, stories and the driving purpose for which Moody Radio was launched—to proclaim the gospel,” said Wes Ward, vice president of Moody Global Media. “When Moody Bible Institute went live on air via Moody Radio it was pioneering new ways to share the gospel with wider audiences. We continue in that same spirit today as we seek to reach new and existing audiences with podcasts, social media, apps, websites and other digital channels.”
Written by Kevin Mungons and Phil Shappard, this book is a fast-paced, visual history with hundreds of photos. Readers will quickly grasp Moody Radio’s long commitment to encouraging, uplifting content and community service.
“We loved writing this book—after wading through thousands of documents, photos and newspaper clippings, we picked the best stories from 100 years of Christian radio history,” said Mungons, a Chicago writer and editor. Shappard, who served as Moody Radio’s national operations manager and retired after 35 years, added, “The work of Moody Radio was built with a pioneering spirit—a culture of innovation in ministry that continues to this day.
Moody Radio has been a trusted friend to millions of listeners on their journey with Jesus Christ. Its network has grown to include more than 69 full power stations and translators across the U.S., several digital channels, a podcast network, and more than 1,500 outlets that carry its programming, reaching millions of listeners through terrestrial stations and digital platforms in both English and Spanish.
To pick up a copy, please visit the This is Moody Radio web page. Readers will also enjoy the Moody Radio 100th anniversary web page which celebrates how God has been working through Moody Radio and its faithful listeners. It features a historic timeline of events over the past 100 years, stories of impact and more.
Check it out HERE
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
KJOL Radio in Grand Junction, CO is hiring now for November 2026 for an important Music Director/Afternoon Drive position.
If interested in this opening go HERE.
Houston based Vida Unida, Hope Media Group’s Spanish-language network, has named Coppelia Acevedo as its new midday host. Coppelia returned to the Hope Media Group in July 2017 as Director of Media Fundraising to coordinate and host on-air fundraising for KSBJ/Houston, WayFM, Vida Unida and NGEN. Previously she was afternoons at WPOZ/Orlando (Z88.3) since March 2019.
Prior to WPOZ her first term in Houston was co-hosting mornings on KSBJ from Aug 2013 to Jan 2016 with Bill Maier. She started her career in radio in her home territory of Puerto Rico before moving to California to work for KLOVE and Air 1. Coppelia is also a writer, singer, speaker, and worship leader.
Franklin, TN based Family Radio recently changed transmitter sites for WMWK/Milwaukee (88.1 FM). This shift in location expands the signal’s reach to nearly 120% of its previous coverage area in terms of population. That means that over 230,000 Wisconsin residents have been added to Family Radio broadcasting area.
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Bott Radio Network (BRN) has expanded its reach in East Texas with the launch of KRTX/New Boston, a new 50,000-watt station at 103.5 FM, bringing its Christian teaching and talk format to Texarkana and surrounding communities in Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.
The addition further strengthens Bott Radio Network’s presence across East Texas, extending its coverage from Paris, Tyler, and Longview to Texarkana. The network’s programming is designed to encourage listeners in their faith while providing a biblical perspective on current events, culture, and everyday life.
Registration has opened for NAB Show New York 2026, with organizers highlighting artificial intelligence, the creator economy, streaming and broadcasting as the event’s central themes. The two-day conference and exhibition returns to New York City’s Javits Center Oct. 21-22, preceded by the NAB Marconi Radio Awards, which traditionally kick off the gathering for radio broadcasters
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The longtime head of his “Grace to You” ministry has announced he is retiring after more than four decades, citing an incurable cancer diagnosis and the need for a new generation of leadership. Phil Johnson, executive director of Grace to You (GTY), said Wednesday that he will retire effective immediately after 43 years with the California-based ministry founded by John MacArthur.
Great Commission Network has filed a $1.2 million deal to buy Spanish religious “La Nueva 88.3” WGNK/Pennsuco, Florida (88.3) from Genesis Broadcasting Network.
Fuzion Dallas has closed a $6 million deal to buy KZMJ/Dallas (94.5) from Urban One.
Faith & Values Media Group has closed a $450,000 deal to buy WTSD/Leesburg, VA (1190) form Marquee Broadcasting. The station is currently off the air.
Taylor University Broadcasting has closed a $435,000 deal to buy WCJC/Van Buren, IN (99.3) and WXXC/Marion, IN (106.9) from Vox Radio Group. Both stations are currently off the air.
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – July 9, 2024
Many Houston Christian Radio station staff remain without power after Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas as a Category 1 hurricane. More than 2.7 million homes and businesses are without power, and a large stretch of the coast is under flood warnings.
KSBJ/Houston midday personality Denise Pagano told HisAir, “I can tell you that the air staff has been here round the clock since Sunday-some of us even sleeping at the station (Randy, Yoshi, Rachelle and Carder) to make sure if there were any updates we could get on the air quickly. All of the air staff’s homes have no power, I live the farthest and in an area that was hardest hit (south by about 1hr 20 min of the station) and we had damage to our roof & fence. Thank you for praying!!! We are doing our best to give information and encourage our listeners & reminding them that God is in charge of the wind and the rain and loves us so very much!”
Milestones:
Tim Hager 1 year at Pillar Media
Spencer White 31 years at WGTS/Wash DC
Frankie Morea 27 years at WPER/Fredericksburg
Matt Ingle 6 years at AESTHETYK
Joe Pellegrino 8 years at Christian FM Media
Andy Williams (Casting Crowns) passed 5 years ago
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