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Fundraisers this week .. WGTS/Wash DC .. Let us know when your Station Fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net
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JUNE 2026 Nielsen PPM release is complete. JULY PPM starts 8/10….. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid JUNE
KYLV/OKC – 3.8
KNOL/New Orleans – 2.6
WYLD AM – 0.9
WBKL/Baton Rouge – 4.9
AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid SPRING 26
WLGF/Biloxi – 3.2
WLVZ/Laurel, MS – 7.0
WBBL/Laurel – 1.9
KIKL/Lafayette – 3.4
Christian Radio Vet Tim McDermott has been named a finalist for the 2026 Texas Radio Hall of Fame. Tim served over 26 consecutive years as President and General Manager of KSBJ/Houston. Before joining KSBJ, he served as Program Director and hosted afternoon drive programs in Waco (KBBW) and Austin (KIXL), establishing a reputation as a talented broadcaster and leader. His tenure at KSBJ ranks among the longest and most successful leadership runs in Houston radio history.
After becoming General Manager in 1992, Tim guided KSBJ through a remarkable era of growth and influence. Under his leadership, the station launched its well-known “God Listens” campaign and expanded its weekly audience from approximately 119,000 listeners to more than 800,000, at times surpassing one million. Annual revenue grew from $750,000 to more than $15 million, while staff size increased from 10 employees to more than 100.
Currently Tim is is the CFO at Far East Broadcasting (FEBC).
TX Hall of Fame voting ends Aug 10th with the 2026 class inducted on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at the Texas Broadcast Museum in Kilgore, TX
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The Len and Sara “Start Your Day Positive” podcast is in London this week with a group of listeners.
While they’re away, WCVO/Columbus (The River) morning hosts Josh Hooper and Hannah from are filling in on the podcast.
The former WFHM/Cleveland (95.5 The Fish) morning hosts Len (Houser) & Sara (Carnes) exited the former Salem station at the end of January 2025 and kicked off their daily podcast the next day on Wed Feb 12, 2025 at 6AM. The show is designed to inspire and energize listeners mornings and blends uplifting conversation, news, today in history, inspiration, humor and trending topics that are faith-building, fun and fascinating.
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HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – July 23, 2018
The Sound of Life Radio Network/Lake Katrine, NY officially names Wayne Reichert Promotions Director.
The Sound of Life General Manager Connie VanKleeck tells HisAir.Net, “Wayne is follower of Jesus, a husband, and father of two daughters, and a lover of chocolate, peanut butter and Coca-Cola. We’re excited to have him join our team!”
Milestones:
Kenny Fowler 30 years at WBHY/Mobile
Doug Griffin 2 years at The Passion Radio Network/Farmington, NM
Joel McCann 2 years at Focus on The Family
Stephen Baker 11 years at The JOY FM/Tampa
John Edmondstone Australia Christian Radio pioneer passed away 5 years ago
Michael Sirianni (WCSG/Grand Rapids) passed 5 years ago
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