Industry News Bits THU 8/27/26

August 27, 2026

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

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JULY 2026 Nielsen PPM release is complete. AUG PPM starts Sep 8… Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.

AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid JULY
KQLV/Albuquerque – 1.7
KKLY/El Paso – 5.2
WKHL/Harrisburg – 4.2
KXOJ/Tulsa – 5.0
KALC/Charleston – 2.3
KLVM/Monterrey – 1.6
WKLZ/Syracuse – 1.8

KCBI/Dallas Program Director Kelly Corday is exiting the station.

She joined KCBI in March 2021 replacing replaces Joel Burke.

Prior to joining KCBI Kelly was with WFFH/Nashville (94.1 The Fish) in a promotion/on air position. Before that she was at WayFM as Evening Host/ Network Promotions Director from Jan 2019 to Oct 2020. Prior to joining WayFm Kelly was with Integrity Music as National Radio Promotions Manager and previously served eight years at KLJY/St Louis (JOY-FM) both on the air daily and as a key part of the programming team.

Kelly’s future plans have not been announced at this time.

KCBI continues it’s search for a new Program Director. Check the listing HERE

HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners

Spirit FM in Missouri (KCVO) is excited to find our new Assistant Program Director/On-air Host. This team member will join a staff that works hard, celebrates often, supports one another and believes ministry should be filled with both purpose and joy. We are bold and we love what we do. If you have a passion for sharing Jesus on-air, a heart for programming and thrive in a collaborative environment, you might be who we’re praying for.

If interested in this opening go HERE.

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Across Nations Volunteer Engineer Terry Cowan tells HisAir that last week, several engineers spent the week at KTBA/Tuba City, AZ which is operated by Across Nations whose programming is in both Navajo and English. KTBA was moved from 760 Khz to 730 Khz and the power increased from 250 watts to 1,000 watts. A new Nautel J1000 transmitter was installed.

KTBA (760 AM) is a Christian and Native American-focused religious radio station licensed to Tuba City, AZ and carries Christian inspirational programming, worship music, and Native American religious content.

Tonight The National Association of Gospel Radio (NAGR) POWER CALL brings you a powerful 90-minute conversation featuring TWO phenomenal national recording artists—along with some brand new music.

What to expect: Authentic conversation, real industry insight, inspiration, transparency, and encouragement as we talk about the journey beyond the spotlight and what it takes to remain rooted, relevant, and faithful to the call.

Featured Guests are Jonathan Nelson and Angel Taylor Capehart and the call is hosted by Betenia Bolden aka ‘God’s Girl’ from KOKA?Shreveport.

Thursday, August 27th 4:00 PM PST | 6:00 PM CST | 7:00 PM EST

LIVE on Zoom: flowcode.com/p/e2RcPORhmj?fc=0

Sacred Heart University plans to sell WSHU/Westport, CT (1260 AM) along with two FM translators, to Christian broadcaster Omega Vision Network for $130,000. The deal is intended to allow the university to focus its resources on WSHU’s FM stations and digital platforms, while the university says the transaction will not affect WSHU’s ongoing news, classical music, and local programming.

KEEH/Spokane (Shine 104.9) hosted the “Wildfire Relief Concert” to benefit the Salvation Army and other local relief charities in the area.

KEEH GM Darin Patzer told HisAir, “We had 48 hours to reschedule and pivot to the Wildfire Relief Concert, moving it indoors, due to air quality from the smoke, and 850 attendees showed up to worship together. It was a special evening to bring encouragement to our community which had lost over 600 structures earlier the week, due to the firestorm.”

Pictured are Dan Ostebo and Josh Havens (The Afters), Jon Micah Sumrall (Kutless) with the hat. Along with Shine 104.9 station personnel in the blue shirts… On-air hosts: Lorenda Rae & Derek Cutlip, Chaplain TK & GM Darin Patzer

HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – Aug 27, 2024

Christian Radio host Brant Hansen’s work was recently featured on The 700 Club. In addition to being America’s most-loved Christian radio host (according to Christian Voice Magazine), Brant has now written several bestselling books. The 700 Club wanted to talk with Brant about masculinity, the church, and our culture, all centered on Brant’s book The (Young) Men We Need.

You can watch the segment HERE.

Milestones:
Brian Sumner 14 years at His Radio/Greenville

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Jeremy Tracey6 years at KGBI/Omaha
Jill Tracey 6 years at KGBI/Omaha
Les Durant 10 years at KJDL/Lubbock
Jeff Anderson 9 years at Far East Broadcasting Company
Meg Geissinger celebrates 17 years at WBYO/Sellersville, PA
Jack Reeves celebrates 28 years of “Streets of Gold” program
Gevina Salaiz 3 years at WayFM/Denver
George Brauchler 3 years at Salem/Denver
Therese Romano 22 years at Allworship.com

Prayer List:
Brian Wright
Ted Semper
Todd Nelon

The HisAir Prayer group is a place where the Christian Radio & Records industry can post prayer requests, and pray for others. Go HERE to join the private HisAir Prayer Group group.

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