Industry News Bits MON 10/19/26
Fundraisers this week .. WBGL/Champaign .. My Bridge/NE ..
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SEP 2026 Nielsen PPM release is complete. Look for OCT starting 11/2… Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid SEP
Albany-Schenectady-Troy
| Station | Jul | Aug | Sep | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJKE-FM | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 | +0.3 |
| WYKV-FM | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | -0.2 |
| WYAI-FM | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.3 | -0.4 |
Dayton
| Station | Jul | Aug | Sep | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKCD-FM | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | +0.2 |
| WOAR-FM | * | 0.1 | 0.6 | N/A |
| WYDA-FM | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | -0.2 |
Fresno
| Station | Jul | Aug | Sep | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KLVY-FM | 3.2 | 2.9 | 2.8 | -0.4 |
| KLXY-FM | * | 0.1 | 0.1 | N/A |
Grand Rapids
| Station | Jul | Aug | Sep | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WCSG-FM | 7.2 | 7.6 | 7.6 | +0.4 |
| WJQK-FM | 3.4 | 3.4 | 4.0 | +0.6 |
Wilkes Barre-Scranton
| Station | Jul | Aug | Sep | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLKA-FM | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 | +0.3 |
| WKBP-FM | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.4 | +0.3 |
WRNP /Fort Wayne (Rhythm & Praise 94.1) is celebrating a successful Fall Partnership Drive after listeners stepped up in a big way, helping the station surpass its fundraising goal of $47,000 during its four-day radio fundraiser. The listener-supported gospel station set out to raise funds for its annual operating budget and exceeded its goal by the conclusion of the drive on Friday.
Rhythm & Praise has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, expanding its reach beyond Fort Wayne into Marion, Muncie, Toledo, and surrounding communities, allowing more listeners to connect with uplifting gospel music and inspiring content.
WWSD/Spotsylvania, VA (91.7 FM) is officially on the air. WWSD launched just as it’s construction permit reached its listed expiration date on 10/18.
The licensee is Calvary Baptist Church of Spotsylvania and the staion is operating at 5500 watts. WWSD programming includes Christian teaching, preaching, amd Christian music.
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
The Dallas-Fort Worth Community & Ministry Partnerships Coordinator serves as Fuzión’s local representative and ambassador throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. This full-time position is responsible for building and strengthening relationships with listeners, churches, ministries, nonprofit organizations, businesses, civic leaders, and community influencers to expand Fuzión’s reach and impact.
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NAB Show New York returns to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center next week (Oct 20-22) as the East Coast’s premier gathering for media, technology, and content creators. Positioned as a more focused counterpart to the massive spring NAB Show in Las Vegas, the New York event draws broadcasters, producers, streamers, podcasters, radio professionals, and creators looking for practical tools, workflows, and business strategies.
More than 200 exhibitors will showcase production, transmission, audio, cloud, and AI tools. Radio-friendly names include AWS, Calrec, Comrex, ENCO, GatesAir, Lawo, Nautel, Orban, Radio.Cloud, RCS, Telos Alliance, Wheatstone, WideOrbit, WorldCast Systems, and Xperi. Video and production brands such as Sony, Blackmagic Design, Canon, Ross Video, Grass Valley, EVS, and AJA will also have strong presence.
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Former KNWC/St Paul/KTIS/Minneapolis executive Harvey Philip Hendrickson has passed away at age 83. Harv worked for KNWC and KTIS of
Northwestern Media for 47 years before retiring. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Todd.
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – Oct 19, 2023
WMIT/Asheville (The Light FM) operated by Blue Ridge Broadcasting (BRB), celebrated a monumental occasion on Thursday, Oct. 12, with the dedication of their WMIT transmitter site near Mt. Mitchell, NC, as the “Munn Communications Facility.” A ceremony took place in memory of the late E. Harold Munn, Jr., who served as a long-time member and officer of the BRB Board of Directors.
Will Graham, executive vice president of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, said, “I am grateful that E. Harold Munn, Jr. was a personal friend of my grandfather, Billy Graham. He personally served my grandfather and advanced the radio station into what it is today.”
Milestones:
Mike Tilley 9 years at Leading The Way w/Michael Yousseff
Verlin Hurst 19 years at LF Radio/Sarasota
WRGN/Sweet Valley, PA celebrates 42 years
Cru celebrates 75 years
Rev Don Lyon (WQFL/Rockford) passed 6 years ago
10/18
Brittany Bernholdt 9 years at Moody Radio
Lynda Stringer 7 years at KVNE/Tyler
Rick Killingsworth 32 years at Salem Web Network
Shawna Beyer 8 years at Moody Radio/Grand Rapids
Chris Hauser 47 years in the Christian Radio/Records industry
Prayer List:
Colin “Cruz” Strombeck
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