Industry News Bits FRI 12-13-24
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Fundraisers this week .. KJRN/Keene, TX .. WGLY/Burlington .. His Radio/Greenville .. WWIL/Wilmington .. WGTS/Wash DC .. – Let us know when your Station Fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net
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Nielsen NOV PPM is complete. DEC PPM arrives 12/23
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KXOJ/Tulsa maintains its #1 ranking again this month. The station has gone 6.1-6.6-7.1 the last 3 months AQH Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid.
KCBI/Dallas afternoon host Sonny Delfyette was honored to receive the Holders of Hope Award from Positive Actions International of Arlington, TX.
Positive Actions International provides counseling services to individuals, couples and families.
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
88.9 Moody Radio (WMBW Chattanooga) is an actively growing audience-first multimedia ministry that creates and delivers biblical, practical, and relevant content that helps individuals take their next step with Jesus. You appreciate this mission and would love for God to use your promotions and morning show technical producer skills for the sake of the gospel, then 88.9 Moody Radio is looking for applicants like you. If interested go HERE
EMF has hired Jason Miller as their VP of Streaming & Podcasting. For the last 9+ years Jason has been in various roles at Ramsey Solutions in Franklin, TN.
Prior to joining Dave Ramsay he ran his own Independent promotion firm Lion Chaser Entertainment, was National Promotions for Provident Music Group, and was Christian format editor for All Access.
NRB 2025 is one of the largest gatherings of Christian communicators where lasting friendships and strategic partnerships are made with thousands of fellow Christian media professionals. NRB 2024 takes place Feb 24-27 at the Gaylord Texan resort in Dallas. At NRB 2025, you’ll meet key decision makers in all industries who can help you take your efforts to the next level. Countless partnerships and important connections have been formed at NRB Conventions over the years.
Early registration HERE
For the third year in a row WKJA/Barberton, OH (Heartfelt Radio) rang the bell for the Salvation Army at a supermarket in town.
Pictured L-R Burchon English Morning Drive Co-Host; Denise Pennington Program & Business Manager; Mark Zimmerman Morning Drive Host and Mark Channon General Manager.
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS FLASHBACK – On This Day Dec 13, 2021
Michelle Ross named to succeed Al Ross as General Manager of KSWP/KAVX/Lufkin. Effective January 1, 2022 Michelle Ross will become the new Acting General Manager of KSWP/KAVX succeeding General Manager Al Ross who has served the ministry for almost 25 years.
Al Ross said, “We have been talking about our succession plan for a while now and I believe now is the best time to make this move. Michelle is a great leader and I know she will do well moving this ministry forward.”
Michelle has been at the radio station for over 30 years working her way up from announcer to Program Director and then Assistant General Manager. She added, “I am grateful for all that Al has taught me over the years. He has done a great job leading this station to where it is now one of the top stations in East Texas. I am also excited to take on this new role. With the world getting darker, we have even a greater opportunity to bring people Hope.
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS FLASHBACK – On This Day Dec 14, 2018
WEEC/WFCJ/Dayton-Columbus-Cincinnati has named Daryl Pierce as Program Director.
“Daryl has the programming skills and knowledge that will help guide our two stations in our mission to serve our local community with passion and excellence. We are extremely fortunate to have him join our executive team in this leadership role,” remarked Strong Tower Christian Media President and CEO Tracy Figley.
Milestones:
Anthony Barkhuizen 23 years at TWR
Joe Emert 1 year at WXML/Upper Sanduskey, OH
Prayer List:
Issa Lopez (Father)
Doug Griffin
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