Industry News Bits FRI 5/29/26
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AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid APRIL 26
WBKL/Baton Rouge – 5.0
KNOL/New Orleans – 2.2
WYLD AM/New Orleans 0.9
KYLV/OKC – 4.8
KOKF/OKC – 1.6
After a week of teasing “a change is coming” Southern Gospel KWFC/Springfield revealed what’s coming today. Beginning Monday listeners can wake up with Shine & Rise with Dave and Rebecca, featuring longtime KWFC PD/morning host Dave Taylor and new morning co-host Rebecca Jeter.The new show builds on what listeners have loved about Mornings with Dave while adding a fresh voice, new energy, and a whole lot of real-life conversation. Dave brings his familiar humor, steady encouragement, and “Pawpaw point of view,” while Rebecca brings a fresh perspective on life with pre-teens, blended family, faith, and the everyday moments that make mornings meaningful. Designed for all generations, Shine & Rise will feature Southern Gospel music with some Faith Country sprinkled in, Scripture, stories, laughter, community connection, and encouragement rooted in Jesus.
“New mornings. Same Jesus.” is the heart behind the show — a reminder that while the sound of the morning may be changing, KWFC’s mission remains the same: connecting people to Jesus.
Rebecca Jeter is jumping down from Evenings to join Dave. Also at KWFC Paula Turley returns and is back to host evenings. The rest of the KWFC lineup includes:
Terris Giles weekdays 10a-3p
Russ & Nancy weekdays 3-7p
Prime Time with Paula Turley weekdays 7-Mid
And new girl Rachek Woldard on Sundays, noon-5p
Momentum 2026 in Orlando
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Relevant Radio announce the launch of The Mark Swartzberg Show, a new LIVE and interactive morning program airing weekdays from 6-8am CT. Mark Swartzberg joins the Relevant Radio show lineup after concluding a successful career as a Wall Street financial analyst. The two-hour show debuts on Monday, June 8, 2026. Long-time Morning Air co-host Sarah Tafoya joins the new program on air and as in-studio producer, alongside producer Gaby Burke.
“Today is a new day for Relevant Radio,” said Rev. Francis J. Hoffman, “Fr. Rocky,” Chairman and CEO of Relevant Radio. “We are very excited to announce the launch of The Mark Swartzberg Show in the mornings, and we remain committed to doing our very best to bring Christ to the world through the media, so that Jesus can save every soul.”
The new morning program follows the conclusion of Morning Air, the longest-running Relevant Radio show, which has been on the air since April 21, 2003.
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Whiteoaks Communications Group is taking a major step into HD Radio, relaunching its Christian music and teaching station CJYE/Oakville, ONT (JOY Radio) as a digital-first service while also expanding the reach of its heritage news/talk outlet CKTB/St Catharines (610) into the Hamilton market.
Earlier this year, both JOY Radio and sister station CJMR/Mississauga (1320) ended their AM broadcasts as Whiteoaks upgraded transmission facilities and began the first phase of a transition toward digital distribution. The company said the changes allowed it to strengthen CKTB’s 610 AM signal while preparing its stations for the next generation of radio listening.
Beginning June 1, JOY Radio will return on 102.9 FM-HD3, providing listeners with a new digital platform for Christian music and programming. On July 2, 610 CKTB will launch on 102.9 FM-HD2, extending the station’s coverage into Hamilton.
Whiteoaks says the move will help fill a void in local news coverage in Hamilton, which has been without a dedicated radio news station since 2024, when Corus Entertainment shut down 900 CHML.
Another pic from Momentum 2026 in Orlando this week. Pictured L-R UCB Canada National Promotions Director John Connor, Director of Development & Marketing Liz Latchford, and Program Director Brad Linnard.
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – May 29 2022
Educational Media Foundation (EMF), parent organization of K-LOVE and Air1 radio networks, broke ground on its new global headquarters outside of Nashville in the Berry Farms community of Franklin, Tenn., on Friday, May 27.
EMF CEO Bill Reeves saying, “I really feel like we’re standing on sacred ground here. I feel like God brought us to these 11 acres.”
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – May 30 2025
Christian Radio veteran Lisa Williams has been named as the recipient of the Industry Achievement Award by CMB at the annual Momentum conference this week in Orlando. Lisa serves as the Network Talent Coach for Northwestern Media. This award is given to a broadcaster or associated professional for outstanding long-term contributions to the growth of Christian Music Radio. The award was presented at CMB’s annual Momentum conference in Orlando.
“Lisa, long admired by many, has now had her many achievements fully recognized by CMB with the Industry Achievement Award.”, said Jason Sharp, Northwestern Media’s senior vice president for media. “It’s an honor to cheer her on, and it’s challenging to fully convey the profound influence she has on Northwestern Media each day.”
Milestones:
Russell P. Wall 8 years at WDJC/Birmingham
KORB/Santa Rosa, CA (Broken FM) signs off for good (2022)
Kai Elmer 19 years at Fair Trade Services
Andy Massengill 7 years at Salem Media
Bob Allen 16 years ay NRB TV
Mia Kincaid 4 year at Hope Media Group
5/29
Bryan Johns 4 years at Hope Media Group
Dayler Dixon 1 year at WECC/Saint Mary’s, GA
EMF broke ground on its new global headquarters in Nashville 4 years ago
WAYR/Jacksonville 65 years on the air
Bruce Rice WGCA/Quincy, IL founder passed 5 years ago
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