Industry News Bits FRI 6/5/26
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AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid APRIL 26
WALC/Charleston – 2.4
WSPO/Charleston – 1.0
WKHL/Harrisburg – 1.0
KMLV/Omaha – 1.3
After 9 years hosting mornings on WZFJ/Pequot Lakes, MN (104.3 The Pulse) Joseph Ledford and his co-host wife Amanda did their final shows this week. Ledford announced earlier this month they would be exiting the station to relocate to Ohio.
Joseph says, “Our time is coming to an end here… Not the way we planned, but still with celebration of God’s blessings, victories, and friendships!”
Prior to joining WZFJ Joseph was morning show producer for WNCX,/Cleveland, news director for WKLM/Millersburg, OH and served as producer/board op for Salem Radio in Cleveland.
Joseph says he will focus on his freelance voiceover business. You can contact him at joeledfordvo.com
Jenna Wilson has exited her Royalty & Accounting Coordinator position at Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG).
Jenna says, “I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunities, mentorship, and experiences I gained during my first full-time role out of college. Thank you to everyone at CCMG who invested in me, especially to Jamie Keith for her leadership and guidance.
Jenna will join Tape Room Music as Creative Coordinator.
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Nominees for the 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards have been released. Nominations are in 31 categories (+ 6 Gospel Radio categories). The awards ceremony will be taped live from the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The 2026 show will be hosted by Kirk Franklin.
Gospel Radio Station of the Year Nominees:
Top Market – WPZE Praise 102.5 ~ Atlanta, WPZS 102.5 and 610AM ~ Charlotte, WFTB 104.1 ~ Nashville, WPRS Praise 92.7/95.9 ~ Washington, DC
Medium Market – WDEK Columbia’s Praise 95.7|1170 AM ~ Columbia, WFMV 96.1FM 620AM ~ Columbia, WXHL 89.1 FM Reach Gospel Radio ~ Wilmington, KFFH 93.7 FM ~ North Little Rock
Small Market WWDA FM 101.9 ~ Clarksville, WRNP 94.1 FM ~ Ft. Wayne, WEHA 88.7FM 100.3 ~ Atlantic City, WKTT 97.5 FM ~ Salisbury
Internet Station of the Year – Black Gospel Radio, Hands Up Radio, WTRC Praise 98.3, WVTC Detroit
Syndicated Gospel Radio Show of the Year – Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell; Erica Campbell with Arlen “Griff” Griffin & Cheryl Jackson, The Bobby Parker Show; Bobby Parker, The Tracy Morgan Show; Tracy Morgan Willie Moore Jr.; Willie Moore Jr.
Gospel Announcer of the Year – Anna Johnson; WFLT/Flint, Neiko Flowers; WPZE/Atlanta, Pam Dixon WEAM/Columbus, GA, Trey Nickelson WBZF/Florence, SC
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80 years ago this month Far East Broadcasting ( FEBC) was officially established in Shanghai, China. In 1945, changing political realities forced FEBC to leave China in early 1948. On June 4, 1948, the first broadcast from FEBC’s new headquarters in the Philippines went on the air. As the broadcast began, staff members gathered to sing “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name.”
Today, FEBC Philippines, known as DZAS, operates a network of 14 stations across the country while also reaching audiences through streaming and social media platforms. Across the globe, FEBC now communicates the Good News in 50 countries and 152 languages, bringing hope to people in their heart language and reaching many who have little or no access to the Gospel.
Vice President for Development Jamey Campbell says, “As we reflect on this anniversary, I’m grateful for the generations of broadcasters, listeners, supporters, and ministry partners whose faithfulness has helped carry this mission forward. What began with a single broadcast in 1948 continues today as we work toward a future where all have heard.”
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – June 5, 2024
Salem’s WFSH/Atlanta (104.7 The Fish) is the winner of the prestigious Service to Community Award for Large Market radio. The awards are an important part of NAB Leadership Foundation’s mission is to raise the visibility of broadcasters and highlight their impact on the communities they serve.
The WFSH winning entry was “Acts of Love” in 2023 that encourages listeners to nominate a person in need, and the community team at WFSH delivers well-deserved support, donations and gifts. In 2023, 340 wishes were granted, putting more than $500,000 in the community equaling 93 months’ worth of mortgage/rent payments, 11 adaptive bikes for children with special needs ($4,000-plus per bike), $18,550 worth of groceries and furnishings for three homes ($12,000-plus).
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – June 6, 2023
Rhema FM/New West South Wales, AUS (99.7) has debuted a fresh new look and feel to their branding, with a re-vamped logo, modern video bumper and a new tagline: ‘Speaking Life’.
Rhema’s CEO Ben Kiujian says the refreshed look reflects the station’s belief in the power of words, “Here at Rhema we believe that the words we listen to shape our lives,” says Ben. “That’s why we are dedicated to being a positive and life-affirming voice, sharing words of hope to create a better future.
Milestones:
Josh Modert 2 years at WCSG/Grand Rapids
Brittany Rivera 15 years at WCSG/Grand Rapids
Mike Stoudt 10 years at Atlanta Voiceover
Zayne Rose 4 years at Stephens Media
Annika Keating 7 years at EMF
Rylie Karges 5 years at Northwestern Media
Nessa Fee 3 years at WKNZ/Milford
Travis Culver (KTSY/Boise) passed 9 years ago
6/6
LaDonna Alvarado 3 years at Kinship Radio/Mankato, MN
Vanessa Poskus 13 years as host of Mummy Minutes
Bob Allen 16 years at NRB TV
Randi Tyler 9 years at K-LOVE
Parks Stamper 1 year at WJLA/North Georgia
Rebecca Jones 1 year at WKNZ/Milford, DE
Ashley Beach 7 years at WRBS/Baltimore
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