Industry News Bits FRI 6/6/25

June 6, 2025

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The April 2025 PPM release is complete. May PPM starts 6/16. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.

AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid APR
WKCD/Dayton – 4.0
WDLV/Ft Myers – 2.9
WCSG/Grand Rapids – 7.9 (#1)
WJQK/Grand Rapids – 2.9
KTLU/Tucson – 3.6
KXOJ/Tulsa – 6.2 (#1)

WJLA/North Georgia (101.1 The Pulse) has Atlanta radio personality Parks Stamper, formerly of WFSH/Atlanta (104.7 The Fish) as the new weekend host. Parks will be on air every Saturday 10AM-4PM.

Parks Stamper is a familiar voice to metro Atlanta & North Georgia, having spent more than a decade connecting with listeners on 104.7 The Fish. Parks retired from 104.7 the Fish in March of 2022 after 21 years.

“We are absolutely delighted to welcome Parks to The Pulse family,” said Darien Southerland , President at 101.1 The Pulse. “Her positivity and genuine love for radio, our format and community make her the perfect fit for our weekend lineup. We know our listeners will love spending their Saturdays with her.”

Parks shared his excitement about the new chapter, “Radio is my heart. I can’t wait to connect with The Pulse’s amazing audience, share great music, and make your weekends even brighter!”

The Bridge/Delaware announces the addition of Rebecca Jones as the newest member of its growing Community Engagement Team.

Serving as Community Engagement Specialist for Delmarva, Rebecca brings passion, creativity, and a deep commitment to connecting with people in meaningful ways.

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Awakening Events, a leading national promoter of Contemporary Christian music tours and events, announced a series of strategic promotions and new hires as part of its continued growth and expansion within the live entertainment industry.

Shelby (Fife) Brawn and Anna Kay (Fife) Harp have been named Executive Managing Partners, further strengthening the company’s leadership team. Brawn promoted to Executive Managing Senior Partner has served in various roles across touring and finance, while Harp Executive Managing Partner brings entrepreneurial acumen and financial insight from her background as a successful business owner. These promotions galvanize the Awakening Events mission and legacy.

Chris Farnsworth has been promoted to Managing Director of Awakening Events. In this elevated role, Farnsworth will oversee day-to-day operations and provide executive leadership across the organization, supporting and extending the company’s vision in collaboration with the Founder & CEO. His strategic insight and proven leadership will continue to drive the growth and mission of Awakening Events forward.

Curtis Pinkerton, a founding team member of Awakening Events, has been elevated to Senior Director of Marketing, Routing, and Ticketing. Formerly the Director of Marketing, Pinkerton’s expanded role reflects years of successful achievements as well as his longstanding commitment to the organization. This move will allow him to lead cross-functional initiatives across several key departments.

Weston Weeks, who joined the company in 2010, has been promoted to Senior Director of Finance. His steady leadership and deep institutional knowledge have been instrumental in Awakening Events’ financial stewardship and sustained success. Weeks will oversee strategic financial planning, budgeting, and long-term fiscal management as the organization continue to expand its national impact.

Natalie Ferwerda has been promoted to Director of Touring. Since joining in 2022 Natalie has played a key role in elevating our touring operations with her leadership, precision, and dedication to artist and audience experience. In her new role, she will lead the planning and execution of all tours, continuing to drive excellence across our live event experiences.

As part of the company’s continued growth and commitment to developing internal talent, the following team members have been promoted to new roles:

Wendy Nelson joined in 2018 has been promoted to Ticketing Manager
Cara Epps joined in 2019 has been promoted to Routing Manager
Kallie Otto joined in 2025 has been promoted to Touring & Live Events Manager
April Niemie joined in 2021 has been promoted to Marketing Manager
Jacob Roper joined in 2021 has been promoted to Talent Buying Specialist
Kaci Johnson joined in 2019 has been promoted to Digital Coordinator

These promotions reflect the outstanding contributions of each individual and our continued investment in leadership from within.

The company also welcomes several new team members:

Mike Alley joins as Strategic Relationships & Expansion Manager, bringing with him a wealth of experience promoting successful Contemporary Christian events.
Nicole Cintron joins as an Operations Specialist, bolstering the company’s day-to-day execution capabilities and data analysis.
Josh Magnin returns to Awakening Events as Talent Buying Specialist after a tenure with key national touring organizations, where he played a key role in developing their faith-based entertainment division. Magnin originally began his promoter career with Awakening Events and we are delighted to have him back home.
Corey Fisher comes aboard as Technology Specialist. Corey brings valuable expertise in systems management and digital infrastructure, supporting the company’s continued growth, integration and innovation.

“These promotions and new hires position us perfectly for the present and are foundational elements that will help to shape the future of Awakening Events,” said Dan Fife, Founder & CEO. “Awakening Events is about far more than just live music and comedy. It’s about impacting the world in a positive way and producing faith-based events that provide the space for people to have their own ‘awakening event.’ I’m extremely proud of the team we have built at AE.”

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HisAir 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.

Milestone:
Randi Tyler 6 years at EMF
Sterling Tarrant 17 years at KSBJ/Houston
LaDonna Alvarado 2 years at Kinship Radio/Mankato
Vanessa Poskus 12 years as host of Mummy Minutes

6/5
Travis Culver (KTSY/Boise) passed away 8 years ago
Zayne Rose 3 year at Stevens Media Group
Annika Keating 6 years at EMF
Rylie Karges 4 years at Northwestern Media

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