Industry News Bits FRI 7-26-24
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Nielsen JUNE 2024 PPM is complete. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings. Look for the July releases starting 8/5.
AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid JUNE
WCFJ/Columbia – 1.6
WDEK/Columbia – 0.5
KNWI/Des Moines – 3.5
KKDM HD3/Des Moines – 0.5
KPZK/Little Rock – 1.8
KEEH/Spokane – 5.6
The Gospel music industry is mourning the loss of Southern gospel group The Nelons and three friends who were killed in a plane crash Friday. All seven individuals on board passed away. This included Nelons members Jason Clark, Kelly Nelon Clark, Amber Nelon Kistler, Amber’s husband, Nathan Kistler, product manager Melodi Hodges, pilot Larry Haynie and his wife, Melissa Haynie. The Nelons were en route to The Gaither Alaskan Cruise, which was departing out of Seattle, Washington. The single engine plane had stopped for fuel in Nebraska City, Nebraska. They were then planning to land in Billings, Montana for lunch.
The plane went down in Gillette, Wyoming around 1PM Friday afternoon. The crash led to wildfires that local authorities battled for hours. Autumn Nelon Streetman, the youngest member of the group, and her husband, Jamie Streetman were not on the plane, having travelled commercial to meet the group for the cruise.
In a statement, Daywind Music Group says, “The Daywind Music Group family is devastated by the news of the passing of several members of The Nelons in a plane crash on Friday. We pray that God’s peace and love cover surviving member, Autumn Nelon Streetman and her husband, Jamie, along with the Clark, Hodges, Kistler and Haynie families, following the loss of Kelly Nelon Clark, Jason Clark, Amber Nelon Kistler, Nathan Kistler and their close friends Melodi Hodges, Larry Haynie and Melissa Haynie, who travelled with them on the flight. In this time of unimaginable tragedy, we know that our beloved friends and their traveling companions are in the arms of Jesus Christ, whom the Nelons spent their entire careers singing about as they spread His Gospel around the world. We stand on His promises today as we grieve the loss of our precious Daywind family members.”
TWR – (Trans World Radio) and PHARE Radio Radio/France are interviewing Christian Olympians throughout the Olympic Games and shining the light of Jesus in Paris and around the world. Watch HERE for more info on Games Talk.
HisAir Job Alert sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
Creative fundraising agency and production house i58:10 Media is now hiring for a Project Coordinator position, beginning as part-time but with opportunity for career growth and potential to move into full-time.
If interested go HERE.
Intrigue Films announces that auditions are now open for the highly anticipated faith-based film “Beyond Belief.” Slated to begin shooting in October 2024 in the Chicago area, this non-union production is on the lookout for young rock bands and actors who will star in this groundbreaking movie. “Beyond Belief” is set to be a milestone in faith-based cinema, featuring a storyline that integrates the soulful and impactful songs of PETRA all while set in the popular 80’s timeframe. This project seeks to shine a light on the importance of faith, community, and the arts. The movie is an original narrative, following the journey of Andy, a teenage rocker who dreams of making it big like PETRA. As an outsider, Andy grapples with the loss of his father when he hears the voice of God telling him to “RUN.” As Andy signs up for a town marathon, he embarks on a journey of faith, resilience, and self-discovery, he must learn to hear God’s voice and follow it if he is to find and achieve the ultimate purpose for his life.
Auditions are being held online, making it easier than ever for anyone—whether professionally represented or not—to apply. Actors who are not represented by a talent agent or manager can reach out directly to the films casting email your name, age, your special skills (Vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, acting, etc.) If under 18 please have a parent or legal guardian submit for you. casting@intriguefilms.com Actors who are represented by talent agents and/or managers should ask their representation to submit them via Breakdown Services, or Casting Networks, or Casting Workbook. Intrigue Films
Watch this for more about “Beyond Belief” HERE.
HisAir NEWS FLASHBACK – July 26, 2021
Laura Kruszewski is now Marketing & Public Relations Manager at Family Radio/Tucson… Laura has been with FLR 5 years with various roles including marketing, traffic manager, and project managing for the marketing team.
Laura who just earned her MBA last year told HisAir, “God has been so faithful and has blessed me throughout my career! I started out by managing Dr Randy’s marriage conferences, then moved , which I’ll still project manage them. I love FLR and being able to work for a ministry.”
Milestones:
Brian Driver 9 years at WAY Media
Paul Perrault 10 years at Faith Radio Network
7/26
AJ Strout 6 years at Boxer Poet
Kaylee Aho 4 years at WayFM/Portland
Kailen Boggs 1 year at WKJA/Barberton, OH
