Industry News Bits FRI 8/1/25
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June Nielsen monthly PPM is complete. July PPM arrives starting 8/11. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid JUNE
KBLV/Bakersfield – 2.0
WALC/Charleston – 1.7
WSPO/Charleston – 1.0
WJTL/Harrisburg – 1.8
WKHL/Harrisburg – 1.8
WJTL/Lancaster – 5.2
WROZ/Lancaster – 3.0
KFLV/Lincoln – 1.6
KJTM/Lincoln – 1.1
WKVC/Myrtle Beach – 2.7
WMBJ/Myrtle Beach – 1.9
KGBI/Omaha – 2.4
KMLV/Omaha – 2.1
Contemporary Christian Radio added one new station in July according to Inside Radio format count, CCM continued a growth streak that began in September 2024. Since then, it has gained 44 stations without losing any, maintaining its position as the fourth-largest format. It holds the longest active growth streak among the top 10 formats.
In comparison, religion and news/talk have each added over 10 stations since April, while classic rock has added five since May.
CCM – 1,408
Religion – 2,071
Sonshine 98.5/Perth, AUS welcomes Paul Morrison “Morro” back to the team as Mission Director. Morro will help the team stay centered on why they do what they do: sharing hope, grounded in the love of Jesus.
It’s not Morros first time at Sonshine, He was co-host on Sonshine Mornings for nearly eight years on air, eventually teaming up with Kirste and Corey until 2019. Earlier this year, new Sonshine CEO Michael Pailthorpe called and asked him to consider returning—as Mission Director.
Morro says, “After serving in pastoral roles across Perth – from Riverview to Red Door Community Church, Fiona Stanley Hospital and beyond – I felt the timing was right. It felt like coming home.”
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
Sound of Life, a part of Northwestern Media and our newest addition to the network, is searching for its next Program Director. This full-time leadership opportunity is ideal for someone with a deep passion for Christian Contemporary Music (CCM) and a heart to see lives transformed through radio ministry.
If interested go HERE
WCVO/Columbus (The River) is hosting0 “Rock The Lake” Saturday Aug 2nd at Old Field Beach on Indian Lake, in Lakeview, OH. Rock the Lake 2025 features performances by We The Kingdom, Rend Collective and Blessing Offor.
Rock the Lake is an annual concert event on the first Saturday in August. The event features food and merch vendors, and an evening concert. This year they’ll have a Kids Zone with inflatables, games, and other fun activities open from 1-5pm. The most important part is the ministry in the prayer tent through a partnership with Revive Ohio.
General Admission is FREE for everyone and there are limited reserved seating near the stage available with an upgrade.
Educational Media Foundation has 2 new deals working.
#1 EMF will pay $385,000 for WPPY/Starview, PA (92.7) from Forever Media.
EMF will pay $50,000 to buy WGET/York, PA (1300) and translator W229DK (93.7).
HisAir Industry News TIMELINE – Aug 1, 2022
Clayton Bjelan has been named and voted in by the Board of Directors of Positive Media Incorporated as the new CEO effective immediately. Bjelan replaces Jarrod Graetz who resigned the position last December. Bjelan. who joined the organization in 2004, has held a number of key roles with Positive Media including Announcer, Content Director, Chief Operating Officer, and most recently served as Interim CEO.
HisAir Industry News TIMELINE – Aug 2, 2023
Paul Martin has exited Hope Media Group where he served as Chief of Development. His last day was yesterday 8/1/23. Martin joined HMG in April 2022 as Chief of Development. Previously he served as Senior Partner at DickersonBakker. Martin founded Advocace Media (which combined with DickersonBakker in 2019) to help Christian radio grow funding from corporate sponsors and major donors
Milestones:
Peggy Campbell celebrates 48 years at Ambassador
Joy Ware Miller 8 years at WEEC/Dayton
WNKJ/Hopkinsville, KY celebrates 44 years on the air
Nathan Burnett 8 years at Gods Pit Crew
Brittany Champion 12 years at CMB
Tim Maranville 3 years at WMIT/Asheville
Kevin Krueger 12 years at WGTS/Wash DC
8/1
Bill Harrier 23 years at Radio Training Network
Yvonne Jones 4 years at KKEQ/Grand Forks
Peter Chagnon 4 years at WCLQ/Wausau
Shad Ow 12 years at WPOZ/Orlando
Don Godman 9 years at KTSY/Boise
Matt Hahn 6 years at Compassion International
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