Industry News Bits FRI 8/15/25

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July PPM release is this week. Day 3 today. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.

AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid SPRING
KMFC/Columbia, MO – 4.1
KOBC/Joplin – 9.2 (#4)
WLCW/Lacrosse – 1.3
KBMQ/Monroe – 5.1 (#5)

After 9 years service David Mann is exiting the APD afternoon host position CJLF/Barrie (Life 100.3). David says he has accepted a position with a Church in Barrie to be the Planting Pastor for a new church.

Also today August 15, CJLF is 26 years old. Founder Scott Jackson says, “This date in 1999, I turned on the mic and launched LIFE 100.3. It was the biggest event in my radio career. I’m pretty sure nothing will rival it.”

Part of the deal for the Gateway Creative Broadcasting acquisition of KDHX/St Louis (88.1) is to make an HD-2 channel available for KDHX to broadcast their community-focused format. A federal bankruptcy judge has approved the sale from Double Helix to Gateway Creative Broadcasting in June after they out bid EMF at $8.75 million.

Gateway has started to staff up a new Worship station coming to KDHX looking for an Assistant Program Director and drive time hosts/content creators. Programming for the new Worship station is being headed by KJLY/St Louis (Joy 99.1) PD Jeremy Louis.

Veteran Christian Radio broadcaster, and Founder/President of Christian Music Preservation Ron Maxwell checks in with HisAir. Ron has written a special piece for HisAir readers so you can have a clear, practical view of what’s coming regarding (CRB’s 2026–2030 rates) How will the impact on noncommercial Broadcasters and webcasters affect you. And Ron offers some planning steps. 

Don’t miss the special from Ron Maxwell HERE 

HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners

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Gotee artist Terrian has announced her debut tour, titled The Big God Tour, named after her hit single “Big God.” The tour kicks off in October and will feature more than 15 dates, including stops in her hometown of Memphis, TN, as well as Nashville, Atlanta, and New York City.

Terrian toured with TobyMac and the Diverse City band for seven years before embarking on her solo career.

Her debut album, Give It Time (Gotee Records), has received extensive coverage and placement on various streaming platforms. She made her national television debut on Fox & Friends and also performed on the historic stage of the Grand Ole Opry. Terrian has been nominated multiple times for both the GMA Dove Awards and the KLOVE Fan Awards.

There has been a huge loss of local Christian radio across the entire state of California, many being taken over by large corporate networks, eliminating any local connection. KAXL/Bakersfield (88.3 Life FM), is doubling down on its mission to really connect with the community, by the return of the Home-Cast.

The Afternoon Joyride (voted best radio show for all 5 years that the category existed) is taking the show directly to listener homes. They will be broadcasting live from living rooms and kitchen tables across Kern County.

“While other networks and stations have cut any kind of local connection, we’re excited to take a different approach in super-serving our community, literally taking the show directly to our listeners” said program director Matt Pelishek. “The broadcast will still be for everyone, but we will be including some fun surprises both on the air, and for the families that host us. We want this to feel like family

Pictured The Afternoon Joyride with Matt Pelishek and Aaron Perlman broadcast from listeners kitchen.

HisAir Industry News TIMELINE – Aug 16, 2017

WAY Media Board Chairman Neal Joseph has announced that, after an extensive national search, the board of directors has named John Scaggs as its new President & Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Bob Augsburg, who founded the organization 30 years ago with his wife, Felice. Bob is retiring from his day-to-day role to take the position of Founder / President Emeritus.

Bob Augsburg stated, “John is perfectly suited to take over the reins of WAY Media. He has served the Ministry so well over many years as a board member as well as a strategic sounding board and prayer support to me. I couldn’t be happier with this decision. I look forward to continuing my involvement on the Board as well as other areas where I am needed.”

Milestones:
Carlos Aguiar 3 years at K-LOVE
Eric and Heather 3 years at WPER/Fredericksburg
Todd Herman 2 years at AFR/Tupelo
Dawn Miller 7 years at WPOS/Holland, OH
Mary O’Brien 3 year at Air1
Samantha Arana 3 year at WGTS/Wash DC

8/16
Mark Ferguson.(Sunday In The South passed 4 years ago
Whip of Chords with Matt Rhodes celebrates 30 years
WSRR/Murfreesboro, TN LPFM  celebrates 9 years
Aaron Trost 2 years at KSLT/Rapid City
Lindsay Crane 4 years at Awakening Events
Maria Pendleton 1 year at WBVM/Tampa
Andrew Adams 2 years at Stephens Media

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