Industry News Bits FRI 8/22/25
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July PPM is complete. Look for August PPM starting 9/8. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid – JULY
WPZZ/Richmond – 4.8
WLFV/Richmond – 1.9
WERC HD2/Birmingham – 3.7
WAGG/Birmingham – 1.6
WBKV/Buffalo – 2.0
WDLV/Ft Myers – 2.2
WLFJ/Greenville – 5.1
WKVG/Greenville – 1.7
WKDL/Rochester – 1.8
KLTU/Tucson – 5.9 (#3)
Christian Radio veteran Don Burns has accepted the General Manager position for Minnesota Christian Broadcasters, Inc. (WZFJ/Pequot Lakes (The Pulse) and KTIG/Pequot Lakes) which serves Central Minnesota. Don fills the role vacated by Paulette Kutzler who left at the end of May to relocate to Las Vegas to be closer to friends and family.. She was with MCBI from June 2021 to May 2025..
Don tells HisAir, “I’m excited to join this well established radio ministry, and seeing what we can do to bring people one step closer to Jesus.”
His first day at MCBI is Sep 15th.
KTIS/Minneapolis/St. Paul wrapped up a remarkable summer by introducing a brand-new concert series, Joyful Nights, featuring three monthly nights of music with some of today’s leading Christian artists.
The lineup included Matt Maher, Rend Collective, We Are Messengers, Blanca, Bodie, Madison Watkins, Evan Craft, Jamie MacDonald, and Stars Go Dim.
“It has been a remarkable summer at 98.5 KTIS, and what a blessing it has been to launch the Joyful Nights concert series,” said Matt Deane, KTIS Station Manager. “For many years, it has been a dream of ours to present a unique concert event for our listeners in an intimate environment. We are incredibly grateful to our label partners and all of the artists who came together to make year one of Joyful Nights a huge success!”
The station plans to continue Joyful Nights as an annual summer concert series, offering both listeners and artists a refreshing way to connect beyond the traditional large-venue experience. Pictured We are Messengers at the third Joyful Nights event.
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
The Program Assistant at 102.5 The Vine FM will help facilitate high-quality programming for our Christian media outlet in Southwest Riverside County of Southern California. Ideal candidates will exhibit a vibrant Christian faith that aligns with our mission, combine meticulous attention to detail with adaptability, bring pertinent experience, and maintain an eager spirit, contributing their knowledge and expertise, all with a teachable spirit
If interested go HERE
Convoy of Hope is holding their Grand Opening, this Thursday August 28th, for their new Regional Distribution Center in Emerson, GA (Atlanta).
Convoy of Hope President Hal Donaldson says, “Our Regional Distribution Center for the Southeast will accelerate and equip Convoy’s future responses to Florida hurricane or a Gulf Coast flood. Each RDC will mean local communities are helped more effectively throughout the year.”
Convoy of Hope Senior Director of Radio Jared Mitchell tells HisAir, “Being located near Atlanta, GA will allow one-day access to Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee. This geographic diversity will get food and resources into the hands of the local church and people more efficiently and effectively who have been impacted by disaster. We look forward to sharing this facility with Christian Radio, as we link arms to serve the hurting and the broken, and bring hope to the hopeless.”
All are invited to the celebration all God is doing to expand reach and resources. You can register through the Digital Invite, or email Jared Mitchell at jmitchell@convoyofhope.org to reserve your spot.
Family Life Radio (FLR), a ministry of Intentional Life Media (ILM), was recently recognized as a Best Christian Workplace for the fifth year in a row. This national recognition, based solely on employee feedback, affirms that ILM staff feel valued, supported, and equipped to advance the mission each day.
FLR is one of the few media organizations nationwide to be honored with this certification, joining ministries, schools, and nonprofits recognized for building Christ-centered workplace cultures. The survey is based on the FLOURISH model, which measures eight key drivers of a thriving workplace culture, including teamwork, leadership, growth, and communication.
“Being recognized the past five years in a row is a testament to the commitment of our team,” said Evan Carlson, president and CEO of ILM. “Our mission is to ignite personal transformation by affirming faith, inspiring hope, and equipping individuals to live an intentional life in Christ. To know that our staff feels supported and empowered to live out that mission every day is an incredible blessing.”
HisAir Industry News TIMELINE – Aug 22, 2022
CCMG artist TobyMac was on Good Morning America today talking about his new album “Life After Death” that dropped last week. The interview also includes comments about losing his son Truett in 2019.
Watch HERE.
HisAir Industry News TIMELINE – Aug 23, 2021
The Gospel Music Association has promoted Justin Fratt to Executive Vice President. Justin has served the GMA in a variety of roles over the last sixteen years and has led the team from near-bankruptcy to the thriving organization it is today.
“I feel so fortunate to be able to serve a mission and community I’m passionate about,” says Justin. “After sixteen years at the GMA, I can honestly say I’m more optimistic about the future than ever. Our industry is united and positioned to impact our culture in profound ways and it’s an honor to play a small role in this endeavor. I’m grateful to Jackie Patillo, the GMA Board and our team who have been the best partners I could ask for.”
Milestones:
Joe Polek 3 years at HIS Radio/Greenville
Lindsay Crane 4 years at Awakening Events
Brad Scholar 13 years at WDBX/Chattanooga
Rob Weir 1 year at CICB/Cape Breton NS
Brother John Tidwell 2 years at WDJC/Birmingham
8/23
Kelly Gilbert 6 years at TWR
Lee Ann Jackson 34 years at Ambassador Advertising
Lisa Keil 4 years at CMB
Tyler McKenzie 20 years at WPOZ/Orlando
Daniela 7 years at WPOZ/Orlando
Ryan Roach 1 year at WMIT/Asheville
Tom Scott 1 year at WMIT/Asheville
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