Industry News Bits FRI 9/25/26

Fundraisers this week  .. WGTS/Wash DC .. WMIT/Asheville .. WLCQ/Springfield, MA .. WPOZ/Orlando .. LaZ/Orlando .. WRVL/Lynchburg .. The JOY FM/Tampa .. WRBS/Baltimore .. WEEC/Dayton .. WCFJ/Dayton .. KGBI/Omaha .. KTIS/Minneapolis .. KJNW/Kansas City ..  .. Let us know when your Station Fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net

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AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid AUG
KXOJ/Tulsa – 5.7 (#1)
KLUU/Honolulu – 3.1
KAIM/Honolulu – 2.2
WYLV/Knoxville – 4.0
WOFM/Knoxville – 3.0
KMLV/Omaha – 3.1
KBLV/Bakersfield – 2.2

KSWP/Lufkin (90.9) and sister station KAVX?Lufkin (91.9) are celebrating a successful 2026 Fall Share-A-Thon after listeners gave $106,237, exceeding the stations’ $105,605 goal. A total of 260 families participated in the fundraiser throughspecial gifts, monthly support and increases to existing monthly giving.

“We are incredibly thankful to God for His faithfulness and for every listener who gave,” said Michelle Ross, President and GM. “It is such a privilege to serve these communities, and we never take their support for granted. In a time when so many families are making careful decisions about every dollar, we feel especially honored and blessed by the generosity, passion and commitment people showed for this mission. Their giving helps make it possible for someone else to hear the hope of Jesus through a song, a teaching or a moment of encouragement.”

HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partner2.2s

REAL Southern Gospel Radio recently welcomed two of Southern Gospel music’s most celebrated songwriters, Phil Cross and Joel Hemphill, to the REAL Southern Gospel Radio Studios for a special visit with Les Butler—and listeners will soon have the opportunity to hear both legends in a whole new role.

Cross and Hemphill will each be featured as special guest DJs on REAL Southern Gospel Radio in upcoming broadcasts, sharing music, memories, and stories from their remarkable careers in Southern Gospel music.

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The Small Market Station Summit takes place January 6-9, 2027 in beautiful Downtown Greenville, SC

There may be other conferences/summits/events that you can attend, but this

get-away will be small, intimate, intentional time spent in community with fellow radio friends and will also leave time for personal renewal and reflection. We believe investing in you will pay eternal dividends for you, your staff, your partners, and your community that is well worth our partnership. It will also allow time for conversation with peers that will encourage and inspire you as we share ideas and dreams together. Your registration for the Small Market Station Summit includes:

• Intimate Sessions with Radio Professionals (Keith Sanderson, Mike Shelley, Kim Willey, Todd Stach, and more!)

• Roundtable Discussions

• Special Guest Artists

• Fun Group Outings

• Most Meals Will Be Provided

• A Special Awards Ceremony & Celebration

For more info go HERE.

Jose Lara’s Gorilla Broadcasting has filed a $245,000 deal to buy WTTI/Dalton, GA (1530) from Deborah Boyd’s Hope Broadcasting.

K-Love has filed a $180,750 deal to buy WLFC/Findley, OH (88.3) form the University of Findlay.

HisAir is deeply saddenned to report the sudden passing Carolina Christian Radio founder Jim Stephens. In June 2021 Stephens announced he would retire after 28 years with CCR. He continued to broadcast remotely from Florida over the past 5 years on both Life 90.5 and The Word 89.7. and was on the air as recently as yesterday.

CCR president Matt Wall. says, “Those who knew Jim remember him as a faithful servant to his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, and to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He was a model of gentle but clear leadership, proving that it doesn’t take a tyrant to accomplish great work for God’s Kingdom.”

HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – Sep 25, 2024

WTGN/Lima, OH introduces Hope to Tell, a new book and podcast sharing the real-life testimonies of WTGN staff, celebrating how Jesus has changed their lives. In a world often filled with uncertainty, pain, and struggle, the need for hope has never been greater. The Hope to Tell book, being offered as a special thank-you gift for any donation during WTGN’s Sharathon, shares the personal stories of WTGN staff whose lives have been forever changed by the love and grace of Jesus.

Linda shares, “Hope to Tell is a project near to our hearts here at WTGN. We are humbled, honored, and transparent as we share the true hope we have and how Jesus has changed our lives. My heartfelt prayer is that the Lord will work through this book and podcast to reach hearts for Him and encourage anyone in their walk with Jesus. In Hope to Tell, we are pointing people to Jesus!” WTGN also plans to release future seasons of the Hope to Tell podcast, featuring more powerful Christian testimonies that continue to highlight the life-changing work of Jesus

Pictured L-R WTGN morning hosts Linda Yeager and Ben Budde

Milestones:
Louis Grant celebrates 56 years at WMIT/Asheville

9/26
David Felty 5 years at Family Life/NY/PA
Nelson Jewell 7 years at WHCF/Bangor

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