Industry News Bits MON 1/26/26
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Nielsen AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid – DEC 2025
WNHK/Columbia – 3.9
WCFJ/Columbia – 1.2
KNWI/Des Moines – 4.1
KEEH/Spokane – 4.6
KTSL/Spokane – 2.0
Nielsen AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid – FALL 2025
KLRO/Hot Springs – 8.5
KALR/Hot Springs – 1.2
Melinda Taylor has been hired as the new Station Manager at KBNJ/Corpus Christi (91.7). She replaces Juan Carlos Reyes who remains with the station and continues hosting the morning show.
Melinda tells HisAir, “I am excited and honored to assume the role of Station Manager at 91.7 KBNJ in Corpus Christi Texas. Looking forward to working in my new ministry adventure in Christian Radio!”
This is a return to KBNJ for Melinda who spent 9 years on the Morning Show with Joe Fahl who retired in 2022. Melinda left KBNJ in 2019 and continued working at Padre Island Baptist Church but also volunteered at KBNJ, working a weekend shift.
KBNJ programming is handled by James Gamblin who is PD for all of the InspiraCom English Stations.
Melinda will team on the morning show with Reyes starting next week.
Convoy of Hope is on the ground as Winter Storm Fern continues to sweep across the United States. Its impact is being felt by more than 800,000 people who are without power as officials struggle to restore service. Heavy snow, ice, and below-freezing temperatures have disrupted daily life for millions.
Get the complete update HERE
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
Family Life Ministries (Bath, NY) has an opening for a full-time Audio Producer in our Radio department. Family Life, in its 68th year of ministry, has plans to build a new world-class headquarters in Corning, NY that will allow for the growth and expansion of our performing arts, events, and Hope & Healing counseling ministry departments, as well as our regional radio network which consists of over 75 broadcast signals in New York and Pennsylvania.
If interested in this opening go HERE
Tallahassee based Faith Radio is selling two AM / FM translator combinations covering Panama City and much of Bay County, F. Both are available for immediate purchase. The stations are currently on the air, have excellent equipment, and are well-maintained. Both of these stations have excellent coverage. Asking price is $180,000 for each combo or $325,000 for both. You must say you saw this on HisAir to get the special price.
Complete equipment lists and coverage maps are available from Scott Beigle, 850-201-1070 or by email: scott@faithradio.us .
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With freezing temperatures, snow and ice expected across North and Central Texas, KCBI/Dallas launched a 24-hour Blanket Challenge at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday to help protect the homeless. Partnering with Our Calling in Dallas Fort Worth and Church Under the Bridge in Waco, KCBI challenged listeners to provide 1,000 warm blankets by 7:00 p.m. Thursday, ahead of dangerous winter weather. Each blanket can make an immediate, life-saving difference.
KCBI’s Sharon Geiger tells HisAir, “The response was overwhelming. Listeners met the challenge within 90 minutes of the first announcement. By 8:30 a.m. Thursday, the goal was more than quadrupled! Over 4,400 blankets were donated, providing warmth and opportunities to share Jesus’ love with those without shelter.”
With the blanket goal far surpassed, Our Calling asked KCBI to pivot to another urgent need: sweatpants. When people experiencing homelessness arrive at Our Calling’s shelter to escape the cold, having clean, warm and dry clothing provides immediate comfort, dignity and warmth. Again, KCBI listeners went above and beyond. Our Calling asked for 1,000 sweatpants. As of 7:00pm, more than 1,800 were donated!
“A warm blanket or a pair of sweatpants can provide critical protection in dangerous weather,” said KCBI Program Director Kelly Corday. “Our listeners responded with deep compassion and urgency.”
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – Jan 26, 2022
Houston based Hope Media Group and WAY Media announced today their intention to merge into one media organization. The formal merger is expected to close by mid-2022, following FCC approval. The Christian media organization will be headquartered in Houston and will operate under the name Hope Media Group. WayFM and KSBJ, as part of the merged Hope Media Group, will continue to serve their respective audiences under their existing brand names.
This merger combines the rich heritage of two like-minded ministry organizations currently engaging audiences totaling more than 4 million people. Hope Media Group was founded 40 years ago with one radio station, KSBJ-FM/Houston, and WAY Media was formed 35 years ago with WAYJ-FM/Fort Myers. This is a merger of equals and a cash-free transaction that received a unanimous vote from both boards of directors.
Milestones:
Segar Kannan 19 years at Salem Media
Ed Guzman 5 years at WNWC/Madison
Hope Media & WayFM announce merger 4 year ago
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Elaine Welcome 3 years at FaithSearch Partners, Inc.
Phillip Hughes (The Kingmen) passed 2 years ago
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