Industry News Bits MON 12-23-24
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Nielsen DEC PPM release starts today. Day 1 includes NYC, Houston, Dallas & more.
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Tuscaloosa, AL has a new CCM station. After a weekend of format stunting, WQRR/Reform, AL (Tuscaloosa metro) flipped to a Christian AC format from alternative. Townsquare Media owns the station which will call itself “101.7 The River”.
It’s all Christmas music for now then the station will adopt the positioner “Lifting Tuscaloosa’s Spirit” after the holidays.
New website is HERE
WCSG/Grand Rapids listeners nominated people who could use a little extra blessing this Holiday season. WCSG’s Holiday Heart has become an incredible example of how it takes a team to encourage thousands. WCSG morning hosts Jeremy and Amanda Henry heard a wide range of emotions felt by their listeners across West Michigan each day.
Watch local TV coverage HERE
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On-Fire for Christ? WORQ FM Needs You! Do you love Jesus and trust God’s Word above all else? Are you passionate about sharing His truth with others? Talent is essential, but at Q90 FM, your walk with Christ is what truly matters. Our mission is “Truth At Any Cost.” We are unapologetically bold in proclaiming the Gospel and equipping believers. If interested go HERE
KROI/Houston (Praise 92.1) has flipped to Spanish. Radio One changed KROI to Gospel in May 2021. In April this year the station was sold to Spanish Broadcasting System for $7.5 million.
The National Association of Broadcasters has announced that the 2025 NAB Crystal Radio Awards will be presented at the NAB State Leadership Conference on March 4 in Washington, DC, instead of the traditional venue at the NAB Show in Las Vegas. The NAB Crystal Radio Awards recognize NAB member stations for exceptional community service in 2024. Entries are open from January 1-24, with finalists announced in February.
Please pray for our Moody Radio Quad Cities Station Manager Ken Brooks (Peel) and his family as they suffered a devastating house fire on Saturday. A GoFundMe page where you can give to help Ken and his wife Debbie with urgent and ongoing needs is HERE.
HisAir is deeply saddened to report the passing of Brighter Media Group (WRBS/Baltimore) Assistant Director of 48Live Becky Garzone after a courageous year-long battle with breast cancer. Becky passed away on December 20, 2024, surrounded by her family.
“The loss of Becky is deeply felt by everyone at Brighter Media Group and the entire 48Live team,” says Mike Alley, Director of 48Live. “She brought passion, professionalism, and joy to everything she did. Whether it was organizing backstage logistics, seating charts, or coordinating BRIGHT-FM outdoor events, Becky’s impact was felt by everyone who worked with her. Her presence and her love for the live music industry will be missed.”
As the assistant director of 48Live, she played a pivotal role in ensuring a great concert experience for the artists, their crews, and concert-goers that contributed to the success of countless events. Her work behind the scenes was instrumental in bringing live music experiences to life for audiences in the Mid-Atlantic area and across the country.
Becky was with Brighter Media Group 15 years.
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS FLASHBACK – On This Day Dec 22, 2023
Veteran Christian Radio broadcaster Bill Sammons wrapped up his 47 year career today doing his final morning show on WKNZ/Milford (The Bridge). In Sept this year Sammons announced his plans to retire from broadcasting and his full-time role at The Bridge. As Pres/GM Sammons launched The Bridge, then solely on 88.7 FM in Harrington, DE, in 2010 as Delaware’s only full-power Christian-formatted radio station. Today the station has 5 FM signals including full-power stations serving Delaware, Maryland, the Eastern Shore of Virginia, and South Jersey.
Milestones:
Frank Reed (after 21 years) did his last morning show on KLTY/Dallas 2 years ago
Ken Burns 3 years at Faith Radio Network/Tallahassee
Prayer List:
Susan O’Donnell
DeWayne Hamby
Ken Brooks
The HisAir Prayer group is a place where the Christian Radio & Records industry can post prayer requests, and pray for others. Go HERE to join the group.
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