Industry News Bits MON 2/2/26
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HOL Nielsen PPM release is completed. JAN PPM release start 2/23. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
Nielsen AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid – FALL 2025
WHKV/Albany, GA – 3.1
WIZB/Dothan – 3.8
KVLT/Killeen – 3.8
WHLW/Montgomery – 9.4 (#2)
WCIC/Peoria – 8.0 (#1)
WLKU/Quad Cities – 4.6
WKNZ/Salisbury – 4.2 (#5)
WLDW/Salisbury – 2.1
WKZV/Savannah – 6.3 (#3)
WSOK/Savannah – 4.7
KWND/Springfield – 7.1 (#3)
KWFC/Springfield – 2.2
After nearly 70 years engaged in ministry, Ambassador Advertising Agency announced today it will cease operations later this year.
Longtime Brisbane, AUS Christian radio station 96.5 has unveiled its new name and brand identity: Rise 96.5.
Rise 96.5 CEO Phillip Randall said “This is not the launch of a new station, but the next chapter of the one Brisbane already knows and loves. RISE speaks to hope, resilience and faith. It reflects what we see God doing in people’s lives every day, and what we’re called to nurture through media and our relationship with Brisbane.”
Parts of the U.S. federal government shut down again over the weekend after funding lapsed, though reports suggest a resolution could come early this week. In the meantime, the FCC said it will remain open until further notice, with all normal filing deadlines still in effect. The Commission has also released an updated “orderly shutdown” plan as a precaution available HERE
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Inside Radio reports Contemporary Christian radio may not top the charts in overall listenership—ranking 10th among persons 6+, 11th among 18-34s, and 13th among 25-54s—but it tells the strongest growth story of any format in Nielsen PPM markets, according to Inside Radio‘s analysis of average quarter-hour (AQH) share data (Monday–Sunday, 6 a.m.–midnight).
With a full year of 2025 Nielsen data now complete, contemporary Christian shares have climbed steadily since 2022: up 34% among persons 6+, 33% among 25-54s, and a remarkable 52% among 18-34s.
The momentum holds even when comparing the just-released Holiday 2025 survey to the prior year’s Holiday book, with significant gains across all three key demographics. Notably, these increases persist even when excluding the temporary lift from stations that flipped to all-Christmas music, underscoring the format’s genuine, sustained appeal.
The National Association of Gospel Radio (NAGR) invites women in radio, ministry, or a gospel music lover to their Women in Radio Monthly Prayer Call happening this Thursday, February 5th at 7:00 p.m. EST on Zoom. If your are not a women serving in radio or ministry, please share this information with another sister in radio or ministry. This intentional time of prayer is designed to encourage, refuel, and uplift women who serve in radio, media, ministry, and beyond.
Tallahassee based Faith Radio is selling two AM / FM translator combinations covering Panama City and much of Bay County, FL. 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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CMB Special Awards are open for submissions. Special Awards honor stations that have gone above and beyond in service to the Christian media community. This is your opportunity to help shine a light on excellence by submitting nominations for:
- CMB Industry Achievement Award
- Community Service Award
- Rich Mullins Artist Impact Award
Submission Deadline for all Special Award nominations and Fun Award entries must be submitted by Friday, February 20 and presented at Momentum this May in Orlando.
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – Feb 2, 2024
In June 2023 Audacy agreed to transfer the KLUV/Dallas IP rights to EMF and re-branded KLUV from K-LUV to “98.7 The Spot.” The KLUV station name pre-dated the national K-LOVE name. EMF had parked the KLUV call letters on a CP for KLHU/Huron SD (89.7). Not long after a bug in the FCC’s filing system allowed for two stations to use the KLUV call letters when North Texas Radio Group applied to change KDNT/Oakwood TX (94.5) to KLUV and was granted permission effective in July 2023.
Milestones:
Spirit Radio/Ireland celebrates its 15th anniversary
Chris Thompson 5 years at KGGN/Hemet, CA
Ally Domercant 8 years at Moody Radio/Chicago
Emmanuel Parker 3 year at WIHS/Middletown, CT
Scott Yahr (KCAM/Glennallen, AK) passed 5 years ago
2/1
Jon Hamilton 35 years at Christian FM
Lynette Morgan 18 years at KWPZ/Seattle
James Doty 3 years at KBNJ/Corpus Christi
KSBJ/Houston moaning show (Rachelle, Carder, Reyna, & Bill) celebrate 10 years
Shadow 11 years at WPOZ/Orlando
Chris Ortiz 7 years at KPUL/Des Moines
Anne Graham Lotz“Living in the Light” starts its 12th year
WORQ/Green Bay celebrates 32 years on the air
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