Industry News Bits MON 2/9/26
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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
KBMK/Bismarck – 3.8
WXKV/Jackson, TN – 1.3
KLRW/San Angelo – 6.6 (#2)
KILV/Sioux City – 4.8
KNWC/Sioux Falls – 7.2 (#2)
KSFS/Sioux Falls – 1.9
After 13 years on the morning show at KKJM/St Cloud (Spirit 92.9) PD Jess Hart is switching shifts. Effective Monday, February 16th she will move to afternoons while current PM host Rachel Rinehart goes to mornings.
Family Radio announced that Ron Harrell will serve the network as Music Director, effective immediately. Harrell brings decades of experience in music programming, brand leadership, and content strategy across both ministry and major-market radio. His background includes senior programming and brand roles with WAY Media / Hope Media Group, Hubbard Broadcasting, CBS Radio, and Cumulus Media. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Branding and Storytelling at Lipscomb University in Nashville and will continue his work through Harrell Media Group, his Nashville-based consultancy.
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
Northwestern Media’s Life 102.5 in Madison, WI, is seeking a passionate, creative Assistant Program Director/On-Air Host to join our award-winning team. This is more than a radio job; it’s a calling, where you’ll connect with thousands of listeners daily through uplifting content that encourages hearts and points people to Christ. You’ll also serve as the co-host for the morning show, bringing energy and connection to start the day with our audience.
If interested in this opening go HERE
2 new internet radio stations were launched by Churches over the weekend in the US both powered by Godcaster. The new stations originate at HighPoint Church in Lake Wales, Florida, and CityLight Church in Los Angeles, California. The coordinated launches represent the next evolution of church-based digital broadcasting, combining 24/7 internet radio, on-demand podcasts, live streaming, and Church Live—Godcaster’s new automated simulcast of Sunday morning services—into a unified, mobile-first experience.Shine.FM/Chicago proudly dedicated The Ackerman Family Podcast Studio, named in honor of the Ackerman family, marking a significant expansion in multimedia storytelling and student media training at Olivet Nazarene University. The new studio, designed to support full video podcast production, allows Shine.FM and Olivet Media Group to create visually engaging content while equipping students with firsthand experience in modern broadcast and digital media.
“The Ackerman Family Podcast Studio represents both gratitude and vision,” said Brian McIntyre, Executive Director of Shine.FM and Olivet Media Group. “We are deeply thankful for the generosity of the Ackerman family and excited about how this space will serve our mission, our students, and our audiences for years to come.”
The studio’s inaugural production debuted in December with a special Christmas video podcast series featuring Viviana Perez, Spanish ministry director for Brilla.FM, alongside guest Dr. Wilfredo Canales. The series marked the first full video project produced in the new space and set the tone for its ministry and educational impact.
“This studio allows students to move from theory to practice,” McIntyre added. “They’re not just learning about media—they’re creating it.”
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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The world’s largest gathering of Christian communicators is just two weeks away at the Gaylord Opryland for NRB 2026 Feb 17-20.
Highlights include new Media Labs on AI, new media, and church media; main-stage speakers like HB Charles Jr., Nicole C. Mullen, Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, and Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth; the TV Showcase, Pitch-a-Thon, and more. NRB recently filed FCC comments on media ownership rules, stressing the risks of consolidation for local faith-based broadcasters.
HisAir.Net will be on-site (booth #112) with live reports sponsored by Convoy of Hope.
HisAir NRB Interviews
Adam Curry Wed 10:30 am
Nicole C Mullen Wed 1pm
John Schlitt Thu 1:30 pm
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – Feb 9, 2024
Billy Dunn was recently named Executive Director of Four Rivers Community Broadcasting Corporation (FRCB) – home of the Word FM Network & Great Songs of the Faith heard in central and eastern PA, NJ, MD, and WV.
With over 25 years of church and nonprofit experience, Billy has served with FRCB since 2011 in various roles mainly as Director of Development. Billy has a M.S. in Organizational Leadership and brings a wealth of experience in change management, crisis guidance, organizational assessment, leadership coaching, and strategic planning.
Milestones:
Tim Wolf 27 years at WPOZ/Orlando
Kim Harrison 23 years at WayFM/Dallas
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Laura Chase
Paul Martin
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