Industry News Bits MON 3/3/25
Fundraisers this week .. WHIF/Palatka, FL .. WCIC/Peoria .. Christian FM/Vero Beach .. Let us know when your Station Fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net
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Jan PPM numbers are complete… Feb PPM arrives 3/24.
Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
Family Radio has hired former Moody Radio/Nashville morning co-host Steve Hiller to host afternoons. Full story HERE.
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
The KSBJ APD/MD serves as a member of the KSBJ Programming Department and reports directly to the Program Director. The APD role directly supervises, coaches, develops, and schedules part-time and fill-in Multi-Media Personality. Along with the Program Director, the APD ensures the smooth functioning of the Programming Department – which includes learning, implementing, creative input, and contributing to the direction for KSBJ programming. The APD is also required to be able to fill-in on-air for any daypart, if needed.
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Nielsen’s January 2025 PPM survey of 48 markets shows Contemporary Christian as the top-performing format following the shift to a three-minute qualifier for quarter-hour credit. Inside Radio’s analysis indicates a significant share increase across all demographics compared to November 2024, the last survey before stations switched to all-Christmas music.
River Radio Ministries chief engineer Matt Levin has joined Triple Helix Technologies and MaxxKonnect as Senior Field Engineer for MK Technical Services. Levin served as Chief Engineer for River Radio Ministries in Columbus, OH – a position in which he will continue to serve as part of the MK team. His responsibilities include working with clients in central Ohio, as well as managing projects nationwide. Matt has extensive experience with Axia & Livewire products, as well as automation and FM transmitter plants. He also has TV and video production experience.
Radio Content Pro will hold a FREE Webinar on “How Christian Radio Can Use AI To Build Deeper Connections and Attract Listeners.” The webinar will be Tuesday March 4th at 1pm ET and hosted by consultants Tracy Johnson, Ron Harrell, and Andrew Johnson.
Webinar Key Benefits:
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Christian radio is more than just programming—it’s a mission. But with fewer resources and more competition, how can your station stay ahead? Discover how AI-powered tools can help you save time, spark creativity, and grow your audience with ease.
Reserve your seat HERE.
Grammy-winning artist Brooke Ligertwood was hospitalized after being bitten by a venomous spider in Australia. Despite the scare, she found humor in the experience and assured fans she is fine. Ligertwood recently released a new single, “He Who is to Come,” with Passion and is featured in a worship-leading course, “Welcome to High Praise,” on Creatr.
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS FLASHBACK – On This Day MAR 2, 2022
Former NGEN/Houston air talents Chris Chicago & Lil Ang have reunited for a new show. The two will be heard on new online Christian Hip-Hop Station station SOFLOW RADIO. The station is having a soft launch with a big marketing plan and website in development. During the soft launch, SOFLOW RADIO is airing two day-parts to start, Gerard Bonner hosts the Bonnerfied Experience afternoons 3pm to 7pm and Chris/Lil Ang 7am to 11am, M-F mornings. Chicago continues to host evenings on WayFM. Chris Chicago & Lil Ang hosted afternoons on NGEN until Chris exited in Jan 2021.
Milestones:
Joe Hunter 32 years with the Sound of Life/Lake Katrine NY
Kim Wiley 15 years at WKNZ/Milford
Margie Shafer celebrates 29 years at KVNE/Tyler
Coreen Sanchez 3 years at Sound Of Life/Lake Katrine NY
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Morgan Smith 9 years at KSBJ/Houston
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