Industry News Bits MON 4/20/26
Fundraisers this week .. WORQ/Green Bay .. WNFA/Port Huron, MI .. Passion Radio/Farmington, NM .. KDUV/Visalia .. Joy FM/Winston Salem .. WMFR/Sanduskey, MI .. WPER/Fredericksburg, VA .. WPOS/Holland, OH .. KGBI/Omaha .. WBGL/Champaign .. KNWI/Des Moines .. Let us know when your Station Fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net
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The MARCH Nielsen PPM release starts today…. Look for MARCH PPM Day 1 markets including Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and more. Christian Radio Ratings are sponsored by Dunham+Company on HisAir.. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
KLTY/Dallas (K-LOVE) scored its first #1 PPM since flipping to K-LOVE in Jan 2025.
K-LOVE CEO Tom Stultz told HisAir today, “KLTY has always been a powerhouse voice in radio in the Dallas market. We are thrilled with the new ratings and honored to share the hope of Jesus with so many listeners in the Dallas area.”
KLTY has been number one in the past including it’s very first top ranking in October 2019 (6.6 AQH) while under Salem Media ownership. The station repeated the top ranking in September 2020 (6.8 AQH) under PD Mike Prendergast. The KLTY morning show with Frank, Starlene & Hudson in the Morning achieved a #1 Persons 6+ for July achieved the top ranking in July 2019 with a 6.2 AQH and #2 Women 25-54.
The 2026 NAB Show takes place this week (April 18–22, 2026) at the Las Vegas Convention Center, focusing on AI, content creation, streaming, and cloud technology. It is the premier global event for media, entertainment, and technology, bringing together industry professionals for education and networking.
- The show is in full swing with over 1,100 exhibitors and strong attendance (projected near 60,000 for the week, up ~10% from last year). The attendee mix is shifting, with more creators, enterprise teams, and sports/media professionals alongside traditional broadcasters.
- Major themes dominating conversations and the show floor:
- AI-driven workflows and tools for production, post-production, and content creation.
- Sports media (expanded Sports Summit running four full days).
- Creator economy, streaming, monetization, and NextGen TV / ATSC 3.0 advancements.
- IP-based production, cloud tools, and hybrid broadcast + digital strategies.
While NAB is a broad industry event, faith-based broadcasters are actively participating:
- Sessions and side conversations are addressing cinematic storytelling in faith broadcasting and the future of worship production.
- Broader radio tracks (including monetization, local content, and workforce issues) are relevant to Christian stations navigating hybrid broadcast/streaming models and regulatory topics like AM radio preservation.
- Many Christian radio leaders and networks attend NAB annually for tech scouting, networking, and policy discussions. More info HERE
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Moody Radio/Grand Rapids (89.3) got an antenna upgrade today. The station is operating at reduced power for a short season while waiting on final approval from the FCC. When approved the 89.3 signal will be much improved.
Pictured Grand Rapids Community Impact Director Dodd Morris.
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A Tribute to Larry Ford will be featured on an All-New Broadcast of Bill Gaither’s Homecoming Radio, airing on stations around the world the weekend of April 24, 2026. Join radio co-hosts Gloria Gaither, Kevin Williams, Tori Taff, Lauren Talley, Pat Barker, Mark Bishop, Woody Wright, Daniel Britt, Gene McDonald and Bill Gaither for a special presentation of Homecoming Radio. This hour will feature memories, music, and reflections — including excerpts from past interviews with Larry himself from the Homecoming Series.
Ford (1947-2025) was a Texas boy who traveled the world sharing the Gospel in song. Reflecting on Larry, Bill says “he was one of the very best Irish tenors who has sung in the gospel music field!” The radio tribute spans the songs that highlight his unique sound and majestic voice!
Homecoming Radio airs on SiriusXM Satellite Radio’s Bill Gaither’s enLighten and other major networks.
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – April 20, 2022
This week, SiriusXM Pandora will launch a new religious hip hop channel on its main satellite and streaming radio service. With the release of Prime MT Mix and Da Fixx Radio Show on SiriusXM this Thursday, the channel Holy Culture Radio, based in Philadelphia, will make its debut. Holy Culture Radio (Channel 154) will be the “home for all Christian hip-hop and [rhythm and praise],” according to the station’s website.
“Holy Culture is tapping into [Christian hip hop] like nobody else,” the brand stated in a statement. “From showcasing future artists to debates about faith, arts, vocation, and education with industry icons and more, Holy Culture is digging into [Christian hip hop] like nobody else.” is the home of Holy Culture Radio.
Milestones:
Logan Skinner 3 years at WYGS/Columbus, IN
Jeff Anderson 7 years at FEBC (Far East Broadcasting Company)
Anthony Barkhuizen 25 years at TWR
4/19
Larry Bower announces retirement from WBCL/Ft Wayne
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