Industry News Bits MON 6/2/25
Fundraisers this week .. Let us know when your Station Fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net
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The April 2025 PPM release is complete. May PPM starts 6/16. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid APR
WERC HD2/Birmingham – 2.7
WAGG/Birmingham – 1.6
WBKV/Buffalo – 2.1
WKVG/Greenville – 1.4
WPZZ/Richmond – 4.0
WLFV/Richmond – 2.0
WKDL/Rochester – 2.4
Australian Christian broadcasters who want to enter the CMAA 2025 Excellence in Media Awards , entries are now open until Monday June 23rd.
Here’s the categories:
- Innovation in Mission Resourcing
- Beacon Awards (Large and Small Markets)
- Remarkable Contribution
- Compelling Content – Audio
- Compelling Content – Social Media
- Compelling Content – Screen – Documentary, Entertainment, Factual and Learning
Entries will be accepted for any activities, initiatives or projects that occurred January 1st, 2024 to March 31, 2025. Each category will be judged by a panel of independent judges.
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
RadioU announces a full-time, in-person opening for a skilled, experienced radio promotions and marketing professional at our studios in Columbus, Ohio. In this role, you’ll elevate and oversee RadioU’s physical presence at concerts and community events, while also leading the expansion and oversight of our digital marketing efforts.
If interested go HERE
At Momentum in Orlando this week KeepTheFaith co-founder and CEO David Sams spoke on The Chameleon’s Guide to Strategic Risk: Thriving in a Changing World
In an era where change is the only constant, playing it safe is the riskiest move of all. From launching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! to taking a chance on Oprah, David Sams has built a career on bold, strategic risks that transformed industries. In this high-energy, thought-provoking session, he will challenge you to embrace change, rethink outdated strategies, and take the necessary risks to keep Christian radio thriving in a shifting media landscape. Packed with real-world insights, humor, and a call to action, you will walk away feeling inspired to take one bold step, because the future belongs to those willing to evolve.
Look for an exclusive interview discussing this topic further with Sams this week on HisAir.
Consultant Tracy Johnson invites all to the first of a new webinar series “Localize. Maximize. Monetize.”
The six-part webinar series is giving radio broadcasters a fresh playbook for winning with local content. The free series is a playbook for programmers, personalities, marketing pros, and managers to sound more local, create a strong audience connection, and generate new revenue.
The 1st webinar will be Tuesday June 3 at 1PM ET. Register HERE
The K-LOVE Fan Awards took place in Nashville on May 23-25 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort, culminating with the awards ceremony at the Grand Ole Opry House. The 12th annual awards show was hosted by Matthew West, Jeremy Camp, Bart Millard (MercyMe), and Mac Powell.
K-LOVE Fan Awards 2025 airs in its entirety on TBN
Pictured L-R Stix producer, Ally producer, Scott Smith, Kelli Caldwell, Lauree Austin, Cristina James
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS TIMELINE – June 1, 2018
Business Wire is reporting today that EMF CEO Mike Novak plans to retire in the coming months.
Novak tweeted: “I know there is a season for everything and my season for leading this organization is coming to an end. I am looking forward to serving EMF in an emeritus role, staying involved in the broadcasting world, and spending more time with my amazing wife, Cheri, and my family.”
Milestone:
Bart Wagner 30 years at WAYR/Brunswick GA
Jim Collins 30 years at WAYR/Jacksonville
Prayer List:
Lori Cline
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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