Industry News Bits MON 6/23/25
Fundraisers this week. .. WCSG/Grand Rapids (Compassion) Let us know when your Station Fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net
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May Nielsen monthly PPM is complete. June release stars 7/14. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
Former PAR Executive Director Brian Sanders is joining WLJA/Ellijay, GA (101.1 The Pulse) for on air duties. Sanders will host “Gospel Gold” weekend nights.
Sanders who exited PAR in Sep 2024, joined PAR in 2004 and has held various positions. In 2007 he was named GM WXRI/Winston-Salem, NC, in 2010 PAR promoted him to V.P. of Operations which led to his Executive V.P. role in 2011. Previous to joining PAR Sanders was Director of Development for WBSN/New Orleans (Lifesongs).
KPWJ/College Station, TYX (Peace 107) afternoon host Jami Mayberry has added a new feature called “Mayberry Moment” each weekday.
Jami tells HisAir, “It’s homespun advice or humor, lasts around one minute and we also post it daily on our Facebook page at Peace 107.”
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
If you crave an opportunity to make a difference in a fun and supportive environment, WGTS/Wash DC may have the position for you. With the announced exit of Johnny & Stacey this August, WGTS is currently searching for its next afternoon team show. WGTS is a 67-year-old radio ministry that’s excited about sharing hope with the community.
The ideal team will bring experience, innovation, and a love for listeners to the greater Washington, D.C., market, where they’ll have the chance to engage with hundreds of thousands of people each week. This job is located in the beautiful Washington, D.C., area with access to all of the history, culture, and nature in the national capital region. Both individuals and teams are encouraged to apply.
We believe we’re here to encourage everyone we encounter to take one step closer to Christ, and we believe we can have a lot of fun while we do it! WGTS offers a competitive salary, retirement plan, full medical, dental, and vision benefits.
If interested go HERE
WCLN/Fayetteville, NC (Christian 105.7) is located just outside Ft Bragg (a major military facility.)
WCLN GM Dan DeBruler tells HisAir, “With an inordinate number of active and former military folks currently working out of the area in a hot zone (relative to current events), we keep their families close in every way possible. Besides a sensitivity on air, we work in conjunction with a coalition of local churches and the Chaplain Corps to be a benefit.”
The CMAA 2025 Excellence in Media Awards , has extended the deadline for Australian Christian broadcasters entries to Friday July 4th.
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.
The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (S. 315) has gained majority support in the House. Although similar backing last session didn’t lead to passage, the widespread support may prompt leadership to advance the bill. Introduced four months ago, it has yet to be reviewed by the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS TIMELINE – June 23, 2022
WNFR/Sandusky, MI (Hope FM) has promoted Brett Hager to Assistant Program Director. Hager joined the Ross Bible Church owned stations in Feb 2021.
Hager shared, “It is an honor to have the confidence of such an amazing team of laser-focused individuals! I am crazy excited to continue deepening relationships and serving our listeners through both of our stations. God is so good!”
Milestone:
John Owens 10 years at WMIT/Black Mountain, NC
Erin McLaughlin 4 years at Dunham+Company
6/22
Jordan DeSocio 4 years at KLJY/St Louis
Glenn Moore 21 years ay Glenn Moore Voice Overs/Imaging
Katie Henslin 2 years at PraiseLive/Minneapolis
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