Industry News Bits MON 6/30/25
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May Nielsen monthly PPM is complete. June release stars 7/14. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid MAY
WERC HD2/Birmingham – 3.2
WAGG/Birmingham – 1.7
WBKV/Buffalo – 1.8
WKVG/Greenville – 1.3
WPZZ/Richmond – 3.9
WLFV/Richmond – 1.7
WKDL/Rochester – 2.4
K-LOVE will enter the Tampa Bay market for the first time with the purchase of WPBB/Tampa from Beasley – Full Story HERE
Suzanne Boase Honeycutt is getting a new role at WMIT/Ashville (The Light FM). She’ll be the new Assistant Director of Donor Ministries, leading the internal Donor Ministries team. She joined WMIT in Oct 2023 and was previously Director of public & media relations at God’s Pit Crew.
Suzanne tells HisAir, “I just love our team and I’m thrilled and grateful to be in this new role.”
The new Moody Radio national program schedule launched today. Moody Radio’s new, unified national program schedule went into effect across all our owned-and-operated stations today (6/30). Moody officials say the new schedule reflects careful planning, prayer, and a continued commitment to bring biblically-grounded, gospel-centered programming and trusted hosts for overnight, midday, afternoon and evening hours so that listeners can take their next step with Jesus Christ.
Moody adds, “We’re also excited to announce that we will continue to feature local on-air spots throughout the day as well as have Community Impact Directors in our various markets. These men and women are passionate about continuing to develop meaningful relationships with listeners and partnering with local churches and ministries on events, concerts, conferences, and more.”
See the entire new schedule HERE
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Southern Gospel stations can grab some 4th of July artist liners for their station FREE from Daywind Radio.
Download liners HERE
At KGGN/Hemet, CA (102.5 The Vine FM), the mission to Share the Hope of the Gospel and Carry Out Its Work is in full motion this summer.
KGGN GM Chris Thompson tells HisAir, “The beloved Chill Out Summer Stops have returned, offering free Kona Ice and a refreshing way to connect with the community—thanks to the support of ProFlo Air Conditioning. One of the next big stop. In addition, the station has launched the Vine Branch Church Partners initiative, welcoming 17 local churches, each with a Vine Ambassador dedicated to strengthening the link between their congregation and The Vine FM. Listeners are also being invited to help sustain the ministry by covering the daily $56 diesel fuel cost needed to power the broadcast signal. Every treat, every church, and every gallon of fuel plays a role in delivering the Good News across Southwest Riverside County.”
World Social Media Day is today 6/30. It was born as a way to recognize social media’s impact on global communication and to bring the world together to celebrate it. Don’t miss Lee Ann Jackson’s Feature Guest Article this week “The 3 C’s of Lasting Social Media Impact For Christian Radio.” Go HERE for the article.
Ambassador is offering stations a 4th of July Tool Kit. The 4th of July is this FRIDAY. For your station to mark Independence Day 2025—Ambassador assembled a complement of social media ready graphics, :30 PSAs from your favorite ministries, and a touching 2:40 spot voiced primarily by children—titled, “I Am An American”. To download the free tool kit click HERE…
Brian Crowe (at left) is leaving his Network Director/morning host position at Southern Gospel The LifeFM Network based in South Carolina. Brian will be serving as Regional Director for The LifeFM’s radio stations located in Tennessee. He will also continue as host of the syndicated Gospel Radio Favorites program heard every Monday and Saturday evening on The LifeFM. Effective Monday June 29th, Rodney Baucom will be the host of the morning-show and Dennis Smith will also be a part of the daily programming.
Milestone:
Jim McDermott last day at KCVO/Camdenton 2 years ago
Jim Stephens retires from Carolina Christian Radio after 28 years
WFAX/Falls Church, VA ends 50 years as Christian station 3 years ago
Dan Baughman (WCVO/Columbus) retires 3 years ago
Isaac Gutierrez 2 years at Encouragement Media Group/Tyler, TX
6/29
Brian Kerkan 6 years at WPOZ/Orlando
Eddie Alcaraz (KVRK/Dallas) passed 4 years ago
Robert Forbes 3 years at KLRC/Siloam Springs
Stephanie Jenkins 10 years at KWND/Springfield
Megan Johnson 3 years at Boxer Poet
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