Industry News Bits MON 8-19-24
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Nielsen JULY 2024 PPM is complete. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings. Aug due 9/3.
WDJC/Birmingham PD Justin Flores checks in with HisAir. Russell P and Jessica continue to host 2 shows a day (mornings & afternoons). Jessica recently took over the producing and board duties on the Afternoon JOLT show and is turning heads at corporate with a “female driven” show. She is driving the show Spiritually and in all aspects. She’s the only female lead host in the Crawford Portfolio that is not a “syndicated show”.
Justin tells HisAir, “Without stating it, she speaks to the women and goes right for them. Russell is a great support and even championed this move to having Jessica sit in the producer chair and lead the charge, plus he gets to speak on the issues himself from a male perspective. The interviews they hold are geared towards heavy Spiritual content and Jessica doesn’t hold back on the air. They’re leading an afternoon devotional and using Facebook live to keep people engaged. They talk women in sports, corporate, and in the home. They’ve focused on the women that Jesus met and or ministered to. The show is really different than the morning show, which is what we had been wanting all along. It’s really good.”
The Southern Gospel group The Nelons releasing their final album later this month after three of their members tragically died a few weeks ago, including a recently released new single. On Friday, August 16, The Nelons released a new single ‘Three Nails Instead’ from their upcoming final album, Loving You.
On July 26 three members from The Nelons, Kelly Nelon Clark, Jason Clark and Amber Nelon Kistler, died in a plane crash that was taking them to their next show to be performed in Alaska. In total, seven people died in the crash including the pilot, his wife, and the band’s assistant, Melodi Hodges.
Curb Records recently celebrated its 60th year in the music business. Team Curb is pictured below.
Early Bird pricing has started for NRB 2025 International Christian Media Convention, the world’s largest gathering of Christian communicators and ministry professionals. The 2025 dates are February 24-27 at Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, TX.
For the Early Bird rates go HERE.
HisAir Job Alert sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
HIS Radio (Radio Training Network) Raleigh, NC is seeking our next all-star “Fun Patrol Street Team” Leader with the passion to connect with people daily! Sound like fun? Well, we would love to talk to you immediately!
The Gospel Industry Network (GIN) 2024 Conference will take place in Nashville September 27-28.
The conference is for Professional and aspiring Musicians, Singers, Songwriters, Pastors, Music Executives, Media, and Ministry Administrators. Attend master classes and seminars on Digital Media and Technology, Songwriting and Publishing, Social media and content creation, Ministry administration practices and policies. Learn about the future of Gospel music, Integrity and Ministry at GIN 2024.
Get more info HERE.
Radio Training Network has purchased WRBA/Panama City, FL (95.9) from RoRo Investments for $225,000
Grace Radio Ministries Inc. has acquired WTSE/Benton, TN (91.1) from Radio By Grace for $7,368.
Seven Mountains Media is purchasing WLIH/Whitneyville, PA (107.1) from Good Christian Radio Broadcasting for $125,000.
CSN International has bought Catholic stations WLGU/Lancaster/Buffalo, NY (90.7) and 88.5 W203AW Fredonia from Holy Family Communications for $110,000.
Elijah Radio Inc. has acquired WKRE/Argo, AL (88.1) from TBTA Ministries for $60,000, with an LMA already in effect.
HisAir NEWS FLASHBACK – Aug 19, 2022
CCMG artist TobyMac releases his first first full-length project “Life After Death” since losing his son in 2018. Toby says the new album offers songs offering wisdom and hope for those going through similar struggles.
Toby has been busy visiting radio promoting “Life After Death” with interviews. Among those are with KeepTheFaith host Keith Stevens, who gets real with Toby, dissecting the songs that helped him grieve the loss of his oldest son.
Milestones:
Richele 2 years at Rhema 99.7/Warabrook, NSW
8/18
Jim Hoge celebrates 36 years at WPOZ/Orlando
Josh Lauritch 11 years at 55 Promotion
Matt McNeilly celebrates 8 years at Moody Radio/Chicago
Mark Green 12 years at KLJJ/Houston
Prayer List:
Susan O’Donnell
