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August 31, 2026

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AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid JULY
KBIQ/Colorado Springs – 4.6
KVUU HD2/Colorado Springs – 1.3
KNWI/Des Moines – 6.6 (#3)
WLVM/MObile – 4.9
WMCX HD2/Mobile – 3.3
KEEH/Spoaknae – 3.8
KTSL/Spokane – 1.0
KTLI/Wichita – 3.4

Pillar Media welcomes Mike Couchman as the chief programming officer, overseeing Pillar Media’s WAWZ/NYC (STAR 99.1), WAKW/Cincinnati (STAR 93.3), KSRC/Denver (STAR 101.5), KFCO/Denver (The New FLO 107.1), and KPOF/Denver (AM910).

“Serving with the team at BOOST Radio/JOY FM/WorshipOne has been an incredible privilege,” Couchman said. “I’ll always be grateful for what God allowed me to be part of. I’m also excited to see what He’s doing at Pillar Media and honored to be part of what He has in store next.”

Couchman joined KLJY Sep 2016 and brings over 30 years of experience in broadcasting across multiple formats, serving in Christian radio programming for the last 26 years. Previously Couchman served with WAY FM/Denver and SOS Radio/Las Vegas.

At Gateway Creative Communications in St. Louis, MO he helped create BOOST Radio and lead its growth from one St. Louis signal to a national network broadcasting on 25 signals across the U.S. He also played a key role in the success of KLJY/St Louis (99.1 JOY FM) helping establish it as one of St. Louis’ highest-rated stations and a consistent top performer in the market.

“We are truly grateful to welcome Mike Couchman to our team,” said Art Garza, executive director of Pillar Media. “His experience, programming expertise, heart, and vision align with our mission, and we believe God has uniquely equipped him to lead our programming team forward.”

Couchman succeeds Matt Stockman, who recently announced his departure to pursue radio and non-profit consulting full time.

“I am incredibly proud of the programming team at Pillar Media,” said Stockman. “Entrusting their next chapter to another leader isn’t easy, but I am so excited for the future of our stations with Mike Couchman at the helm.”

Couchman will begin his new role on November 16 and will be based in Pillar Media’s Aurora office. Stockman will stay on through the transition.

Pillar Media, a division of Pillar Ministries, is a group of radio stations with the mission to encourage people into a growing relationship with Jesus through media.

WMIT/Asheville (The Light) welcomes 2 new staff members in the Programming & Content dept.

Michael Cummins has joined as Production Director, and Allison Cabe Frost is providing administrative support for the department.

WMIT GM John Owens says, “So glad to have both of them with us and excited about what they’re already bringing to the team.”

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Salem Media Little Rock Operation Manager Steve Marston tells HisAir KDIS/Little Rock (Faith Talk 99.5) has rebranded as “99.5 The Word”.

Steve’s afternoon show originating in Little Rock also airs on KSLR/San Antonio.

Big changes are under way at Crossroads Label Group, home to Southern Gospel imprints Horizon and Sonlite Records and roots labels Mountain Home Music Company and Organic Records, as company President Scott Wagner announced today that the company has reorganized via promotions to key personnel, added a new member to the Crossroads team and relocated to new offices in Fletcher, NC.

“I’m thrilled to begin this new chapter in the Crossroads legacy,” says Wagner, “working alongside such a talented team as we build on the foundation that’s brought us here. Crossroads is entering an exciting period of growth. Our move into new offices and the recent promotions across our team reflect both our momentum and our ambitions – a space designed to inspire collaboration, and recognition for the people driving Crossroads forward.”

The promotions include the appointment of Audrey Fletcher to Vice President of Marketing; Greg Bentley to Vice President of A&R – Christian; and Aynsley Porchak to Director of Digital Marketing.

“As we celebrate these milestones,” Wagner notes, “we’re also investing in the leadership that will carry us into the future. I’m delighted to announce that Justin Hiltner is joining Crossroads as Vice President of A&R – Roots. His experience, creativity, and deep ties to the roots music community make him an outstanding fit, and we’re confident he’ll make a real impact on our artists, our team, and our growth.”

HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – Aug 30, 2024

After 13 years hosting “The Bottom Line” show on Crawford Broadcasting KBRT/Costa Mesa (KBITE Radio) Roger Marsh is exiting.

Roger says, “God has truly blessed and guided this program over the years, enabling us to “go beyond the headlines” to get to, well, “the Bottom Line” on the issues that were of greatest importance to the Church. I’m truly grateful for our many listeners who were a part of this adventure for more than a decade.”

Milestones:
Brian Green (Steven Curtis Chapman) passed 5 years ago

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Rick Sheldon 22 years at Daywind Publishing
Scott Saunders 16 years at WVMC/Mansfield, OH
Isaac 98.1/Trinidad Tobago celebrates 24 years on the air
John Cruz 7 years at Benztown

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