Industry News Bits THU 12/18/25

Fundraisers this week  ..  Family Radio/Nashville .. The Family/Wisconsin .. Let us know when your Station Fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net

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NOV 2025 Nielsen PPM numbers are complete… DEC arrives 12/30. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.

AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid NOV
WKCD/Dayton – 4.7
WYDA/Dayton – 1.3
WDLV/Ft Myers – 3.2
WCSG/Grand Rapids – 7.3 (#2)
WJQK/Grand Rapids – 4.8
KLTU/Tucson – 4.5
KXOJ/Tulsa – 5.1 (#2)

KTIS/Minneapolis has been a Twin Cities radio staple for the past 76 years. With an FM and AM station, it is a faith-based radio station that competes with and beats out secular stations for market share. KTIS Station Manager Matt Deane sits down with WCCO TV’s Adam Duxter to talk about KTIS – their sustained success, and their goals for the next 76 years.

Watch HERE

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is strongly urging the FCC to completely eliminate all existing local ownership limits on the number of radio and television stations a single broadcaster can own in one market.

The NAB filed its comments Wednesday saying, “When the commission first adopted rules prohibiting common ownership of AM, FM or television stations serving substantially the same area, Franklin D. Roosevelt occupied the White House.”  

Salem Media announces a new two-year extension for Joe Piscopo hosting mornings on WNYM/New York City (AM 970 The Answer) through the end of 2028. Since joining AM 970 The Answer in 2014, Piscopo has built a devoted audience through his unique blend of news, interviews, entertainment, and cultural commentary.

“Joe Piscopo remains one of the most dynamic talents in New York radio,” said Laura Sheaffer, General Manager, AM 970 The Answer & Salem Media of New York. “His authenticity and connection with our listeners are extraordinary, and extending his presence on AM 970 The Answer was an easy decision. Joe continues to raise the bar every single morning.”

Joe Piscopo shared, “Our audience relies on us for honesty, respect, and straight talk about the issues that matter, and that trust means the world to me. And let’s be honest — only in New York do you wake up at 3AM and call it show business! I’m honored, grateful, and excited to keep sharing these mornings with such an amazing audience.”

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Daywind Radio is offering a FREE Christmas program for Southern Gospel radio for Holiday programming. The Daywind Christmas Sampler is a one hour special. Reach out to Greg Goodman if you plan to air the special. ggoodman@daywind.com  Download HERE.

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KCMM/Bozeman (99.1 The One) will be hosting their First Annual 99.1 Gift Grab for adults in need of a gift this year.

Thanks to a donor, the 99.1 Gift Grab will include brand new items, many of them faith-based, such as clothing, jewelry, books, and many miscellaneous items. There’s even a raffle for a pair of Tiffany & Co. silver earrings. Staff will be on hand with refreshments, wrapping paper Saturday, December 20th from 10a-3p at the Studios.

“In recognition of the economic struggles facing many families in and around the Gallatin Valley,” said Mark Brashear, KCMM General Manager, “we want to help Christmas be a time to rejoice… rejoice in all the gifts we’ve been given, including a gift under the tree.”

The NRB 2026 International Christian Media Convention is equipping Christian media leaders and professionals to battle today’s Information War. Pastors, content creators, podcasters, and ministry teams alike can receive practical training for the realities of today’s digital ministry landscape.

February 17–20, 2026, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn. 

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HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – Dec 18, 2015

After 2 years with KNWS/Waterloo/Cedar Rapids (Life 101.9) Content Director/morning show host Bryon Mengle has resigned his position. Bryon announced he has taken a position as Campus Pastor at a large church in Washington State.

KNWS GM Doug Smith tells HisAir.Net, “Bryon has really taken us to the next level in terms of community involvement, and then stepping into the role of Content Director very smoothly and leading the team.  He is leaving big shoes to fill.”  His final day at KNWS will be Friday, January 8. The station will begin a search for a new Content Director as soon as possible.

Milestones:
Chad Mondragon 1 year at Pillar Media
WCDE/ Elkins, West VA celebrates 14 years on the air
Dawson McCallister (Dawson McAllister Live!) passed 5 years ago

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Jason Gray (son)

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