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Nielsen AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid – FALL 2025
KNWS/Cedar Rapids – 5.8
KLVC/Chico – 3.0
KDNW/Duluth – 6.0 (#3)
KFNW/Fargo – 6.1 (#5)
WLTK/Harrisonburg, VA – 3.7
KNWS/Waterloo – 6.7 (#4)
WAIW/Winchester, VA – 3.1 (#3)
WTCF/Winchester, VA – 2.5
At online station HLE Radio/Jennings, LA PD/mornings Hunter Logan tells HisAir he has added Connie Gayle to the staff. She will be doing sales, promotions and on air work. Most recently Connie was at WPIO/Titusville Fl (89.3),
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
Stephens Media Group Tulsa (KXOJ, KTSO, KMYZ, KYAL) is looking for a Production Director who understands that getting results for clients is they to success. This is a leadership role where your creative decisions shape how market clients connect with Tulsa audiences. You’ll have a private, sound-dampened office with professional gear in the same room as your desk in addition to multiple studios, a part-time assistant to help manage the flow, and the creative autonomy to make your best work happen.
If interested in this opening go HERE
WSCF/Vero Beach (91.9 FM), the flagship station for Christian FM has achieved the #1 overall ranking among Adults 12+, according to the latest Nielsen ratings (Fall 2025). This milestone reflects WSCF’s heritage commitment to delivering uplifting, Christ- centered music and compelling content that resonates with listeners seeking hope and encouragement. WSCF has long super-served the community with a talent roster based on Christian FM’s “AC Total” lineup with Brant Hansen, Doug Hannah, Lisa Barry and Andy Youso. In 2008, the station became the launch pad for what has now become the top syndication service for CCM stations across America.
Rainmaker Pathway Consulting Works and HisAir guest columnist Loyd Ford will host a special edition of The Encouragers: The Radio Rally tonight at 8 p.m. ET, focusing on how artificial intelligence workflows can be applied to local radio operations.
The session will explore practical uses of AI for sales teams and programming leadership. Titled “The New A.I. Creativity Window for Local Radio,” the program features Paul Orr of Paul Orr Productions and Crash Kelley of SonnicAttention.com, who will demonstrate real-world AI workflows for creative development, production, and software tools.
Tallahassee based Faith Radio is selling two AM / FM translator combinations covering Panama City and much of Bay County, FL. Both are available for immediate purchase. The stations are currently on the air, have excellent equipment, and are well-maintained. Both of these stations have excellent coverage. Asking price is $180,000 for each combo or $325,000 for both. You must say you saw this on HisAir to get the special price.
Complete equipment lists and coverage maps are available from Scott Beigle, 850-201-1070 or by email: scott@faithradio.us.
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The world’s largest gathering of Christian communicators is just two weeks away at the Gaylord Opryland for NRB 2026 Feb 17-20.
Highlights include new Media Labs on AI, new media, and church media; main-stage speakers like HB Charles Jr., Nicole C. Mullen, Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, and Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth; the TV Showcase, Pitch-a-Thon, and more. NRB recently filed FCC comments on media ownership rules, stressing the risks of consolidation for local faith-based broadcasters.
HisAir.Net will be on-site (booth #112) with live reports sponsored by Convoy of Hope.
Vidare Creative is hosting its next Free Webinar – Planning for Your Spring Fundraiser: Can you still ask for $1/Day?. Date & Time -Feb 10, 2026 01:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)
Join the Vidare Creative fundraising team as they offer the best practices for planning your spring fundraiser, including how much you should ask for before and during the event. Register HERE
Christian Education Center has filed paperwork for a $100,000 purchase of WWLN/Lincoln, Maine, (91.5), from Light of Life Ministries. Christian Education Center already owns silent station WCEC (90.3) in Caribou. Following the sale, Light of Life Ministries will continue to operate nine religious stations in Maine, along with several translators.
Iglesia Pentecostal Víspera del Fin has completed a $1.01 million purchase of ethnic-formatted KQRR (1130) from Bustos Media. Iglesia Pentecostal already operates Spanish-language religious stations KRYN (1230), KZGD (1390), and KCKX (1460) in the market. Bustos Media will continue to own several Portland-area stations, including regional Mexican outlets “La Zeta 94.3” KZZR and “La Gran D” KGDD (1520), Spanish station “Urbana 1010” KOOR, and Spanish oldies “La Pantera” KWBY (940).
Family Life Ministries has reached a $400,000 agreement to purchase WQBG (100.5) from Seven Mountains Media. Family Life Ministries does not presently operate any stations in the Harrisburg–Lebanon–Carlisle market.
Family Life Ministries has closed a $300,000 deal to acquire hot AC outlet “98.9 The Pulse” WQLV from Cooper Communications. The purchase marks Family Life’s first station in the market.
Studio C has finalized a $60,000 purchase of contemporary Christian outlet “Spirit 101 FM” WWPN/Westernport, Maryland, from the estate of Ernest Santmyire. The transaction also includes Keyser, West Virginia–licensed translator W300BU at 107.9 FM.
Family Life Ministries has completed a $20,000 acquisition of variety-formatted WXPI (88.5) from the Williamsport Guardian, a progressive, nonprofit, all-volunteer newspaper. Family Life Ministries already operates contemporary Christian outlet WCDV (90.1) in the Williamsport market.
House of Hope has finalized an agreement to donate KGTC (88.3), Oroville, Washington, to Valley Christian Fellowship of Oroville. The station is currently off the air.
Ron Kenoly a worship leader who helped shape modern praise music died Tuesday morning. Kenoly’s death was announced by his long time music director and close friend Bruni Miranda. He was globally celebrated for his powerful live worship recordings and his influential role in shaping contemporary praise and worship music from around the world.
“For over 20 years, I had the honor of walking alongside him in ministry around the world, not just as his music director, but as a son, a student, and a witness to a life marked by faithfulness,” Miranda wrote. “He was never an artist, never an entertainer. He was a worship leader.”
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – Feb 5, 2018
TWR President Lauren Libby will join ministry staff, board members, supporters and invited guests on the little island of Bonaire to celebrate the launching of a 450,000-watt transmitter, which Libby describes as “a big voice for Jesus.” When the transmitter at Shine 800 AM – the new name for the TWR Bonaire station – is switched on at 4:30 p.m. EST today (Jan. 30, 2018), the potential audience for gospel broadcasts to places like Cuba, Venezuela and Brazil will double to 100 million. (pictures at left TWR’s John Summerville with lead engineer Daryl VanDyken).
“We expect many surprises to happen as a result of this historic event,” said Annabel Torrealba, TWR director for north and central Latin America and the Caribbean. “I see it as the beginning of great things that will happen for the Americas. We give God the glory!”
Milestones:
Paul Tipton 36 years at Christian FM Media
Jim & Ruth Campbell (founders of Radio Training Network) celebrating their 66th anniversary
Jeff Taylor 2 year on WMIT/Asheville morning show
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