Industry News Bits THU 7/2/26
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MAY 2026 Nielsen PPM release is complete. JUNE PPM starts July 13th…. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid MAY 2026
KQLV/Albuquerque – 1.6
KKLY/El Paso – 3.4
KLVY/Fresno – 2.9
KAIM/Honolulu – 2.8
KLUU/Honolulu – 2.2
WYLV/Knoxville – 6.7
WOFM/Knoxville – 1.9
WCSG/Grand Rapids maintained the #1 spot in the Nielsen Radio ratings released yesterday. WSSG grabbed a 7.8 AQH share plus pulled some impressive numbers in key demos. Women 12+ 9.5 AQH and #1 cume.
- #1 Women 25–54 with a 9.6 share
- #1 Younger Women with an outstanding 20.0 share
- #1 in Total Cume Audience
Don Burns is back on the air hosting the morning show at WZFJ/Pequot Lakes (The Pulse). Don joined the Minnesota Christian Broadcasters, Inc station in Aug 2025 as General Manager which he remains in that role as well. He’s currently looking for a morning co-host to join him. If interested check HERE
In the past Don co-hosted the morning show at KCBI/Dallas, was Network PD at Shine.FM/Chicago, hosted mornings at KZTH/Ponca City (The House FM), and WPER/Fredericksburg (Positive Hits).
Previous morning hosts Joseph and Amanda Ledford exited the station last month to relocate to Ohio.
Brent Manion has exited Moody Global Media. Manion was serving as the Community Impact Director for Southeast Tennessee. Manion joined Moody in 2014 and previously his position was Station Manager for Moody Radio/Chattanooga.
Brent says, “God is calling me to a new season of ministry at Chattanooga’s local Christian radio station, 94.9 FM WDYN/Chattanooga. Starting this month, I have the joy of serving alongside long-time station manager Tom Sneed, a dedicated local staff, and a godly board of directors. As Chattanooga’s longest-serving, locally hosted Bible teaching station, WDYN has a rich legacy. I am excited to work side-by-side with the WDYN family—and each of you—as we lead individuals to Christ, support community ministry events, and provide unparalleled local discipleship on the air.”
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Spirit FM is a legacy station of central and southwest Virginia that has been serving the community for over 30 years. As our next Morning Show Co-Host, you’ll also be part of Positive Alternative Radio, one of the country’s highest-rated, best Christian workplaces.
If interested in this opening go HERE.
Hope 103.2//NSW, AUS June appeal was a huge success. The Hope Rising June Appeal finishing on Tuesday night at $2,432,000 – providing essential funding for the ministry.
The station reports to HisAir, “Although we fell short of the target by just over $260,000, it is still an amazing result, particularly given current world and local events. We are incredibly thankful for your generosity. Many supporters gave multiple times, and sacrificially, to ensure that Hope 103.2 stays on air across Sydney. Once again, the many stories of life transformation that supporters shared encouraged us and those listening. One story that stood out was from a young woman in her mid-20s called Jess. About a year ago, Jess discovered Hope 103.2 and began listening regularly. This led her to buy a Bible and start reading. As she explored her faith, she began attending church. She shared her journey on-air with Ben and I during the appeal. We are so thankful Hope had been there to help her begin a relationship with Jesus! Jess’s story was just one of hundreds of stories shared about lives changed through the ministry, made possible by your support for Hope 103.2. The appeal shortfall is still a significant amount and will impact the ministry’s plans if not addressed.”
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The National Association of Gospel Radio (NAGR) Monthly Prayer Call takes place tonight. It is held every 1st Thursday of the month.
Thursday, July 2, 2026 7:00 PM EST/6C
Zoom:
Meeting ID: 897 0954 4517
Passcode: 754626
Hosted by Cheryl Jackson,
Vice President of Women in Radio
Family Life Ministries has filed a $2.25 million deal to buy WWKL/Harrisburg, PA and WLLF/Youngstown, OH.
K-LOVE has closed a $362,000 deal to buy WKCC/Chatham, MA (107.5) from Cape Cod Broadcasting.
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – July 2, 2020
Meredith Leatherwood exits Fair Trade Services to form her promotions company effective today Leatherwood Promotions. Meredith told HisAir today, “A new adventure begins today! I’m so excited and grateful to announce my new professional chapter. Getting to wake up each and every day and do a job I love is a huge gift. I love music that brings the hope of Christ and the insanely talented artists behind that music. I love talking day in and day out with the stellar group of folks in the radio community, many who over the past 12 years have become dear friends! Here’s to getting to keep working with the music and folks I love in a new endeavor!” Heather served at Fair Trade for 12 years.
Milestones:
Les Lanser 58 years at Lanser Broadcasting
Bruce Everhart 13 years at Moody Bible Institute
WGTS/Wash DC signs on WGBZ/Ocean City, MD 6 years ago
Shayne Holstein 29 years at Rhema 99.7/New South Wales
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