Industry News Bits THU 7/24/25
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Consultant John Frost has been nominated as a member to the Texas Radio Hall of Fame.
John Frost’s 50+ year radio career began at 16 in his hometown of Eastland, Texas. His Pony League baseball coach was the owner of 500-watt Top 40 station KERC, and John often says, “The curveball made a disc jockey out of me.”
In the past two decades, John has helped innovate and grown dozens of CCM stations including KSBJ/Houston, KLTY/Dallas-Fort Worth, and KFMK/Austin, helping them reflect more of their Texas roots. “Welcome to Houston, welcome to KSBJ” helped introduce new residents to the values and history of Houston. And at KLTY John helped apply their legendary call letters into “Keep Loving Texas, Y’all,” sharing random acts of kindness stories of listeners helping others.
Members of the TRHOF may vote for up to twenty (20) of the nominated broadcast professionals thru Aug 7th.
Spanish Christian WFAG/Valdosta (89.7) had severe damage to its facility and transmitter caused by a thunderstorm and flooding. The station was affected when lightning hit its feeding line and transmitter, causing RF power degradation until it reached zero at the station.
“It is very sad, but Friday the transmitter definitely died,” said Paula Greer, the general manager of Valdosta Alliance Inc.
Two-time GRAMMY® award-winning artist Zach Williams returns with the brand new, full-length album Jesus Loves, his most personal and powerful project to date. Set to release on September 19, the 12-track album draws its title from his latest Top 10 radio single of the same name, and showcases Williams’ signature blend of gritty Southern rock, raw storytelling, and unwavering faith.
“I’ve always believed in writing songs for real people who are going through real things,” shares Williams. “This album is an invitation for the misfits, the church kids, and the prodigals and is a reminder that no matter your story, you’re already loved.”
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WPOZ/Orlando (Z88.3) is inviting listeners to its “Christmas in July” Parking Lot Party happening Thursday 7/24.
Listeners who come by the Z studios in Altamonte Springs will enjoy FREE Chick-Fil-A cookies, Jeremiah’s Ice and more. Also Z88.3 staff will be collecting shoeboxs filled with goodies for kids in need.
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS TIMELINE – July 24, 2024
KHRT/Minot, ND (The Heart) and sister station KHRT AM (1320) said it will sign off for good at the end of this month. But today HisAir has learned the story may not be over quite yet, as there are groups actively working to keep the stations going.
KHRT GM Roy Leavitt posted on social media yesterday the station would be shutting down saying that “support and advertising has fallen to a level where Faith Broadcasting is no longer able to continue operating the stations.”
Milestones:
Mark Zimmerman 6 years at WKJA/Barberton, OH
Niki Corbin 13 years at KDNW/Duluth
Alexandra Horn 6 years at Moody Radio
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