Industry News Bits TUE 12/16/25
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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
WERC HD2/Birmingham – 3.7
WBKV/Buffalo – 2.1
WKVG/Greenville – 2.6
WPZZ/Richmond – 4.3
WLFV/Richmond – 1.8
WKDL/Rochester – 2.2
Curb Word artists for KING + COUNTRY are celebrating a major milestone: their 2020 holiday Amazon Music Original, “Do You Hear What I Hear,” has earned RIAA Gold certification and returned to No. 1 on Billboard’s Christian Streaming Songs chart. The Gold plaque was presented by Amazon Music at the Opry House in Nashville, TN, on December 15th during the duo’s current residency, which makes history as the longest-running artist residency ever held at the iconic venue.
The achievement comes amid a landmark moment for the duo, following the release of their documentary FOR KING + COUNTRY: NO TURNING BACK, now streaming on Wonder Project’s subscription channel on Prime Video, and the continued success of their feature film UNSUNG HERO. Momentum continues at radio as their most recent single, “World on Fire,” steadily climbs the charts, demonstrating the duo’s ongoing ability to connect with fans and inspire audiences worldwide.
Pictured L-R: Craig Powers (SVP, Media; Curb Records Head of Label), John Chapman (VP, Commercial Partnerships, Streaming & Revenue) Rio Van Risseghem (Label Relations Manager at Amazon Music), Luke Smallbone, Joel Smallbone, Sarah DeMarco (Senior Artist Relations Manager at Amazon Music), Michelle Tigard Kammerer (Global Head of Country Music at Amazon Music), Lauren Stellato (Programming lead
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
Barefoot Media Ministries is hiring a Director of Business Operations. The Director of Business Operations oversees Barefoot Media Ministries’ (89.5 KTSY & Project Nation) financial systems, business processes, and overall organizational health — managing cash flow, reporting, budgeting, and strategy to support long-term sustainability.
If interested in this opening go HERE
Tuesday Dec 9 KSBJ/Houston honored longtime staff member Jon Hull for his service to the station. In Oct Hull announced he would exit KSBJ at the end of 2025 to join Christian radio consultancy and research organization Finney Media as an Audience Growth Consultant.
The Christian radio veteran joins the group following 50 years in the Christian radio industry serving in various roles ranging from On-Air Host, Vice President of Programming, Station Manager to Radio Mentor.
Hull’s radio history started in 1974 as an intern on a show called “Come Together” on WTWB/Auburndale, FL. In 1976 while at Florida State University, he worked at WCVC/Tallahassee until graduation. Jon then worked for WCIE/Lakeland, starting out as evening host and eventually becoming station manager. In 1989, he went to work for K-LOVE in Santa Rosa, CA for three years till he left to join KBIQ/Colorado Springs, and The Word in Music Satellite Network. In 1996 Jon came to KSBJ. Over the past 29+ years Hull has held various positions at KSBJ including afternoon host, Program director, VP of Donor Acquisition, and in November 2024 received Hope Media Group’s Legacy Award in recognition of his extraordinary dedication.
Pictured is KSBJ staff at the Jon Hull celebration.
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Former WPER/Fredericksburg Listener Engagement Director (2019-2022) Allison Mayberry checks in with HisAir. Allison says she is ready to get back in Christian Radio and is looking for a full time job close to Conway or Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Allison tells HisAir, “Would love to be back in the business again spreading the love of God by the ocean!”
You can reach out to Allison at on her cell:540-429-5748 or email: my4arrows127.4@gmail.com.
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A celebration of Life was held in Little Rock honoring Lori Cline who passed away Dec 11th. Lori spent 25+ years in Christian Radio & Records including time at KSBJ/Houston, National CCM Radio Promotions for WORD Records.
Watch the service HERE.
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – Dec 16, 2024
Longtime Salem Radio Network (SRN) host Hugh Hewitt will be moving his morning program to afternoons, 3 to 6pm ET, replacing Dr. Sebastian Gorka, who is joining the Trump team at the White House. Hewitt will be replaced in the mornings, 6-9am ET, by Chris Stigall, WNTP/Philadelphia (AM 990 The Answer). Stigall has been with Salem for the last six years doing mornings in Philadelphia, and will continue there but will now be heard across the country, as well.
Milestones:
Jeremy Cho 12 years at KLOVE
Kenny Woods 24 years at WORD/Pittsburgh
Blake Carter 13 years at KJIL/Meade
Stone Meyer 1 year at Integrity Music
Glenn Hartas 1 year at Way FM/Launceston, Tasmania AUS
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