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JAN Nielsen PPM release is this week. Day 2 markets Tampa, Baltimore, Minneapolis and more are today. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
Jan 2026 PPM results for Christian Radio brings great results to many markets.
In Tampa WCIE (The JOY FM) hit #1 again scoring an 8.8 AQH Share for Persons 6+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid to lead the market.
Radio Training Network President Carmen Brown told HisAir, “We’re always so grateful when we see numbers like this. As we’ve said for years, every number is a person. Every person has a story. And every story matters to the Lord. For forty years, our calling remains the same: to reach as many people as possible with the unchanging gospel of Jesus Christ in a relational way through relevant media. By God’s grace, it seems to be happening!”
KCMS/Seattle (105.3 Spirit FM) actually dropped from the Hol PPM 7.0-5.7 in Jan but took the #2 spot overall.
KCMS Sr. Director of Content Ty McFarland says, “About 5 years ago we made a choice to share Jesus more boldly at CRISTA Media. And as we’ve pursued that in obedience, the Lord has been faithful in providing for us in every way. All glory goes to Him!”
Meanwhile KLJY/St Louis (Joy 99.1) jumped 6.7-7.3 in Jan ranking #2 in the market.
KLJY PD Jeremy Louis tells HisAir, “I’m incredibly grateful for an amazing team focused on faithful obedience and the celebration of God at work over the past 25 years of this ministry.”
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
RadioU announces an in-person opening for a skilled, experienced radio promotions and marketing professional at our studios in Columbus, Ohio. In this role, you’ll elevate and oversee RadioU’s physical presence at concerts and community events, while also leading the expansion and oversight of our digital marketing efforts. Your ambition, organization, and enthusiasm for managing our nighttime and weekend promotional events will be vital to your success here.
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Seth Hurd is the new Director of Digital Content at Northwestern Media.
In the past Seth was an on air host and the marketing director at WONU/Kankakee (Shine.fm).
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KCBI/Dallas marked 50 years of broadcast ministry at its annual Ministry Impact Reception during the 2026 NRB Convention. Since its founding in 1976, God has used KCBI as a faithful broadcast voice in Dallas-Fort Worth, sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ and His transforming power across the airwaves. What began as a 1,500-watt station barely covering Dallas County has grown into a 100,000-watt powerhouse that now covers all 8.2 million people who make DFW home.
KCBI’s first core value is to be Bible-centered. During the reception, the station honored four longtime ministry partners with the KCBI Impact Legacy Award: Focus on the Family, Grace to You, Insight for Living, and Hope for the Heart. These Bible teaching ministries and biblically grounded programs have been part of the KCBI lineup for nearly the entirety of its five-decade history.
“We are grateful for these ministry partners who have walked alongside us through the years,” said Matt Austin, KCBI General Manager and Vice President of Operations, who presented the award to Charissa Swindoll Gaither (left). “It would be impossible to measure their impact.”
Award-winning Christian artist Danny Gokey provided special music for the evening, including his hit songs “Love God Love People” and “I Got You.” He also encouraged the ministry partners attending to remain steadfast in their commitment to the Gospel.
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – Feb 24, 2017
Christian Music Rewind, a weekly classic Christian music show syndicated by NRT syndication network, recently celebrated the milestone of hitting 100 radio affiliates across North America. The two-hour “retro” show hosted by Shaun Michaels features the top contemporary Christian hits from the era of rapid growth, the late 80’s, 90’s and early 2000’s. Each week Christian Music Rewind takes listeners on a time travel trip to Christian music’s past with the most memorable classic hits, pop culture nostalgia, interviews with top classic artists, trivia, and more.
Milestones:
Matt Stockman 6 years at Pillar Media
Rich Hooper 2 years at KJRN/Keene
Lee M Bailey (MoreJoy Radio) passed 4 years ago
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