Industry News Bits TUE 8/26/25
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July PPM is complete. Look for August PPM starting 9/8. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid – JULY
KBLV/Bakersfield – 2.3
KLUU/Honolulu – 3.2
KAIM/Honolulu – 1.6
WYLV/Knoxville – 4.8
WOFM/Knoxville – 1.1
KGBI/Omaha – 2.3
KMLV/Omaha – 2.3
KXOJ/Tulsa – 5.1
EMF is picking up 2 more stations in Wisconsin, WLUM/Milwaukee (102.1) and WLDB/Milwaukee (93.3). The seller is Milwaukee Radio Alliance whose letting the 2 stations go for $4mil pending FCC approval. Currently EMF operates WLVE/Mukwonago, WI (105.3) airing K-LOVE.
The reported sale equates to a price of $1.20 per population (based on the 60 dBu contour coverage) for each of the two radio stations involved.
WBSN/New Orleans (Lifesongs) morning man Josh Millwood checks in with HisAir as the station remembers Hurricane Katrina, Josh tells HisAir, “WBSN is focusing on the “Good” that has happened in our lives and communities since Hurricane Katrina changed everything twenty years ago.
Morning and Afternoon show hosts Josh & Libby got together for the podcast “Twenty Years” to talk about the last 20 years in a post-Katrina New Orleans – share stories – dream about the future! Including excerpts from local pastors and LifeSongs listeners.
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
Sound of Life, a part of Northwestern Media and our newest addition to the network, is searching for its next Program Director. This full-time leadership opportunity is ideal for someone with a deep passion for Christian Contemporary Music (CCM) and a heart to see lives transformed through radio ministry.
If interested go HERE
KPAR/Dickinson, ND (103.7 The Connection) hosted the ninth annual Alive Event on Saturday, August 16, at Legacy Square in downtown Dickinson. The free, family-friendly event brought people of all ages together for a day of worship, fellowship, and fun.
Musicians from eight local churches led worship throughout the day, creating an atmosphere of praise and unity. An estimated 200 people attended The Alive Event. While this was the ninth year for the Alive Event, it was the first year that The Connection was the lead organizer.
“Our tagline is ‘Connecting You to Christ,’ and this event falls right in line with our mission,” said Heidi Larson, General Manager of 103.7 The Connection. “Not only do we play great music, but we also go out into the communities we serve and share the love of Christ. We are excited to see what God does in the years to come through the Alive Event.”
The day also featured giveaway items, plus two dance parties to Forrest Frank’s hit “Your Way’s Better!”
Moody Radio announces a new special, Battlelines for Believers—Help for Christians Under Siege. In America, expressing your faith in Christ often means going to battle for your beliefs—legally and spiritually.
This 54-minute special program will air Saturday, August 30 at 3 pm CT on Moody-1, featuring attorney David Gibbs as he explores four critical battle grounds believers face today while living out their faith in a world increasingly hostile to Christianity. The special is also available via FTP download.
As the founder of the Christian Law Association, David arms believers with his legal expertise through eight dramatic vignettes. This presentation offers practical, real-world advice regarding what to do when rights as believers are challenged or even threatened.
To learn more and to air this program live or on delayed placement go HERE.
HisAir is sorry to report the passing of Rich Bruce this morning. Rich was GM and on-air at Southern Gospel WVRS/Gore, VA (90.1 The Point).
HisAir Industry News TIMELINE – Aug 26, 2024
Tyler Texas based Encouragement Media Group is set to go on the air with KVNE programming in its third market this Sunday Sep 1st. Earlier this month EMG KKSP/Little Rock (93.3 The Fish) from Salem Media Group for $1.55 million. KKSP will be rebranded as “93.3 KVNE”. KVNE programming also airs on KVSE/Shreveport (89.1).
“We’re in three different places, and we want to be local in all three places,” said Mike Harper, KVNE morning show co-host and vice president of communications. “So, we’re going to have to learn some street names and landmarks and make sure we’re pronouncing cities correctly. We’ve done some of that in Shreveport already.”
Watch local Tyler TV coverage HERE.
Milestones:
Jeremy Tracey 6 years at KGBI/Omaha
Jill Tracey 6 years at KGBI/Omaha
George Brauchler 3 years at Salem/Denver
“Streets of Gold” celebrates 28 years
“Allworship.com” celebrates 22 year
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