Industry News Bits TUE 9/23/25
Fundraisers this week. .. WGTS/Wash DC .. KGGN/Hemet, CA .. KTLF/Colorado Springs .. The JOY FM/FL .. KELP/El Paso .. KBHW/International Fallsm MN .. WPHN/Gaylord, MI .. KNWI/Des Moines .. KGBI/Omaha .. KJNW/Kansas City .. KNWS/Waterloo .. WPOZ/Orlando .. .. Let us know when your Station Fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net
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The Aug 2025 PPM release from Nielsen is complete. Oct 6th we’ll get the Sep PPM numbers. . Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
Encouragement Media Group COO Rodney Styles tells HisAir that, “Spanish Christian station Fuzión is thrilled to announce that Yendrix Torres has officially joined our team! She will be serving as our Content & Communications Strategist and as the Evening On-Air Host on Fuzión.”
Yendrix holds a degree in Human Resources and brings valuable experience in content creation, communication, and Christian radio—especially from her time serving in Venezuela. Her creativity and heart for sharing messages of hope will be a true blessing to our audience.
The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) has issued a statement reaffirming freedom of speech as the cornerstone of American democracy. The organization encourages the FCC to uphold these standards consistently and fairly.
The following statement is attributable to Troy A. Miller, NRB president & CEO: “The strength of our democratic republic lies in its openness to diverse voices in the public square, and the government is responsible for allowing space for civil disagreement. When one voice is suppressed, all voices are at risk. If viewpoint-based suppression can be directed at mainstream broadcasters today, it could be directed at faith-based broadcasters tomorrow.”
Read more HERE
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
Love Jesus. Love People. Love Southern Gospel? We’re growing the Joy FM team and looking for on-air talent! Do you love sharing encouraging stories and building community? Do you love to serve others? Do you have a vibrant personality, broadcast skills and/or a good sense of humor? Joy FM is seeking a full-time on-air personality for its Winston-Salem office to serve its broadcast communities.
If interested go HERE
The National Quartet Convention (NQC) is happening this week in Pigeon Forge, TN. NQC was founded in 1957 by gospel music legend and former backup vocalist for Elvis Presley, J.D. Sumner who co-produced the event with James Blackwood. The annual convention was moved in later years to Nashville, TN and then to Louisville, KY where it was held for 20 years. NQC is currently held at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, TN.
Daywind Radio Show Prep is providing audio updates. To inquire about receiving the daily show prep contact Daywind Music Group Audio Marketing Director, Greg Goodman, ggoodman@daywind.com or (615) 264 – 5527.
The National Quartet Convention is all about Southern Gospel Music. The Live Emcees adds depth, excitement and context of what is happening on the stage. Josh Franks is one of the Emcees. He says he’s living the dream!
Download audio cut HERE
Johnny & Stacey Stone have been gone from the WGTS/Wash DC afternoon show for over a month. WGTS PD Brennan Wimbish says the slot is still wide open. If interested check the listing HERE.
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to loosen long-standing radio ownership limits, claiming the change would enhance listener and viewer options by increasing programming diversity. The NAB argues that unchanged regulations have stifled programming variety since 2006, with data from BIA Advisory Services indicating stagnant or declining diversity in radio formats. In a recent filing about a meeting with FCC staff, the NAB stated that current ownership caps hinder broadcasters’ ability to customize stations for varied audience preferences.
Fall Fundraising season is in full swing with stations on the air raising dollars for operating expenses. Family Radio based in Franklin, TN held theirs week.
Pictured L-R Bill Scott (Vidare Creative), Doug Hannah (Family Radio PD), and Bob Lepine (Family Radio mornings).
HisAir Industry News TIMELINE – Sep 23, 2016
KFIS/Portland (104.1 The Fish) welcomes Crystal Thornton, who will be the new morning co-host starting in mid-October. It is a return for Crystal to Portland. She was the morning & midday news anchor at CBS affiliate KOIN-TV in the late 90’s. Crystal is a TV & Radio veteran with TV anchor stops including KOIN, KDAF-TV & KXAS-TV/Dallas, and WGHP in High Point NC. Radio stops include KKDA/Dallas, WQMG/Greensboro NC.
Milestones:
Steve O’Dell 13 years at WCSG/Grand Rapids
Sandra Huggins 18 years at Praise FM/Saint Kitts and Nevis
The HisAir Prayer group is a place where the Christian Radio & Records industry can post prayer requests, and pray for others. Go HERE to join the group.
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