Industry News Bits WED 10/1/25
Fundraisers this week. .. KKCM/St Cloud .. KDUV/Visalia .. KCMS/Seattle .. Christian FM/Vero Beach .. Sound of Life/Kingston, NY .. Faith Radio Network/St Paul .. KSLT/Rapid City .. KKEQ/Grand Forks .. WKJD/Columbus, IN .. WGTS/Wash DC .. WYGS/Columbus, IN .. 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 new Sep PPM numbers. . Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid AUG
WHVK/Huntsville – 4.0
WHLH/Jackson – 8.7 (#3)
WJLV/Jackson – 5.1
WOAD/Jackson – 1.0
Hope Media Group (HMG) has closed on Worship 24/7, which combines two ministries united by a shared mission to love Jesus, serve others, and spread hope. In June HMG and Worship 24/7 announced a plan to legally unite in a transaction that has been approved by the FCC. The two ministries began partnering in 2023 with Hope Media Group leasing it’s Portland station to Worship 24/7, and expanded last year with Worship 24/7 also airing on additional HMG HD channels and translators in Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, West Palm Beach, and Evansville, IN.
In a related move, Worship 24/7 President and General Manager David Harms has joined Hope Media Group as Pastor of Discipleship, further strengthening the organization’s commitment to spiritual growth and engagement. In this new role, Harms will focus on fostering discipleship opportunities across Hope Media Group’s platforms and expanding reach and deeper connections with audiences through biblical content and prayer initiatives.
“We are grateful for David’s heart for ministry and his deep passion to see people grow as followers of Jesus. His leadership, humility, and vision make this transition a natural fit, and we are eager to see how God will work through his role as Pastor of Discipleship. David’s presence strengthens Hope Media Group’s commitment to intentionally guiding audiences on their spiritual journey.” — Joe Paulo, CEO, Hope Media Group
David Harms added, “For the last few years I have been desiring to lead people to a deeper relationship with God. That desire was one of the driving motivations behind launching Worship 24/7 just over 6 years ago. Hope Media Group’s mission is to Love Jesus, Serve Others and Spread Hope … living out that mission is discipleship, and this position seems like a natural next step to doing what the Lord has put on my heart.”
KXBS/St Louis (BOOST 95.5) has become the markets ratings leader in Hip Hop for the first time in its history. It is now the most listened-to hip-hop radio outlet in the city, surpassing the market’s mainstream outlets, including iHeart Media’s 100.3 the Beat and Audacy’s Hot 98.7.
KXBS-FM 1.8 2.3 2.6
KATZ-FM 2.9 2.9 2.1
KEZK-FM HD2 0.4 0.4 0.3
AQH Share for Persons 6+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid Jun-Jul-Aug
“While the music and programming are clearly faith-based, BOOST welcomes listeners from all walks of life,” said Sandi Brown, President of BOOST. “You don’t have to be a Christian to appreciate Hip Hop that builds up the community and culture.”
The audience growth for BOOST in St. Louis is rooted in its heart for the community. This year alone, the station has been on the ground at school supply drives, neighborhood festivals, block parties, charity 5Ks, and countless other local events—meeting an incredible 40,191 listeners face-to-face. With a small but passionate team of local DJs, BOOST is more than just a radio station; it’s a neighbor, showing up where people live, work, and celebrate. By listening closely and responding quickly to feedback, BOOST continues to build authentic connections that make St. Louis feel seen, heard, and valued.
Gateway Creative Broadcasting launched BOOST 95.5 in 2014 as a sister station to KLJY (99.1 JOY FM).
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
90.9 KCBI/DALLAS, FT. WORTH, a leader in Christian radio, is looking for a dynamic, world-class Producer. The Producer should be a creative and organized individual who will help us deliver compelling programming that uplifts and connects with our audience. This person will assist the Program Director and Production Director in producing audio elements and content for on-air, schedule, oversee impact partner traffic, and provide quality control for broadcast schedules.
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John Summerville at Tran World Radio (TWR) checks in with HisAir. John asks “Is the Lord calling you into missionary service to use your radio skills with TWR? If so, pray about it, explore www.twr.org/serve, and let’s talk.” Or reach out to John at jsummerv@twr.org
The U.S. government shutdown, effective at 12:01 a.m. on October 1, has halted most Federal Communications Commission (FCC) operations due to lapsed funding, leading to staff furloughs. This includes a complete stop to processing station applications and the offline status of the Licensing and Management System (LMS), which handles submissions, management, and tracking for Media Bureau applications and notifications.
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – Oct 1, 2021
River Radio Ministries, the parent company of WCVO/Columbus (104.9 The River), WZNP/Newark (89.3 The River), WFCO/Lancaster (90.9 The River), and WZCP/Chillicothe (89.3 The River) announces that after 20 years of faithful service, President and CEO Dan Baughman will be handing the baton off to Bill Montgomery.
This announcement comes after what has been a multi-year process for The River’s board of directors. Effective immediately, Bill will assume the role of Vice President of River Radio Ministries. In July 2022, Bill will transition to the acting President/CEO and in January 2023, he becomes the President/CEO.
Milestones:
Mike Couchman 12 years at KLJY/St Louis
Ryan Gagne 13 years at WYQQ/Worcester
Bob Shaw 9 years at KWVE/Santa Ana, CA
JK Coltrain 27 years at Colt Records
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