Industry News Bits WED 12-18-24
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Fundraisers this week .. Passion Radio/New Mexico .. The Family/Appleton .. – Let us know when your Station Fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net
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Nielsen NOV PPM is complete. DEC PPM arrives 12/23
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AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid NOV
KVUU HD2/Colorado Springs – 1.3
WMXC HD2/Mobile – 3.8
WGOK/Mobile – 1.6
WDEK/Columbia – 0.9
HIS Radio/Greenville has made Elizabeth “Ninja” Kennon its new 9a-noon host. She has been with HIS Radio since Sep 2021 serving as morning show producer.
KJRN/Keene, TX (88.3 The Journey) announces the resignation of former manager, Donor Relations and Weekend Host, Danae Songy.
After serving 88.3 The Journey for 15 years, Danae Songy has decided that she wants to devote her time to raising her children and supporting her husband, Jerrod. Through her tenure at The Journey, Danae has served as host of the morning show, Program Director, and Station Manager. In July of 2023, she transitioned to a part time, remote position as Donor Relations to spend more time with her family. As a result, Rich Hooper was named Station Manager.
Rich says, “Danae has been a vital part of developing 88.3 The Journey in all of the areas in which she has served. She has a passion for communicating God’s word and connecting with the listeners and donors in a prayerful and compassionate way. Her legacy will forever be remembered as we move forward into 2025.”
Danae’s last day as an employee at 88.3 The Journey will be Friday, December 20th. She will continue voice tracking Weekend Worship with Danae on Saturday and Sundays from 8am to Noon. She is also available for any voice tracking needs you may have. Danae can be reached at danae.voicework@gmail.com.
Chad Mondragon joins the Pillar Media as Director of Discipleship over all five stations: WAWZ/NYC (STAR 99.1), WAKW/Cincinnati (STAR 93.3), KSRC/Denver (STAR 101.5), KFCO/Denver (THE NEW FLO 107.1), and KPOF/Denver (AM910).
In his new role, Mondragon will lead and innovate strategies for spiritual growth through digital platforms. He will work closely with the programming and digital departments to create intentional, transformational content to engage, teach, and equip listeners for a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
Art Garza, Pillar Media Executive Director, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Pastor Chad and have him lead our new Discipleship Department. We eagerly anticipate that Chad’s media experience paired with his heart and gift for connecting people to the Gospel of Jesus Christ will develop life changing content that grows our audience’s relationship with Christ.
Mondragon comes to Pillar Media after five years with Hope Media Group as the Senior Director of Ministry Innovation and over a decade of pastoral experience. He is based out of the STAR 93.3 Cincinnati office.
Chad Mondragon said, “God’s direction in our lives is always centered on building His Kingdom and not a brand. My passion is to help people draw closer to Jesus, foster deeper connections with one another, and bridge the gap for those who feel isolated from the Church. I’m thrilled to join this incredible team at Pillar Media to create resources and opportunities that inspire deeper faith and cultivate meaningful, Christ-centered community.”
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
Hope Media Group is a multi-brand ministry. Every story we share, every event we host, and every song we play is done to engage people to love Jesus, serve others, and spread Hope. Hope Media Group the home of KSBJ, WayFM, Vida Unida and NGEN radio. We invite you to apply for our Bilingual Event Manager position in Houston, TX, and be a part of our growing ministry. Our team describes our environment as fun, encouraging, collaborative, engaging, caring, family-oriented, and friendly. We would love for you to join us and be part of what God is doing in our ministry!
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Daywind Radio is offering a FREE Christmas program for Southern Gospel radio for Holiday programming. The Daywind Christmas Sampler is a one hour special. Reach out to Greg Goodman if you plan to air the special. ggoodman@daywind.com Download HERE.
Ron Maxwell at Christian Music Preservation has produced a special gift he’s offering to stations for free this holiday season. Ron has created a series of 12 dynamic sixty-second features titled “The Songs Behind Your Favorite Christmas Songs”. All will be available completely FREE for radio stations to use on the air. If you’d like to receive a download link as soon as they’re released, email Ron at MusicWorthSaving@gmail.com.
The entry window to submit your NAB Crystal Radio Award entry opens on January 1. Ten NAB member stations will receive national recognition and be honored with this prestigious award during the 2025 NAB Show in Las Vegas. Information is available HERE.
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS FLASHBACK – On This Day Dec 18, 2015
After 2 years with KNWS/Waterloo/Cedar Rapids (Life 101.9) Content Director/morning show host Bryon Mengle has resigned his position. Bryon announced he has taken a position as Campus Pastor at a large church in Washington State. KNWS GM Doug Smith tells HisAir.Net, “Bryon has really taken us to the next level in terms of community involvement, and then stepping into the role of Content Director very smoothly and leading the team. He is leaving big shoes to fill.” His final day at KNWS will be Friday, January 8. The station will begin a search for a new Content Director as soon as possible.
Milestones:
WCDE/ Elkins, West VA celebrates 13 years on the air
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