Industry News Bits WED 3/12/25
Fundraisers this week .. WAFJ/Augusta .. KLRC/Siloam Springs .. KEEH/Spokane .. Moody Radio Network .. KKJM/St Cloud .. WIVH/Virgin Islands .. .. Let us know when your Station Fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net
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Jan PPM numbers are complete… Feb PPM arrives 3/24.
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AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid JAN
WCFJ/Columbia – 1.5
WDEK/Columbia – 0.4
KPZK/Little Rock – 2.1
St Louis Public Radio reports KDHX/St Louis (88.1) has named K-LOVE as its principal creditor during its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. According to court filings, K-LOVE, which operates over 500 radio stations in the U.S., is the proposed debtor-in-possession (DIP) lender for KDHX. This status allows K-LOVE to loan funds to KDHX for continued operations and gives it priority for repayment. The arrangement requires approval from other creditors and a bankruptcy court judge.
KDHX enters bankruptcy with over $1 million in financial liabilities. Its largest debt is a $120,000 construction loan to Mark Hamlin of Lake Ozark, Missouri. The second-largest creditor is AHL Consulting, a PR firm representing KDHX since 2023. Six of the largest creditors are staff members, including Executive Director Kelly Wells, who is owed $73,381.
Today, marks the 𝟔𝟎th anniversary of KFNW/Fargo (Life 97.9). The station is owned and operated by Northwestern Media, a ministry of the University of Northwestern-St Paul.
In May 2020, KFNW won the CMB award for Small Market Station of the Year.
In May 2021, KFNW moved into their remodeled facility studios and offices.
Sara Sutton has joined EMF as a newsroom support producer for K-LOVE and Air1. Previously she was at KSAL/Salina KS (1150AM) where she spent 6 years doing news and oyjrt duties.
Sarah tells HisAir, “I always dreamed of being in Nashville so my husband and I moved there trusting the Lord would provide the jobs and he did! He’s now at Ramsey and I just started at KLOVE, it’s my first CCM station and I am enjoying it so far!”
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
The Family Radio Network is growing in Wisconsin and we have an opening for our next morning show to be on the air across Wisconsin including Milwaukee. We’re looking for an individual or team who can engage listeners through a compelling, interactive, listener-focused, daily radio show.
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Former WKNZ/Milford (The Bridge) GM/mornings Bill Sammons has started writing his 2nd book.
Bill wrote on social media, “It’s a true story about a song that led its writer to fame, and later a clandestine trip to Moscow involving KGB, Mossad, Uzi’s, Refusnik’s, a gulag in Siberia, and much more – culminating at the Western Wall in Jerusalem and a simple rolled up prayer. The song is ancient and special, and this story will blow your mind.”
Bill retired from broadcasting and his full-time role with the station in January 1, 2024.
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS FLASHBACK – SIX YEARS AGO – MAR 12, 2021
Rodney Baucom has been announced as the new host for the long-running “The Gospel Greats” syndicated radio show. “The Gospel Greats” is the most popular syndicated weekly radio show in Southern Gospel Music and is carried on well over 100 radio stations across America. Baucom replaces program founder Paul Heil who passed away in December.
Paul’s wife, Shelia Heil said, “We are excited for the future and happy to welcome Rodney Baucom as the new host of ‘The Gospel Greats’ radio program. We’ve worked with Rodney over the years and know his abilities in broadcasting and his dedication to presenting the Gospel through the medium of Gospel music and radio.”
Milestones:
Rodney Baucom 4 years at The Gospel Greats
Sarah Taylor celebrates 21 years at KCMS/Seattle
Misty Jording 5 years at Family Life Radio/Tucson
Prayer List:
Ricky Bybee
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