Industry News Bits WED 3/5/25
Today HisAir.Net celebrates its 23rd anniversary. We launched HisAir.Net on March 5, 2002. Thanks to ALL in the Christian Radio & Records community for your on going support.
Fundraisers this week .. KTLF/Colorado Springs .. WJIE/Louisville .. Worship/24/7 .. KNLB/Lake Havasu .. WHIF/Palatka, FL .. WCIC/Peoria .. Christian FM/Vero Beach .. Let us know when your Station Fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net
Christian Radio Ratings on HisAir.Net are sponsored by Dunham+Company.
Jan PPM numbers are complete… Feb PPM arrives 3/24.
Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid – JAN
WERC HD2/Birmingham – 2.7
WAGG/Birmingham – 1.2
WOLZ HD2/ft Myers – 0.8
WLFJ/Greenville – 5.8
WPZZ/Richmond – 5.1
Jessica Davis has joined EMF in Franklin as a Traffic Specialist. Previously Jessica was producer at WPOZ/Orlando (Z88.3) and also with TheFish.com.
The deal that sent seven Salem Media CCM stations to Educational Media Foundation (EMF) for $80 million, using the proceeds to repay $159.4 million in long-term debt. marks a major shift for the company. A new FCC filing outlines the long-term impact, including debt repayment, ownership restructuring, and strategic investment to expand its media ventures. Additionally, Salem issued $40 million in preferred stock to WaterStone, a Christian non-profit, giving it a potential 49% stake in Salem.
WaterStone now holds two board seats, filled by Rick von Gnechte and former congressman Jim Renacci, both up for election at Salem’s annual meeting. Beyond restructuring, Salem plans to invest remaining funds into business expansion, including its Salem News Channel for conservative talk shows.
The question is will Salem go private?
Over 550 broadcasters are in Washington for the NAB’s State Leadership Conference, advocating for AM radio in cars and opposing a performance royalty on radio airplay. NAB President Curtis LeGeyt emphasized broadcasters’ community role and key policy priorities, including modernizing ownership rules and ensuring AM radio accessibility.
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
KYTT-FM (K-LIGHT) in Coos Bay Oregon, is looking for an experienced radio professional with a diverse skill set. Music, on-Air, production, promotions are all part of this opportunity.
If interested go HERE
Christian Rock has never had a home on the radio. Stations like K-Love focus on contemporary Christian music (CCM). Christian bands like Skillet and Thousand Foot Krutch get more airplay on secular rock stations, where their edgier music fits the sound profile.
What is Christian Radio missing? Read more HERE.
Changes at Syracuse based Mars Hill Network. Afternoon host Brian Munse has been promoted from OM to General Manager.
Starting Monday March 10th Mark Warner moves to afternoons from mornings. Gene Brown is new to Mars Hill and will join Lynnette Pidkaminy for “Mornings with Gene and Lynnette.” And Lynette is now full time Director of Network Development.
Also at Mars Hill Network Wayne Taylor will retire in May after 43 years.
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS FLASHBACK – ONE YEAR AGO – MAR 5, 2024
The Sound of Life Radio Network, located in Kingston, NY, has filed a donation agreement with the FCC that gifts their 12 licenses and broadcast assets to Northwestern Media.
Current Sound of Life employees will be joining the Northwestern Media team and will continue their work serving the Hudson Valley in New York.
Milestones:
Nelson 4 years at Worship 24/7/Portland
AllWorship.com celebrating 21 years
Cindy Rojas 17 years at Moody Radio
Rich Hooper 1 year at KJRN/Keene, TX
B-Box 2 years at GPraise/Orlando
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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