Industry News Bits THU 4/16/26
Fundraisers this week .. WRVL/Lynchburg .. HIS Radio/Greenville .. Family Life Radio/Tucson .. WBSN/New Orleans .. KSWP/Lufkin .. Family Life/MY/PA .. KAVX/Lufkin .. KAXL/Bakersfield .. K-LOVE .. WCQR/Gray, TN .. Family Radio/Nashville .. WBNH/Pekin, IL .. WKNZ/Milford .. KPAR/Dickinson, ND .. KCVO/Camdenton, MO .. KTIS/Minneapolis .. KFNW/Fargo .. Let us know when your Station Fundraiser takes place… news@hisair.net
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FEB Nielsen PPM release is now complete…. Look for MARCH PPM’s starting 4/20. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid FEB 26
WHVK/Huntsville – 2.0
WHLH/Jackson – 10.8 (#2)
WJLV/Jackson – 7.1
WNWC/Madison – 3.6
As first reported on HisAir, Houston based KHCB Media Group officially announces Ivette Zamora has joined the organization as Director of Community Engagement. In this role, Ivette will lead KHCB’s community engagement strategy, developing and executing promotional initiatives that strengthen partnerships with churches, ministries, and organizations across the Greater Houston area. She will oversee outreach events, cultivate strategic relationships, and help expand KHCB’s presence both on-air and within the community.
“Ivette brings a unique blend of creativity, experience, leadership, and heart for ministry,” said KHCB President Scott Krus. “Her ability to connect with people and create meaningful experiences will help deepen KHCB’s impact as we continue to serve and engage our community.”
As Director of Community Engagement, Ivette will also collaborate closely with the marketing team to promote events across digital, social, and broadcast platforms, ensuring a unified and effective approach to audience growth and engagement. Her role will be instrumental in strengthening KHCB’s connection to listeners and extending its reach throughout the region.
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
KXOJ is seeking an exceptional on-air talent to join Tulsa’s leading Contemporary Christian music station. KXOJ brings something unique to the Tulsa market—a commercial Contemporary Christian station that operates with the full competitive energy of a large market station. As a commercial station, our budgets are derived from advertising, not the audience. We never ask the audience to give to our expenses. Therefore, we compete for listeners across the entire Tulsa market and our success proves that Contemporary Christian music resonates far beyond traditional boundaries.
If interested in this opening go HERE
On Monday, Jamie MacDonald performed on The Kelly Clarkson Show. She sang ‘Won’t Let Go,’ which was released earlier in 2026.
“She has 200 million global streams,” Clarkson said as she introduced MacDonald. “Two number one radio hits, she’s doing alright, she’s got food in her pantry.”
“I still can’t believe this happened… I had the honor of performing on The Kelly Clarkson Show, which aired yesterday. I’m so grateful and my heart is so full right now! Thanks everyone for all the love!” MacDonald said on social media.
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Catch Benztown in Vegas at NAB Show 2026. Benztown will be at the ENCO booth (C2116). Explore major updates to SPECai and AirReady with live demos of their latest tech.
Benztown President Dave “Chachi” Denes says, “I expect we’ll see some incredible advancements at NAB this year. Our partners at ENCO and Compass (Central Hall Booth 2116) have exciting developments, and we’ll also be introducing two significant advancements to SPECai at the show.”
KSWP/Lufkin and sister station KAVX/Lufkin are in the middle of their Spring Fundraiser this week.
Pictured L-R Blanca Vega, Denise Pagano, GM Michele Ross, Stacy Stone, & Johnny Stone
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – April 16, 2021
WCSG/Grand Rapids Executive Director Chris Lemke tells HisAir he will be stepping down from his position this summer.
In his 36 years Cornerstone University Lemke has served as program director, general manager, and Executive Director.
Milestones:
Steve Young celebrates 13 years with Northwestern Media
Mike Murphy 15 years at Salem Media
KWFC/Springfield, MO celebrates its 57th Anniversary
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