Industry News Bits WED 5/20/26
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The APRIL Nielsen PPM release starts today. We’ll see results for Kansas City, Charlotte, Las Vegas & more. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
KJNW/Kansas City (Life 88.5) is celebrating the APRIL PPM’s as the station rises to #2 in the market. KJNW trends 5.9-6.3-6.5 AQH Share for Persons 6+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid.
In the JAN 2026 PPM KJNW scored it’s first ever #1 among subscribing stations.
After 9 years hosting mornings on WZFJ/Pequot Lakes, MN (104.3 The Pulse) Joseph Ledford announces he will be leaving the station. The last 2 years he has co-hosted with his wife Amanda.
Joseph says, “Our time is coming to an end here… Not the way we planned, but still with celebration of God’s blessings, victories, and friendships!”
Prior to joining WZFJ Joseph was morning show producer for WNCX,/Cleveland, news director for WKLM/Millersburg, OH and served as producer/board op for Salem Radio in Cleveland. Joseph and Da plan to move back to Ohio. Their last day on the air will be June 5th. Joseph says he will focus on his freelance voiceover business.
You can contact him at joeledfordvo.com
The Christian Radio & Records industry is praying for The JOY FM/Tampa midday talent Candice Grey. Grey is recovering from a serious bicycle accident last weekend that resulted in multiple fractures and surgery. On Saturday, she and her husband and children were enjoying a bike ride to the library when her e-bike hit a crack in the sidewalk, sending Grey tumbling over the handlebars and onto her chin. An ambulance rushed her to the hospital, where doctors discovered she had a broken jaw on both sides, a fractured chin, a cracked ear canal, and a broken shoulder. She is scheduled to undergo surgery on Thursday.
Radio Training Network President Carmen Brown says, “We were able to pray for her before they took her for more scans. Just so incredibly grateful her brain is absolutely unharmed! PRAISE Jesus!!! She’s in good spirits. Of course, we’re all a little teary right now. We hate seeing her like this. But, she has been so overwhelmed by the love and prayers, She absolutely feels them!”
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KAXL/Bakersfield (Life FM) was named both Best Arts & Entertainment and Non-Profit of the Year, at the inaugural Golden Empire Awards, hosted by KGET TV Bakersfield. As part of the Non-Profit of the Year award, KAXL received $17,000 in advertising credit from KGET.
KAXL PD Matt Pelishek tells HisAir, “We decided to give away 30% of our commercials to other non-profits in our community who were also nominated. So starting this month, through December, we are giving those commercials away to different non profits every month.”
President Donald Trump says he strongly supports the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act and has vowed to stop automakers from phasing the technology out of newer cars, particularly electric vehicles (EVs). Christian broadcasters remain heavily involved in support for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.
During a live interview on WABC/New York, Trump addressed the issue, saying, “That’s the way it happens sometimes because it’s not on my radar, and all of a sudden it gets done and you don’t even know about it. But I wish people would have called me.” Trump added, “Indirectly, you called me by having me on your show… I’ll work on that.”
At the 2024 National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Nashville, Trump pledged to support continued AM radio access in vehicles following requests from NRB leadership, telling attendees he would help protect the platform and defend what he described as “pro-God content.” In January, during an interview with Salem Media Group syndicated host Hugh Hewitt, Trump called the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act “a very big subject” and said his administration would “be doing something on that.”
The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act would require the U.S. Department of Transportation to mandate that automakers include AM broadcast radio as standard equipment in all new passenger vehicles at no additional cost to consumers.
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HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – May 20 2025
Moody Bible Institute’s president, Dr. Mark Jobe announced today that Moody Radio will transition to a national network format to expand its reach through Christ-centered programming while expanding its digital presence to connect with new audiences. He said the goal is to reach 100 million people each week in 10 years. With this, Moody Radio is launching a new nationally broadcast morning program – “Karl and Crew” – a dynamic, spirit-led program designed to uplift and encourage listeners each day.
Wes Ward, Vice President of Moody Radio states, “As part of Moody Radio’s mission to share the hope of the gospel more widely, we’re excited to launch a new nationally broadcast morning show—Karl and Crew—beginning June 2. This dynamic, Spirit-led program is designed to uplift, equip, and inspire, continuing our commitment to biblical truth and helping you take your next steps with Jesus. Additionally, starting June 30, we’re moving to a unified national programming schedule as part of a broader strategic realignment at Moody. We recognize that change can take some getting used to—some familiar programs may shift times, and you’ll hear a few new voices along the way.”
Milestones:
Taylor Hohulin 10 years at KNWI/Des Moines
Precious Dyson 4 years at WPER/Fredericksburg
Larry Castro 2 years at WCVK/Bowling Green
Kay Arthur (author, Bible teacher, Precept Ministries International) passed one year ago
Larry Lomax (KWPZ/Seattle) passed one year ago
Prayer List:
Candice Grey
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