Industry News Bits WED 6/18/25
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Nielsen monthly PPM starts today. Day 3 markets include Cincinnati, Kansas City & more. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
WayFM afternoon host Bekah Eaker has decided to exit the station after 12 years.
Bekah posted on social media today, “As much as I’ve loved getting to do this weird and wonderful job, I knew it wouldn’t be sustainable if Joey were to die. I’m even more sure of that now. I don’t have the creative or emotional capacity to encourage others on such a massive scale.”
In Sept 2022 she teamed with Joy Summers for the afternoon show. In Nov 2020 Bekah left her role on the Wally Show to host her own midday show on WayFM.
Bekah who lost her husband Joey May 11th added, “I don’t know what’s next! And that’s ok. Thanks to the generosity of friends and family covering Joey’s medical debt as well as a bit of life insurance, I have time before I need to figure that out.”
Congratulations to Lynette Morgan who reached a HUGE milestone. Lynette celebrates 40 years at CRISTA Media this month (44 years in radio total). She’s worked for both CHRISTA Seattle stations KCMS (Spirit 105.3) and KWPZ (Praise 106.5).
Lynette told HisAir today, “I am deeply thankful and incredibly blessed to have spent the past 40 years here at CRISTA Media. It’s been more than just a job, it’s been a calling, a community and a journey filled with purpose. The people I’ve worked alongside have become family and the listeners, well, they have been the heartbeat of it all. What a gift to serve, to share and to grow together all these years.”
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
The Family Radio Network is growing in Wisconsin and we have a full-time opening in our Development department. If you have non-profit fundraising experience, love communicating with donors at all levels and can coordinate fundraising events, we’d like to talk with you! On-air skills are a plus! We’re looking for someone with a strong relationship with Christ and offer competitive pay, health insurance, 401k, relocation assistance and more. Come be part of a passionate team focused on bringing people to Jesus.
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35 years ago today, June 18th, 1990, KADI/Springfield, MO (99.5 FM) was one of the early pioneers of Contemporary Christian radio in the United States. As one of the few Commercial Christian stations in the Midwest, KADI has broadcast continually at 99.5 FM for the past 35 years.
R.C. Amer, President of Vision Communications, Inc, the local owner of KADI states “ Over the years, KADI has served as a vital part of the community. We have not only provided the Ozarks with leading-edge music but have also partnered with many non-profit organizations in order to have a dynamic impact in the community.”
Vidare Creative’s “FUNDRAISING 25” is quickly approaching. The dates are July 16-17 and takes place in Nashville. It’s two powerful days on how to fundraise better. There is still time to register. Go HERE.
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS TIMELINE – June 18, 2021
Sea Walker Media Corporation has announced that Danny Jones and Rick Francis have been appointed to new positions at Singing News. Effectively immediately, Rick Francis has been promoted to Publisher of Singing News and Danny Jones has been promoted to Vice President of Singing News.
Ray Flynn, Sea Walker Media Corporation President, states: ”Danny Jones and Rick Francis have a long-standing passion for Singing News and the Gospel music industry. We are honored to have them continue with Singing News in these leadership roles. We ask everyone to join us in congratulating these gentlemen in their well-deserved promotions.”
Milestone:
James Stuart 1 year at KAXL/Bakersfield
Frankie Morea 26 years at Positive Alternative Radio
WGTS Classics launched by WGTS/Wash DC 1 year ago
Matt Hubbell 7 years at Cumulus Media
Prayer List:
Bekah Eaker
Erin Branham
Jimmy Swaggart
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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