Industry News Bits WED 7/16/25
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June Nielsen monthly PPM roll out this week. Day 3 markets include Las Vegas, Cleveland, and more. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
WNFR/Sanduskey (Hope FM) introduces their new evening personality Justin McBurney starting July 28th. Justin has been working behind the scenes as marketing and digital director since 2023.
American Family Association (AFA) the home of American Family Radio is acquiring KJMC/Des Moines (89.3).
The seller is Minority Communications and the selling price is $1.125 million for the Class C3 signal.
Vidare Creative’s “FUNDRAISING 25” is happening this week in Nashville. It’s two powerful days (8 sessions each day) of fundraising training from the pros.
Speakers include Frank Reed, Jarrod Graetz, Ron Harrell, Kevin Krueger, Scott Smith, The Vidare Team and more…
Also special musical guests both nights! For more info go HERE.
For three years in a row the KKEQ/Grand Forks (Your QFM) morning hosts Josh and Yvonne Jones has been named Platinum Winner for Best Morning Show (Waking Up With The Joneses) and Best Radio Station (Your QFM) in the 2025 Grand Forks Community Votes.
KVNE/Tyler’s Spanish Fuzion Music Director Natalia Giraldo announces she is leaving the station August 31st. Natalie will be spending more time on her family’s YouTube channel. Her Fuzion music duties will be allocated to other staff members.
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The Gospel Music Association announce eight-time Dove Award-winning artist Tauren Wells will be returning as host and performer for the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards for his third consecutive year. The GMA Dove Awards will happen live on October 7th, 2025 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The worldwide broadcast will premiere Friday, October 10th, 2025, exclusively on TBN and the TBN+ app.
“Hosting the Dove Awards in 2023 and 2024 was such an incredible experience. I’m so excited to run it back this year when we bring it to Bridgestone Arena. It’s going to be a great night!” said Tauren Wells.
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS TIMELINE – July 16, 2018
KPVR/St Louis (BOOST 101.9) has promoted Bryan Harada to the stations Music Director.
Bryan has been with the station since Aug 2016 as Director of Promotions & Listener Engagement. He was previously with NGEN/Houston.
Milestones:
Justin Brown celebrating 22 years with WDJC/Birmingham
Kelly Rasulo 17 years at KDKR/Decatur, TX
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