Industry News Bits WED 7/2/25
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May Nielsen monthly PPM is complete. June release stars 7/14. Go HERE for latest PPM ratings.
AQH Share for Persons 12+, Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid MAY
WKCD/Dayton – 4.1
WDLV/Ft Myers – 2.9
WCSG/Grand Rapids – 6.6
WJQK/Grand Rapids – 2.5
KLTU/Tucson – 6.0
KXOJ/Tulsa – 5.9
Brenda Price joins KBMQ/Monroe, LA (88.7 The Cross) to host afternoons 3-6pm weekdays. Brenda’s previous history in Christian Radio includes WMIT/Asheville The Light FM), WAWZ/NY/NJ (Star 99.1). and EMF’s Air 1.
KBMQ’s modified on air schedule:
Tammi Arender 6-9AM
Lauren Kitchen 9-noon
Briana Dunn 12PM-3pm
As announced previously on HisAir – the price EMF is paying for WPBB/Tampa Bay is $8 million. The deal needs FCC approval.
Sonshine 98.5/New South Wales, AUS exceeded their goal in its June Appeal last week.
The station reports, during June Appeal listeners gave so generously that we not only hit our target but surpassed it, reaching a final tally of $890,860. That gives us an opportunity to replace ageing broadcast equipment and upgrade essential systems. That means more stories of hope, more voices of encouragement, and more lives reached through Sonshine.
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
Come join a winning team that is passionate about making a difference. WGTS 91.9/Atlantic Gateway Communications, Inc. is a listener-funded media ministry located in Rockville, MD broadcasting to the greater Washington, D.C. region, and on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. We are currently searching for our next afternoon show (lead host & co-host).
If interested go HERE
KDUV/Visalia, CA (Spirit Radio) has signed on with new imaging voice, Issa Lopez.
KDUV PD Chad Bradley tells HisAir, “We’re excited about this fresh direction and love that Issa’s voice helps us better reflect the amazing community we get to serve every day. We also want to take a moment to appreciate the voices who’ve helped carry Spirit Radio’s message for so long. Kurt Wallace and Terese Main have done an incredible job sharing hope and encouragement with our listeners over the years, and we’re so thankful for the care they brought to our community.”
Salem Media announces the launch of “The Scott Jennings Show”, a new daily program beginning Monday, July 14. The show will air weekdays from 2:00 to 3:00 PM ET on the Salem Radio Network (SRN) and be available on demand via the Salem Podcast Network (SPN).
Jennings, known to millions as the rare conservative who wins debates inside the lion’s den of CNN, will bring his signature fire and facts to the Salem lineup. The program replaces The Jack Posobiec Show in the SRN live broadcast slot, while Posobiec continues as a force on SPN with exclusive podcast content.
“We’re going on offense,” Jennings said. “Every day, I’ll take calls, interview big names, and take the fight directly to the liberal machine. It’s time to bust the narratives and bring back some plain old common sense.”
“Scott Jennings is a disruptor,” said Phil Boyce, Senior VP at Salem. “He’s the Lone Ranger of the CNN panel, armed with facts and fearless in delivery. He doesn’t just survive in hostile territory — he dominates. Now, with a national platform on Salem, Scott becomes a daily fixture in the battle to save the country.”
HisAir INDUSTRY NEWS TIMELINE – July 2, 2020
Meredith Leatherwood exits Fair Trade Services to form her promotions company effective today Leatherwood Promotions. Meredith told HisAir today, “A new adventure begins today! I’m so excited and grateful to announce my new professional chapter. Getting to wake up each and every day and do a job I love is a huge gift. I love music that brings the hope of Christ and the insanely talented artists behind that music. I love talking day in and day out with the stellar group of folks in the radio community, many who over the past 12 years have become dear friends! Here’s to getting to keep working with the music and folks I love in a new endeavor!” Heather served at Fair Trade for 12 years.
Milestone:
Les Lanser 57 years at Lanser Broadcasting
Bruce Everhart 12 years at Moody Bible Institute
WGTS/Wash DC signs on WGBZ/Ocean City, MD 5 years ago
Shayne Holstein 28 years at Rhema 99.7/New South Wales
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