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KHCB Media Group Welcomes Vance Frusher as Senior Director of Development
KHCB Media Group is excited to announce the appointment of Vance Frusher as its new Senior Director of Development. Frusher brings more than 25 years of…
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University of Northwestern Department of Media Arts Inducts First Alumni into Hall of Fame
The University of Northwestern – St. Paul’s Department of Media Arts has launched a new Hall of Fame tradition, recognizing alumni whose professional…
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Fred Jacobs Stepping Back at End of the Year
Jacobs Media founder and President Fred Jacobs will step down as President at the end of 2026. His brother, Paul Jacobs, will succeed him. Fred will become…
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Pillar Media Welcomes Julia Dietrich
Julia Dietrich has joined Pillar Media on the STAR Digital Strategies (SDS) team. In her new role as Digital Strategist, her primary responsibilities will be…
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CMB Industry Shout-out – Kai Elmer
“Kai Elmer, VP of National Promotion for Fair Trade Services… the man, the myth, the legend. I was talking with another radio friend recently, and…
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Cincinnati’s Christmas STAR 93.3 Rings in the 2026 Holiday Season
At midnight on Nov. 1, STAR 93.3 (WAKW) switched to 24/7 Christmas music, spreading joy and Christmas cheer to the Tri-State area. From beloved classics like…
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NRB Announces 2027 Award Recipients
The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) has announced its 2027 Special Service and Media Award recipients, recognizing excellence, service, and impact across…
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Religious Radio Expands Lead as Nation’s Most Common Format
Religious radio continues to grow its footprint across the U.S., now outnumbering country stations by 98, according to October 2026 data from Inside Radio and…
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The Next Frontier for Christian Radio
I had the privilege of joining a couple of other coaches in our industry recently for a CMB webinar titled “Preparing For the 2027 Listener.” It…
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CMB Update – October 2026
Big wins for Christian radio, Dove Award highlights, and fresh numbers on radio’s reach. Michelle Younkman shares what’s worth celebrating and how you can pray…
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Ty McFarland Named General Manager of CRISTA Media
CRISTA Media has announced the appointment of Ty McFarland as General Manager, effective November 1. McFarland will oversee operations for KCMS (SPIRIT 105.3)…
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October 14 Proclaimed “Bill Ingram Day” as KSBJ’s “Mr. Bill” Celebrates 50 Years in Broadcasting
Bill Ingram, known to generations of 89.3 KSBJ listeners as “Mr. Bill,” was honored on October 14 at a surprise celebration at Hope Media Group headquarters in…
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Preparing for the 2027 Listener
Recently, I joined a Christian Music Broadcasters webinar (here’s the link to watch) to talk about the near future and how to prepare for it. Here are the…
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Starr Records Joins The Light FM as Donor Communications Manager
The Light FM (WMIT/Asheville) has announced the addition of Starr Records as its new Donor Communications Manager. Records brings extensive experience in…
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WGTS 91.9 Named Religious Station of the Year at 2026 Marconi Radio Awards
WGTS 91.9 (Washington, D.C.) has been named Religious Station of the Year at the 2026 NAB Marconi Radio Awards, presented by the National Association of…
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InSpiritRadio Celebrates Six Years of Ministry
InSpiritRadio celebrates its 6th birthday on November 1st. The Online Christian station was co-founded by Mike & Jeannie Powers in 2020. The station…
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CMB Industry Shout-out – Jon Hamilton
“Shout out to Jon Hamilton, President of Christian FM Media. I’ve watched Jon go above and beyond to serve owners and continue to elevate CCM. His…
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Rob Wagman Joins SonicTrek Media To Launch New Contemporary Christian Format, “Manna”
SonicTrek Media has named veteran programmer and consultant Rob Wagman to lead “Manna”, the company’s new localized Contemporary Christian…
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Moody Community Celebrates Inauguration of Dr. Rick Melson as 11th President of Moody Bible Institute
The Moody community gathered today in the historic Torrey-Gray Auditorium at The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago for the presidential inauguration of Dr. Rick…
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The Data is In: Listeners Want to Give While You’re Eating Christmas Ham
Ah yes, December pledge drive. It looms. Like the expiration date for the 0% intro rate on the credit card that paid for last year’s Christmas. But what…
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WCSG Announces Leadership Promotions
91.3 WCSG is pleased to announce the promotion of two longtime programming team members, reflecting the station’s commitment to developing talent from…
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If Artists Picked the Playlist
We asked a few artists “If you could add one new song from another artist to Christian radio right now, what would it be? Here are their responses……
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Finding Peace in the Chaos: 5 Ways to Navigate the Christmas Season
We spend weeks talking about peace, joy, and hope. We sing about them, we encourage others to experience them, and then we go home exhausted, stressed about…
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WNZR Celebrates 40 Years of Radio Ministry
WNZR (Mount Vernon, OH) celebrated 40 years of radio ministry on October 1, marking four decades of God’s faithfulness and being a Lifeline to Knox County! The…
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Would You Want to Work for You?
With Boss’s Day coming up, there may be cards, coffee, or a few well-deserved words of appreciation headed your way. But whether you lead an entire…
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BOOST 95.5 Takes Top Spot in St. Louis Hip-Hop Radio
Congratulations to Boost Radio in St. Louis. According to Rapzilla, “BOOST 95.5 has officially taken the top spot in St. Louis hip-hop radio. This marks the…
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K-LOVE and Trans World Radio Team Up to Share the Gospel Internationally
Franklin, Tenn. – K-LOVE, the parent organization of leading Christian radio networks K-LOVE and Air1, is teaming up with Trans World Radio (TWR) to bring…
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BRIGHT-FM Hosts Two Girls Nights Events
BRIGHT-FM recently hosted two evenings of laughter and encouragement featuring Christian comedian Chonda Pierce and her Girls Night! Pray. Laugh. Repeat…
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Build Your Section of the Wall
In Christian radio, it’s pretty easy to tell who’s doing ministry – or at least we think it is. The air personality talking about Jesus? Of course! The…
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CMB Industry Shout-out – Tony Weir
“Tony Weir, CEO/Program Director, The House FM and The House of Praise: That’s a nice title, but “The Heart and Soul of The House FM and The…
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Hope FM Names Brett Hager Afternoon Host & Director of Creative and Community
Hope FM is excited to welcome Brett Hager to their team. Brett will host Afternoons and become the station’s Director of Creative and Community Impact…
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Life 107.1 Tops Des Moines Nielsen Ratings
Life 107.1 (KNWI/Des Moines) claimed the top spot in the market in the August Nielsen ratings, posting a 7.9 AQH share. General Manager Mike Prendergast…
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The JOY FM’s “The Morning Cruise” Celebrates 20 Years Together
The morning show team of Carmen Brown, Dave Cruse and Bill Martin has spent two decades sharing early mornings, plenty of laughs and conversations with…
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5 Things CCM Listeners Would Happily Leave at the Door
If CCM Radio were throwing a party, listeners have made it pretty clear which guests they would rather not see at the door. Our research consistently uncovers…
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89Q Welcomes Erick Martinez as Morning Show Co-Host & Assistant Program Director
89Q (WCLQ/Wausau, WI) has announced that Erick Martinez will join the station as Morning Show Co-Host and Assistant Program Director beginning October 19…
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CMB Update – September 2026
This month, Michelle celebrates the stations helping students discover CMB University, shares encouraging news about Christian radio’s growth, and previews the…
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New Study Finds Christian Listeners Want Nostalgic Favorites In Their Christmas Listening
Finney Media, a Christian music research and consulting firm located in Southlake, Texas, surveyed Christian radio listeners around the United States to gauge…
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KSWP/KAVX Exceeds 2026 Fall Share-A-Thon Goal
KSWP 90.9 and KAVX 91.9 are celebrating a successful 2026 Fall Share-A-Thon after listeners gave $106,237, exceeding the stations’ $105,605 goal. A total of…
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Gary Thompson Returns to KXOJ
KXOJ/Tulsa has announced the return of Gary Thompson, marking his fifth stint with the station. Earlier this year, Thompson joined Hope Media Group in Houston…
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WGTS 91.9 Helps Kick Off Phil Wickham Tour with Sold-Out Concert
WGTS 91.9 had the privilege of hosting the first concert of Phil Wickham’s “Song of the Saints Tour,” starting in Fairfax, Virginia. Over 7,000 people gathered…
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Christian Radio’s Super Bowl
Christmas is Christian radio’s Super Bowl, and we’re gearing up for kickoff! In a few months, people who may not normally listen to our stations are going to…
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Shine 104.9’s ShineFest Draws More Than 5,000 People While Supporting Wildfire Relief
Shine 104.9/KEEH-FM welcomed more than 5,000 people to its annual listener-appreciation Worship in the Park summer concert, ShineFest, on August 28 at…
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Proclaim FM Celebrates 60 Years
WPOS & 102.3 Proclaim FM are celebrating 60 years of Christian broadcasting this September, marking six decades of ministry through radio. For 60 years…
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Praying for Fall Fundraisers
This month, CMB is praying for stations stepping into fall fundraising season and honoring the revenue difference-makers helping make it happen. From preparing…
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WGTS 91.9 Welcomes Listeners to Final Summer Concert With Blessing Offor
WGTS 91.9 had the privilege of welcoming over 4,500 listeners to the final concert of the “WGTS Summer Concert Series” featuring Blessing Offor and special…
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What’s Working in Fundraising Right Now?
It’s fundraising season for many Christian radio stations, so we wanted to check in and see how things are going. What are stations seeing from donors? What…
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WBGL welcomes more than 5,000 to Harvest of Hope Family Concert
More than 5,000 people gathered at Peterson Park in Mattoon for the sixth annual Harvest of Hope Family Concert, presented by Rural King and WBGL (Champaign…
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CMB Industry Shout-out – Adam McCain
“Shout-out to Adam McCain, Chief Operating Officer of PAR and morning show co-host at WCQR. Adam leads across PAR’s family of stations and what stands…
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Tim Dukes Joins Collective Heads as Partner
Collective Heads, a media consulting, fractional management and marketing group, announced today that Tim Dukes, former president of Hope Media Group and a…
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WGTS 91.9 Welcomes Todd Chobotar to Chief Administrative Officer Role
WGTS 91.9 is pleased to welcome Todd Chobotar as its next Chief Administrative Officer. Chobotar is from Orlando, Florida, and will join the leadership team at…
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Lanser Broadcasting Names Abbi Hess as New General Manager
Lanser Broadcasting, home to Joy99 and JoyWorship, is pleased to announce the appointment of Abbi Hess as its new General Manager. The appointment follows the…
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Streaming is Growing. Does Radio Still Matter?
It’s easy to put a song on streaming. Anyone can do it. Feels like streaming is more like a participation trophy sometimes. It’s harder to get a song on the…
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Shine.FM Welcomes Natasha Nieto as Listener Engagement Coordinator
Shine.FM is pleased to welcome Natasha Nieto to the Shine.FM team as its new Listener Engagement Coordinator. In this role, Nieto will help strengthen the…
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Jeremy Nobles Named Program Director of Life 97.9
Life 97.9 (KFNW, Fargo, ND) has promoted Jeremy Nobles to Program Director. Jeremy has served as the station’s Assistant Program Director since February 2025…
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WayFM and Eight Days of Hope Partner to Launch Disaster Relief Initiative
WayFM has partnered with Eight Days of Hope to launch WayFM’s Disaster Relief Team, powered by Eight Days of Hope, a mobile ministry designed to provide…
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Brandon Lake Makes Mediabase Chart History with “How Good God Is”
Brandon Lake has made Mediabase chart history with his latest single, “How Good God Is.” The song became the first single in the history of the Mediabase…
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WGTS 91.9 Partners With Local Churches to Bring New Festival to D.C. Area
For close to a decade, Christian music fans in D.C. had to drive several hours to go to a large Christian music festival. That all changed this year when a…
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K-LOVE Announces Changes to Development Team – Two Key Leaders Promoted
K-LOVE, Inc., the parent organization of leading Christian radio networks K-LOVE and Air1, announces the promotion of Natalie Carlisle from Chief Development…
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The Top 5 Tuneouts
The 2025 Finney Media Why Listen® Survey offers CCM broadcasters a clear message: listeners may love Christian music, but they can quickly tune out when the…
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STAR 99.1’s Enchanted Evening Marks Five Years
More than 400 dads and daughters gathered at Pines Manor on Aug. 21 for the fifth annual Enchanted Evening by STAR 99.1 (WAWZ) to grow and strengthen their…