CRS To Honor Country Radio Humanitarians Leary and Warren
Country Radio Broadcasters has announced the latest recipients of the Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award, recognizing Tim Leary of Hubbard Broadcasting's New Country 103.1 WIRK in West Palm Beach, FL, and Storme Warren of TuneIn's The BIG 615.
Audacy, iHeart, and SiriusXM Help NYC Non-Profit Raise $1m
NYC-based non-profit WhyHunger wrapped up its annual Hungerthon campaign, raising seven figures with the united help of major radio companies. Audacy New York, SiriusXM, and iHeartMedia New York all pitched in to tackle the root causes of hunger in the US.
Jon Bon Jovi’s Soul Kitchen Gets Boost From New Jersey’s Boss
Press Communications' 107.1 The Boss (WWZY) concluded 2023 with its 6th Annual Mistletoe Rock Radiothon, raising $72,231 for JBJ Soul Kitchen. All funds benefit the non-profit community restaurant operated by the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation.
In North Carolina, iHeart Greensboro Rallies For Kids In Need
For the first time since the pandemic, iHeartMedia Greensboro, NC hosted its Radio Rally for Kids, benefitting Brenner Children’s Hospital. Hosted by Mix 99.5 (WMAG) and Hits 100.3 (WMKS), the event was broadcast live from the hospital’s music therapy space.
As 2023’s Season of Giving Tally Ends, It’s Clear: Radio Matters
Radio stations turned in their final collections this week, officially wrapping up Radio Ink‘s 2023 Season of Giving Tally. In the week before Christmas, the total climbed to $24.72 million, besting 2021’s finale - but did radio beat 2020's $28.5m in the past seven days?
Houston’s Mix 96.5 Helps Santa Take Flight For Children’s Center
Audacy Houston's Mix 96.5 (KHMX) and Sarah Pepper & Jessie Watt Mornings hosted a special Christmas event, the Southwest Santa Express, benefiting children from DePelchin Children’s Center. The unique celebration collected $32,000 in donations.
Boise AM Brings Back Idaho’s Largest Toy Drive For 2023
Cumulus Media Boise's KBOI-AM, in collaboration with the US Marine Corps Reserve, just completed “Idaho’s Largest Toy Drive” for the seventh year in a row. The event set new records by collecting over 34,257 toys, more than 200 bicycles, and $63,336 in cash.
In Sioux Falls, Midwest’s Radiothon Sends Sum To Sanford
Midwest Communications Sioux Falls wrapped its 18th annual Radiothon for Kids, raising $200,108.00 for Sanford Children’s Hospital. The event was led by KTWB and KELO, with live broadcasts from The Chris & Doc Show and Paul Andresen & Ryan Kelly.
Kids Win When Two Texas Rivals Compete For A Good Cause
Two Texas radio groups turned their local competition into a helping hand for their community. Brown County Broadcasting's KOXE and KBWD and Wendlee Broadcasting's KXYL, KSTA, and KQBZ recently helped toy drives for Toys for Kids of Brown County.
Sherman and Tingle Drive Donations For Chicagoland Animals
Sherman and Tingle on Hubbard Broadcasting Chicago's 97.1 The Drive (WDRV) raised more than $19,000 through their annual Operation: Santa Paws initiative. Benefiting The Anti-Cruelty Society of Chicago, this marked the station's seventh year of support.
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