Virtual Concert Aids Volunteer Network
Cumulus Media Chicago has partnered with NoCap and #HAPPENS to bring about The Virtual Night We Stole Christmas concert. The event benefits Project Shine and VolunteerMatch.
Townsquare Signals a Strong Q4
The company sent out a press release Tuesday, the same day it was issuing a bond offering, announcing early Q4 results. With half the month of December still to go, Townsquare CEO Bill Wilson says he now sees the fourth quarter outperforming expectations.
Entercom Hauls in $3 Million For St. Jude
It's one of the biggest fundraising successes of this holiday season. Entercom country stations in seven markets raised $3 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through the unified “Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon” series.
DC Radiothon Nets $257K
El Zol 107.9’s (WLZL-FM) “Radiotón de Children’s National” in Washington D.C. raised more than $257,000. The money benefits Children’s National Hospital, part of the Children’s Miracle Network.
PRX Hires New Chief Development Officer
Public media organization PRX announced that Janetta Stringfellow has joined the staff as Chief Development Officer, where she will lead national fundraising. Stringfellow will also work on growing the organization’s major donor base while overseeing individual giving, institutional support, and digital fundraising.
Pacifica Radio Board Being Sued For Incompetence
The Pacifica Safety Net, a California non-profit organization, formed by Pacifica radio listeners, volunteers, and donors has launched a website and posted a video calling Pacifica board members self-serving and acting in a way that has compromised Pacifica's mission.
CRB Reveal CRS New Faces Lineup
Country Radio Broadcasters has announced the lineup for the CRS 2021 New Faces of Country Music® Show. The show is set for February 19 during CRS 2021: The Virtual Experience.
Connoisseur Morning Team Raises $166K
Connecticut morning team Chaz and AJ spent last week collecting cash and toys equaling over $166k to be distributed to five local charities. Chaz said the outpouring of generosity during a difficult year was incredible. "We are absolutely blown away by this total.”
We Interrupt This Broadcast
A new company called i4 Media Ventures is launching a 12-episode podcast series called We Interrupt This Broadcast, which will highlight the history of American broadcasting. The first season of six seasons planned over the next three years debuts in February.
Big Success For Big Mama Bike Drive
Beasley Media Group’s WXKB-FM (B103.9) collected thousands of dollars, thousands of toys and bikes for needy families in Southwest Florida. Big Mama’s Bike Drive benefits the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation in Lee County.
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