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WXYZ-TV Hosts Day of Giving to Benefit Forgotten Harvest
It’s a need that Mike Murri, Scripps regional vice president and general manager of WXYZ and WMYD, hopes the station’s Day of Giving will address. “What stands out to me is that people in the past that have given to Forgotten Harvest now find themselves recipients. You never know when this will strike your family or when you’ll have a need.”
Read MoreNexstar Media Foundation Announces Honorees for “30 Days of Giving” Initiatives in Mid and West Michigan
Nexstar Media Group announced this week the recipients of its “30 Days of Giving” initiative. On Monday (6/22) Nexstar Media’s Charitable Foundation said it is making a $5,000 contribution to both the Children’s Advocacy Center of Kent County.
Read MoreWBET Raises Record $198k for United Way in Annual Radiothon!
On May 21, Swick Broadcasting’s WBET-FM (Sturgis) held its 17th Annual Radiothon for the St. Joseph County United Way network of agencies. The event, which aired from 6 a.m. to Midnight, raised $198,000, exceeding last year’s record of $183,000.
Read MoreBeasley Media Group Expands Partnership to Support Hunger Relief Efforts in Metro Detroit
As part of Beasley Media Group’s Community of Caring initiative, the collaboration will focus on raising awareness, inspiring action, and supporting efforts to address food insecurity across Metro Detroit.
Read MoreWCSX’s Big Jim O’Brien and Rock & Brews Salute to Veterans
As part of the opening festivities, Rock & Brews presented a $3,000 donation to Vets Returning Home, a local organization dedicated to supporting veterans in need. The donation was made alongside Big Jim O’Brien of 94.7 WCSX (who coordinated the fundraiser) and Sandy Bower of Vets Returning Home, highlighting a shared mission to give back to the veteran community.
Read MoreWDMK-FM’s Annual PRAISE Radiothon Raises Over $105K to Benefit St. Jude’s
Beasley Media Group has proudly announced that 105.9 WDMK-FM (Detroit)’s Annual PRAISE Radiothon successfully raised over $105,000 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The inspiring two-day event took place March 12 – 13 live from the station’s studios in the Motor City.
Read MoreKrol’s WRSR-FM Feeding Frenzy Raises Record Amount for Food Bank
On February 27, Krol Communication’s WRSR-FM (Flint) raised a record amount with their annual 12-hour Fox Feeding Frenzy. More than $71k will be donated to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. WRSR teamed up with Kroger for this year’s Feeding Frenzy.
Read MoreTownsquare’s WRKR/Kalamazoo Raises $20k for Tornado Relief
The fundraising started on Monday morning (3/9) with Frankhouse vowing to stay on the air until at least $10,000 in donations were received. “Starting Monday at 6 AM, I will be taking over the airwaves and will not leave until we raise $10,000. All funds raised will go directly to St. Joseph and Branch County for the relief funds.
Read MoreWWJ’s 23rd Annual Winter Survival Radiothon for THAW raises $276,774!
This past Thursday (1/29), Audacy’s WWJ-AM (Detroit) held is 23rd Annual Radiothon for THAW, The Heat and Warmth Fund. This year the effort raised $276,774 to bring warmth for Michigan families in need.
Read MoreWRSR Raises $71k for Old Newsboys of Flint
On December 12, Krol Communication’s WRSR-FM (Flint) aired a 12-hour radiothon with Shea Automotive and Brilliant Marketing, raising $71,000 for the Old Newsboys of Flint.
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