Connecting to Local Communities
Radio Hillsdale & The Dale Raise $6k+ for Salvation Army
On December 13, personalities from Radio Hillsdale WCSR-FM and The Dale (WCSR-AM/W258DE) rang bells for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign at the Hillsdale Market House. From 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. listeners, station partners, and the community made donations totaling $6,248.12!
Read MoreWSGW Radiothon Raises $66k+ For Rescue Missions
Alpha Media’s WSGW-AM/FM (Saginaw) held its 19th annual Sharing Hope radiothon on December 12 to benefit rescue ministries in Mid-Michigan. Money raised will help City Rescue Mission in Saginaw and the Good Samaritan Rescue in Bay City provide people in need things like a warm bed, food, clothing and counseling.
Read MoreNAB Crystal Radio Awards to be Presented During 2025 State Leadership Conference
On December 16, The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced that the presentation of the 2025 NAB Crystal Radio Awards will take place during a special ceremony at the NAB State Leadership Conference March 4, 2025.
Read MoreWGHN 2024 Coat Drive Collects Over 1,700 Coats!
WGHN-FM (Grand Haven) has announced the results of its 2024 Coat Drive, done in partnership with Plantenga’s Cleaners. This year’s effort successfully collected and cleaned over 1,700 coats for those in need. Thanks to the incredible generosity of local residents, the drive also gathered over 200 pairs of gloves, donated by the West Michigan Lakeshore Association of Realtors, and more than 100 hats.
Read MoreWITL Christmas Party Raises 7k+ for Ele’s Place
Townsquare Media’s WITL-FM (Lansing) held its annual listener Christmas party this past Tuesday, raising more than $7000 for Ele’s Place. Ele’s Place is a nonprofit, community-based organization dedicated to creating awareness of and support for grieving children, teens and their families.
Read MoreDetroit Media Personalities Ring the Salvation Army Bell!
Over sixty Metro Detroit celebrities— including many from Audacy’s WWJ-AM and WOMC-FM, braved the cold for two hours this past Saturday (12/7) to ring the bell with the hope of collecting donations to fill their Salvation Army red kettle to the brim this holiday season.
Read MoreAudacy’s WOMC-FM Nets $600k Turn Up the Miracles Radiothon
The annual 104.3 WOMC-FM (Detroit) Turn Up the Miracles Radiothon presented by Bridgestone took place on Thursday, Nov. 21. More than $600,000 was raised from sponsors and listeners to support programs at Corewell Health Children’s in Southeast Michigan.
Read MoreWCMU Public Radio Partners with Mercantile Bank to Fight Hunger during Annual “Foodraiser”
WCMU Public Radio has announced the kick-off it its 4th Annual WCMU Foodraiser taking place through Monday (12/9). This collaboration offers an opportunity to support local journalism and help combat food insecurity across Michigan.
Read MoreWRKR Raises Over $5k for Catholic Charities
From October 22 through November 22, Townsquare Media’s WRKR-FM (Portage/Kalamazoo) held “Rocker 2 The Rescue” and staged its first-ever radiothon, benefiting Catholic Charities Diocese of Kalamazoo.
Read MoreRRN Invites Listeners to “Stuff the Studio” in December
UP-based Radio Results Network (RRN) has launched their “Stuff The Studio” Food Drive for the month of December. Local businesses from their communities are partnering with Radio Results Network for a community-minded event goal towards helping the shared community and coming together as friends and neighbors!
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