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JonInMiddleGA · 09-01-2005, 04:45 PM

From radioandrecords.com

BroadcastUnity Day Set For Sept. 9 By NAB

The NAB has designated Friday, Sept. 9 as "BroadcastUnity Day," when local radio and TV station talent will "roadblock" specific times of the day for fundraising relief efforts, telephone banks, radiothons and telethons. "Broadcasters are a lifeline to communities in times of crisis, and Hurricane Katrina has touched America's soul like no natural disaster in our history," NAB President/CEO Eddie Fritts said. A national target of $100 million in donations has been set, and Fritts expressed confidence that goal would be exceeded. A $1 million cash donation from the NAB to the American Red Cross has already been made.

edit to add: This is just a partial list, just some of the bigger ones:
* Infinity parent Viacom is donating $1 million to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Effort.
* Citadel stations in 48 markets have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in relief funds for Katrina victims and have donated much-needed water that is already enroute to the Baton Rouge area from several points, including Colorado Springs, CO; Lansing, MI; and Knoxville. The company plans to continue fund-raising efforts through Labor Day weekend and throughout all of next week.
* KHKS/Dallas-based syndicated morning host Kidd Kraddick yesterday postponed the kick-off of his annual "Kidd's Kids" charity campaign to move into hurricane relief mode across his network of 37 affiliates. As of this morning, exactly $270,147.35 has been raised.
* Veteran WRQX (Mix 107.3)/Washington morning host Jack Diamond has singlehandedly raised more than $200,000 from listeners by holding a "pay for play" benefit. The feat was made in just six hours this morning. The top bid: A local realtor pledged $10,000 and requested the Moody Blues' "Nights In White Satin." The American Red Cross is the beneficiary, and donations will be accepted throughout the Labor Day holiday weekend.
* Entercom's Norfolk stations yesterday raised $250,000 for Hurricane Katrina relief. The money will be donated to the Red Cross. More money is arriving at the stations today, cluster Marketing & Promotions Director Chris Wilson tells R&R.

I remember Radio Relief, the large-scale benefit in the wake of Andrew, that was easily the most cooperative the Atlanta radio community ever was before or since. Virtually every station in the market, large & small, gathered in the Cumberland Mall parking lot, people interviewing other stations talent on air, it was an amazing feat to pull off & was, as I recall, a pretty effective fund-raiser.(anyone who isn't amazed by that underestimates the level of animosity that exists between some stations)

09-01-2005, 04:45 PM	#942
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	From radioandrecords.com BroadcastUnity Day Set For Sept. 9 By NAB The NAB has designated Friday, Sept. 9 as "BroadcastUnity Day," when local radio and TV station talent will "roadblock" specific times of the day for fundraising relief efforts, telephone banks, radiothons and telethons. "Broadcasters are a lifeline to communities in times of crisis, and Hurricane Katrina has touched America's soul like no natural disaster in our history," NAB President/CEO Eddie Fritts said. A national target of $100 million in donations has been set, and Fritts expressed confidence that goal would be exceeded. A $1 million cash donation from the NAB to the American Red Cross has already been made. edit to add: This is just a partial list, just some of the bigger ones: * Infinity parent Viacom is donating $1 million to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Effort. * Citadel stations in 48 markets have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in relief funds for Katrina victims and have donated much-needed water that is already enroute to the Baton Rouge area from several points, including Colorado Springs, CO; Lansing, MI; and Knoxville. The company plans to continue fund-raising efforts through Labor Day weekend and throughout all of next week. * KHKS/Dallas-based syndicated morning host Kidd Kraddick yesterday postponed the kick-off of his annual "Kidd's Kids" charity campaign to move into hurricane relief mode across his network of 37 affiliates. As of this morning, exactly $270,147.35 has been raised. * Veteran WRQX (Mix 107.3)/Washington morning host Jack Diamond has singlehandedly raised more than $200,000 from listeners by holding a "pay for play" benefit. The feat was made in just six hours this morning. The top bid: A local realtor pledged $10,000 and requested the Moody Blues' "Nights In White Satin." The American Red Cross is the beneficiary, and donations will be accepted throughout the Labor Day holiday weekend. * Entercom's Norfolk stations yesterday raised $250,000 for Hurricane Katrina relief. The money will be donated to the Red Cross. More money is arriving at the stations today, cluster Marketing & Promotions Director Chris Wilson tells R&R. I remember Radio Relief, the large-scale benefit in the wake of Andrew, that was easily the most cooperative the Atlanta radio community ever was before or since. Virtually every station in the market, large & small, gathered in the Cumberland Mall parking lot, people interviewing other stations talent on air, it was an amazing feat to pull off & was, as I recall, a pretty effective fund-raiser.(anyone who isn't amazed by that underestimates the level of animosity that exists between some stations) __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis Last edited by JonInMiddleGA : 09-01-2005 at 05:14 PM.