WBCL/Ft Wayne and Kelley Automotive Group are gearing up for the Indianapolis 500.  During the month of May, men will be able to sign up on the WBCL website for a chance to win 4 tickets to the Indianapolis 500 on May 25, 2008 courtesy of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.  The car used for the display is a 1969 Chevy Camero Z28 recreation.  

WDJC/Birmingham hosted Mark Harris for another private birthday party celebrating 40 years of Christian radio. WDJC listener Jennifer Bussey won the opportunity to hang out with Mark Harris and the WDJC staff, enjoy a private concert, and cake and ice cream! Pictured L-R: William Bussey (winner), PD Ronnie Bruce (WDJC), Jennifer Bussey (winner), Justin Brown (WDJC), Mark Harris, Promotion Director Cari Kates (WDJC), Jon Walden (WDJC), Terry Patilla (WDJC)

Family Life Network’s Cecil Van Houten (personality), Sarah Harnisch (news anchor), and Tim McKeever (morning show producer) kicked off the first hour of their all-day live broadcast this past during FLN’s Spring Sharathon. The fundraiser drew thousands of listeners to Family Life Center in Western New York for three days of broadcasting, food, and live entertainment.

Over 5,500 people in attendance at WPOZ/Orlando (Z88.3’s) annual Easter Sunrise Service. The service, which was hosted by Ellis and Tyler from the Z88.3 Morning Show, was free to the public and held in the Bayside Stadium at SeaWorld Orlando. A combination of Z listeners from all over Central Florida and tourists from countries, such as the United Kingdom, Colombia, Kenya and Brazil, gathered together before sunrise to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. The service has become an annual Easter tradition for families from all over the globe. This year’s service gave attendees a reason to celebrate with incredible worship led by Tenth Avenue North (Provident Music Group artist)

The annual Easter Sunrise Service has a rich history in Central Florida. It has been held in the Bayside Stadium at SeaWorld Orlando for the past 31 years. Z88.3 was honored three years ago when they were entrusted with keeping the tradition and heritage of the service alive for years to come.

Pictured: (left) HE IS RISEN, INDEED! This was the awe-inspiring cry heard from over 5,500 people in attendance at Z88.3’s annual Easter Sunrise Service. (right)  Ellis and Tyler from the Z88.3 Morning Show and Tenth Avenue North greeted Z listeners on stage after the annual Easter Sunrise Service ended on Easter morning.

Listeners thought there  had been an actual take-over as area children invaded the studio at WHIF Palatka, FL (91.3 Hope FM).  9-year-old Libby Beauchamp’s stunt included locking Station Manager Robin Robinson outside of the building as she played some kid’s favorites. Other’s taped Robin’s mouth shut and continued the morning show until it was time for school. The kids’ antics lasted throughout the day, making April Fool’s Day all about the kids on Hope FM.  One listener’s email said, “I laughed all the way into work…wish I had a radio on all day…loved the songs they played.”

WAWZ New York (STAR 99.1) is partnering with the New Jersey Division of The Salvation Army to collect toiletries for those New Jersey National Guard members being sent to Iraq and Afghanistan this summer. Morning Show Guy on the Road, David A. Dein of Johnny Stone in the Morning, was out at various stops trade an INO Records CD for a gallon size food storage bag full of toiletries.  INO artists included in this promotion include MercyMe, Fee, The Afters, 33 Miles, Mark Harris, Echoing Angels and Caedmon’s Call.  “When we learned that so many of those in our listening area would be leaving their families and friends for the cause of freedom, it was only natural for us to do whatever we could to support the troops” said Scott Taylor, STAR 99.1 Station Manager “And what better organization to partner with than The Salvation Army” continued Taylor. “A Touch of Home” troop collection, which began April 1, 2008, will continue for a minimum of 5 weeks.

K-LOVE winner Jason Kubicek and his kids met up with Jeremy Camp and Toby Mac at Six Flags in Dallas, TX to ride a roller coaster after a fun day at the park. The trip was the grand prize for a big Boomin' Beyond Measure Promotion K-LOVE and Air 1 ran during the month of March.

They also got VIP seats to the show that night as it was the final night of the tour! 

WIZB/Dothan (His Radio 94.3) recently held their 2nd Annual Preemie Baby Clothing Drive. Listeners donated preemie size baby clothes (some even hand made) that were delivered to hospitals in Birmingham. 

WJQK/Grand Rapids (JQ99) sponsored the first swim of the spring in the freezing Lake Michigan waters this past Saturday (3/22). Over 100 insane JQ99 listeners jumped into the sub arctic waters to benefit Ryan Boreman, a local student with Multiple Sclerosis.  Listeners raised pledges in total of over 41 Thousand dollars to buy the Boreman family a van with a wheel chair lift.

WBCL Radio Network created a reflection for Winter Jam 08 in Fort Wayne Indiana in March. 100 winners got the chance to get in early to Winter Jam and were able to sit in a section especially for them. The long sleeve black t-shirts had a reflective WBCL logo on the chest and a large one on the back along with Winter Jam down one sleeve!   One winner, just diagnosed with cancer, was treated to a Skillet CD and a signed t-shirt from the Winter Jam artists!  He was due to have surgery the following Monday!

WDJC/Birmingham is celebrating it's 40th birthday all this year long with private birthday parties throughout 2008. Listeners email how WDJC has been a part of their life for a chance to win a private birthday party with a WDJC artist,  WDJC staff, and up to ten of their friends. Andrew Carlton was the featured artist for the first party. Carlton winner and staff - L-R: Jeff Tanner, Ronnie Bruce, Kelvin (winner), Andrew Carlton, Justin Brown, Jon Walden.

KJTH/Oklahoma City (The House FM) packed out the Ford Center in Oklahoma City with over 18,000 fans and 1000 plus decisions at Winter Jam. House listeners Levi and Luke Lunsford won The House FM's "Jam Session" to play Guitar Hero head to head with MercyMe. Pictured from left to right are Mercy Me members Barry Graul; Robby Shaffer; Luke and Levi Lunsford, prize winners; Janelle Keith, The House FM Promotions Director; Nate Cochran; Mike Scheuchzer; and Bart Millard.

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WAFT/Valdosta, GA (Radio 101.1) partnered with Love Packages to send over 17,280 pounds of used church materials for missions around the world.  This is a yearly event each February when WAFT listeners bring new/used materials to the station filling us up with boxes of old Sunday School books, Bibles, hymnbooks, etc.  This is a great ministry to use those materials that normally would get thrown away!  Check out more about this exciting ministry at www.lovepackages.org.  Over 8 1/2 tons received  from our listeners alone! Pictured: Bill Tidwell (Pres/GM of WAFT) and Bob Lester (Love Packages truck driver)

The Air 1 morning team is hitting the road in February! Eric and Coppelia recently visited the San Bernardino/Riverside CA area, hosting the C28 Concert featuring Kutless, Disciple, and Wavorly at the Promenade Mall. Over 10,000 listeners showed up for the free concert and took the opportunity to meet Air 1’s new morning team.

Spurred on by the message of the book, Same Kind of Different As Me and Mark Schultz’s recent bike ride across America, The JOY FM’s morning show, The Morning Cruise, hosted the first annual Bike Ride for the Homeless February 15 and 16.  Hosts Carmen Brown and Dave Cruse rode with approximately 75 listeners from Brooksville to Bradenton, 126 miles, each rider raising funds for local homeless shelters. Almost $30,000 was raised and donated to shelters suggested by The JOY FM and chosen by individual cyclists. Word Label Group recording artist Mark Schultz joined the show for a live broadcast from near the Suncoast Trail, then hit the trail for the first day’s ride, followed by a mini-concert in Tampa. 

His Radio 89.3 in Greenville, SC was on a hunt for “Big Losers”.  “Morning Friends” co-host, Rob Dempsey, has lost approximately 140 pounds in his quest for a healthier lifestyle.  Now, he’s encouraging others to do the same.  His Radio teamed up with Greenville County, SC, YMCAs to allow and to assist 16 listeners in achieving healthier lives. The road to fitness officially starts Friday, February 1. His Radio’s “Morning Friends Rob & Kristin” will keep up with each of the “Big Loser” players on-the-air so the listening audience will have the opportunity to follow along with their struggles and triumphs.  (Pictured: Rob Dempsey (center) along with participating YMCA staff, His Radio staff, and “Big Loser” team members.)