Harvey Relief Continues
• Syndicated morning duo Ace & TJ, based at iHeartMedia’s WHQC (Channel 96.1)/Charlotte are so dedicated to raising money for the victims of Hurricane Harvey that they’re going to take up residence on the roof of the Charlotte Motor Speedway until the show raises $50,000 for its victims. The guys will move into their non-plush rooftop home this morning at 7:20am.
“This is what we’ve always done as a radio family,” said Ace. “In times of need this is an area that has proven itself to be the greatest at coming together and helping others and this is definitely a time of need.” TJ added, “This is one of those times when the people of this country come together to help each other without consideration of anything other than their fellow American’s immediate needs. It’s the least we can do.” Listeners will be directed to AceTJ.com/relief, which will direct them to a donation page supporting Samaritan’s Purse, a charity that has enlisted thousands of volunteers to provide emergency aid to victims of Hurricane Harvey.
• Beasley Media Group’s Charlotte cluster — WSOC (New 103.7), WNKS (Kiss 95.1), WPEG (Power 98), WBAV (V101.9), 94.7 Smoke (WSOC HD2) and WKQC (K104.7) have partnered Metrolina Greenhouse and Circle K to collect items for those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Tomorrow, September 6, all six Beasley Charlotte stations will broadcast live from “a local Circle K” from 6am to 7pm to collect needed items, including bottled water, batteries, first aid supplies, formula, mosquito repellent, towels and toiletries. “We are honored to live in such a caring community,” said Bill Schoening, Beasley Media Group Charlotte VP/Market Manager. “We know that our loyal listeners, clients, and businesses will come together so that all of us here in the Carolinas can help make a positive impact and provide hope and healing to the Lone Star State.”
• Last Thursday, Beasley’s Ft. Myers, FL stations — WXKB (B103.9), WRXK (96K-Rock), WJPT (Sunny 106.3), WWCN (99.3 ESPN) and WRXK-HD2 (Playa 98.1), in partnership with the local chapter of the American Red Cross raised $31,483 during a special 12-hour “Music Thon” to benefit those impacted by Hurricane Harvey.
“I couldn’t be more proud of my team for raising over $31,000,” said Brad Beasley, VP/Market Manager of Beasley Media Ft. Myers. “This is what the power of radio can do! We are blessed to be able to help those impacted by Hurricane Harvey.”
• As part of the “Hoosiers 4 Houston” campaign, Sarkes Tarzian Classic Hits WLDE (Fun 101.7)/Fort Wayne, IN will be on-site at the Chick-Fil-A location in Glenbrook Square tomorrow to help those impacted by Hurricane Harvey — 100% of that day’s sales will go to Hurricane relief efforts in Houston.
