Radio One listeners are not only in touch with what’s going on – but they are coming out in droves to support monumental and impacting stellar Gospel events hosted by Radio One stations across the nation. The passion and unsurpassed allegiance that Inspirational listeners display are phenomenal. Whether it’s a concert with their favorite artist, a giveaway, a community awareness event, or worship service, they are sure to be present and spread the word. Why? Because they know that Radio One delivers the absolute best with its listeners and the community in mind. Here are a few promotions that are very successful in various markets.
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The Light 103.9 – Raleigh
The Light 103.9’s annual Lamplighter Awards Show is a semi-formal local awards show where the listening audience nominates individuals, businesses, groups and organizations that serve the community above and beyond the call of duty. The awards show features national recording artists who perform and present awards to the recipients. The Light also gives a $1000.00 scholarship to a deserving student who does well in the classroom and has a great commitment to community service.
Praise 102.7-Detroit
The biggest event for Praise 102.7 in Detroit has been the Family Comedy Tour. This is the second year for a complete sell-out. In fact, this year was so successful that a matinee show was added. High standards have been set for future Family Comedy Tour shows. The comedians were accessible and accommodating in assisting us with interviews to bring the people out and those who attended the show at the Millennium Center had a great time stating, “I can’t wait for next year!”
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Praise 102.5/102.9-Atlanta
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The biggest event that Praise 1025/1029 does each year is Praise in the Park… held on the first Saturday of August at Centennial Olympic Park in Downtown Atlanta. The biggest names in Gospel commit to the show almost 6 months in advance because they love being a part of it almost as much as the listeners do. We serve between 15 and 20 thousand for Praise In the Park.
Praise 104.7 – Richmond
WPZZ FM Praise 104.7 FM in Richmond, VA puts on the area’s largest Gospel event every year in the spring called “Transformation Expo”. This event brings listeners together to fellowship and take part in the many activities such as visiting the vendor booths where they can learn about their health, financial tips, have opportunities to meet their favorite on-air jocks, receive a great word from guest speakers on how to “transform” their lives for the better, and they also get to hear and meet some of their favorite Inspirational artists. On March 9th, 2013 there were over 4,000 listeners in attendance and there is greater expectation for 2014.
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Praise 103.9 – Philadelphia
Philly’s Praise 103.9’s Inspiration and Music Conference is a yearly destination for the biggest names in the Inspiration format, boasting Grammy and Stellar award winners. The conference is more than an entertainment spectacle; it deals with matters of the heart. The core workshops for the conference are Marriage Beyond the Vows for married couples, Single and Saved for the Singles, and Faith and Finances for attendees looking to learn how to better manage their finances and get out of debt. There is also a workshop called “All You Need to Know about the Music Business” which provides vital information for entering and maintaining an industry career. One of the most exciting components of the conference is the “Best Inspirational Singer in America” competition where aspiring singers compete for the opportunity to win $5,000 and a song written and produced by James Fortune. The Inspiration conference which is entering its fourth year has grown by leaps and bounds and has become a well anticipated national event in Philadelphia.
Praise 104.1 – Washington D.C.
The Spirit of Praise has been held at various churches in the Washington metro area, easily selling out 3,000 seat venues. It has evolved into its own brand. The lineup of entertainers is phenomenal and the audience is always fired up and excited. Spirit of Praise has taken on its own legs and last year’s event was held at the Verizon Center drawing 10,000 listeners, the largest amount to date.
