Official Press Release
iHeartMedia Bakersfield To Host Donation Drive To Benefit Those AFFECTED BY HURRICANE HARVEY
WHAT: 106.1 KRAB, 98-5 The Fox, La Preciosa 105.3, Fox Sports 970Am AND Comedy 800 together with American Red Cross California will host a fundraiser to assist the south Texas communities that have been recently affected by Hurricane Harvey. Afternoon on-air personality Mike Bell from 98-5 The Fox will broadcast live from the event. The American Red Cross will be on site to collect monetary donations to benefit the Houston community in need.
In addition, 106.1 KRAB radio will also hold a Request-A-Thon encouraging listeners to pledge a donation to the American Red Cross when they call in to request a song.
Currently, more than 17,000 people have been displaced in Houston due to Hurricane Harvey.
WHEN: Thursday August 31, 2017 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
WHERE: iHeartMedia Bakersfield office.
1100 Mohawk St.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
QUOTE: "iHeartMedia Bakersfield feels deeply connected to the Houston community. We all know someone from Houston in addition to our fellow coworkers that are there now,” said Adlai Wilson, Marketing Director iHeartMedia Bakersfield. “It is time for iHeartMedia Bakersfield to use its resources to spread awareness and encourage listeners to help in any way they can.”
About iHeartMedia Bakersfield:
iHeartMedia Bakersfield owns and operates KRAB-FM, KDFO-FM, KBFP-AM, KBFP-FM, KHTY-AM and is part of iHeartMedia Inc. With over a quarter of a billion monthly listeners in the U.S. and over 85 million social followers, iHeartMedia has the largest national reach of any radio or television outlet in America. As the leader in multiplatform connections, it also serves over 150 local markets through 858 owned radio stations, the company’s radio stations and content can be heard on AM/FM , HD digital radio, satellite radio, on the Internet at IHeartRadio.com and on the company’s radio station websites, on the iHeartRadio mobile app, in enhanced auto dashes, on tablets, wearables and smartphones, and on gaming consoles.
iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s digital radio platform, is the fastest growing digital audio service in the U.S. and offers users thousands of live radio stations, personalized custom artist stations created by just one song or seed artist and the top podcasts and personalities. With over 1.4 billion downloads, iHeartRadio reached 100 million registered users faster than any other radio or digital music service.
iHeartMedia’s platforms include radio broadcasting, online, mobile, digital and social media, podcasts, personalities and influencers, live concerts and events, syndication, music research services and independent media representation. iHeartMedia is a division of iHeartMedia, Inc. (PINK: IHRT). Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.
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Contact:
Adlai Wilson
iHeartMedia Bakersfield
661-322-9929