WMKV STILL NEEDS NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERS!
WMKV’s on-air fundraiser ended as scheduled on March 16, but our on-air drive total was $7750 short of the original goal. To be fair to our members and to stick to our commitment to limit the amount of program interruptions each year, WMKV management decided to end the on-air campaign on time. We realize that some folks may have been out of town during the drive or it may not have been a good time to call in or pledge on line. Even though the on-air portion of the drive is over, you can still join or renew your support for this independent public radio station with a call to 513-841-9898 or toll free at 1-877-772-9658. You can also pledge securely on line by clicking here. Rather than prolong the program interruptions, we’re hoping those who missed the drive will continue to pledge now. THANK YOU to each and every pledge call at all pledge levels. No pledge is too large or too small! We couldn’t keep WMKV going without all those who have already joined, plus our wonderful phone and on-air volunteers, and our corporate challenge grant supporters. With the deficit from the drive, WMKV is hoping lapsed or new members will help make up the difference, or if not, as we head toward the end of this next six month period, we’ll examine where we need to cut. Please rest assured that we do not sell, distribute, exchange or give our member list to anyone or any organization. Thanks for those who pledged!
Sunday, March 28TH — WMKV Big Band Dance!
Listen to great big band music from the Maple Knoll Big Band and get out on the spacious dance floor and show your stuff! The WMKV Big Band Dances are on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Sunday of almost every month!
Maple Knoll Village Auditorium
11100 Springfield Pike Springdale, Ohio
Sundays 2-5pm
$10 per person admission includes snacks and soft drinks! Tickets available at the door! For more details, call 513-782-2427.
WMKV STATION DIRECTOR ISSUES $10 CHALLENGE FOR INTERNET LISTENERS
As WMKV battles increasing fees for internet music rights, and the costs involved with the bandwidth for the audio streaming at wmkvfm.org, Station Director George Zahn has asked all internet streaming users to consider a one-time annual $5 or $10 pledge to WMKV. We have at least 50-100 people listening on-line at any given time on our site. Right now our streaming costs more to us than it creates in station income or membership. If every internet listener gave $5 or $10 once per year, we could offset the music rights fees and other related costs. Your contribution can be made securely by clicking here. Depending on your location and status, it is likely tax deductible, and a few dollars from each internet listener would add up to a major donation for our independent public radio service. We appreciate every pledge that comes in. YOU can make a difference in helping us break even on our streaming rights and costs. THANK YOU!
Internet Access Depends on YOU!
WMKV salutes all those new and renewing contributors who continue to support this unique public radio outlet. You’re all part of a very vocal minority that makes our day-to-day entertainment and information available to thousands in Greater Cincinnati and around the world via the internet every day. If you’ve been a listener for a short while or a long time, please consider joining the dedicated folks who are making this station and streaming service possible. If you’re listening on-line right now, either in Cincinnati, Ohio; Paris, Kentucky; Vidalia, California; Berlin, Germany; Queensland, Australia (or anywhere in between!), you can help us keep wmkvfm.org going with an on-line pledge by CLICKING HERE or the PayPal link below. Here’s hoping that if you’ve never become a contributor, that you’ll join the team of WMKV supporters today..you’ll know that you’ve done your part to keep WMKV on the air..and on the internet! Learn more at wmkvfm.org or at 513-782-2427 and thank you!
New Radio Study Points to Value of Radio Sponsorship
In this day of MP3 Players, Smart Phones, and instant audio gratification, WMKV remains your best bet. A recent survey by the Council for Research Excellence and the Neilsen Company, shows that people depend on radio for their audio entertainment…almost 75% have radio on in the car, almost 55% listen to radio at work, and even with CDs and other diversions, almost 50% of people have the radio on at home. That means that the unique quality of WMKV is even more valuable to your business message. Not only does radio reach large portions of our community each and every minute, but WMKV traditionally boasts a loyal listener base who stay tuned longer for our mix of programming that can’t be found anywhere else. If you’re listening now, imagine how many others are doing the same. Let us help you reach them affordably—from small business and non-profits to corporate, WMKV will tailor a package for your needs and budget. Call now at 513-782-2427. What have you been waiting for? Let radio, specifically WMKV, help you reach new customers and clients. …that’s 513-782-2427.
Gift Ideas from WMKV on eBay
WMKV has a few new gift ideas on eBay. Some items may not have been available during our recent fundraiser, so it pays to check our listings by clicking here. All eBay sales benefit WMKV and keep the station on the air. We hope you’ll check out some of our books and CD sets and find some neat gift ideas!
WMKV is on Facebook!
If you are a Facebook member and want to learn more about your favorite public radio station, become one of WMKV’s Facebook ‘Fans’! Click here and you will be taken to WMKV’s Facebook page where you can sign in or register to join Facebook and then become one of WMKV’s Facebook ‘Fans’. Be sure to check back from time to time to see what is going on at WMKV!
HEAR WHAT YOU'VE BEEN MISSING
On WMKV 89.3 FM, the old time radio shows of the past have returned! You can enjoy all of your favorites:
Theater of the Mind with Mike Martini
Weekdays at 11am-Noon (EST)
Hollywood Radio Theater
Weekdays Noon-1pm NEW (EST)
Mystery Playhouse
Weeknights 7-8pm (EST)
The Big Broadcast
Saturday evening 7pm-11pm (EST)
Plus musical standards, big bands & nostalgia hits from yesterday to today, and so much more!
If you haven't heard us lately, you haven't heard WMKV!
