Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® Announces 2011 Radio Promotion Award Winners

Mar 1, 2011 Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® Announces 2011 Radio Promotion Award Winners

Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® Announces 2011 Radio Promotion Award Winners   (Nashville, Tenn. – March 1, 2011)  Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. has announced its 2011 Radio Promotion Award winners.  Given out each year at Country Radio Seminar, the awards are presented to stations in the Large, Medium and Small Market categories. Large Market Winner:  KUPL / Portland, Ore. KUPL’s “Free Money Friday” paired two of the station’s advertising clients to create a successful cross-promotion.  Customers who picked up KUPL bumper stickers at one client location would receive a text message directing them to the second client’s promotion and location, where customers could win up to $500.  The promotion generated increased sales for the clients and doubled the radio station’s texting database.  Medium Market Winner: WQMX / Akron, Ohio WQMX utilized the power of social networking to conduct its “Zac Brown Look-A-Like Contest” in the summer of 2010.  Listeners submitted photos through the station’s Facebook page for a chance to win front row seats and a backstage “eat and greet” with the Zac Brown Band. Small Market Winner:  KZPK / St. Cloud, Minn. In 2010, KZPK staged its biggest benefit concert ever during Central Minnesota’s summer FireFest event.  The show featured performances from Little Big Town, Emerson Drive and Bomshel, raising more than $50,000 for the city of Cold Spring’s Fire and Rescue Relief Association. The Radio Promotion Awards will be presented during the “90 Executable Ideas in 50 Minutes” panel on Thursday, March 3, inside the Nashville Convention Center. Stations are judged on the creativity and implementation of their promotions, held from Nov. 1, 2009 – Dec. 31, 2010.  Winners are evaluated on promotion objective, presentation style, effect on cume and overall success of the promotion. Radio Promotion Award winners receive a free trip to Country Radio Seminar, including airfare (up to $500 of actual cost), hotel accommodations and registration fees. About CRB: Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. ® is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization founded in 1969 to bring radio broadcasters from around the world together with the Country Music Industry to ensure vitality and promote growth in the Country Radio format.  More information may be obtained at: www.CRB.org or at the CRB office at (615) 327-4487. About CRS: The Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas in the Country music industry.  Country Radio Seminar is a registered trademark of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.  CRS 2011 is held March 2-4, 2011, in Nashville, Tenn.  $499 On-Site registration (excluding a ticket to the sold out New Faces Show) is available at www.CRB.org or by contacting the Country Radio Broadcasters at (615) 327-4487.

Submission Deadline for CRB 2011 Radio Humanitarian and Radio Promotion Awards Extended to Feb. 11

Jan 28, 2011 Submission Deadline for CRB 2011 Radio Humanitarian and Radio Promotion Awards Extended to Feb. 11

Submission Deadline for CRB 2011 Radio Humanitarian and Radio Promotion Awards Extended to Feb. 11 (Nashville, Tenn. - Jan. 27, 2011) Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® has extended its deadline to accept applications for the 2011 Radio Humanitarian and Promotion Awards from Jan. 31 to Feb. 11, 2011. The Radio Humanitarian Award is presented to stations in Large, Medium and Small market categories for public service performed between November 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010.  Stations must submit a brief written presentation (two pages maximum including photos) of their community service efforts during the eligibility period.  Entries for the Radio Humanitarian Award should be sent to humanitarian@crb.org. The Radio Promotion Award is presented to stations in Large, Medium and Small market categories for the most creative and effective radio promotions held between November 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010.  Stations must submit a one-page summary of their most successful promotion from the past year to be eligible for the award.  Photos and videos are acceptable as part of a submission.  Judging criteria includes: creativity, implementation strategy, effect on cume (if measured), goals achieved, and style of submission.  All entries must be sent in PDF format to promotions@crb.org. All applicants for the Radio Humanitarian and Radio Promotion Awards must include their name, city, station call letters, daytime phone number and market size in their submissions. The awards are presented during CRS 2011, to be held March 2-4, 2011 in Nashville, Tenn.

CRB, Inc.® Now Accepting Submissions for CRS 2010 Radio Humanitarian and Radio Promotion Awards

Jan 6, 2010 CRB, Inc.® Now Accepting Submissions for CRS 2010 Radio Humanitarian and Radio Promotion Awards

Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® has extended its deadline to accept applications for the 2010 Radio Humanitarian and Promotion Awards, to be handed out at CRS 2010, held Feb. 24-26, 2010. The Radio Humanitarian Award is presented to stations in Large, Medium and Small market categories for public service performed between November 1, 2008 and December 31, 2009.  Stations must submit a brief written presentation (two pages maximum including photos) of their community service efforts during the eligibility period to be considered for the award.  Entries for the Radio Humanitarian Award should be sent to humanitarian@crb.org by January 15, 2010. The Radio Promotion Award is presented to stations in Large, Medium and Small market categories for the most creative and effective radio promotions held between November 1, 2008 and December 31, 2009.  Stations must submit a one-page summary of their most successful promotion from the past year to be eligible for the award.  Photos and videos are acceptable as part of a submission.  Judging criteria includes: creativity, implementation strategy, effect on cume (if measured), goals achieved, and style of submission.  All entries must be sent in PDF format to promotions@crb.org by January 15, 2010. Radio Promotion Award winners will receive a free trip to this year’s Country Radio Seminar, including airfare (up to $500 of actual cost), hotel accommodations and registration fees.  CRB will publish a complete list of award winners at a later date. All applicants for the Radio Humanitarian and Radio Promotion Awards must include their name, city, station call letters, daytime phone number and market size in their submissions. About CRS: The Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas in the country music industry.  Country Radio Seminar is a registered trademark of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.  CRS 2010 will be held Feb. 24-26, 2010 in Nashville, Tenn.  Regular Rate registration expires Jan. 31 and is currently available online at www.CRB.org or by contacting the Country Radio Broadcasters at 615-327-4487. Follow CRS 2010 on Facebook, or on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/OfficialCRS. About CRB: The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. ® is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization founded in 1969 to bring radio broadcasters from around the world together with the Country Music Industry to ensure vitality and promote growth in the Country Radio format.  More information may be obtained at: www.CRB.org or at the CRB office at 615-327-4487.

Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. Announces Humanitarian, Radio Promotion Awards

Mar 5, 2009 Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. Announces Humanitarian, Radio Promotion Awards

Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. has announced the recipients in four separate awards categories at CRS-40: The Radio Promotion Awards, Artist Humanitarian Award, Radio Humanitarian Award and Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award. Radio Promotion Awards: (Placement / Call Letters / Market / Promotion Title) Large Market 1st Place: KILT/ Houston, TX/Ten Man Jam 2nd Place: WUBL/Atlanta, GA/A Taste of Trisha Yearwood 3rd Place: WXTU/Philadelphia, PA/Text 2 Win Julianne Hough at Your School Medium Market 1st Place: KCCY/Colorado Springs, CO/Acoustic Happy Hour 2nd Place: KFDI /Wichita, KS/Christmas in a Box 3rd Place: WQMX/Akron, OH/Send Me Backstage Small Market 1st Place: WKKR/Opelika, AL/Wall of Water 2nd Place: KRYS/Corpus Christi, TX/Independence Day 3rd Place - Tie: WFYR/Peoria, IL/Valentine and KZPK/St. Cloud, MN/We Fest Awards will be presented to representatives of their stations on Friday, March 6 at the "40 Promotional Ideas to Rev Up Your Revenue" panel at 2:00 p.m. All stations were judged on the creativity and implementation of their promotions, held between November 1, 2007 - Dec 31, 2008. Winners were evaluated on promotion objective, presentation style, effect on cume and overall success. Winning stations received registration to CRS-40, hotel accommodations, and airfare up to $500. Artist Humanitarian Award: Randy Owen The recipient of this year's Artist Humanitarian Award is country music legend and Alabama front man Randy Owen. Owen co-founded Country Cares for St. Jude Kids� in 1989 after meeting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital founder Danny Thomas the year before. To date, Country Cares has raised more than $345 million to fund research in the fight against childhood cancer. Earlier this year, more than 800 members of the country music industry gathered at the annual seminar in Memphis to celebrate 20 years of support for the children of St. Jude. In 2008, Broken Bow Records released the Grammy Award-winner's debut solo album, One On One, and HarperOne published his memoir, titled "Born Country." Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. leads the music industry in recognizing the humanitarian achievements of country artists. In 1990, CRB instituted the Artist Humanitarian Award, which was first presented during the CRS-21. Past honorees include Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, Garth Brooks, Charlie Daniels and Kenny Rogers. Last year's recipient, Clay Walker, presented Owen with the award Wednesday morning during the award ceremonies in the Convention Center. Radio Humanitarian Award: Large Market: 97.3 WGH, Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Va. Under the banner of "The Twelve Months of Eaglefest," this year's Large Market honoree pursued year-round public service efforts. Beneficiaries included Country Cares for St. Jude Kids, the Center for Child and Family Services in Hampton Roads, the March of Dimes and the Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure. Their monthly guitar auction "Chords For The Cause" benefits a different non-profit organization each month. WGH is also involved in various military causes and provided aid to those affected by the tornadoes that ripped through Suffolk County in May. Medium Market: 107.7 WIVK, Knoxville, Tenn. The 2009 Medium Market honoree enlisted country superstar Randy Owen to perform at a benefit concert for victims of a local church shooting and secured John Michael Montgomery to perform and help collect 1,400 pounds of food for Second Harvest Food Bank. Performances from Joe Nichols and Jewel helped raise money for improvements at local Knoxville schools Gibbs High School and Farragut High School, respectively. In addition, WIVK sponsored "Feed The Need" to help feed the homeless, as well as "Buddy's Barbeque Race Against Cancer" to raise funds for Cancer Outreach Services at the Thompson Cancer Survival Center. Radiothons have benefited Variety Children's Charity and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, among others. Small Market: 93.3 WFLS, Fredericksburg, Va. This year's Small Market honoree successfully encouraged their listeners to contribute more than $150,000 to numerous charities throughout the year, including the Children's Miracle Network, the Salvation Army, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and more. The station also enlisted listeners to donate blood to the American Red Cross, school supplies to the Spotsylvania and Stafford County School Supply Collection and food to the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank. The CRB Radio Humanitarian Awards are presented to full-time country radio stations for their efforts to improve the quality of life for communities they serve. The 2009 Awards are presented to stations in three categories: Large (markets 1-50), Medium (markets 51-130), and Small (markets 131+) for public service performed November 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008. Radio Ink sponsored this year's Radio Humanitarian Award. Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award: Mick Anselmo, Sr. This year's Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award was given to CBS Minneapolis VP Market Manager Mick Anselmo, Sr. During his tenure at KEEY-FM, Anselmo organized and created a radiothon which has helped raise more than $12 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. His partnership with Sharing and Caring Hands of Minneapolis during a run of Garth Brooks concerts in 1998 set a Minneapolis-St. Paul food drive record. The former Clear Channel radio executive also created Project Northern Lights, an effort that collected calling cards for troops stationed in Baghdad. The intent of the Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award, given at the discretion of the Country Radio Broadcasters Board of Directors, is to recognize an individual in the Country Radio industry who has displayed a magnanimous spirit of caring and generosity in service to their community. The award is given when the board feels an individual, through outstanding service, warrants the recognition. No award was given in 2008. About CRS: The Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas in the country music industry. Country Radio Seminar is a registered trademark of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. About CRB: The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. � is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization founded in 1969 to bring radio broadcasters from around the world together with the Country Music Industry to ensure vitality and promote growth in the Country Radio format. More information may be obtained at: www.CRB.org or at the CRB office at 615-327-4487.

CRB, Inc. Accepting Submissions for CRS-39® Radio Humanitarian and Promotion Awards

Jan 2, 2008 CRB, Inc. Accepting Submissions for CRS-39® Radio Humanitarian and Promotion Awards

Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB) is now accepting applications for the 2008 Radio Humanitarian and Promotion Award to be given at CRS-39®. The Radio Humanitarian Award will be presented to stations in large, medium, and small market categories for public service performed between November 1st, 2006 and December 31st, 2007. To be considered for this award, stations must submit a brief written presentation (two pages maximum including photos) of the station's community service performed during that period. Entries for the Radio Humanitarian Award should be sent to humanitarian@crb.org by January 18th, 2008. The Radio Promotion Award will be presented to stations in large, medium, and small market categories for creative and effective promotions executed between November 1st, 2006 and December 31st, 2007. Stations interested in entering the promotion competition should submit a one-page summary of their best country radio promotion from the past year. Photos and videos that help illustrate a promotion to the judges will be accepted. Radio Promotion Award winners will appear in the CRS 39® Radio Promotion Book and win a trip to CRS 39®, including airfare*, hotel and seminar registration. Judging criteria include: creativity, implementation strategy, effect on cume (if measured), goals achieved, and style of submission. All entries must be sent by January 11th, 2008 in PDF format to promotions@crb.org. All applicants for the Radio Humanitarian and Radio Promotion Award must include their name, station call letters and city, daytime phone number and market size in their submissions. Stations may submit more than one entry. All questions pertaining to these awards should be directed to CRB Executive Director Ed Salamon at (615) 327-4487. CRS-39® takes place March 5th through March 7th, 2008 at the Nashville Convention Center. Complete seminar information may be obtained by contacting CRB, Inc. at 615.327.4487 or by visiting www.crb.org. Country Radio Seminar is a registered trademark of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. *Airfare will be reimbursed up to $500 of actual cost, receipt required.

Radio Promotion Award Winners to be Recognized at CRS 38

Feb 22, 2007 Radio Promotion Award Winners to be Recognized at CRS 38

Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc has announced the winners of the 2007 Radio Promotion Awards. Country radio stations were judged in Small, Medium, and Large Market categories for the creativity and implementation of their promotions.  The qualification period was November 1st, 2005 through December 31st, 2006.  Judging criteria for the award included: effect on cume (if measured), objective of the promotion, degree of success,  and overall style of presentation. "The Promotion Awards are truly what CRS is about… the sharing of great ideas from one station to the next," stated Renee Fonner, Promotion Marketing Director at KFKF in Kansas City.  "No matter the size of the market you’re in, there will be ideas that you will be able to take back to your station and implement on Monday.  More than likely you’ll also be able to sell a sponsorship for the idea and help create additional dollars for your station." The awards will be presented at CRS-38 during the beginning of Thursday's session (March 1st): Promotions/Programming: Ideas of Steel. The panel begins at 3:15 P.M and will be sponsored by Cold River Records featuring Katie Armiger. Included in the package, winning stations are awarded a trip to CRS-38 including seminar registration, hotel accommodations and airfare up to $500. The stations to be acknowledged for their innovative promotions with this year's Radio Promotion Award are: Large Market 1st Place: KTYS / Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX / Sweet 16 2nd Place: WSIX / Nashville, TN / Adkins Diet 3rd Place: WKHX - WYAY / Atlanta, GA / Day of Honor Medium Market 1st Place: WIVK / Knoxville, TN / Airport Motor Mile 2nd Place: WYCT / Pensacola, FL / Quest for Kenny 3rd Place: WGNA / Schenectady, NY / Blue Friday Small Market 1st Place: KZPK / St. Cloud, MN / CMA Party 2nd Place: KQYB / LaCrosse, WI / Sky Wraps 3rd Place: WFYR / Peoria, IL / Pledge of Allegiance CRS-38 will be held February 28 through March 2, 2007 at the Nashville Convention Center. Complete seminar information may be obtained by contacting CRB, Inc. at 615.327.4487 or by visiting www.crb.org. Country Radio Seminar is a registered trademark of Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.