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Madison Media Outlets Unite for Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort

Strategic Insights

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Madison's local media outlets are teaming up to raise funds for the victims of Hurricane Katrina through live broadcasts at East Towne, West Towne, and Downtown Madison. The event, dubbed "Broadcast Unity Day," is scheduled to take place on September 2, with local TV and radio stations broadcasting from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and from US Bank on the Capitol Square from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The participating agencies are the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, and United Way, which are all working to provide assistance to those affected by the storm.

Key Takeaways:

  • Local media outlets in Madison are organizing a live broadcast event to raise funds for Hurricane Katrina victims, with three locations hosting the event: East Towne, West Towne, and Downtown Madison.
  • The event, "Broadcast Unity Day," will feature local TV and radio stations broadcasting from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the malls and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at US Bank on the Capitol Square.
  • Donations can be made in person at the three locations, by phone at 608-246-HELP, and by mail with checks made out to the United Way.
  • The Wisconsin Media for Relief Fund will distribute the collected funds to the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, and United Way, which will utilize the donations to provide emergency services, food, water, and counseling to the affected communities.
  • Donors can also directly contact the participating agencies by phone or online to contribute to the relief efforts.
  • The Wisconsin State Journal and local media outlets are sponsoring the fundraising drive.

Statistics:

  • Three locations will host the live broadcast event: East Towne, West Towne, and Downtown Madison.
  • Local TV and radio stations will broadcast from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the malls and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at US Bank on the Capitol Square.
  • The American Red Cross, Salvation Army, and United Way are the participating agencies for the relief effort.
  • The phone number for donations is 608-246-HELP.
  • The Wisconsin Media for Relief Fund will distribute the collected funds to the participating agencies.

Sources:

  • "Area media outlets will join a nationwide effort today to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Katrina with live broadcasts..." The Wisconsin State Journal.

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