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WRAT raises $152,000 in billboard radiothon · RedTech daily podcast - Powered by AI

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  Welcome to the RedTech daily podcast, powered by artificial intelligence.
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  I'm Marguerite Clark.
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  Today, we'll cover WRAT's impressive fundraising success, the latest in commercial
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  radio listenership, and a new audio venture in Dubai.
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  Let's dive in.
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  Beasley Media's 95.9 WRAT in New Jersey has raised over one hundred fifty-two thousand
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  dollars for Ocean of Love, a charity for children with cancer.
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  This year marked the station's fifth Billboard Radiothon, with afternoon host Gotts living
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  atop a billboard for four days.
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  The event exceeded its fundraising goal, thanks to RAT Rock Nation listeners and local
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  businesses.
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  Donations remain open through September.
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  Commercial Radio Australia reports that commercial radio reaches twelve point five
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  million listeners weekly.
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  This highlights the medium's enduring appeal and its ability to engage a broad audience
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  across the nation.
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  The data underscores radio's vital role in the media landscape, providing an effective
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  platform for advertisers and content creators alike.
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  Mira Business Radio has launched in Dubai, powered by WinMedia's broadcast software suite.
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  This new station aims to deliver cutting-edge content and innovative programming to engage
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  listeners.
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  WinMedia's technology provides a comprehensive solution for managing and broadcasting audio,
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  ensuring a seamless experience for both the station and its audience.
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  That's all for today's episode.
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  Join us tomorrow for more updates from the world of radio and digital audio.
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  Thanks for listening!