Topic: Disaster Relief and Recovery
Emmis Communication�s WQHT-FM New York distributed blankets, clothing, HD Radios and health products to Hurricane Sandy victims through its Hip Hop Has Heart Foundation. Clear Channel told Inside Radio that its stations� donation drives brought in two tons of goods in New York and 200,000 pounds in Connecticut. Morning host Elvis Duran�s spokesperson told All Access that he personally donated $30,000, on top of joining Clear Channel�s collection efforts. Cumulus Media�s WABC-AM/FM promoted drop off locations for donations, while Cumulus�s WPLJ-FM held a six-day donation drive and sold #savestatenisland t-shirts to benefit victims.
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