THE WMRN ARCHIVES c.1990s - Stereothon Promo 'Thank You', WMRN-AM 1490

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THE WMRN ARCHIVES c.1990s - Stereothon Promo 'Thank You', WMRN-AM 1490

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A preserved promotional “thank you” announcement aired following a Cancer Stereothon fundraiser broadcast on WMRN Radio, likely dating to the 1990s.

This recording reflects the important role local radio stations played in organizing and promoting community fundraising efforts, particularly for charitable and health-related causes. The promo references significant public participation, donation totals, auction fundraising, and the strong response from listeners and local businesses during the annual Stereothon campaign.

The piece captures the emotional, community-centered tone commonly associated with live charitable broadcasts of the era, blending testimonials, fundraising results, music, and on-air gratitude into a format designed to celebrate collective local support. References to the event airing on the AM station “for the first time ever” also provide insight into evolving station operations and promotional strategies during the period.

Fundraising broadcasts such as cancer telethons and stereothons were major community events for many hometown radio stations throughout the late 20th century, often bringing together listeners, businesses, volunteers, and broadcasters in highly visible public campaigns. Recordings like this preserve not only the sound of local radio, but the civic spirit and charitable outreach efforts that stations frequently championed.

This recording is presented as part of the WMRN Radio History Archive. Audio quality, music clips, production style, pacing, and language reflect the era and original broadcast presentation and are preserved intentionally as part of the historical record.

The WMRN Radio History Archive preserves and shares the broadcast legacy of WMRN Radio and its role in the Marion, Ohio community.

Audio quality, production style, and language may vary depending on the time of original broadcast. These characteristics are preserved intentionally as part of the historical record.

For more information about the archive, visit wmrnhistory.com.

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