Today is National Radio Day!
The annual event, dating back to the 1990s, came together on the anniversary of the launch of what became WWJ in Detroit by the Detroit News on Aug. 20, 1920. It received fresh vigor in 2011 when National Public Radio began promoting it.
Organizers say, “National Radio Day is a time for communities across the country to celebrate radio. The goal is to strengthen the radio ecosystem, highlighting all kinds of radio, but especially stations that focus on local service. We want to ensure that amazing noncommercial stations are included in the national conversation.”
WHAV invites those who are not already supporters to stand up for local news radio by making a contribution by clicking on “Membership.”