Round Up: “Getting into the Groove!”

I am sure that it took Valentine’s Day and Halloween a while to fully catch on as annual events. There is the “Rule of 7” in marketing, and here we are on just year two of KWMR Day! The Rule of 7 states that people need to hear about something at least 7 times before they take action or it sinks in. I thought it was 10 times actually…

So if you are new to what we are throwing down here at your local radio station, I want to be the first to tell you that last year it was deemed that May 2nd, going forward would be KWMR Day. 

“So what?”

“What even is KWMR Day?”

“ Excellent question.”

KWMR Day celebrates the day that the actual switch was flipped and KWMR was turned on for the very first time as a fully licensed FM station. The David Thom band played a song and KWMR was alive and well on 90.5 FM. 

This May 2nd marks the 26th Anniversary of KWMR going on the air, and we had so much fun last year at our 25th Anniversary celebration that we thought we would do it again (and every May 2 going forward). And YOU are invited.

And May 2nd is the last day of our upcoming Spring Pledge Drive (only one per year now), and it seems like a great way to celebrate that annual happening, too. The drive runs April 19 – May 2nd with lots of fun on-air antics. If you would like to pledge early by doing a Challenge Grant to support your favorite show(s). Here is the form to sign up! Your challenge grants double the money earned on your favorite shows!

“What should someone expect if they plan to attend KWMR Day?”

From 5 PM – 10 PM, KWMR has rented the Dance Palace Community Center and there will be a lot going on! The event has no entry fee. It is free to come and hang out and enjoy the party! KWMR will be selling food and drink as well as KWMR Merchandise. The food court will be open from 5 – 7 PM with a variety of delicious offerings and the KWMBaR will be open until 9:30 PM.

At 7 PM we will hold a fun raffle with prizes from local businesses and then Spacesuit will take the stage, followed by the Cute Radio DJ’s BianKa and SabreeN. We will be dancing until 10 PM.

There will be a KWMR store in the lobby and a screen printing opportunity, as well as kids activities. This is a family friendly event with something for everyone. Eat some food, grab a beverage, dance, hang in the lounge in the Church Space – lots of options, or try to do it all!

There will be a definite groove being thrown down on May 2nd. The Cute Radio DJs will be playing real vinyl records (speaking of grooves) and the disco ball will be lit up!

We hope you will put this on your calendar and plan to join us for an evening of community fun and togetherness! More details to come in future Round Ups as we solidify the food and activities!

May 2nd, be there and be in the groove!

Amanda Eichstaedt
Station Manager and Executive Director