Celebrate Radio's Birthday: 100 Years Old On National Radio Day

National Radio Day

There are many choices when it comes to listening, recordings, downloads, streaming and radio. Today on NATIONAL RADIO DAY, broadcast radio celebrates its 100th year. On AUGUST 31st, 1920, ENTERCOM News WWJ-A/DETROIT went on the air. WWJ is still broadcasting today. 

According to the TOP AGENCY, more than two-thirds of people surveyed listen to the radio in their car. That two-out-of-three people listen to the radio every single day, and 48 percent sing along to the radio. 

Many local radio stations have planned on-air specials and events to commemorate the centennial. WWJ (NET NEWS 8/20) has special programs including historical clips. BEASLEY MEDIA GROUP is inviting the audiences of its 64 radio stations to put a #NationalRadioDay frame on their FACEBOOK profile photos. 

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