14-year-old Founder Encourages Attendees to Give Back
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – September 28, 2011 – AM 1240 JENNiRADIO, Albuquerque and Rio Rancho’s #1 Family Hits radio station is the primary media sponsor of the Lighter Than Air Fair, taking place at the Balloon Museum from October 1-9, 2011. The JENNiRADIO team, including 14-year-old Jennifer Smart, the personality behind the format, will have a presence at the event all 9 days of Balloon Fiesta.
“I’m so excited to be in Albuquerque for my very first Balloon Fiesta! I’ve heard it’s a magical time here, and I just can’t wait. Look for the blue JENNiRADIO tent, and you’ll find us playing music, giving away prizes, and meeting people from the local community and out of town visitors,” Jennifer says. “We’re also helping the Albuquerque Little Theatre with their fundraiser for a new stage floor. Raffle entries can win one of a number of prizes, including an iPad, iPhone and more. We encourage people to buy tickets and support this wonderful local theatre.”
Visit JENNiRADIO.com for more information about AM 1240’s presence at the Lighter Than Air Fair.
About KALY AM 1240 – Through her foundation, Jennifer purchased the former Radio Disney station, and has been airing the JENNiRADIO format 24/7 since December 18th 2010. JENNiRADIO features age-appropriate music and entertainment content, including web and DVD reviews, as well as Jennifer’s celebrity interviews. The station also focuses on positive messages about giving back. Although run as a commercial radio station, all proceeds go to local and national charities.
About Jennifer Smart – Jennifer began her career in radio as the youngest nationally-syndicated radio talk show host at the age of 6. She began interviewing stars on the red carpet at 8, and has interviewed more celebrities and industry leaders than anyone else her age. Jennifer started giving back at a young age, and shares this message with her listeners, “You’re never too young or too old to make a difference.”
About the Jennifer Smart Foundation – Established to benefit local and national charities, primarily focused in the areas of kids’ health & education, animals and the environment. Albuquerque-area recipients so far include Joy Junction and the BioPark Society. National recipients include Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and World Wildlife Fund. The foundation also helps local not-for-profits raise funds through advertising partnerships.
For more information on helping your organization with funding drives or to advertise with KALY AM 1240 contact the general manager at (505) 792-5259 or sales@JENNiRADIO.com.
For more information about Jennifer Smart, KALY AM 1240, JENNiRADIO, and the Jennifer Smart Foundation, visit JENNiRADIO.com and JenniferSmartFoundation.org.
Press contact:
Meredith Stewart
Jennifer Smart Foundation
mer@jennifersmart.com
(866) 995-3664