Atlanta Radio Station Retains Ratings Leadership

CBS Radio’s urban radio station WVEE, V-103 took a couple of clicks back (9.7-9.5), but retained its comfortable 12+ lead in the Atlanta fall 2007 Arbitron ratings. Cox news/talk WSB-AM remained firmly entrenched in the No. 2 spot (7.8-7.7), while urban AC sister WALR improved (5.4-6.0). Rounding out the top five, Cox AC WSB-FM made the market’s biggest jump for the period (3.8-5.6), and Radio One gospel WPZE also climbed (3.8-4.5).

Also worth noting is that Radio One urban AC WAMJ flew 3.2-4.1, and urban sister WHTA also improved (3.4-4.0), as did Cox classic hits WSRV (3.7-4.0) and its rhythmic clustermate WBTS (2.9-3.2).

 Source: Radio & Records

Obama Speaks with the AJC

In support of his Georgia visit, Senator Barack Obama spoke with the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

Obama Hits the Long Road to Victory

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will be campaigning Sunday, January 20th at the Ebeneezer Baptist Church in Atlanta.  With Georgia’s primary only a few weeks away (February 5th).  On Saturday, January 19th, Obama supporters across the state are going door-to-door to talk about Barack Obama and why he’s the only candidate who offers this country change we can believe in.

If you’re interested in signing up to spread the word.Sign up now and canvass in Georgia:
http://my.barackobama.com/GAcanvass

No prior political experience is required to take part — an experienced volunteer or member of our staff will provide training, answer your questions, and provide you with all the information and support you’ll need before you hit the streets.

Official Campaign Website

www.barackobama.com

 

Must See Play: A Song for Coretta

January 2008 marks the two-year anniversary of the death of Coretta Scott King and Atlanta’s 7 Stages Theatre has the great honor to present The City of Atlanta and the nation with the first significant run of Pearl Cleage’s heartwarming, inspiring, funny and powerful new play, A Song for Coretta. Written by Pearl Cleage and directed by Crystal Dickinson (former Assistant Professor of Drama at Spelman College), this is the story of five women mourners who meet at the end of the line outside of Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church while waiting to pay their respects to Mrs. King whose body lay in state in the small sanctuary. They build a bond as they share poignant moments in line and reflect upon the way in which Coretta Scott King’s life and legacy brought them to where they are as women today. Performance Dates Sunday, Jan 20: Gala Benefit Open and Reception hosted by the Honorable Lisa Borders, Atlanta City Council President, and Mrs. Evelyn Lowery $150. 

Monday, January 21: Atlanta Opener @ 8pm.   

Sunday, February 17: Final Show

Tickets Now On Sale

7 Stages Theatre 1105 Euclid Ave., Atlanta GA 30307, 404-523-7647

Press Contact: Jen Farris (404) 921-5921 or jenfarris@zdennismarketing.com

ABOUT CORETTA SCOTT KING

Coretta Scott King (April 27, 1927 – January 30, 2006) was the wife of the assassinated civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr., and a noted civil rights leader, author, and founder and former president of the King Center in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal and the Gandhi Peace Prize. Many also know that Mrs. King was a singer who completed a degree in Music Education and was preparing for a career as a singer when she met the young preacher, Martin Luther King In the 1950s.  Mrs. King died at the age 78 after battling ovarian cancer and the effects of a stroke.

If you’re looking for a way to celebrate the King holiday, please do yourself a favor and go see “A Song for Coretta.”