Michele WilliamsProgram Director
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WRAL (Mix 101.5)/Raleigh, NC is proud to be a live, locally owned station. Can you describe the impact you’ve seen from DJ U, where your evening talent, Doug Miller, puts a local kid on the air, each Thursday from 7-7:30p?
Michele:We have gotten great response from DJ U. We've had over 300 entries since we started the feature and it's been heartwarming for everyone. The kids are so enthusiastic, and the parents are proud and thrilled to see and hear their child be a "DJ" on the radio. They then have their friends, the child's friends, teachers, and grandparents … their entire community tune to hear it. Each week DJ U is a reminder of how much impact a radio station can have and how much excitement we can generate for our listeners.
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