Article: KIMY PROMOTION GETS ATTENTION OF ADVERTISERS, LISTENERS / NEW SISTER STATION OF KOMA

KIMY-107 Radio station, the new kid on the block, has been losing money since it began broadcasting on Feb. 25, but a $60,000 promotion is sure to get the attention of both advertisers and listeners.

KIMY had not run one commercial until this week, but to attract most of Oklahoma City and the surrounding area to its frequency, the station offered $10,000 to the 107th caller who could answer a question about the first advertisement after it aired.

The next nine commercials, all of which will not have run by today, offered other prizes. The total promotional package is costing the station $60,000. Jack Sabella, general manager and vice president, said those first 10 advertisers will more than ...

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