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Submitting a PSA

Basics for writing a Public Service or Event Announcement

  • Who:  Name of Organization
  • What: Event/Activity Name
  • When and location: Date/Time and Address
  • For More Information: Web address or phone number, that the PUBLIC can contact

Message: The body of your PSA message should briefly incorporate (about 75 words) the who, what, where and when information. Include relevant contact information and phone numbers. Very Important: Make sure you specify if your organization is a non-profit organization that serves the public. Listeners will likely connect first with the title of the event and date. Make sure they know where to go for more information and more of your whole story!

KNBA Rules for Public Service (PSA) or Event Announcements

  • Announcements are free to submit to be considered for the Live-Read Events Calendar, which DJ's read live from on weekday’s between 7 - 9 a.m., and 12 noon - 5 p.m.
  • The Director of Programming will determine and prioritize Calendar Announcements by: KNBA Mission goals; non-profit vs for profit; events & activities vs general year-round services; target audience interest; and date of event/activity.
  • Submitted script/copy will be edited to fit length (15 seconds) and for any call-to-action guidelines per non-commercial radio rules.
  • PSA's/Events should be submitted 2 weeks before a date specific activity.
  • Submission of a PSA/Event does not guarantee that an announcement will receive air time and no affidavits of when or how often a message aired are provided.
  • No announcements for political fundraising, political campaigning, activist demonstrations or general services/membership of religious groups.

Send a PSA for the live-read studio calendar to ldixon@knba.org

Talk with KNBA about a set rotation and schedule for a Message

Organizations wishing to have their message air during a specific hour (day-part) or a set number of times (rotation) may contact the Director of Corporate Support to see a rate sheet for our Enhanced Public Service Announcements or Underwriting Messages.

For more information, contact E-mail Shappelle Thompson, Account Executive or call (585) 414-2559