THE FALL PLEDGE DRIVE SWAG IS HERE!
Check out the fun thank-you gifts we have available for you when you pledge
The Fall Pledge Drive Starts on Wednesday, October 23RD
Gang, the Fall Pledge Drive starts this Wednesday. This is one of two times during the year where we come to you and ask for your generous support to help keep KMSU on the air. We're hoping you'll take some time and make a donation to help us hit our $33,000 goal for the drive. $33,000 is nothing to sneeze at, but we're true believers in the station and its place in the community. The past few years have seen major leaps in upgrades and how we broadcast. The KMSU streaming app has been a game changer, allowing you to stream KMSU live or listen to our locally produced shows on demand. We also created The Minnesota Music Channel, a 24 hour station devoted to music coming from the Land of 10,000 Lakes. In addition to that we've added an HD signal to our broadcast, giving you yet another way to listen to KMSU. Your donations have made these things possible. Thank you.
Please take a moment and consider the place KMSU holds in your life. If you listen to the station regularly, if you've found shows that you know and love, then you're probably a true believer, and you realize that what KMSU offers to you and the community can't be found anywhere else. This kind of programming can only continue with the generous support of our listeners, and we hope you'll give us a call or pledge online to help us out. Any amount makes a huge difference, but we have some great swag available at different pledge levels to hopefully nudge you towards making a contribution. And now...
The Swag
$35 - Radio Hero DJ Academy Messenger Bag!
This stylish eco-friendly cotton messenger bag is perfect for carrying around whatever you need for your Radio Hero lifestyle, and it's even the perfect size for lugging around vinyl for your collection/soundclash needs. Emblazoned with the Radio Hero DJ Academy logo, this bag screams "I like to look great AND I support quality radio!" Yours for a $35 pledge.
$75 - Radio Hero DJ Academy Sweatshirt!
Look cool while keeping warm with the new Radio Hero DJ Academy sweatshirt! This 50/50 blend athletic grey sweatshirt is emblazoned with the Radio Hero DJ Academy logo, and it lets the world know that you love independent public radio. Available in S-XXL for a $75 pledge!
$100 - DJ Academy Action Bundle!
KMSU has got your back! The thrifty Radio Hero can save a little money AND look coordinated and impressive with the DJ Academy Action Bundle! For a $100 pledge you can get both the sweatshirt and the messenger back, and still keep a little coin in your pocket for that rare 45 you've been keeping your eye on! BEST VALUE!
$60 - The Classic KMSU Gold Mug!
The gold KMSU mug is LITERALLY the gold standard of drinking liquid delivery systems. It looks sharp, plus it's the perfect size for holding enough of whatever you're pouring down your throat. Every home needs one. In fact, every home needs a set! How can it get any better? We'll also throw in a packet of hot chocolate for you to break it in! Yours for a $60 pledge.
$50 - The Blizzard Bundle
You may be doubtful after the scorching Summer & Fall we've had, but Winter is coming for us all, and you're gonna want to be ready when it does. That's where KMSU comes in. A $50 pledge can get you the KMSU Blizzard Bundle, which features a pair of warm purple gloves with our logo on them, as well as the super warm KMSU knit cap. BONUS: The gloves have fingertips that allow you to use touch screens without taking them off! THEY'VE THOUGHT OF EVERYTHING!
$25 - Keepin' It Local "That's Right Buddy" Volume 8
A compilation of local, original music from the Mankato area. Hand selected and carefully arranged by Ben and Chris from "Keepin' It Local", this disc is jam packed with some of their favorite recent local releases. This is the EIGHTH release in the popular series, and it once again serves as an excellent showcase for the incredible music scene we have in Southern Minnesota.
$100 - Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds 3 CD/DVD Box Set
EXPLICIT CONTENT! Nick Cave is an intensely poetic musician. He can make you feel fire & brimstone or make you weep instantly. This incredible three CD collection covers up some of the best work from the first three decades that the Bad Seeds have been together, and it's a great way to get to know his career or fill in holes in your collection. As a bonus it comes with a DVD filled with interviews and live performances to give you the full Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds experience. Please note that a handful of songs in this collection feature explicit content!
$100 - KMSU Radio Tales of Weirdness Polar Fleece Blanket
Our first ever blanket! This 50"x60" polar fleece blanket pays tribute to crazy 1950s horror comics, as well as all the radio weirdness that goes on at the 89.7 the Maverick studios Illustrator Kat Baumann once again knocks it out of the park with this one. Support one-of-a-kind radio and stay warm during the long Minnesota winter that's coming for all of us! It's fun, it's warm, and it's yours for a $100 pledge!
$200 - KMSU Day Sponsorship
You can sponsor an entire day of radio on KMSU with this premium. Commemorate a birthday or anniversary, surprise the music geek in your life, treat the new graduate, or celebrate the music of your favorite musician! These are just a few ways that you can use a KMSU Day Sponsorship. A personalized message will also be read throughout the day so the whole world knows that you are a super cool person that supports independent radio! Day Sponsors will also get the classic KMSU mug so they can enjoy tasty beverages as they listen to KMSU.
$500 - Your Own Personal Soundclash
For a $500 pledge you can have KMSU hosts DJ your own personal three hour Soundclash! Need a soundtrack for your party? Like to garden while loud music plays? Concerned that your pyramid scheme gathering has a playlist that’s just...mediocre? We have your back! This is only available in the Mankato/St Peter area, due to logistics. There is only one Soundclash available, so don’t wait to pledge!
- Absolutely no weddings!
- The DJs pick the music!
- No, you cannot look at their records!
The DJs Soundclashing your event are subject to availability. They all will bring the heat.
There's the swag! Drop us a line with questions, but most of all drop us a line with your support! Remember, the 2023 Fall Pledge Drive this Wednesday at six a.m.! Give early and give often!
Call 507-389-5678 or 1-800-456-7810 to make a pledge.
Thanks for being the best listeners in the world!
