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WZYP Takes Over a Station to Fill Tanks for Free


Topic: Community-Focused Initiatives
Posted on 12/7/2020

In a twist on a classic radio station gimmick, Cumulus Media’s WZYP-AM Huntsville, Al. took over another a gas station on December 4 and provided free gas to the local community. Station employees pumped the gas while customers were able to sit in their cars.

With the holidays approaching during such a difficult year, “We wanted to give away something everyone could use--free gasoline," said WZYP Program Director Steve Smith.



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