WAKE 1340kc Atlanta, Georgia
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Ads and Collectibles (1)
WAKE promoted itself heavily through advertising and an impressive array of listener promotions, at least during the period of Bartell ownership. There were contests, on-air games, membership clubs. All these "extras" played a big part in creating an audience of very loyal listeners, and
WAKE was forever The Atlanta Leader in the ratings.
WAKE was forever The Atlanta Leader in the ratings.
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CLUBS
1. Original WAKE Hit Paraders Club Card, ca. 1958
2. Later version of WAKE Hit Paraders Club Card.
3. WAKE Prep Parader Club Card, ca. 1959.
4. Coke Club Card, ca. 1959; co-sponsored by local Coca-Cola bottler and WAKE.
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SPECIALTY RECORD ALBUMS
WAKE Golden Gassers, 1961.
L to R: Front Row--Bid Causey, Bob McKee.
Back Row--Bill Drake, Danny Daye, Stan Richards, Bob Sandman.
Twist to WAKE, 1962.
L to R: Buddy Moore, Paul Drew, Johnny Angel, Ricky Lane, Gene Blaine, Bob McKee, Stan Richards.
These two albums also were produced for other stations around the country utilizing the same cover concepts.
All images this page courtesy of Robert Read.
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Ads and Collectibles 1 2 | Memories and Stories | Other Bartell Stations | Acknowledgments
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--created 22 April 2003
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