Progressive Talk, Daily Program moves to Dial GlobalDial Global and WYD Media Management announced today an agreement that begins March 1, 2009 for Dial Global to provide both advertising sales and affiliate representation for The Thom Hartmann Program. The Thom Hartmann Program, broadcast Monday through Friday noon to 3p.m. ET, is currently featured programming in markets across the country including Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Detroit, Seattle, Portland and Miami.”With the addition of Thom Hartmann, Dial Global solidifies its position as the premiere content provider of the very best Progressive Talk Radio. Dial Global now offers 12 hours of proven, winning progressive talk shows. We’re delighted to work with Thom and WYD, “said Dial Global Senior VP & GM News/Talk Amy Bolton.”We are excited to grow the Program with the folks at Dial Global. We are especially excited to have Amy Bolton and her expand ed affiliate sales team work with our show to increase affiliates around the nation, “said host Thom Hartmann.”It is great to be reunited with so many friends and former colleagues who are at Dial Global. In a tough economic environment we are pleased to be working with such an aggressive team on all aspects of our business, “said WYD Media Management’s Ron Hartenbaum. To carry The Thom Hartmann Program in your market on an exclusive basis, call (202)546.7940.
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will recognize Emmy Award-winning actor Wayne Brady with a SAMHSA Special Recognition Award at the 2015 Voice Awards. Mr. Brady is being recognized for sharing his personal journey of recovery from depression and helping to improve public attitudes about mental health and addiction issues.
The 10th annual Voice Awards event—to be hosted by actress Chandra Wilson of ABC's "Grey's Anatomy"—will bring together the entertainment industry and the behavioral health community to recognize community champions and television and film productions that increase public awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and the reality of recovery. This year, the event will spotlight the impact that suicide has on individuals, families, and communities.
The Voice Awards recognizes consumer/peer leaders who share their personal stories of resilience to educate the public about behavioral health and demonstrate that people with mental and substance use disorders can recover, lead meaningful lives, and contribute to their communities. Consumer/Peer Leadership Awards will be presented to Veronica Alston (Lusby, MD), Neil Campbell (Atlanta, GA), Bob Carolla, J.D. (Arlington, VA), Dese'Rae L. Stage (Brooklyn, NY), and Cheryl Sharp (Annapolis, MD). The Young Adult Leadership Award will be presented to Hayley Winterberg (Glendale, AZ). DeQuincy Lezine of Fresno, CA, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for his exemplary leadership in suicide prevention research and advocacy at the community, state, and national levels.
The Voice Awards also honor writers and producers who incorporate dignified, respectful, and accurate portrayals of behavioral health issues into their film and television productions. This year's finalists include A Long Way Down; Cake; Infinitely Polar Bear; To Write Love On Her Arms; Welcome to Me; "Elementary" (CBS); "Empire" (FOX); and "Madame Secretary" (CBS).
