News & Events
News and Publicity
FPRAZ works in collaboration with KJZZ 91.5 and KBAQ 89.5. Keep up with news about the stations and FPRAZ, by clicking the station e-newsletter links below.
FPRAZ Highlights:
FPRAZ helped develop and conduct a billboard and advertising campaign to promote 91.5 and KBAQ 89.5. Click below to see the billboards, taxi toppers and print ads.
- KJZZ NPR Billboard
- KJZZ News Graphic
- KJZZ Taxi Topper
- KJZZ Billboard
- KBAQ Billboard
- KJZZ Banner Stands
- MySource Print Ad
- KJZZ Banner
- OnStage Ad
My Source Testimonials were developed in both print and audio to share listeners' perspectives of the stations. Listed below are a few examples.
- Chaz Salazar - KBAQ
- Debra Sussman Susser - KBAQ
- Lance Labun - KBAQ
- Dee Griebel - KJZZ
- Heidi Capriotti - KJZZ
- Judy & Jacob Schaffert - KJZZ
Events
Winter Event
First Press Weekend of Wine, now in its eleventh year, is the Southwest's premier celebration of fine and rare wines. The weekend extravaganza is the First Press Fine Wine Auction, an evening of gourmet dining paired with the finest wines, a fabulous silent auction, and the highlight event: the live auction of rare and collectible vintages - donations from private cellars, corporate collections, and fine wine vintners from around the world. Vintners from distinguished wineries will host company and individually sponsored VIP tables, serving their wines to their guests.
For more information about the First Press Weekend of Wine, please visit: www.firstpressarizona.com
Spring Events
Join the Friends of Public Radio Arizona for Tequilazona Festival, a socail fundraising event that combines the sights, sounds and tastes of the southwest... Arizona Style. Admission includes tickets to sample an array of premium tequila's uniquely crafted
by international and boutique tequila companies. Also on hand live entertainment, food, non-alcoholic beverages and much more!
For more information about Tequilazona, please visit: www.tequilazona.com
Spring Lunch-In
KJZZ introduces the Korva Coleman Community Champion Awards Luncheon in April 2013. We welcome Korva
Coleman as our honored guest at this inaugural event, which celebrates the field of journalism, and
its outstanding correspondents. Coleman, a local Maryvale High School graduate, is a newscaster
for National Public Radio (NPR). She is credited for her role in national newscasts such as: All Things
Considered, Morning Edition and Weekend Edition. Three individuals will be recognized in the areas of
Community Champion, accomplished Professional Young Journalist and promising Student Journalist.
Detailed information regarding date and location are forthcoming.
Pledge Drives
The single largest source of support comes from individual listeners through the fundraising program for KJZZ 91.5 and KBAQ 89.5 are the on-air pledge drives which raise operational support for the stations.


