Sponsor Organization:  United Way
Campaign Website:  www.bornlearning.org
Volunteer Agency:  McCann Erickson New York

Learning starts long before school does. Children start learning the day they’re born, and the trajectory of their future success is shaped by their experiences in the first few years.

But too many parents, grandparents and caregivers don’t know how to support early learning. They need to understand that children are learning during everyday moments – doing everyday activities. As a child’s first and most important teacher, parents can easily turn everyday moments into fun, engaging learning opportunities – and by doing so they give their child the best start possible.

By the time children enter kindergarten, there’s a gap between those with quality early learning experiences and those without. That turns into an achievement gap by 3rd grade. Most children never catch up. But research shows that children with high-quality early learning in the first few years are more likely to finish school, become part of a productive workforce, and contribute to society and the economy.

Brought to you in part by the Ad Council and your friends at the Dance Radio Network.

The 20th Annual DJ Expo is held in Atlantic City this week.  The Dance Radio Network will be in attendance for this event.  The DJ Expo is a gathering of club, mobile, and radio disc jockeys including musicians and record labels to network, learn, and achieve.

The DJ Expo will host a series of workshops, panels, and seminars at the Trump Taj Mahal during August 16-19, 2010.  There are DJ competitions, contests, and awards show.  Several parties are scheduled including the much anticipated Promo Only/Pioneer party at the House of Blues (801 Boardwalk).  This year’s party features live performances from Mike Posner, Kelly Rowland, Shaggy, Salt-N-Pepa, Judy Torres, Alexis Jordan, Auburn, Jessica Jarrell, Jump Smokers, Kaci Battaglia, Tiffany Dunn & Tino Coury.  The event is free for all expo badgeholders.

DJ Times Magazine is the expo sponsor.  DJ Times is a monthly publication that club and mobile DJs turn to as a source for products, technologies, news, information, and DJ interviews.  It has been published by Testa Communications since 1988.  Find out more at thedjexpo.com.

Sponsor Organization: US Forest Service
Campaign Website: www.DiscoverTheForest.org
Volunteer Agency: Turbine Boost, DreamWorks Animation, BYU Ad Lab, Euro RSCG

The time U.S. children spend outdoors has declined 50% in the past 20 years. Barriers like population shifts to urban/sub-urban environments, an increase in children indoor activities, and a lack of awareness of or access to nearby nature locations have driven this trend.

However, research shows there are many benefits to kids spending time in nature. This time spent outdoors gives children the ability to explore, use their imaginations, discover new wildlife and engage in unstructured and adventurous play.

Children are encouraged to ask their parents to bring them to nature locations and allow them to explore. The website DiscoverTheForest.org helps facilitate this by providing a zip code search of forests and parks, powered by Nature Find™ and Google Maps, as well as downloadable activities to take with them.

Brought to you in part by the Ad Council and your friends at the Dance Radio Network.

The Dance Radio Network (DRN) has teamed with the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) for the 2010 RADIO SHOW.  The RADIO SHOW will be held in Washington DC this September 29, 30, and October 1.

DRN is hosting the official after-hours party for the 2010 RADIO SHOW on Thursday night, September 30 at FUR night club.  Many VIP guests will be in attendance including radio station owners, managers, and program directors representing stations all across America.  DRN is planning the entire party at FUR with celebrity DJs and top-tier dance music artists.  FUR has multiple rooms in this spacious club accommodating 3,000 guests.

The Dance Radio Network will be an exhibitor for the 3-day convention at the Grand Hyatt Washington.  DRN will have a PHOTO BOOTH in the lobby lower level as hundreds of RADIO SHOW attendees have their pictures taken with our celebrities.  Performing artists and DJs will have scheduled times to be at the DRN photo booth.

SAVE THE DATE:  Thursday, September 30 in Washington DC

Additional information is posted online at radioshowweb.com.