Hi all, It's time to start pitching! Below, please find a bunch of scripts to read at least once per hour during your shift. Since this list goes out mostly to music hosts, I'm putting the music scripts at the top, followed by news and talk scripts (and general scripts). Please fit in the sweepstakes scripts as much as possible through March 17th. Thanks, everyone! Marisa MUSIC SCRIPTS NEW MBR: SPRING PD 010 - MUSIC: ARE YOU A MEMBER YET? (:15) The music you're listening to is here on KCBX because of contributions from listeners like you. Are you a member yet? If not, make the step to become one right now. A simple contribution helps us bring you the music you enjoy. Become a new member by donating at KCBX dot org. (SWEEPS) SPRING PD 017 – MUSIC: LISTENERS LIKE YOU. (:15) The music you're hearing is made possible because of contributions from listeners like you. Renew your support to KCBX or become a new member and you’ll be entered into our Sweepstakes and a chance to win a $500 Visa gift card. See the contest rules and donate at KCBX.org or call 800-549-8855 [during business hours]. (SWEEPS) SPRING PD 018 – MUSIC SHOWS (:20) One thing you can count on at KCBX is that our music show hosts will bring you the best music from the KCBX library, along with years of musical knowledge and insights. Support our efforts with a donation now and you could win a $500 Visa gift card. See the contest rules and donate at KCBX.org or call 800-549-8855 [during business hours]. SPRING PD 011 - MUSIC: YOU LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR (:25) Thanks for spending time with KCBX today. Whether you found us by scanning the dial or you stop here often, there’s something you like here. Maybe it’s the minimal interruptions or maybe it’s knowing I’m a real person playing music I think you’ll love. Whatever the reason, the music is here because other listeners who appreciate KCBX donate to make it happen. Support what you like by donating at KCBX dot org or call 800-549-8855 [during business hours]. SPRING PD 012 - MUSIC DISCOVERY (:20) One thing you can count on at KCBX is that our show hosts will help you discover new music — along with plenty of your favorites. Using our years of musical knowledge, we bring you the best music from our library and personal collections. But we can’t do it without your support. Your dollars keep the music coming. Donate now during our pledge drive at KCBX dot org or call 800-549-8855 [during business hours]. NEWS AND GENERAL SCRIPTS (SWEEPS) PD 023 – MAJORITY OF FUNDS (:20) Listener support provides the majority of the funds KCBX needs to operate, so please, take a moment to renew your support or become a new member now. Your donation will enter you into our Spring Pledge Drive Sweepstakes and a chance to win a $500 Visa gift card. For contest rules and to donate, visit KCBX.org, or call 800-549-8855 [during business hours]. (SWEEPS) NEW MBR: PD 024 – JOIN THE THOUSANDS (:20) Join your fellow listeners who support the news, talk and music programming they love on KCBX. Become our newest member now, and be entered to win a $500 Visa gift card in our Spring Pledge Drive Sweepstakes. For contest rules and to donate, visit KCBX.org, or call 800-549-8855 [during business hours]. (SWEEPS) NEW MBR: PD 025 – ARE YOU READY TO JOIN? (:15) Are you ready to join KCBX as a member? If you donate today you’ll not only become a member, but you’ll also be entered into our Spring Pledge Drive Sweepstakes for a chance to win a $500 Visa gift card. Go to KCBX.org for contest rules and to donate, or call 800-549-8855 [during business hours]. NEW MBR: PD 026 – WHY WAIT TO BECOME A MEMBER (:15) Why wait to become a member of KCBX? You already understand the value KCBX provides. The news, information and great music are just some of the reasons you come here. Become a member and help us reach our Spring Pledge Drive goal by donating now at KCBX.org, or call 800-549-8855 [during business hours]. NEW MBR: PD 028 PUBLIC SERVICE (:15) As a new member of KCBX, you’ll help us deliver the latest news without hype and grandstanding. Financial support from listeners makes our work possible. Keep KCBX strong with your first-ever gift today at KCBX dot org, or call us at 800-549-8855 [during business hours]. NEW MBR: PD 030 STAY INFORMED (:15) You’re relying on KCBX and NPR to stay informed. And KCBX relies on contributions from listeners like you to make this reporting possible. Become a new member today at KCBX dot org, or call us at 800-549-8855 [during business hours]. NEW MBR: PD 032 CRITICAL COVERAGE (:15) If you haven’t had the chance to become a member of KCBX, now is the time to do so. It’s our Spring Pledge Drive and your support ensures you’ll continue getting accurate, fact-based news and information. Become a new member with a gift today at KCBX dot org, or call us at 800-549-8855 [during business hours]. NEW MBR: PD 034 MAKING SENSE OF IT ALL (:15) Public radio journalism has never been more important than it is right now, and you trust the information you get from KCBX and NPR. Become a new member with a gift today at KCBX dot org, or call us at 800-549-8855 [during business hours]. NEW MBR: PD 035 ACCURATE INFORMATION (:15) Our highest priority at KCBX is to deliver accurate information to you and to our community. It’s listener support that makes this critical work possible. You can help by becoming our newest member at KCBX dot org, or call us at 800-549-8855 [during business hours]. NEW MBR: PD 044 - DON’T WAIT (:20) Don’t wait to become a new member of KCBX. You’ll not only join thousands of other listeners who support this station, but you’ll also help us reach our financial goal during this Spring Pledge Drive. Donate now at KCBX.org, or call 800-549-8855 [during business hours] and do your part. Thanks. PD 027 ESSENTIAL RESOURCE (:20) KCBX is an essential resource in your daily life, delivering reliable information to keep you informed. We’re in our Spring Pledge Drive, and your support now helps KCBX provide critical coverage in the weeks and months ahead. Give at KCBX dot org, or call 800-549-8855 [during business hours]. PD 029 CRUCIAL TIME (:15) This is a crucial time to stay informed, and KCBX will continue to bring you reliable information with facts and expertise at the center. This important coverage is made possible by member support. Join today at KCBX dot org, or call us at 800-549-8855 [during business hours]. PD 031 LOCAL REPORTING (:20) As our community grows, local reporting becomes more important than ever to inform our community about the news happening in our backyard. KCBX reporters gather the facts and bring you answers to your most pressing questions. Keep this coverage strong with your gift of support today at KCBX dot org, or call us at 800-549-8855 [during business hours]. PD 033 COMMUNITY SERVICE (:15) At KCBX, bringing you rigorous, fact-based reporting is the highest priority. KCBX exists to serve the Central Coast community, bringing you the best of KCBX News and NPR News every day. Your support is what keeps this service strong. Give today at KCBX dot org, or call us at 800-549-8855 [during business hours]. PD 036 PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS (:15) In the midst of serious public health concerns, you can trust KCBX to keep you informed. This service puts you first and you can expect to hear the latest news without hype whenever you tune in. Support this critical work at KCBX dot org, or call us at 800-549-8855 [during business hours]. PD 037 REGIONAL REPORTING (:15) From the local economy to the latest scientific developments, KCBX relies on your support to keep regionally-focused reporting strong. Give now at KCBX dot org, or call us at 800-549-8855 [during business hours]. PD 039 - PLEDGE DRIVE SEASON (:15) It’s pledge drive season at KCBX and time to renew your support. Your donation today will support KCBX for the months to come and help pay for the programs you enjoy. Donate online at KCBX dot org, or call us at 800-549-8855 [during business hours]. PD 040 - MAJORITY OF FUNDS (:15) Our Spring Pledge Drive is underway and we’re asking you to help us toward our goal. Remember that listener support provides the majority of the funds KCBX needs to operate. Renew your support or become a new member by visiting KCBX dot org, or call us at 800-549-8855 [during business hours]. PD 041 - JOIN THE THOUSANDS (:15) Join the thousands of KCBX listeners who support the news and music programming they love with their financial support. Renew your support or become a new member during our Spring Pledge Drive at KCBX dot org, or call us at 800-549-8855 [during business hours]. PD 042 - PLEDGE DRIVE IS UNDERWAY (:15) Our Spring Pledge Drive is underway, and you can help us toward our goal. Your support of KCBX is vital and helps pay for this program — and all the other shows you enjoy every day. Become a new member or renew your support KCBX dot org, or call us at 800-549-8855 [during business hours]. PD 043 - HAVE YOU RENEWED? (:15) Have you renewed your support to KCBX? It’s pledge drive time and that means, once again, it’s time to support the station you depend on for news and great music. Keep KCBX financially healthy with your donation at KCBX dot org, or call us at 800-549-8855 [during business hours]. PD 045 - COMMUNITY NEWS (:30) You listen to KCBX for reliable and trustworthy news about your local community and the world. You depend on KCBX to be there when you need it — and your support makes this service available not only to you, but to those who can’t afford to donate now. Support this vital community resource with a donation today during our Spring Pledge Drive, and help us reach our goal. Give online at KCBX dot org, or call us at 800-549-8855 [during business hours]. PD 046 - ACCURATE AND ESSENTIAL (:30) You count on KCBX during challenging times to deliver the accurate and essential news and information you need. Whether it’s news about the war in Ukraine, climate change, or local politics, show your support for the information you rely on every day. We’re in our pledge drive period now, so renew your support or become a new member at KCBX dot org, or call us at 800-549-8855 [during business hours]. ------------------------------