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Max Media and River Radio Launch “Road to 250” Multi-Market Celebration of America’s Story Ahead of Nation’s 250th Birthday
43-Day Multimedia Campaign Will Deliver More Than 4,300 Inspiring American Stories Across 20 Radio Stations, Podcasts, Digital Platforms and Social Media
HAMPTON ROADS, VA — As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Max Media and River Radio are launching an ambitious multimedia celebration called “Road to 250”, a nationwide storytelling initiative honoring the people, places, ideas, inventions, sacrifices, triumphs and defining moments that shaped the American journey.
Beginning May 23, 2026 and continuing through July 4, 2026, listeners across multiple states and markets will experience five daily “American Story” features every day for 43 consecutive days across participating Max Media and River Radio stations.
In total, the campaign will deliver more than 4,300 unique story broadcasts across 20 radio stations, while also extending across podcast platforms, websites, social media, and community engagement initiatives.
“Road to 250 is more than a history feature,” said Sean Rhoads, Executive Vice President of Sales for Max Media. “It’s a celebration of the American spirit. These are stories of courage, innovation, resilience, music, culture, community and the moments that continue to shape who we are as a nation. We wanted to create something that brings people together through storytelling as America prepares to celebrate this historic milestone.”
In addition to the on-air features, listeners will be able to stream and subscribe to the Road to 250 Podcast, featuring every story on demand throughout the campaign.
Participating stations include:
Max Media of Hampton Roads, Virginia: 100.5 The Vibe, 92.9 The Wave, 97.3 The Eagle, Priority Lexus Sports Radio 94.1 ESPN, and Fox Sports 1310 AM/100.9 FM
River Radio Cape Girardeau, Missouri: K103, Real Rock 99.3, 93.9 Mike FM, SEMO ESPN, KZIM, KSIM
River Radio Southern Illinois: Z100, 101.5 CIL, WJPF, Steve FM, and 103.5 ESPN
River Radio Poplar Bluff, Missouri: Clear 94.5 FM, Z95.5 FM, Shuffle 92.9 FM, and KWOC 930 AM/ 93.3 FM
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About Road to 250
Road to 250 is a multimedia storytelling initiative created by Max Media and River Radio to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary through daily stories highlighting the people, events, ideas and moments that shaped the nation’s history and culture.
Media Contact:
Sean Rhoads
Executive Vice President of Sales
Max Media LLC
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