Archive for November, 2006

AudioBitXchange Welcomes WPLM-FM as Its Latest Affiliate

Monday, November 27th, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

Get Envision Radio Networks press releases via RSS:  www.envisionradio.com/pressreleases/?feed=rss2

(NOVEMBER 2006)   The AudioBitXchange proudly welcomes Plymouth Rock Broadcasting Corp. station WPLM-FM/ Plymouth, MA, as the newest affiliate to the audio and production library network.
AudioBitXchange is the complete imaging solution for your radio station, and includes effects, music beds, artist ids, pre-produced elements and listener drops.  Custom-built pieces are also available produced by imaging partner, “AJ” from KDWB Minneapolis.  AudioBitXchange provides the best daily TV clips in the Next Day Audio section, and a massive archive of movie, TV, and comedy drops from past decades that are all keyword searchable audio clips.  More information can be found at www.audiobitxchange.com

Envision Radio Networks is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in America with more than twenty-five years of experience in radio syndication. Currently, ERN has affiliates in every major market and format while rapidly expanding its network. Envision represents all types of programming and services for radio including short-form vignettes, comedy services, morning show prep, long-form daily and weekend programming, live morning show syndication, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials.

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Envision Radio Network’s Guest Services Welcomes New Affiliate WLAV-FM

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

Get Envision Radio Networks press releases via RSS: www.envisionradio.com/pressreleases/?feed=rss2

(NOVEMBER, 2006)- Envision Radio Networks welcomes Citadel radio station 96.9 WLAV-FM / Grand Rapids, MI, as its newest affiliate to Guest Services, Envision’s daily guest booking service.  “Classic Rock 97 LAV” legendary morning man Kevin Matthews joins the exclusive list of stations using the talent booking service for morning radio.

Guest Services is a turn-key solution to guest booking with its lineup of pop culture guests and celebrities each day for high-profile morning shows.

Recently, Guest Services has offered interviews with Dick Van Patten, Dave Chappelle, Sugar Ray Leonard, Richard Dreyfuss, Marisa Tomei, Ed McMahon, David Carradine, and Morgan Fairchild.

Envision Radio Networks is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in America with more than twenty-five years of experience in radio syndication. Currently, ERN has affiliates in every major market in all radio formats and is rapidly expanding. Envision represents all types of programming and services for radio including short-form vignettes, comedy services, morning show prep, long-form weekend programming, live morning show syndication, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials.

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KBKS Added to BitXchange Affiliate Lineup

Tuesday, November 21st, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

Get Envision Radio Networks press releases via RSS:  www.envisionradio.com/pressreleases/?feed=rss2

(NOVEMBER 2006)- The BitXchange proudly announces its latest affiliate, CBS Radio station “KISS 106.1” KBKS-FM/ Seattle, WA.  Morning team “Jackie & Bender” join over 120 other stations already in the BitXchange network.

BitXchange, radio’s fastest growing morning show prep service, covers everything from hard news to hilarious stories written in a rip-n-read style and edited by “The BitMaster” Mike Marino (Hot 92 Jamz & Star 98.7/Los Angeles).  BitXchange now offers one-on-one guest interviews, news clips and information about everything from sports to showbiz, as well as last night’s audio clips and bit sharing forums based on format.  More information can be found at www.thebitxchange.com .

Envision Radio Networks is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in America with more than twenty-five years of experience in radio syndication. Currently, ERN has affiliates in every major market in all radio formats and is rapidly expanding. Envision represents all types of programming and services for radio including short-form vignettes, comedy services, morning show prep, long-form weekend programming, live morning show syndication, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials.

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Chop Shop Guitar Show Presents 3rd Annual TSO Radio Special

Friday, November 17th, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

Get Envision Radio Networks press releases via RSS:  www.envisionradio.com/pressreleases/?feed=rss2

(NOVEMBER 2006) – The Chop Shop Guitar Show presents the return of a holiday favorite with the 3rd annual Trans-Siberian Orchestra Holiday Special!  Program host Steve Black (WRIF/ Detroit) and TSO band members Chris Caffery and Alex Skolnick co-host the special.  Spread holiday cheer with all of your TSO favorites, including “Boughs of Holly,” Wizards of Winter,” and the classic “Christmas Eve/ 12/24 Sarajevo.”  This FREE radio special features stories from Chris and Alex, and an exclusive look behind the scenes of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.  The FREE Holiday Special is available this year in one and two hour versions via internet download.  Contact Rebecca Pixley at rebeccap@envisionradio.com for more details.

“The Chop Shop,” America’s Guitar Radio Show, offers a Classic Rock version of the show that features music from such bands as: Black Sabbath, Rush, Led Zeppelin, and Jimi Hendrix.  There is also a 1-hour version of the program for AOR and Active rock stations.

Envision Radio Networks is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in America with more than twenty-five years of experience in radio syndication. Currently, ERN has affiliates in every major market and format while rapidly expanding its network. Envision represents all types of programming and services for radio including short-form vignettes, comedy services, morning show prep, long-form daily and weekend programming, live morning show syndication, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials.

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Envision Radio Network’s VIP Services Welcomes KAJM

Thursday, November 16th, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

(NOVEMBER, 2006)- Envision Radio Network’s “VIP Services” proudly announces its latest affiliate, “Mega 104.3” KAJM-FM/ Phoenix, AZ.  KAJM morning personality “The Manic Hispanic” joins the growing VIP Services network of affiliates.

“VIP Services” is a turn-key guest booking service for Urban, Hip-Hop and Rhythmic  radio stations.  The service offers a daily menu of eclectic pop culture guests to high-profile morning shows in the top 30 markets.

“VIP Services” recently booked and produced Dave Chappelle’s only American radio tour, as well as interviews with Sugar Ray Leonard, John Leguizamo, Mo’Nique, Lionel Richie, Charlie Murphy, and Tyrese.

Upcoming November bookings include Morgan Freeman, George Clinton, Dionne Warwick, and Rain Pryor.

Call Rebecca Pixley to get on the VIP list at 216-831-3761 or email rebeccap@envisionradio.com  for more details.

Envision Radio Networks is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in America, with more than twenty-five years of experience in radio syndication. Currently, ERN has affiliates in every major market in all radio formats and is rapidly expanding. Envision represents all types of programming and services for radio including short-form vignettes, comedy services, morning show prep, long-form weekend programming, live morning show syndication, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials.

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The Rockin’ ‘80s Announces Holiday Special and Welcomes WBLM-FM

Tuesday, November 14th, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

(NOVEMBER, 2006) – The Rockin’ ‘80s welcomes WBLM-FM/ Portland, ME, to the two hour version of the only 80s show with a mix of the best rock from the decade of excess.

December is right around the corner, and it’s time once again to celebrate a “Rockin’ 80’s Christmas” with a FREE two hour holiday special!  Everyone’s favorite elf, Zander, will be out delivering presents with two hours of your favorite 80s rockers, spreading a sleigh full of holiday cheer!  Santa Zander’s bag is loaded with festive favorites like Billy Squier’s “Christmas Is the Time to Say I Love You,” Pat Benatar’s “Please Come Home For Christmas,” and Bon Jovi’s “I Wish Everyday Was Like Christmas.”  The FREE Rockin’ 80’s Holiday Special is available via internet download for broadcast the week of December 18th to December 25th.  Contact Rebecca Pixley at rebeccap@envisionradio.com to sign up for the special.

The Rockin’ ‘80’s provides the best rock from the decade of excess, plus “oh wow” tracks that add spice to the weekly line up.  The show features rarities from the ‘80s “Lost and Found”, an ‘80s “Two-Fer,” spotlighting two contrasting songs from one band played back to back, and much more.  Featured core musical artists include: Guns N Roses, Motley Crue, Van Halen, Rush and AC/DC.

Envision Radio Networks is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in America with more than twenty-five years of experience in radio syndication. Currently, ERN has affiliates in every major market and format while rapidly expanding its network. Envision represents all types of programming and services for radio including short-form vignettes, comedy services, morning show prep, long-form daily and weekend programming, live morning show syndication, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials.

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The Rockin’ ‘80s Proudly Welcomes WBLM-FM As Its Newest Affiliate

Monday, November 13th, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

(NOVEMBER, 2006) – The Rockin’ ‘80s is proud to announce its newest affiliate, WBLM-FM/ Portland, ME, adding the two hour version of the program.
The Rockin’ ‘80’s is the only 80s show with a mix of the best rock from the decade of excess, plus “oh wow” tracks that add spice to the weekly line up.  The show features rarities from the ‘80s “Lost and Found”, an ‘80s “Two-Fer,” spotlighting two contrasting songs from one band played back to back, and much more.  Featured core musical artists include: Guns N Roses, Motley Crue, Van Halen, Rush and AC/DC.

Envision Radio Networks is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in America with more than twenty-five years of experience in radio syndication. Currently, ERN has affiliates in every major market and format while rapidly expanding its network. Envision represents all types of programming and services for radio including short-form vignettes, comedy services, morning show prep, long-form daily and weekend programming, live morning show syndication, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials.

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WTKS Adds Lex & Terry

Friday, November 10th, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

Get Envision Radio Networks press releases via RSS: www.envisionradio.com/pressreleases/?feed=rss2

(NOVEMBER 2006) –  The Lex & Terry Morning Radio Network, a nationally syndicated morning show,  proudly announce their latest affiliate, “Real Radio 104.1” WTKS-FM/ Orlando, FL.  WTKS joins over 20 other stations already on The Lex & Terry Morning Radio Network.  Additional stations joining the network are due to be announced in the near future.

“We are thrilled to have Lex and Terry joining the line up on Real Radio.  They have a strong show and we are happy to be the station to bring them to Orlando,” says WTKS Program Director Katherine Brown.  Peter Welpton, Managing Director / Lex & Terry Morning Radio Network also commented, “Real Radio 104.1 is one of the finest talk stations in the country, and one we have wanted to be on for a long time.  Lex & Terry are very proud to be a part of their team.” 

 Lex & Terry is a daily lifestyle program offering advice, humor and on-air community targeted to men ages 18-49.  Hosts Lex Staley and Terry Jaymes mediate the show’s original balance of “guy” advice about relationships and life with listener interaction.  Lex & Terry fills the void between “shock jocks” and traditional drive-time talk shows with its motto, “Disturbing the Comfortable…Comforting the Disturbed.”

Envision Radio Networks is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in America with more than twenty-five years of experience in radio syndication. Currently, ERN has affiliates in every major market in all radio formats and is rapidly expanding. Envision represents all types of programming and services for radio including short-form vignettes, comedy services, morning show prep, long-form weekend programming, live morning show syndication, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials.

Envision Radio Network’s VIP Services Welcomes Former NBA Star Doug Christie

Thursday, November 9th, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

(NOVEMBER, 2006)- Today Envision Radio Networks interviewed controversial, former NBA star Doug Christie.  Doug and wife Jackie spoke candidly about their tempestuous relationship as chronicled on their new reality series, “Committed: The Christies,” currently airing on BET Thursdays 10pm ET/PT, and Sundays 11pm ET/PT.  Jackie told listeners to watch for her signature “attitude” during run-in’s with family, friends and Doug’s business associates in the next few episodes.

VIP Services is a turn-key guest booking service for Urban and Rhythmic AC radio.  VIP Services brings a daily menu of eclectic pop culture guests to high-profile morning shows in the top 30 markets.

VIP Services offered Dave Chappelle’s only American radio tour, as well as interviews with Sugar Ray Leonard, John Leguizamo, Mo’Nique, Lionel Richie, Charlie Murphy, and Tyrese.

November offerings include Morgan Freeman, George Clinton, Dionne Warwick, and Rain Pryor.

Call Rebecca Pixley to get on the VIP list at 216-831-3761 or email rebeccap@envisionradio.com  for more details.

Envision Radio Networks is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in America, with more than twenty-five years of experience in radio syndication. Currently, ERN has affiliates in every major market in all radio formats and is rapidly expanding. Envision represents all types of programming and services for radio including short-form vignettes, comedy services, morning show prep, long-form weekend programming, live morning show syndication, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials.

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AudioBitXchange Welcomes KSSZ-FM as Its Latest Affiliate

Wednesday, November 8th, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

Get Envision Radio Networks press releases via RSS:  www.envisionradio.com/pressreleases/?feed=rss2

(NOVEMBER 2006)   The AudioBitXchange proudly welcomes Zimmer Broadcasting station KSSZ-FM/ Columbia, MO, as the newest affiliate to the audio and production library service.
AudioBitXchange is the complete imaging solution for your radio station, and includes effects, music beds, artist ids, pre-produced elements and listener drops.  Custom-built pieces are also available produced by imaging partner, “AJ” from KDWB Minneapolis.  AudioBitXchange provides the best daily TV clips in the Next Day Audio section, and a massive archive of movie, TV, and comedy drops from past decades that are all keyword searchable audio clips.  More information can be found at www.audiobitxchange.com

Envision Radio Networks is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in America with more than twenty-five years of experience in radio syndication. Currently, ERN has affiliates in every major market and format while rapidly expanding its network. Envision represents all types of programming and services for radio including short-form vignettes, comedy services, morning show prep, long-form daily and weekend programming, live morning show syndication, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials.

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