Archive for May, 2007

CHEAP PSYCHOLOGICAL TRICKS WITH DR. BUFF ADDS WKLA-FM

Thursday, May 31st, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

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(MAY 2007) – Envision Radio Networks’ Cheap Psychological Tricks with Dr. Buff proudly announces its latest affiliate WKLA-FM/ Traverse City-Cadillac, MI. .  WKLA joins the growing list of affiliates broadcasting the daily vignette.

Cheap Psychological Tricks with Dr. Buff salutes Dad with a week’s worth of the one minute vignette leading up to Father’s Day.  The special content is available for broadcast the week of June 11th-June 17th. Contact Rebecca Pixley at rebeccap@envisionradio.com for further details.
            Cheap Psychological Tricks with Dr. Buff offers everyday common-sense advice for parents, spouse, family members, and friends.  Host and best selling author Dr. Perry Buffington is available to deliver compelling advice and entertainment to your listening audience.  Cheap Psychological Tricks with Dr. Buff is a perfect benchmark feature for morning shows, and can also be programmed throughout the day.  The vignette offers a unique sponsorship opportunity for radio stations that are looking to add informative family-safe programming to their lineup.

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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Lex & Terry Ratings Are In!

Friday, May 25th, 2007

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Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

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Email: rebeccap@envision.com

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(MAY 2007) – The Lex & Terry Morning Radio Network, a nationally syndicated morning show, continue to grow in their affiliate markets with the release of ratings from Winter ‘06, including the latest results for their home base of KDGE-FM/ Dallas, TX, where they rank #4 in the market (18-34 men) up from 10th place a year ago.  Additionally, Lex & Terry came in #1 (25-54 men and 18-34 men) for the fifth straight book in Jacksonville at WPLA-FM.  Lex & Terry have also notched big numbers in Chattanooga at WRXR-FM where they are ranked #1 (18-34 men) and Mobile, Alabama at WTKX-FM where they are ranked #1 (18-34 and 18-49 men.)   For a complete list of Lex & Terry’s performance by market, contact Rebecca Pixley at rebeccap@envisionradio.com.

 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.

AudioBitXchange Welcomes KODJ-FM as Its Latest Affiliate

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

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(MAY 2007) - Envision Radio Networks’  AudioBitXchange, created by Mike Marino, proudly welcomes oldies radio station KODJ-FM/ Salt Lake City, UT as the newest affiliate to the audio prep 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 VIP Services Welcomes WPHI

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

(MAY 2007)- Envision Radio Network’s “VIP Services” proudly announces its latest affiliate, “103.9 The Beat” WPHI-FM/ Philadelphia, PA.  WPHI morning team “Pooch and Laiya in the Morning” join the growing list of VIP Services affiliates.

Program Director, Colby Colb says, “VIP is a great asset to my morning show. It gives us instant access to hard to reach celebrities.  It definitely raised the profile of the show with listeners in Philly.”

“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” booked and produced Dave Chappelle’s only American radio tour, as well as interviews with Sugar Ray Leonard, John Leguizamo, Mo’Nique, Russell Simmons, George Lopez, Cedric the Entertainer and Morgan Freeman.

Interviews scheduled for May include Anika Noni Rose, Master P, and Teddy Pendergrass.

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 Global Broadcast To Troops

Monday, May 21st, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Phone: 216-831-3761

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Email: rebeccap@envision.com

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(MAY 2007) – The Rockin’ ‘80s celebrates Memorial Day Weekend with a FREE Memorial Day Special that will be broadcast worldwide for the first time on the Armed Forces Radio Network (AFRN) by Dial-Global. AFRN reaches military personnel in locations that include Germany, Italy, Korea, and Japan.  Program host Zander will celebrate America’s heroes with music from Night Ranger, Sammy Hagar, Triumph, Motley Crue, AC/DC, and MORE!

Mark Zander, producer and host for The Rockin’ ‘80s commented, “I’m excited to have the Rockin’ ‘80s Memorial Day Special heard by our armed forces all over the globe  as it pays tribute to those who have fallen and those who continue to fight the good fight in preserving our freedoms..  I am truly honored!”
            The Rockin’ ‘80s Memorial Day Special is also available commercial free for U.S. stations that are interested in broadcasting the program, via FTP download.  Please contact Rebecca Pixley at (216) 831-3761 for more information about this special.

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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American Biker Minute Welcomes WKZB-FM as Its Newest Affiliate

Friday, May 18th, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

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(MAY 2007) - Envision Radio Network’s American Biker Minute is proud to announce WKZB-FM/ Meridian, MS, as the newest affiliate to the daily radio vignette.
American Biker Minute is a 60-second infotainment segment for motorcycle enthusiasts and the casual biker lifestyle that can be used as a benchmark feature in mornings or throughout the day.  The program blends timely, pop-culture content with unique sponsorship opportunities for clients looking to reach listeners fascinated by the motorcycle lifestyle.  American Biker Minutes’ interviews, actualities and tidbits make this turnkey imaging product easy for stations to program and sell.

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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AudioBitXchange Welcomes KRTH-FM as Its Latest Affiliate

Wednesday, May 16th, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

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(MAY 2007) - Envision Radio Networks’  AudioBitXchange, created by Mike Marino, proudly welcomes legendary oldies radio station “K-EARTH 101” KRTH-FM/ Los Angeles, CA as the newest affiliate to the audio prep and production library network.  K-EARTH 101 is celebrating 35 years of broadcasting history in 2007.
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 NETWORKS ANNOUNCES PAUL SHAFFER’S DAY IN ROCK

Tuesday, May 15th, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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(MAY 2007) – Envision Radio Networks and Paul Shaffer Enterprises Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of Paul Shaffer’s Day in Rock, a daily 60-second vignette available on a barter basis.

Paul Shaffer’s Day in Rock illustrates the daily history of rock according to longtime David Letterman musical director and sidekick Paul Shaffer.  The daily vignette draws on Shaffer’s vast musical knowledge and ability to comment on the history of rock from his unique perspective.  Paul Shaffer’s Day in Rock is a perfect benchmark feature that can be programmed throughout the day, and offers unique sponsorship opportunities for radio stations that are looking to add informative programming to their lineup.  More information is available at www.envisionradio.com.  Contact Rebecca Pixley at rebeccap@envisionradio.com for further details.

Paul Shaffer, Musical Director for The Late Show with David Letterman commented on the feature, “I’m looking forward to having a lot of fun looking at rock history through my own kaleidoscopic eye.”

Paul Shaffer is one of the best known musical personalities on TV today,” states Danno Wolkoff, CEO/President of Envision Radio Networks. “His wealth of musical knowledge and respect amongst artists makes him the ideal host for this Day in Rock history feature. Paul’s style and wit delivers daily rock facts that are compelling and entertaining for listeners.”

            Paul Shaffer has been David Letterman’s musical director and sidekick for 25 years.  Shaffer spent five years with the original “Saturday Night Live,” during which he played keyboards, composed special musical material, co-founded The Blues Brothers, and was a featured performer (which included his unforgettable Don Kirshner impression).  Shaffer composed the LATE SHOW theme song and co-wrote the timeless classic “It’s Raining Men”, and has recorded with such diverse artists as Diana Ross, Yoko Ono and Robert Plant’s Honeydrippers, in addition to his own albums, “Coast to Coast” (1989) and “The World’s Most Dangerous Party” (1993.) He’s appeared in numerous feature films, including portraying prototypical promo man Artie Fufkin in the seminal mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap”.

Grammy-winner Shaffer has served as musical producer for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Waldorf-Astoria since its inception in 1986, and led the band for the “We Are the World” finale of “Live Aid.” Shaffer hosted CBS’s 1994 New Year’s Eve special from New York’s Times Square and was musical director of the closing concert at the 1996 Olympic Games. He appeared with the Blues Brothers at the 1996 Super Bowl halftime show and was musical director of the 1999 “Concert of the Century” at the White House, featuring Eric Clapton, B. B. King, Gloria Estefan, ‘N Sync. He was the musical director of Paul McCartney’s “Concert for New York” and appeared with Faith Hill on the “America: A Tribute to Heroes” telethon, both of which honored and raised money for victims of 9/11.

Paul Shaffer holds two honorary doctorate degrees, was inducted into the National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame, and was recently awarded a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame. He is currently the National Spokesperson for Epilepsy Canada. He lives in the New York area with his wife and two children.

            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 Welcomes WFBZ-FM As Its Newest Affiliate

Friday, May 11th, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

(MAY 2007) – The Rockin’ ‘80s is proud to announce its newest affiliate, WFBZ-FM/ Lacrosse, WI as it adds the two hour version of the program to its weekend lineup.
The Rockin’ ‘80s celebrates Memorial Day Weekend with a FREE Memorial Day Special in tribute to our fallen service men and women, and those who continue to fight for the freedoms we enjoy here in the United States of America.  Program host Zander celebrates America’s heroes with music from Night Ranger, Sammy Hagar, Triumph, Motley Crue, AC/DC, and MORE!  The Rockin’ ‘80s Memorial Day Special will be available commercial free via FTP download only.  Please contact Rebecca Pixley at (216) 831-3761 for more information about this special.

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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CHOP SHOP ANNOUNCES FREE MEMORIAL DAY RADIO SPECIAL

Monday, May 7th, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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(MAY 2007) – The Chop Shop Radio Show offers a break from the norm with the FREE Chop Shop Memorial Day Special.  One of the key elements to the Chop Shop over the last three years, has been the inclusion of extremely rare songs.  This holiday weekend, WRIF-FM/Detroit personality Steve Black shares a healthy dose of these sparse nuggets with listeners everywhere.

Rarities that will be featured include the Queen classic “We Will Rock You” with an extended ending that was left off of the song, hard-to-find cover songs including Jimi Hendrix covering The Beatles “Day Tripper”, and The Black Crowes paying tribute to Bob Dylan with their version of “Rainy Day Woman.”  Hear how songs evolved with demo versions of “Shout at the Devil” by Motley Crue, and “God of Thunder” from KISS.  Steve will also share once in a lifetime concert moments like Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam joining the surviving members of The Doors, and Jimmy Page walking out on stage to jam “Train Kept A Rollin’” with Aerosmith.

The Chop Shop Memorial Day Special is commercial free and available via Internet download for broadcast.  Please contact Rebecca Pixley with Envision Radio Networks at 216-831-3761 to receive this special.

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 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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