Archive for June, 2007

CHEAP PSYCHOLOGICAL TRICKS WITH DR. BUFF ADDS WLS-AM

Tuesday, June 26th, 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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(JUNE 2007) – Envision Radio Networks’ Cheap Psychological Tricks with Dr. Buff proudly announces its latest affiliate, “Chicago’s Talk Station” WLS-AM/ Chicago, IL.  The legendary WLS joins the growing list of affiliates broadcasting the daily vignette.

“Dr. Buff is unique.  He can say more in fifty-seconds than most say in an hour!  He’s simply the best at shrinking complex problems with his surprising solutions,” says WLS Program Director Kipper McGee.  “We think “Cheap Psychological Tricks with Dr. Buff” will improve the lives of our listeners.  I’m delighted to be working with him again.”

            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.  Contact Rebecca Pixley at rebeccap@envisionradio.com for further 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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WASHINGTON MONTHLY ON THE RADIO ADDS WCMI

Tuesday, June 19th, 2007

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Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

(JUNE 2007) – Washington Monthly on the Radio proudly announces its latest affiliate WCMI-AM/ Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY.  WCMI joins the growing list of affiliates broadcasting the weekly one-hour talk radio program.

Washington Monthly on the Radio focuses on politics, government and culture with its hosts Peter Laufer and Markos Kounalakis. The show gives a voice to the magazine, for which it is named after, by providing a lively forum for journalists, policy makers and newsmakers to discuss the pressing issues of the day.  Washington Monthly on the Radio originates from the publishing offices of The Washington Monthly in San Francisco.  Contact Rebecca Pixley at rebeccap@envisionradio.com for further 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.

Talk USA Radio is a talk programming company based in Washington DC headed by Tom Athans, creator of The Ed Schultz Show and The Stephanie Miller Show. 

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WASHINGTON MONTHLY ON THE RADIO ADDS KGAM

Thursday, June 14th, 2007

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Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

(JUNE 2007) – Washington Monthly on the Radio proudly announces its latest affiliate KGAM-AM/ Palm Springs, CA.  KGAM joins the growing list of affiliates broadcasting the weekly one-hour talk radio program.

Washington Monthly on the Radio focuses on politics, government and culture with its hosts Peter Laufer and Markos Kounalakis. The show gives a voice to the magazine, for which it is named after, by providing a lively forum for journalists, policy makers and newsmakers to discuss the pressing issues of the day.  Washington Monthly on the Radio originates from the publishing offices of The Washington Monthly in San Francisco.  Contact Rebecca Pixley at rebeccap@envisionradio.com for further 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.

Talk USA Radio is a talk programming company based in Washington DC headed by Tom Athans, creator of The Ed Schultz Show and The Stephanie Miller Show. 

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WASHINGTON MONTHLY ON THE RADIO ADDS WKVT-AM

Tuesday, June 12th, 2007

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Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

(JUNE 2007) – Washington Monthly on the Radio proudly announces its latest affiliate WKVT-AM/ Brattleboro, VT.  WKVT joins the growing list of affiliates broadcasting the weekly one-hour talk radio program.

Washington Monthly on the Radio focuses on politics, government and culture with its hosts Peter Laufer and Markos Kounalakis. The show gives a voice to the magazine, for which it is named after, by providing a lively forum for journalists, policy makers and newsmakers to discuss the pressing issues of the day.  Washington Monthly on the Radio originates from the publishing offices of The Washington Monthly in San Francisco.  Contact Rebecca Pixley at rebeccap@envisionradio.com for further 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.

Talk USA Radio is a talk programming company based in Washington DC headed by Tom Athans, creator of The Ed Schultz Show and The Stephanie Miller Show. 

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KLOL Added to BitXchange Affiliate Lineup

Monday, June 11th, 2007

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Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

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(JUNE 2007)- The BitXchange, produced and edited by Mike Marino, proudly announces its latest affiliate Clear Channel Communications station KLOL-FM/ Houston, TX.  Morning host

Bo Corona joins over 125 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.  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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American Biker Minute Welcomes WKHC-FM as Its Newest Affiliate

Monday, June 11th, 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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(JUNE 2007) - Envision Radio Networks’ American Biker Minute is proud to announce WKHC-FM/ Dahlonega, GA, 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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American Biker Minute Announces Tribute to Dad

Thursday, June 7th, 2007

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Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

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(JUNE 2007) - Envision Radio’s American Biker Minute celebrates Father’s Day with a full week of the daily 60 second vignette featuring stoplight interviews on favorite memories and stories about Dad from motorcycle enthusiasts across America the week of June 11th.

As captured by ABM’s roving motorcycle reporter, Jeff Ryan,   American Biker Minute will provide the special programming the entire week of June 11th through Father’s Day. Stations interested in running this special Father’s Day content, may contact Rebecca Pixley at rebeccap@envisionradio.com, for more details.

American Biker Minute is a 60-second infotainment segment about 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.

ENVISION RADIO NETWORKS WELCOMES FAMILY MATTERS RADIO

Wednesday, June 6th, 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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(JUNE 2007) – Envision Radio Networks is pleased to welcome Family Matters Radio, a two-hour radio magazine show with friendly talk, important topics, and expert advice, to its programming lineup.

Touted as Real Talk for women, Family Matters Radio, with hosts Caroline Kruse and Jacquie Chakirelis, features great conversations with best selling authors, experts, newsmakers, celebrities, and the inspiring stories of everyday people. From singer Judy Collins’ battle with depression and suicide, popular weatherman Al Roker’s problems with infertility, Olympic Gold medalist Scott Hamilton’s triumph over cancer, to why ESPN personality Mike Greenberg’s wife thinks he’s an idiot,  Family Matters Radio connects with the everyday lives of listeners.
“We provide an outlet for the conversations that woman have had with each other for years and connecting with listeners that radio has ignored” says Family Matters co-host Jacquie Chakirelis. “We have enjoyed amazing success in both AM and FM formats in small and large markets for the past nine years, and look forward to growing the program and reaching even more listeners now that we are part of Envision Radio Networks.”

“We are thrilled to be associated with such a well-respected company” adds Family Matters co-host Caroline Kruse.  “Danno Wolkoff has been both a mentor and friend to us for a number of years.  We have been impressed with his reputation and his industry leadership.  We couldn’t be in better hands!”
“Family Matters has been a successful brand for many years and was one of the original women talk-oriented programs” says Envision Radio Networks President and CEO Danno Wolkoff.  “The show has evolved to include issues and topics for everyone as Caroline and Jacquie deliver a family-friendly program each week. We are thrilled to add Family Matters to the Envision programming lineup.”   

The program has also been recognized by its industry peers for its efforts; Family Matters Radio received an Achievement In Radio (AIR) award and was honored with three Ohio Excellence In Journalism Awards.  More information is available at www.envisionradio.com.  Contact Rebecca Pixley at rebeccap@envisionradio.com for further 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.
Family Matters Radio is informative, entertaining and inspiring talk radio focused on issues concerning women and families.  Family Matters Radio is independently owned and operated by Caroline Kruse and Jacquie Chakirelis. Family Matters Radio has been actively on-the-air for over nine years in the Cleveland/ Akron Ohio (3.3 million population ADI) markets.

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