Archive for September, 2007

MIKE MARINO ANNOUNCES QUEONDAONLINE.COM

Thursday, September 20th, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

(SEPTEMBER 2007) – Envision Radio Networks is pleased to announce QueondaOnline.com, a new daily prep service for Spanish Radio.  Already having conquered traditional radio with The BitXchange and AudioBitxchange, L.A. programmer Mike Marino now sets his sights on Spanish Radio to fill the void and need for great daily prep!

“As we have done with The BitXChange Prep, QueondaOnline.com will provide compelling headline news, showbiz and music news for all genres of Spanish radio,” states “The BitMaster” Mike Marino.  “We will also tap into lifestyle and on-air topic ideas.  More importantly, the site will grow as feedback comes in from our affiliates.”

Queonda saves valuable time with effective stories that are accurate and first on the scene covering both American and Latin American culture with story topics ranging from regional Mexican to rock and everything in between.  Queonda covers multiple Spanish Radio formats with all of the world news, sports, showbiz gossip, and music news that you need.  English Radio has The BitXchange Prep…Si usted habla español…Sign up for a free trial or lock in a deal before your competitor does!  More information is available at www.QueondaOnline.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.

 

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THE NIELSEN COMPANY ANNOUNCES NIELSEN SPOTSCAN

Monday, September 10th, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

(SEPTEMBER 2007) – The Nielsen Company is pleased to announce Nielsen SpotScan, the most accurate and up-to-date advertising data available to radio.  SpotScan is now monitoring and available in the top 30 U.S. markets.

“The idea behind Nielsen SpotScan was to create a simple, yet robust ad tracking service for radio sales departments; a service that is cost efficient, user friendly, and gives access to exclusive Nielsen expenditure information across various media.” explains Nielsen Radio General Manager Catriona McGinn.  “SpotScan is truly the power tool in actionable sales data.”
SpotScan provides an array of detailed reports at the market and station level that compare radio, newspaper and local TV spot data.  SpotScan tracks total expenditure spent by advertisers on radio, local TV, and newspaper with detailed analysis of advertisers and number of spots aired in each market including the ability to filter specific station results.  Capture undiscovered revenue in your marketplace with SpotScan by comparing advertisers’ spending as well as a complete breakdown of total advertising dollars spent across radio, newspaper, and local TV in your market.  Visit www.nielsenspotscan.com and contact Rebecca Pixley at rebeccap@envisionradio.com for further details.

About Envision Radio Networks
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.

 

About The Nielsen Company

The Nielsen Company is a global information and media company with leading market positions and recognized brands in marketing information (ACNielsen), media information (Nielsen Media Research), trade shows and business publications (Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, Adweek). The privately held company is active in more than 100 countries, with headquarters in Haarlem, the Netherlands, and New York, USA. For more information, please visit, www.nielsen.com.

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© 2007 Envision Radio Networks, Inc.

PAUL SHAFFER’S DAY IN ROCK ADDS WRSW-FM

Wednesday, September 5th, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

(SEPTEMBER 2007) – Envision Radio Networks proudly welcomes WRSW-FM/ South Bend-Elkhart as the newest affiliate of Paul Shaffer’s Day in Rock.  The 60-second vignette can now be delivered daily to your inbox via podcast.  Subscribe to the daily podcast with Itunes or visit www.paulshaffersdayinrock.com for additional subscription options.

Paul Shaffer’s Day in Rock is available on a barter basis and illustrates the 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.  Contact Rebecca Pixley at rebeccap@envisionradio.com for further details.
            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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FAMILY MATTERS RADIO WITH CAROLINE AND JACQUIE WELCOMES KSIS-AM

Tuesday, September 4th, 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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(SEPTEMBER 2007) – Family Matters Radio with Caroline and Jacquie proudly announces its latest affiliate KSIS-AM/Sedalia, MO. on the Envision Radio Networks.  KSIS joins the growing list of affiliates broadcasting the two hour weekly radio program.

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 with Caroline and Jacquie connects with the everyday lives of listeners.  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 with Caroline and Jacquie 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 and has been actively on-the-air for over nine years in the Cleveland/ Akron Ohio markets.

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© 2007 Envision Radio Networks, Inc.