Archive for October, 2007

Envision Radio Network’s VIP Services Welcomes WJLB

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

(OCTOBER 2007)- Envision Radio Network’s “VIP Services” proudly announces its latest affiliate, Clear Channel’s “FM 98” WJLB-FM/ Detroit, MI.  “Coco, Foolish, and Mr. Chase,” join the growing list of VIP Services affiliates.
WJLB morning show producer Max Rosenhuas says, “VIP Services makes me look good as a producer because VIP makes all the stars very accessible to WJLB.” Rosenhuas continues, “There is a generous amount of time with each guest and because they handle getting the background and project info, I don’t spend my time doing research. Now I can use that time making the rest of my show even better.”

“VIP Services” is a turn-key guest booking service for Urban, Hip-Hop and Rhythmic radio stations.  The service offers a daily menu of artists and pop culture guests to high-profile morning shows in the top 50 markets.

“VIP Services” booked and produced recent sold out radio tour interviews with Kim Kardashian, Ike Turner, Morgan Freeman, Karrine Steffans, and Fonzworth Bentley, former personal assistant to Sean “Diddy” Combs.Upcoming available interviews include Spice Girl Mel B., Alabama rapper “Rich Boy,” and Jermaine Dupri.

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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© 2007 Envision Radio Networks, Inc.

LESLIE MARSHALL ADDS WINZ-AM/ MIAMI

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

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(OCTOBER 2007) – The Leslie Marshall Show proudly announces its latest affiliate KJLL-AM/ Tucson, AZ. on the Envision Radio Networks.  KJLL joins the growing list of affiliates broadcasting The Leslie Marshall Show.  Leslie Marshall is a dynamic radio personality well known in the world of talk radio and television.  She’s been a radio host for over 19 years and is a frequent pundit on national television.

The youngest person ever to be nationally syndicated on radio, Leslie Marshall replaced Tom Snyder on the ABC Satellite Radio Network in 1992.  Having the distinction of being the first woman to host an issues oriented program nationwide, her career has taken her to WNWS in Miami, WGR in Buffalo, KPRC in Houston, WLS in Chicago, KGO in San Francisco and KFI, KLSX and KABC in Los Angeles.

Leslie Marshall is a frequent contributor to national news networks and can be seen each Wednesday morning as a political pundit on the Fox News Channel.  She also makes frequent appearances on: “The O’Reilly Factor,” “Hannity & Colmes,” “The Neil Cavuto Show” on Fox, “Scarborough Country” on MSNBC and “Showbiz Tonight” on CNN.

The Leslie Marshall Show is available to radio for broadcast live via satellite weekdays 3PM-6PM Eastern, or via tape delay for later broadcast.  Contact Envision Radio Networks’ Affiliate Relations at 216-831-3761 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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© 2007 Envision Radio Networks, Inc.

The Chop Shop Radio Show Proudly Welcomes KYBB-FM

Monday, October 29th, 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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(OCTOBER 2007) The Chop Shop Guitar Show is proud to announce KYBB-FM/ Sioux Falls, SD, as its newest affiliate to the Chop Shop’s “Classic Rock” network.

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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© 2007 Envision Radio Networks, Inc.

American Biker Minute Welcomes KJRV-FM and Announces Special Halloween Content

Friday, October 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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(OCTOBER 2007) - Envision Radio Networks’ American Biker Minute is proud to announce KJRV-FM/ Huron, SD, as the newest affiliate of the daily radio vignette.  American Biker Minute celebrates Halloween with a full week of spooky fun!  American Biker Minute host and head ghostbuster Jeff Ryan shares killer costume ideas, festive stories from fellow bikers, and maybe even a ghost story or two!  Contact Rebecca Pixley at rebeccap@envisionradio.com for all the gory details.
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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© 2007 Envision Radio Networks, Inc.


PAUL SHAFFER’S DAY IN ROCK ADDS WCHX-FM

Thursday, October 25th, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

(OCTOBER 2007) – Envision Radio Networks proudly welcomes WCHX-FM/ Lewistown, PA 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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© 2007 Envision Radio Networks, Inc.

FAMILY MATTERS RADIO WITH CAROLINE AND JACQUIE WELCOMES WLKF-AM

Monday, October 22nd, 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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(OCTOBER 2007) – Family Matters Radio with Caroline and Jacquie proudly announces its latest affiliate WLKF-AM/ Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL. on the Envision Radio Networks.  WLKF 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.

The Chop Shop Radio Show Proudly Welcomes WKBH-FM

Tuesday, October 9th, 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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(OCTOBER 2007) The Chop Shop Guitar Show is proud to announce WKBH-FM/ La Crosse, WI, as its newest affiliate to the Chop Shop’s “Classic Rock” network.

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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© 2007 Envision Radio Networks, Inc.

PAUL SHAFFER VISITS WAXQ/ NEW YORK STUDIOS

Monday, October 8th, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

(OCTOBER 2007) – Paul Shaffer was in studio on Monday, October 1st with “Q104.3” WAXQ-FM/ New York morning personality Jim Kerr to celebrate the launch of Paul Shaffer’s Day in Rock on Q104.3.  Shaffer spent over an hour with Kerr discussing not only the daily feature, which is called “Q Calendar” in New York, but also discussed his early years as a part of the original Saturday Night Live, his current duties on The Late Show with David Letterman, and his thoughts on the newly released induction nominees for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  Shaffer also made mention of Paul Shaffer’s Day in Rock on two consecutive episodes of the Late Show, reenacting the humorous classic Casey Kasem radio outtake as part of his discussion with David Letterman about Paul Shaffer’s Day in Rock and the debut on Q104.3.  Audio of both the Q104.3 interview and Letterman bit are available now at www.paulshaffersdayinrock.com.

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.  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.  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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© 2007 Envision Radio Networks, Inc.

AudioBitXchange Welcomes KCNA-FM

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

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(October 2007) - Envision Radio Networks’ AudioBitXchange proudly welcomes KCNA-FM/ Medford, OR 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 all edited by “The BitMaster” Mike Marino.  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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© 2007 Envision Radio Networks, Inc.

The Chop Shop Radio Show Proudly Welcomes WBGG-FM

Tuesday, October 2nd, 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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(OCTOBER 2007) The Chop Shop Guitar Show is proud to announce Clear Channel’s classic rock station “Big 105.9” WBGG-FM/ Miami, FL, as its newest affiliate to the Chop Shop’s “Classic Rock” network.

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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© 2007 Envision Radio Networks, Inc.