Archive for January, 2008

AudioBitXchange Welcomes WWDE and KXNA

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

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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(JANUARY 2008) - Envision Radio Networks’ AudioBitXchange proudly welcomes WWDE-FM/ Norfolk, VA and KXNA-FM/ Fayetteville, AR as the newest affiliates 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.  AudioBitXchange features sound design and EFX by creative partner “AJ” from KDWB Minneapolis and KDMX Dallas.  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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PAUL SHAFFER’S DAY IN ROCK ADDS KWDQ-FM

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

(JANUARY 2008) – Envision Radio Networks proudly welcomes KWDQ-FM/ Woodward, OK 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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The Rockin’ ‘80s Welcomes KKRQ-FM and KMGI-FM

Friday, January 18th, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

(JANUARY 2008) – Envision Radio Networks’ The Rockin’ ‘80s is proud to announce its newest affiliates, KKRQ-FM/ Cedar Rapids, IA and KMGI-FM/ Idaho Falls, ID.  KKRQ and KMGI add the two hour version of the program to their weekend lineup.
  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.  Hosted by Zander (KLKX/ Los Angeles,) The Rockin’ ‘80s 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.  Please contact Rebecca Pixley at 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 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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WKZY-FM ADDS JAYNE-FM™

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

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(JANUARY 2008) – Envision Radio Networks’ Jayne-FM™, a syndicated daypart program hosted by nationally recognized voiceover talent Robin Marshall, welcomes “106.9 KZY” WKZY-FM/ Gainesville, FL.  Zapoleon Media Strategies and Marshall Arts Communications join forces to create this unique and cutting edge program, Jayne-FM™Jayne-FM™ is the only syndicated/voice-tracked product that specifically targets today’s Hot AC listeners.  Jayne-FM™ is the perfect solution for night-time programming and is adaptable to fit any daypart (including weekends). Jayne-FM™ is modular — supplying both content and music (a modern, contemporary pop-rock based sound) or the station can use their own playlist.

Jayne-FM™ President/Creative Director Robin Marshall is the extraordinary and unique voice of Jayne.  Robin is a highly regarded national voiceover talent based in New York. Her long list of clients includes Wal-Mart, Lexus, Best Western Hotels, Outback, Fuji Film, Owens Corning, and literally hundreds of others. Currently on the air at CD101.9 in New York City, Robin’s broadcast experience includes stops at WAPP/New York, Hot 103/New York, and WPIX/New York. More information is available at www.JAYNEFM.COM.  Contact Rebecca Pixley at 216-831-3761 or 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 Tour Bus Adds WRBA-FM

Thursday, January 10th, 2008

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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(JANUARY 2008)  Envision Radio Networks’ The Tour Bus, a nationally syndicated radio show featuring party rock bands from the 80’s, 90’s and today, welcomes “Panama City’s Pure Classic Rock” WRBA-FM/ Panama City, FL.  WRBA joins the growing list of affiliates broadcasting the four-hour weekly program.

Ralph Sutton and Stacey X host The Tour Bus, the only rock radio show that mixes classic bands like Van Halen, Motley Crue, Scorpions and Judas Priest, with today’s top rockers including Buckcherry, HIM, and Avenged SevenfoldThe Tour Bus also features exclusive interviews that offer a rare look behind the rock and roll curtain.  The program is available via internet download.   Please contact Rebecca Pixley with Envision Radio Networks at 216-831-3761 or rebeccap@envisionradio.com for complete 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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