Archive for March, 2008

Envision Radio Networks® Family Matters Radio with Caroline and Jacquie Now Available On Demand

Monday, March 31st, 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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(MARCH 2008) – Envision Radio Networks®’ Family Matters Radio is now available for instant on-demand listening on your mobile phone as part of a new licensing agreement with CelleCast Inc. Listen now and hear the latest episodes as they become available using the direct dial number (206) 400-2844 or listen online at www.cellecast.com/familymatters. CelleCast has created a service that frees listeners from being tied to their radio and empowers them to set their own on-demand listening schedule. In addition, CelleCast users experience unprecedented interactivity with program hosts and other listeners. Visit www.cellecast.com for more information.

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.

Envision Radio Networks’® The Rockin’ 80’s Welcomes WBGG

Friday, March 28th, 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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(MARCH 2008) – Envision Radio Networks®’ The Rockin’ 80’s is proud to welcome Clear Channel’s WBGG-FM/ Miami, FL as its newest affiliate. WBGG adds the two hour version of the program to their weekend lineup.

“It’s wonderful to be able to have a fully produced 2-hour show focused on everything that rocked in the 80’s,” says WBGG program director Brie Miller. “Most Classic Rock stations don’t focus their libraries on the songs that Zander digs up during the feature. So, it’s great to have a different flavor on the weekends. You can hear The Rockin’ 80’s every Saturday Night from 9-11pm.”

“WBGG are well known for being THE classic rock station in Miami,” says Zander. “I am thrilled to have Big 105.9 on The Rockin’ 80’s every week. Let’s rock!”

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-FM, KKZQ-FM/ Los Angeles,) The Rockin’ 80’s 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. Visit The Rockin’ 80’s website at www.r80s.com. 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.

Envision Radio Networks’® Family Matters Radio with Caroline and Jacquie Welcome KIFG-FM

Wednesday, March 26th, 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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(MARCH 2008) – Envision Radio Networks®’ Family Matters Radio with Caroline and Jacquie proudly announce KIFG-FM/ Iowa Falls, IA as the latest affiliate of 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.

KDND/Sacramento Joins BitXChange Network

Tuesday, March 25th, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rebecca Pixley

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: rebeccap@envision.com

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(MARCH 2008)- Mike Marino’s BitXchange, a daily prep service syndicated by Envision Radio Networks®, proudly announces Entercom’s “107.9 The End” KDND-FM/ Sacramento, CA as its newest affiliate. KDND’s “The Wake-Up Call” is the latest morning show to choose The BitXchange as their provider for news, entertainment and audio.

BitXchange continues to be radio’s fastest growing morning show prep service covering everything from hard news to hilarious stories written in a rip-n-read style and accessed at www.thebitxchange.com . BitXchange now offers one-on-one guest interviews, news clips and information on everything from sports to showbiz, as well as last night’s audio clips and bit sharing forums based on format. 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.

Envision Radio Networks®’ Paul Shaffer’s Day in Rock Now Available On Demand

Monday, March 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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(MARCH 2008) – Envision Radio Networks®’ Paul Shaffer’s Day in Rock is now available for instant on-demand listening on your mobile phone as part of a new licensing agreement with CelleCast Inc. Listen now and hear the latest episodes as they become available using the direct dial number (253) 251-2300 or listen online at www.cellecast.com/paulshaffersdayinrock. CelleCast has created a service that frees listeners from being tied to their radio and empowers them to set their own on-demand listening schedule. In addition, CelleCast users experience unprecedented interactivity with program hosts and other listeners. Visit www.cellecast.com for more information.

Paul Shaffer’s Day in Rock is available on a barter basis and illustrates the history of rock according to 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.

Envision Radio Networks Signs Licensing Agreement With Cellecast

Monday, March 17th, 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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(MARCH 2008) – Envision Radio Networks® is pleased to announce a new licensing agreement with CelleCast, Inc. that will allow Envision to deliver a diverse selection of multi-genre programming that will be instantly available on demand to users via their mobile or landline phones. Paul Shaffer’s Day in Rock, Jayne-FM, Cheap Psychological Tricks with Dr. Buff, The Tour Bus and Family Matters are among the programs that will be offered initially as part of the agreement, with additional programming to be added during the coming weeks.
CelleCast has created a service that frees listeners from being tied to their radio and empowers them to set their own on-demand listening schedule. In addition, CelleCast users experience unprecedented interactivity with program hosts and other listeners. Visit www.cellecast.com for more information.

“In addition to providing content for radio stations to use on-air, Envision Radio Networks provides content for radio station usage through streaming, podcasting, blogging, social networking, Internet, Wifi, audio, video and mobilecasting,”says Envision Radio Networks® President and CEO Danno Wolkoff. “Now with Cellecasting, we can provide radio on demand for our affiliates and their listeners wherever they want and whenever they want it.”
“Envision Radio Networks is the ideal content partner for CelleCast,” commented Andrew Deal, CelleCast, Inc President and CEO. “Their short form programming provides a variety for our listeners’ playlists, and their long form talk shows make an appealing addition to our existing line up which includes The Dr. Laura Program and The Lars Larson Show.”

CelleCast, Inc. was launched in November 2007 to bring radio and all things audio to any phone, any time, anywhere. CelleCast is building a network of programming focused first on top-tier radio programs, and extending into local radio, news, talk, sports, traffic, weather, religious, event, educational, ethnic, emerging artists and specialty podcast programming. Its debut partner networks include Westwood One, Take on the Day, LLC, and Premier. CelleCast exists to elevate the marketplace of ideas, allowing listeners to build playlists and social networking profiles and talk back to the show, while it maintains higher content standards than the FCC. Comprehensive voice-text-email messaging tools are scheduled to be added to the service in mid 2008.

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.

The Rockin’ ’80s Launches New Website at WWW.R80S.COM

Friday, March 14th, 2008

(MARCH 2008) – Envision Radio Networks’ The Rockin’ ‘80s is proud to announce the debut of its new website online at www.r80s.com. The brand new Rockin’ ‘80s website features a blog with the latest updates from Rockin’ ‘80s host Zander, tons of rock and roll audio and video fun in the “AV Club” section and the most recent artist interviews available via podcast. Rock and roll web surfers will also find detailed playlist information for the latest Rockin’ ‘80s shows, and a gallery that features scandalous photographic proof of Zander’s celebrity encounters! Disclaimer: Ripped jeans, smoke machines, and Aqua-Net not included, and some restrictions may apply. Check your local listings for details. No animals were harmed while creating the new website, except the hamster that died from natural causes which wasn’t our fault…sorry!

“This website re-launch has been nearly a two year project for me, and I finally caught a huge break when I realized I had a talented web designer right here in the building with me at The Quake,” says Zander, creator/host of The Rockin’ ‘80s. “The new Rockin’ ‘80s website ROCKS, and I couldn’t be happier with the final results!”

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-FM, KKZQ-FM/ 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, Inc. 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’ Chop Shop Offers Guitar Hero Radio Special

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

(MARCH 2008) Today’s youth are picking up the guitar as their instrument of choice, inspired by the popular Guitar Hero video game franchise and similar music and instrument based video games. These popular video games have driven sales of guitars to a record-setting multi-billion dollar level over the past few years.

Envision Radio Networks’ Chop Shop Guitar Show examines the success of Guitar Hero with a free one hour radio special. Pete Loeffler (Chevelle,) Leslie West (Mountain,) Tony Rombolla (Godsmack,) and Geson Hatchett of Hardcore Gamer Magazine are among the guests that will join host Steve Black (WRIF/Detroit) to discuss the positive and negative impact of Guitar Hero on the music industry. The special also features music from Guitar Hero including “Sweet Child ‘O Mine,” “Shout At The Devil,” “Train Kept a Rollin’,” and more!

The Chop Shop Guitar Hero Radio Special is available via Internet download for broadcast the week of March 31st. Please contact Rebecca Pixley with Envision Radio Networks at 216-831-3761 for complete details.

“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.

The Rockin’ ’80s Presents The Evolution of Rush

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

(MARCH 2008) – Envision Radio Networks’ The Rockin’ ‘80s celebrates the legacy of Rush with a free two hour radio special!  For 40 years, Canadian rock legends Rush, the most successful power trio from The Great White North, have mesmerized audiences globally with their instrumental agility and legendary live shows.  Rush will release a brand new album in April, Snakes and Arrows Live, which commemorates the band’s most recent live trek in support of their Snakes and Arrows album.

“The Evolution of Rush,” will get fans revved up for Snakes and Arrows Live with an audio trip through the amazing career of Geddy, Alex, and Neil, collectively known as Rush. Hosted by Zander and featuring Rush favorites from the 80s, the special contains commentary from the band, and fascinating anecdotes from their musical peers.

The Rockin’ ‘80s “The Evolution of Rush” Special will be available commercial free via FTP download only for the week of March 31st through April 6th.  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.  Hosted by Zander (KLKX-FM, KKZQ-FM/ 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, Inc. 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 Announces Think Green Radio

Monday, March 10th, 2008

(MARCH 2008) – Envision Radio Networks announces the launch of Think Green Radio, a new 60 second infotainment segment hosted by Los Angeles radio personality Harrison.  Think Green Radio marks the national celebration of Earth Month throughout April with special “green” content geared towards making a positive difference for the continued benefit of Planet Earth.

”As more radio listeners become ecologically friendly and passionate about our environment, we wanted to create an informative program that would entertain and educate each day,” says Danno Wolkoff, President/CEO of Envision Radio Networks. “Harrison is beloved by Hollywood celebrities and shares their passion for our environment so Think Green Radio will be a star-studded feature promoting a Green Planet.”

Think Green Radio is an engaging daily exploration of our “Greeniverse” with simple and important ways in which we can live a “green” lifestyle.  Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore, Academy Award winner Robert Redford, and actor Ed Begley Jr. are just a few of the environmental experts and celebrities spending time with Harrison and Think Green Radio to share their important viewpoints and “green thoughts.”  More information is available at www.thinkgreenradio.com.  Contact Rebecca Pixley at 216-831-3761 or rebeccap@envisionradio.com for further details.

Think Green Radio host Harrison’s broadcast career began on cable when he co-hosted and produced an entertainment show for multiple cable systems.  The program, Screen Test, won several cable ACE honors and was the forerunner for what later became E! Entertainment Television.  That of course, led quickly to Talk Radio, Morning FM, syndication, and satellite radio.  As an award-winning syndicated investigative reporter, Harrison developed a reputation for uncovering news and issues that none of the other media personalities would touch.  Most recently, Harrison has gathered further accolades as the host of popular talk program Harrison on the Edge (KTLK-AM/ Los Angeles.)

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.