Archive for October, 2008

Envision Radio Networks Moving To New Location

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Matt Wardlaw

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: mattw@envisionradio.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

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(OCTOBER 2008) – Envision Radio Networks® is pleased to announce the location for the new world headquarters of Envision Radio Networks®, effective as of November 1st, 2008. Please update your address book details with the new address for Envision Radio Networks®, 3733 Park East Drive, Room 222– Cleveland, OH 44122.
“Since outgrowing our current space, we have been trying to find a hip location similar to Walt Whitman High School in 1969” says Envision Radio Networks® President and CEO Danno Wolkoff. “We finally settled on a terrific office in ROOM 222 of 37 Park East and although there is no Karen Valentine in the building, our new landlord is the spitting image of Principal Seymour Kaufman.”
Envision Radio Networks® will have additional staffing needs with the new expanded location. Resumes are now being accepted for these newly created positions: Marketing assistant, sales administrator, administrative assistant, and affiliate sales. Internships are also available. Send your resume and cover letter (no MP3s) to Laura Orkin at laurao@envisionradio.com. All positions will be based in the new Cleveland headquarters. No phone calls please.
Envision Radio Networks, Inc. provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks® is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services for radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.

Don’t Quote Me Welcomes KVMW-AM

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

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Contact: Matt Wardlaw

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: mattw@envisionradio.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

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(OCTOBER 2008) – Envision Radio Networks and Wiggles 3D Incorporated are proud to welcome KVMW-AM/ Abilene-Sweetwater, TX as the newest affiliate for USA TODAY’S – Don’t Quote Me – Quote of the Day.

Envision Radio Networks® offers USA TODAY’S Don’t Quote Me in a 60-second daily vignette that brings fun and engaging elements to radio by getting listeners involved in the interactive guessing game. Don’t Quote Me also provides daily interactive web content for radio stations’ websites including the Quote of the Day, top 10 lists, puzzles, and games. The USA TODAY print version of Don’t Quote Me gives readers a chance to guess who said what in a daily puzzle modeled from the popular board game. Visit www.envisionradio.com for more details or contact Matt Wardlaw at 216-831-3761 for information on how you can get Don’t Quote Me for your radio station.

About Envision Radio Networks®:

Envision Radio Networks® provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks, Inc. is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services to radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.

About Wiggles 3D Incorporated:

Wiggles 3D Incorporated is a Canadian entertainment development company based in London, Ont. Wiggles 3D is the publisher of multiple award-winning party and family games that are supported by syndicated newspaper puzzles, radio programming and print publishing. The Don’t Quote Me® brand harnesses the universal popularity of quotes in branded and co-branded products and services that include award-winning games, merchandise and an interactive website at www.dontquoteme.com.

About USA TODAY:

USA TODAY is the nation’s top-selling newspaper. It is published via satellite at 34 locations in the USA and at four sites abroad. With a total average daily circulation of 2.3 million, USA TODAY is available worldwide. USA TODAY is published by Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI). The USA TODAY brand also includes: USATODAY.com, an award-winning news and information Web site that is updated 24 hours per day; USA TODAY Sports Weekly, a magazine for enthusiasts of college and professional football and baseball; USA TODAY Mobile, offering up-to-the minute news and information on a variety of mobile platforms and devices; and USA TODAY Live, the television arm of the USA TODAY brand that brings the spirit and quality of the newspaper to television.

Envision Radio Networks®’ American Biker Minute Welcomes KLFM-FM

Monday, October 20th, 2008

(OCTOBER 2008) - Envision Radio Networks®’ American Biker Minute is proud to announce KLFM-FM/ Great Falls, MT as the newest affiliate of 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 Minute’s interviews, actualities and tidbits make this turnkey imaging product easy for stations to program and sell. Please contact Matt Wardlaw with Envision Radio Networks at 216-831-3761 or mattw@envisionradio.com for complete details.

Envision Radio Networks® provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks, Inc. is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services to radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.

Envision Radio Networks®’ The Final Verdict Welcomes WRVA-AM

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Matt Wardlaw

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: mattw@envisionradio.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

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(OCTOBER 2008) – Envision Radio Networks®’ The Final Verdict is proud to welcome WRVA-AM/Richmond, VA as its newest affiliate.

The Final Verdict is a daily 60 second legal challenge hosted by renowned attorney J. Coleman. The Final Verdict can be used by radio stations as a benchmark feature, as well as an interactive game that can be played either on-air with listeners or via the radio station’s website. Each day’s legal challenge involves real people in everyday situations like divorce, accidents, real estate, workplace issues, religion, child custody, money issues and marriage.

J. Coleman, a graduate of Santa Clara University School of Law, personally writes and records each episode of The Final Verdict based on a genuine legal case. After over 20 years of practice, J. Coleman is uniquely qualified to provide a compelling daily story about real people in relatable legal situations. The Final Verdict is available for your radio station via internet download. For more information and a free demo, contact Matt Wardlaw at 216-831-3761, or visit www.envisionradio.com.

Envision Radio Networks® provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks, Inc. is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services to radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.

Envision Radio Networks®’ Country Live USA Welcomes Joe Nichols & WJVL-FM

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Matt Wardlaw

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: mattw@envisionradio.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

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(OCTOBER 2008) – Host Tommy Street talks to country star Joe Nichols on Envision Radio Networks®’ Country Live USA for a special one-on-one interview that will air the weekend of October 17th-October 19th.

Country Live USA continues as the fastest growing country radio show as WJVL-FM/ Janesville, WI adds the two-hour program to its lineup.

Country Live USA is a new weekly radio show hosted by 20 year radio veteran Tommy Street. The program features live performances from today’s hottest stars, concert information, country news, artist and band interviews. Country Live USA is designed specifically for country radio listeners who are looking for something fun, upbeat, and exciting on the weekends. Visit www.countryliveusa.com for more details or contact Matt Wardlaw at 216-831-3761 for information on how you can get Country Live USA for your radio station.

Envision Radio Networks® provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks, Inc. is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services to radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.

Envision Radio Networks®’ American Biker Minute Presents Biketoberfest

Thursday, October 9th, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Matt Wardlaw

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: mattw@envisionradio.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

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(OCTOBER 2008) – Envision Radio Networks’® American Biker Minute motors over to Daytona Beach, FL for Biketoberfest Week – a week’s worth of sights and sounds from one of America’s most famous annual motorcycle festivals! ABM’s Jeff Ryan hits the road to get the Biketoberfest scoop from fellow bikers on the scene in Daytona Beach. Interested stations can broadcast the 60-second vignettes from October 13th through October 19th. Visit www.americanbikerradio.com and contact Matt Wardlaw at 216-831-3761 for further 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® provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks, Inc. is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services to radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.

Celebrity Guest Hosts Fill In Next Week on Envision Radio Networks®’ Paul Shaffer’s Day in Rock

Thursday, October 9th, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Matt Wardlaw

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: mattw@envisionradio.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

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(OCTOBER 2008) – Late night legend Paul Shaffer will take a well-deserved break next week from Envision Radio Networks’® Paul Shaffer’s Day in Rock. In his absence, guest hosts Sammy Hagar, Dennis DeYoung, Eddie Money, fellow Canadians Mike Reno (Loverboy,) Randy Bachman (Bachman-Turner-Overdrive/The Guess Who) and others will grab Shaffer’s microphone to share their favorite rock and roll stories. Interested stations can broadcast the 60-second vignettes from October 13th through October 19th, and October 20th through October 26th. Visit www.paulshaffersdayinrock.com and contact Matt Wardlaw at 216-831-3761 for further details.

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.
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® provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks, Inc. is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services to radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.

Envision Radio Networks’® Country Live USA Welcomes Blake Shelton and WFGE-FM

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Matt Wardlaw

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: mattw@envisionradio.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

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(OCTOBER 2008) – Host Tommy Street talks to country star Blake Shelton on Envision Radio Networks®’ Country Live USA for a special one-on-one interview that will air the weekend of October 10th-October 12th.

Country Live USA continues as the fastest growing country radio show as WFGE-FM/ State College, PA adds the two-hour program to its lineup.

Country Live USA is a new weekly radio show hosted by 20 year radio veteran Tommy Street. The program features live performances from today’s hottest stars, concert information, country news, artist and band interviews. Country Live USA is designed specifically for country radio listeners who are looking for something fun, upbeat, and exciting on the weekends. Visit www.countryliveusa.com for more details or contact Matt Wardlaw at 216-831-3761 for information on how you can get Country Live USA for your radio station.

Envision Radio Networks® provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks, Inc. is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services to radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.

Envision Radio Networks’ The Rockin’ ’80s Announces Free Halloween Special

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Matt Wardlaw

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: mattw@envisionradio.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

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(OCTOBER 2008) – What happens to rock and rollers after they stop “knocking on heaven’s door,” and make their final departure for the great gig in the sky? Envision Radio Networks’® The Rockin’ ‘80s will go “Beyond the Grave” with a FREE Halloween special to bring you that answer. “Beyond the Grave” features music and stories from the decade of excess rockers who have moved on, and left behind music that will last for decades to come.

Get ready for two hours of bone-chilling “spooktacular” musical fun with The Rockin’ ‘80s host Zander featuring music from AC/DC, Def Leppard, Ozzy Osbourne, Styx, Ratt, Rainbow, Quiet Riot, and lots more!

The Rockin’ ‘80s Beyond the Grave Halloween Special is available commercial free via internet download for broadcast October 27th through November 2nd. Please contact Matt Wardlaw 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 longtime radio personality Zander, 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. Visit www.therockin80s.com for more details

Envision Radio Networks® provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks, Inc. is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services to radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.

Envision Radio Networks’® Chop Shop Presents The Fifth Annual Ozzy Halloween Special!

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Matt Wardlaw

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: mattw@envisionradio.com

Web: www.envisionradio.com

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(OCTOBER 2008) Hide the bats, doves, and other bite-sized animals, Envision Radio Networks’® Chop Shop Guitar Show presents the annual Ozzy Halloween Special, back for a fifth year of demonically charged musical fun! Chop Shop host Steve Black (WRIF/ Detroit) welcomes Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath,) longtime Ozzy Osbourne guitar player Zakk Wylde, Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters,) Nick Perri (Shinedown,) and other special guests for this FREE two hour Halloween special.
Black Sabbath and Ozzy favorites like “Bark at the Moon,” “Diary of a Madman,” “Zombie Stomp,” and “Children of the Grave” are a few of the many tricks and treats from the Ozz-man that will be served up in this year’s edition of The Ozzy Halloween Special. The two hour radio special is FREE and will be available for broadcast October 27th through November 2nd via internet download – contact Matt Wardlaw at 216-831-3761 for broadcast details.
The Chop Shop and Chop Shop Classic feature weekly updates on bands and tours, web exclusive content, and special guests all while playing 10 songs an hour. Both versions are two hours in length and contain two feature interviews as well as the exclusive Chop Shop Hall of Fame feature, where such guests as Ted Nugent, Brian May, Leslie West, and hundreds others pay tribute to guitar legends Eddie Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, Angus Young, Slash and more.
Envision Radio Networks® provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks, Inc. is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services to radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.