Archive for January, 2009

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Dr. Buff

Friday, January 23rd, 2009

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Contact: Matt Wardlaw

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: mattw@envisionradio.com

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(JANUARY 2009) – Cupid’s arrow is pointed at your radio station, armed with a week’s worth of Cheap Psychological Tricks for Lovers from Envision Radio Networks® syndicated personality Dr. Buff! Buff tackles the important romantic stuff with topics including – How to write a love letter, the physiology of “chemical love,” and the “best” kind of kiss! Learn how you can use the color red to your advantage, and other valuable Valentine’s Day “Cheap Tricks!” Stations can broadcast Dr. Buff’s “Cheap Psychological Tricks for Lovers” commercial-free February 7th-February 16th via internet download. Affiliate stations that sign up to run this special Valentine’s Day content will also receive copies of Dr. Buff’s award winning books for listener giveaways. Contact Matt Wardlaw at 216-831-3761 or mattw@envisionradio.com for broadcast details.
Cheap Psychological Tricks with Dr. Buff offers everyday common-sense advice for parents, spouse, family members, and friends. Host and best selling author Dr. Perry Buffington is available to deliver compelling advice and entertainment to your listening audience. Cheap Psychological Tricks with Dr. Buff is a perfect benchmark feature for morning shows, and can also be programmed throughout the day. The vignette offers a unique sponsorship opportunity for radio stations that are looking to add informative family-safe programming to their lineup.
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.

Todd and Tyler Welcome WLFE-FM

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

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Contact: Matt Wardlaw

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: mattw@envisionradio.com

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(JANUARY 2009) – The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, syndicated nationally by Envision Radio Networks®, welcomes “Rock 102” WLFE-FM/ Burlington-Plattsburgh, VT-NY as the newest affiliate preparing for world domination as a member of The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire. After a week of introductory best-of broadcasts, Todd & Tyler officially launched in early January with their first live broadcast on Rock 102.
Rock 102 program director JJ Prieve comments, “We’re pumped to anchor Rock 102 with the Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire in the morning!” Prieve continues, “Those two guys are exactly what the Champlain Valley needs in the morning, and I look forward to collecting many ratings bonus checks because of them!”

Emerging briefly from the TNT Empire Headquarters, Mike Tyler offered the following comment, “We are looking forward to having Rock 102 listeners join in on the conversations we have each morning and hearing the variety of opinions and the real life excitement and laughter from an important part of the country.” Todd Brandt adds “We are very excited to be expanding the Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire to Rock 102 and the Champlain Valley!”

For over a decade, Todd & Tyler have been engaging their audience with a fresh, wickedly funny take on everything current. And the audience just keeps growing. From news to sex, politics to sports and everything in between, the conversation is smart, real and irresistible to men and women alike. Their flagship show is based in Omaha, and consistently tops the chart for adults and men in the market. Now, you can bring this proven show to your market for a fraction of the cost of a locally-produced show! Visit the Empire online at www.tntradioempire.com, and contact Rebecca Pixley at 216-831-3761 for more details on how you can add Todd & Tyler to your 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’ Michael Lichtstein Promoted to Vice President of Programming

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

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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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(JANUARY 2009) – Envision Radio Networks® is pleased to announce the promotion of Michael Lichtstein to Vice President of Programming. Lichtstein joined Envision Radio Networks in 2006 as Director of Programming. During his time at Envision, Lichtstein has been instrumental in the development and launch of many programs including Paul Shaffer’s Day in Rock, Think Green Radio with Harrison, and Movies and More with Jeffrey Lyons. In his new position, Lichtstein will take on a greater role in the development of new content as Envision continues to expand its global reach as a content provider serving multiple mediums and formats. Prior to joining Envision, Lichtstein spent 5 years as Senior Producer/Head Writer/Talent Booker for Carson Daly’s syndicated radio show “Most Requested,” and also worked at VH1.
“We are thrilled to promote Michael as our company continues its growth,” says Envision Radio Networks COO Laura Orkin. “He brings a wealth of programming experience to our current shows and services and will help expand Envision’s content offerings in 2009 and beyond.”
Lichtstein says, “As terrestrial radio continues to evolve, we’re seeing new and exciting opportunities for content in a number of formats. I look forward to developing new shows and features, and overseeing their growth in the marketplace.”
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.

Envision Radio Networks’ Chop Shop Welcomes WCSX-FM

Monday, January 12th, 2009

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Contact: Matt Wardlaw

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: mattw@envisionradio.com

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(JANUARY 2009) Envision Radio Networks’® The Chop Shop Guitar Show is proud to announce WCSX-FM/ Detroit, MI, as its newest affiliate. WCSX adds the “Classic” version of the two hour program to its lineup.
Chop Shop host Steve Black comments, “With Doug Podell now in charge at WCSX it was a natural fit for the Chop Shop. Nobody understands better than Doug the deep and undeniable connection between classic rock and guitar heroes.”
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. Hosted by Steve Black (WRIF-FM/ Detroit, MI,) 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.

Envision Radio Networks’ SmartSite Systems Welcomes KZCC-FM

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

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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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(JANUARY 2009) – SmartSite Systems, a new community-based web portal from Envision Radio Networks®, is pleased to welcome KZCC-FM/ Eureka, CA as its newest affiliate.
SmartSite Systems is a premium product that has been heavily researched and developed for the consumer marketplace. After 2 years of studying radio Internet business models all across North America, the company discovered the secret of how two small market broadcasters are quietly generating over $2,500,000 in Internet sales a year. SmartSite Systems creates a highly customizable standalone web community that compliments your existing radio station’s website and provides community services including classifieds, community events, and other services that are submitted automatically by visitors using custom forms. Best of all, SmartSite is nearly maintenance free and updates hourly with latest widget technology running 98% of the website automatically. Contact Matt Wardlaw at mattw@envisionradio.com for more details, or visit www.smartsitesystems.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® Debuts New Web Presence

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

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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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(JANUARY 2009) – Envision Radio Networks® is pleased to announce the debut of a brand new company website, online now at www.envisionradio.com. Envision partnered with the marketing and design team at Single Source Marketing (www.singlesourcepromo.com) for the site redesign. The new site incorporates a number of new elements, including conservative use of the latest Flash and RSS technologies for a web presentation of Envision’s shows and services that is impressively slick without overwhelming the end-user. Among the new additions: An interactive map on the contact page; streaming program demos; and updated pages are available for all of Envision’s shows and services.
“We are thrilled with the layout and functionality of the new website” says Envision Radio Networks® President and CEO Danno Wolkoff. “Single Source’s b2b design has maximized our online presence. As a result, the Envision Team is better connected to affiliates and new leads so we can respond faster and more efficiently to their needs.”
Single Source Marketing President Rick Alpern comments, “The site has a cutting edge, gritty feel to it and makes it easy to find what Envision has to offer. And isn’t that what it is all about?”
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.