Archive for May, 2009

Todd & Tyler Welcome KRPM-FM

Friday, May 29th, 2009

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(MAY 2009) – The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, syndicated nationally by Envision Radio Networks®, welcome “Rock 107.5” KRPM-FM/ Billings, MT as the newest affiliate of The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire. Todd-N-Tyler launch officially on Monday (6/1) with their first broadcast on Rock 107.5.

KRPM Program Director Casey Paul states, “We are very excited to welcome The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire to Rock 107.5. I think Billings listeners will enjoy their take on current topics. Todd-N-Tyler are funny, irreverent and entertaining. This show is sure to be a hit with Billings and southeast Montana.”

Mike Tyler comments, “We’re proud to be part of a great station like Rock 107.5. I think the listeners will find out quickly that we’re a great fit for their favorite station”. Todd Brandt adds, “It will be nice to say “Rim Country” and be speaking of an actual geographic location!”

For over a decade, Todd-N-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. 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-N-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.

About Journal Broadcast Group
Journal Broadcast Group owns and operates 35 radio stations and 13 television stations in 12 states and operates an additional television station under a local marketing agreement. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, it is the broadcast business of Journal Communications Inc., a diversified media company with operations in publishing, radio and television broadcasting, interactive media and printing services.

Chop Shop Guitar Show Celebrates Five Years

Monday, May 18th, 2009

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(MAY 2009) – The Chop Shop Guitar Show, heard on the Envision Radio Networks®, celebrates its fifth anniversary this month. The Chop Shop Guitar Show made its debut during the week of May 17th, 2004, and over the next 260 weeks has grown and expanded including the debut of Chop Shop Classic for classic rock stations. The Chop Shop Guitar Show can now be heard throughout the United States on over 50 affiliate stations.

Host Steve Black (WRIF/ Detroit) comments, “Guitar riffs, grooves, rhythms and leads are what make a song rock and roll. It’s what differentiates it from other forms of music. Focusing on the very core of rock music is still what I love most about the Chop Shop and Chop Shop Classic.”

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. Contact Matt Wardlaw at mattw@envisionradio.com or 216-831-3761 for more details about The Chop Shop Guitar Show.

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 & Tyler Invade San Francisco!

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Matt Wardlaw

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: mattw@envisionradio.com

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(MAY 2009) – The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, syndicated nationally by Envision Radio Networks®, welcome KTRB-AM/ San Francisco, CA as the newest affiliate preparing for world domination as a member of The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire. Todd-N-Tyler will launch officially on KTRB with their first live broadcast on Monday morning (5/18).

KTRB Vice President and General Manager Jim P. Pappas comments, “We are very excited to welcome Todd & Tyler’s Radio Empire as the morning anchor of our new sports format. The show’s irreverent style and entertaining content are sure to be a hit with listeners throughout the Bay Area.”

“We can’t wait for the Bay Area audience to express their diverse opinions as they belly up to the bar with us each morning,” Mike Tyler commented. TNT co-host Todd Brandt adds “We’re excited to be joining KTRB! Tyler and I are looking forward to adding new perspectives to our locker room conversations and the chance to vent about the state of the Bay Area’s sports teams!”

For over a decade, Todd-N-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. 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-N-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.

About Journal Broadcast Group
Journal Broadcast Group owns and operates 35 radio stations and 13 television stations in 12 states and operates an additional television station under a local marketing agreement. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, it is the broadcast business of Journal Communications Inc., a diversified media company with operations in publishing, radio and television broadcasting, interactive media and printing services.

Envision Radio Networks’ The Rockin’ 80’s Celebrates 5th Anniversary

Monday, May 11th, 2009

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Contact: Matt Wardlaw

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: mattw@envisionradio.com

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(MAY 2009) – Envision Radio Networks® and 4C Studios are blowing out the candles as The Rockin’ 80’s marks its 5th anniversary in syndication this month. The Rockin’ 80’s began nationally as a one hour weekly program in May of 2004, and due to popular demand from affiliates quickly expanded to two hours. The Rockin’ 80’s is now heard each week on 50+ stations throughout the United States and Canada, and recently spawned a stadium rockin’ spinoff, The Rockin’ 70’s!

Zander, host of The Rockin’ 80’s, comments, “The concept first started out as an idea I had for a nightly feature on WCKG-FM/ Chicago. From there, it grew into a full-fledged show and eventually I made it available nationally. I am thrilled to have been able to share my passion for all-things-rock from the decadent decade on a national level for the past five years. The 80’s are alive and rockin’!”

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’ 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.therockin80s.com.
Please contact Matt Wardlaw at mattw@envisionradio.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 Guitar Show Offers Free Memorial Day Special

Friday, May 8th, 2009

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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(MAY 2009) After the success of last year’s Top 100 Most Complete Guitar Player special, Envision Radio Networks® and The Chop Shop Guitar Show present the top 80 guitar player greats from the 1980’s in a FREE two hour radio special available for Memorial Day Weekend! Program host Steve Black (WRIF-FM) will spotlight The Top 80 Guitar Players of the 80’s, featuring players that made their initial mark during the decade (Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Satriani, Slash, James Hetfield, etc.) and also the legendary players (Steve Howe, Eddie Van Halen, Eric Clapton, etc.) that continued to set the standard for future generations of guitar players with their work in the 1980’s. Special guests include Keith Richards, Slash, Iron Maiden guitarist Dave Murray, and Reb Beach of Winger.

This FREE special is available for broadcast May 18th through May 25th via internet download. Contact Matt Wardlaw at 216-831-3761 for further 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. Visit www.chopshopradio.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’ The Final Verdict Expands

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

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Contact: Matt Wardlaw

Phone: 216-831-3761

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Email: mattw@envisionradio.com

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(MAY 2009) – Envision Radio Networks®’ The Final Verdict is pleased to announce that due to popular demand from affiliates, the long-running daily legal radio feature has been expanded from five days per week of daily content, to a full seven day week, with additional programming now being produced for the weekend day-parts.

“Our current affiliates were requesting additional Final Verdict programs to use on the weekends so they could sell the vignettes locally 7 days per week,” according to Envision Radio Networks President/CEO Danno Wolkoff. “We wanted to help maximize the local dollars stations could generate from the feature and are glad that there is such high demand from the legal community to sponsor The Final Verdict.

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.

The Tour Bus Adds KUBQ-FM

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Matt Wardlaw

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: mattw@envisionradio.com

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(MAY 2009) Envision Radio Networks® The Tour Bus, a nationally syndicated radio show featuring party rock bands from the 80’s, 90’s and today, welcomes “Classic Rock 98.7” KUBQ-FM/ La Grande, OR. With the addition of KUBQ to The Tour Bus, it now joins over 200 other affiliates on the Envision Radio Rock Network.

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 Sevenfold. The 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 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.

The Rockin’ 70’s Celebrates A Rock and Roll Memorial Day Weekend!

Monday, May 4th, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Matt Wardlaw

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: mattw@envisionradio.com

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(MAY 2009) – Envision Radio Networks® and 4C Studios celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with a FREE two-hour radio special from The Rockin’ 70’s that celebrates the decade and remembers those that gave their lives to rock and roll!

The “Rock and Roll Memorial Day” Special will feature hot rockin’ from bands such as Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Pink Floyd, Thin Lizzy, Cars, Jimi Hendrix, Boston, Spirit, and lots of sizzling sonic audio memories from your host Zander.

The commercial-free special is available for broadcast from May 20th through May 25th via internet download. Contact Matt Wardlaw at 216-831-3761 or mattw@envisionradio.com for broadcast details.

They say that if you remember the 70’s….you weren’t really there! The Rockin’ 70’s features all of the sights and sounds from the decade to jog your memory, and of course…all of the rock that goes with it. The Rockin’ 70’s is loaded with heavy musical artillery from bands including Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Rush, KISS, Van Halen, Aerosmith, and more! Longtime rock radio personality Zander brings his passion and complete knowledge for rock music to The Rockin’ 70’s with weekly features including Reel Live Cuts from the vaults, a memory test with the Pop Culture Pop Quiz, aurally stimulating tracks meant for Headphones Only, and lost and forgotten selections direct from LP in The Vinyl Destination.

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 COO Honored By National Association of Women Business Owners

Friday, May 1st, 2009

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(MAY 2009) – Envision Radio Networks COO Laura Orkin was honored this past week as one of the top 10 female business owners in Cleveland by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO.) The NAWBO organization was organized more than three decades ago with the goal of securing equal rights and opportunities for women bold and visionary enough to pursue an entrepreneurial dream in the global marketplace. Today, NAWBO is the voice for more than 10 million women-owned businesses across all industries and every corner of the United States.

Orkin commented on the honor, “I share this award with my dynamic Envision team who come to work every day ready to further the goals of the company. It has been a pleasure to see our company grow and prosper.”

Laura Orkin is owner, co-founder and chief operating officer of Envision Radio Networks. She attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Business Marketing degree in 1985. After graduation, Ms. Orkin, was recruited by Macy’s Department Store and entered their Executive Training program in New Jersey. Following her two years with Macy’s, she worked as the Business Manager for Allan Reider Studio in Union, New Jersey. In 1993, Ms. Orkin returned to Beachwood where she worked for Office Placements and reconnected to the city where she was raised.

Ms. Orkin then decided the time had come to venture out on her own and give back to the community that had given so much to her. She felt she could add value to the Beachwood community by creating a forum for business communications. In 1994, she decided to form a weekly communiqué called Beachwood Business Fax. The Fax was a staple in the Beachwood business community for over 10 years. In 2003, Ms. Orkin sold Beachwood Business Fax and became COO of Envision Radio Networks.

In addition to her current role at Envision, Ms. Orkin is a 15-year member and the past President of the Beachwood Chamber of Commerce. In 2005, she was recognized by the City of Beachwood and honored as the first woman president for the Chamber. She finds time to volunteer at the Beachwood Middle School and High School and has served as a Destination Imagination coach on three separate occasions. Each time, her teams won regional competitions to go on to the State of Ohio Tournament. Ms. Orkin also served on the Beachwood Recreation Board from 1997-1999, where she was also President in 1999

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.