Archive for June, 2009

The Rockin’ 80’s Celebrates The 30th Anniversary of Judas Priest’s British Steel with FREE Special

Monday, June 8th, 2009

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Contact: Matt Wardlaw

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: mattw@envisionradio.com

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(JUNE 2009) – Envision Radio Networks® and 4C Studios are “United” in the 4th of July spirit with a FREE holiday special from The Rockin’ 80’s that will be “Breaking The Law” with the members of Judas Priest and two hours of Priest classics!

Judas Priest members Rob Halford and K.K. Downing join The Rockin’ 80’s host Zander for a two hour special broadcast celebrating the 30th anniversary of the classic Judas Priest release British Steel. This special edition of The Rockin’ 80’s will feature all of the songs from British Steel, and a few classic live performances too! During the special, Zander and the members of Judas Priest chat about the band’s summer tour, which will feature a live performance of British Steel in its entirety.

The Rockin’ 80’s Judas Priest – British Steel – 30th Anniversary Special is available via internet download for broadcast June 29th through July 5th. Contact Matt Wardlaw at 216-831-3761 or mattw@envisionradio.com for broadcast details.

Zander, host of The Rockin’ 80’s, comments, “This is one of the albums that heavily influenced my own youth. As I tracked it song for song when it was a new record, we’ll be doing just that on the show…and talking with Rob Halford and KK Downing about the making of this landmark record that set the tone for metal in the 80’s!”

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.

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.

Celebrate The 4th of July with Full Metal Jackie!

Friday, June 5th, 2009

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Contact: Matt Wardlaw

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: mattw@envisionradio.com

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(JUNE 2009) – Envision Radio Networks®’ Full Metal Jackie reminds you to protect your digits around those dangerous (but very metal) firecrackers, and instead blow up your holiday weekend with a FREE two hour Fourth of July special from the queen of metal!

Full Metal Jackie will light it up with two hours of listener requests on “Freedom of Choice,” featuring maximum metal from listener requested favorites and bands including Testament, Slayer, Metallica, Megadeth, Children of Bodom, Lamb of God, and many, many, more! You supply the beer and brats, and Jackie will supply all the metal you need to rock!

The Full Metal Jackie “Freedom of Choice” 4th of July Special is available via internet download for broadcast June 29th-July 5th. Contact Matt Wardlaw at 216-831-3761 or mattw@envisionradio.com for broadcast details.

Full Metal Jackie Radio is two hours of fist pounding metal from the frontlines, hosted by renowned metal radio personality Full Metal Jackie, featuring regular interviews with many of metal’s biggest names, past and present. Visit www.fullmetaljackieradio.com.

Full Metal Jackie began her radio career as a DJ at WSOU Pirate Radio, Seton Hall University’s legendary metal station. Instantly addicted to the excitement of life behind the mic, she graduated Pirate Radio (and Seton Hall), to become an on-air personality at WHTG (Neptune, NJ), and later at
WDHA (Dover, NJ).

Jackie set her sights on bigger markets (and warmer climates!), making her way west to California’s gold coast. After a short stint as on-air host at San Diego’s 94.9 KBZT, Jackie landed the opportunity she had been working toward since her early WSOU days: host and producer of her own (and L.A.’s only) commercial heavy metal radio show, CHAOS on Indie 103.1. Today, Full Metal Jackie’s show can be heard in syndicated markets throughout the United States

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’ 70’s Celebrates The Spirit of ‘76

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

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Contact: Matt Wardlaw

Phone: 216-831-3761

Fax: 216-514-4699

Email: mattw@envisionradio.com

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(JUNE 2009) – Envision Radio Networks® and 4C Studios celebrate 4th of July Weekend with a FREE two-hour radio special from The Rockin’ 70’s that celebrates our bicentennial year all over again with great rock tunes and various sounds from 1976!

The Rockin’ 70’s “Spirit of ’76” Special will feature red, white and blue rock and roll classics from Sweet, Styx, Steve Miller Band, Boston, Lynyrd Skynyrd, KISS, and more, hosted by everyone’s favorite flag-waving rock and roll patriot, Zander!

The commercial-free special is available for broadcast from June 29th through July 5th 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 Hires Director of National Sales and Sponsorships

Monday, June 1st, 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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(JUNE 2009) – Envision Radio Networks® is pleased to announce the addition of Kelly Milward who joins the syndicator in the newly created role of Director of National Sales and Sponsorships. In her position, Milward will be responsible for developing non-traditional revenue opportunities and sponsorships for the vast Envision slate of programming and services. Milward is already in place, working out of the Los Angeles Envision offices and can be reached via email at kellym@envisionradio.com or via phone at (424) 228-2136.

“We are happy to welcome Kelly into our Envision family” says Envision Radio Networks COO Laura Orkin. “Her knowledge and experience in radio advertising will help to further our corporate goals and create new revenue opportunities for our partners.”

Kelly Milward commented, “Envision has accomplished some amazing things and turned quite a few heads in the industry in the process, myself included. I’m thrilled to be able to join the team and to be a part of adding to those accomplishments!”

Kelly Milward joins Envision Radio Networks after spending the past 10 years with Premiere Radio Networks where she was most recently National Account Manager for the Western Region. Milward began her career at MJI Broadcasting/ New York in the event marketing department, and was elevated to National Account Manager/ Eastern Region at Premiere prior to her eventual relocation to Los Angeles. Milward holds a B.A. from Boston College where she majored in Communication, and is currently pursuing an M.B.A. degree from Loyola Marymount University. Milward is a member of several prominent organizations, including Step Up Women’s Network, ThinkLA, and AWRT (American Women in Radio & Television.) Milward resides in Playa del Rey, CA.

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.