Archive for November, 2009

Todd & Tyler nab exclusive mixed martial arts news during interview

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

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(NOVEMBER 2009) – During an appearance on Tuesday morning with The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, syndicated nationally by Envision Radio Networks®, UFC light heavyweight fighter Houston Alexander shared exclusive news with Todd & Tyler. Alexander announced that he’ll be fighting fellow MMA star, Kimbo Slice at the finale event of The Ultimate Fighter reality show on Saturday December 5th, live from Las Vegas on SpikeTV. Audio of the announcement, which was picked up later that same day by ESPN Television, and credited to Todd & Tyler, is attached.

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. 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.

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.

American Biker Minute presents The Twelve Days of Biker Xmas

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

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(NOVEMBER 2009) –Envision Radio Networks’® American Biker Minute realizes that shopping for bikers is not easy, so what do you get for the biker that has everything?

American Biker Minute host Jeff Ryan has plenty of ideas to answer your questions during The Twelve Days of Biker Christmas! We’re reaching deep into our saddlebag to share two weeks of great biker holiday tips with you including environmentally conscious “green” biker gifts, inexpensive biker accessories, scientific biker gifting and a list of tacky biker gifts to avoid at all cost!

American Biker Minute’s Twelve Days of Biker Christmas is available for broadcast December 13th through December 25th via internet download. Contact Matt Wardlaw at 216-831-3761 for broadcast details, or visit www.envisionradio.com.

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. Visit www.americanbikerradio.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.

The Final Verdict presents “A Very Legal Xmas”

Friday, November 13th, 2009

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(NOVEMBER 2009) – Jesus kicked out of city hall, a kid arrested for opening his presents too early, and a drunken float in a Christmas parade – these are just some of the legal issues when Envision Radio Networks®’ The Final Verdict presents “A Very Legal Christmas” – a special week’s worth of yuletide justice. Host Attorney J. Coleman will keep you on the right side of Santa’s “naughty or nice” list with a full week of holiday themed legal challenges and court rulings.

These vignettes are available via Internet download for broadcast beginning December 14th. Contact Matt Wardlaw at mattw@envisionradio.com for broadcast details.

The Final Verdict is a daily 60 second legal challenge hosted by retired 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, 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 Chop Shop presents 6th annual TSO Special

Friday, November 6th, 2009

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(NOVEMBER 2009) Envision Radio Networks’ Chop Shop Guitar Show is pleased to announce the 6th annual Trans-Siberian Orchestra Holiday Special. Program host Steve Black (WRIF-FM/ Detroit) is once again joined by the members of Trans-Siberian Orchestra to host one of radio’s favorite holiday traditions. The Chop Shop is pleased to offer this two hour special for early broadcast this year, to coincide with the upcoming tour dates in your marketplace.

All four TSO guitar players – Al Pitrelli, Alex Skolnick, Chris Caffery and Angus Clark – joined Steve Black for an interview during recent tour rehearsals in Nebraska. Hear the highlights from those interviews – featuring a look at the ever-growing and expanding live shows, what it’s like to perform with guest artists like Roger Daltrey and Steven Tyler, and grab an inside look at life on the road. The special will feature music from Night Castle, the brand new CD from TSO, and also plenty of favorites, including “Wizards in Winter,” “This Christmas Day,” “Nutrocker” “Christmas Eve/ 12/24 Sarajevo” and many more!

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra Holiday Special is available via internet download for broadcast November 16th through December 31st. 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. Visit www.chopshopradio.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.

The Rockin’ 70’s Celebrates Thanksgiving

Monday, November 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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(NOVEMBER 2009) – The oncoming approach of Thanksgiving means that Ted Nugent will soon have a turkey or three in a “stranglehold” they won’t soon forget. Closer to home, Envision Radio Networks® The Rockin’ 70’s will give thanks to the “Me” decade with a FREE two hour special highlighting the best rock of the decade (along with a few turkeys that can fly!) and the sounds of the season.

Program host Zander will baste your speakers with a specially seasoned mix of Aerosmith, ZZ Top, KISS, Heart, Van Halen, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and other delectable covered dishes of rock and roll stuffed to the brim with guitariffic toppings guaranteed to make your ears melt.

The special is available for broadcast from November 23rd through November 29th 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.