Feb 22, 2012

Heinrich Rudolf Hertz (February 22, 1857 – January 1, 1894) was a German physicist who clarified and expanded the electromagnetic theory of light that had been put forth by Maxwell. He was the first to satisfactorily demonstrate the existence of electromagnetic waves by building an apparatus to produce and detect radio waves. Learn more about Hertz...

Feb 10, 2012

Production company “The Rocketeers” shows one of its sound engineers using practical modern technology in creating amazing music. While working on a new project, Stas is shown in the video remotely recording orchestra with a composer Skype and Apple...

Feb 6, 2012

Audio Sweets is looking to improve their sweet shop – so what you’ve requested and they’ve delivered. You may have noticed they’ve added a few new categories to the Audio Sweets site: Sweet Voices – VOX pops from around the country with a sweet twist! Movie & TV – edible bites of your favourite TV & Film Presenter Chews – juicy talk...

Feb 1, 2012

After the announcement of the exclusive partnership between Benztown Branding and Cumulus Media Networks to create one of the industry’s largest collections of production and imaging libraries, Benztown has announcement its acquisition of the SpeakerToyz library. Bryan Apple, creator of the said library also joins in the new family. The purchase with Cumulus...

Jan 26, 2012

PRN (The Progressive Radio Network) is seeking a self-starting sound designer/imaging director and podcast archivist. Duties include post-production for syndicated radio broadcast (editing, mixing), continuity and archiving for over 50 podcasts, defining station aesthetic and sound through creative production techniques and promotional media, and mixed-media...

Dec 26, 2011

AudioNFX.com Demo 2012 AudioNFX.com announces the release of a new imaging FX library for 2012. Start the new year with fresh and edgy sound design tools for your radio stations jingles promo’s and other imaging idents. This firts pack contains 48 fully produced wolrd class imaging FX elements for Hot AC and CHR radio formats. Get ready for 2012...

Dec 24, 2011

(DECEMBER 2011) – Envision Radio Networks® is proud to announce WRNN-FM/Myrtle Beach, SC as the newest affiliate of Imaging Chop Shop, the turnkey voice and imaging service. With Hot Talk WRNN now utilizing Imaging Chop Shop, the station joins over 200 affiliates on the Envision Radio Services Network. Imaging Chop Shop is the only voice and production...

Dec 13, 2011

Job Opportunity: Creative Services Director Where:  Entercom Denver Apply: Here Entercom Denver is looking for an Creative Services Director to over see imaging for Alice 105.9 (HOT ACT), KOSI 101.1 (AC), and KQMT (Classic Rock). Must be a self-starter whiz with positive creativity, love collaborative work environment, and highly organized. This is not a...

Dec 7, 2011

As a radio guy, you might be surprised to hear the sound of today’s records in the gentle flow of classics, golds and an occasional current hit. Or to hear rock jingles in a format without a single rock record. It may seem bizarre at first sight, but it’s turned out to be a superb strategic move. Both radio stations struggled with a perception problem. The...

Dec 7, 2011

Brandy takes Facebook to the next level. We all know Facebook, and you’ve seen some of the stuff that it can do – but BRANDY thinks they can do better. They created two new tabs: audio imaging and graphic design. “We’ve just launched our innovative Facebook page with 1 goal: to dialogue with you, our colleagues and the sector! In addition to...

Dec 6, 2011

Audio Sweets: November 2011 Highlights The team Audio Sweets (AudioSweets.com) have been busy at the factory, getting a great Christmas and holiday selection box ready, and they have added over a thousand new audio files to the site from sweet vox pops, to artist drops, TV and film clips plus hundreds and thousands more. There is also a great selection of...

Dec 6, 2011

Here is a production tut showing how to use “Elastic Audio Pitch” on Pro-Tools HD by Ghost of Ghost Imaging. Ghost Imaging is founded by ElReco Ramon Gillison a versatile audio imaging director and producer whose career spans over 11 years. They have created commercials for Starbucks, Visa, Disney, Buick and The Style Network and imaging for...

Dec 3, 2011

Omaha, NE – President Bill Clinton graced the airwaves recently with The Todd N Tyler Radio Empire, the Benztown-syndicated morning rock-talkers. Their interview covered an eclectic range of topics like his new book, the economy, veganism, The Rolling Stones and where the former President would like to bury his face. “We are very thankful that the former...

Dec 2, 2011

Denver, Colorado. It’s December – and if don’t have all your Christmas imaging in place by now, it’s probably because you don’t HAVE any plans for imaging. YET. So, here is all you need: AIRSHOW, the #1 Imaging Package in Christian Radio has the solution! The CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Imaging Package- for $95. FULLY customized...

Dec 2, 2011

Not audio related but worth sharing since this is something related to branding. Recently, 102.1 Kiss FM, a classic rock station in Brazil, published new images for its new outdoor campaign. Responses from the ad community are mixed, some are thrilled, and some disappointed. Being a classic rock station, Kiss FM wants to sell this message to its target market...

Dec 1, 2011

Why is Christmas imaging such a pain in the @$$? One reason might be time pressure. You’ve started late, because you don’t really feel like producing to sleigh bell sweepers when you are still enjoying a reasonable amount of sunshine and wearing shorts. Another reason might be that it is tedious to dig through all the mountains of material you have...

Nov 29, 2011

Looking for that perfect ambient sound for your production, the right background noise for a conversation in a promo or a simple sound effect, FX libraries can get you all of these. Websites like Sound-Ideas.com have compilations dedicated to ambient sounds. I believe they seven libraries for ambient sounds.  They also got a category for foleys and for...

Nov 28, 2011

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. Chemical FX announced today that its hot selling FX library is now cutting its price to €59 from €178.50. Chemical FX has more than 100 Sound FX, a package that contains the...

Nov 24, 2011

Tired of tweaking sounds that are too loud for your station or freshening up softer stuff that sounds like Buck Roger’s laser beams? Sticky FX knows just like you do that when you’re imaging an AC or HOT AC station it’s extremely hard to find FX and work parts that fit you station’s feel and sound. It’s always the same; either it’s too aggressive...

Nov 12, 2011

TM Studios is giving away 18 free holiday imaging elements as an advanced Christmas gift to all radio stations. This compilation of audio tracks includes 2 sung jingle themes, 1 Christmas and 1 Holiday. Each theme including instrumental and shotgun mixouts. To download the free Holiday Imaging kit, just like the official TM Studios page on Facebook. Click...

Nov 8, 2011

Pure Tonic Media unveiled its latest set of imaging for its flagship station Z100 New York. The highlights for October also included new imaging for Kicks 101.5, V103, Kiss 100, Spin 103.8, 98FM, Radio Nova and 98Rock. Also check out the latest additions to growing library of production tracks at RadioBeds.com. New Thanksgiving and Christian beds are...

Nov 3, 2011

Brandy has produced 3 new TV commercials for Q-music. The European imaging agency pulled all stops for this production: the artist shooting was done all over the world in high tech HD. The super talented dancers are finalists from the TV contest ‘So You Think You Can Dance’. They’re surrounded by a massive set of LEDwalls and 2D & 3D animation...

Nov 2, 2011

Ho, ho, ho and a bottle of rum. Wait… That’s pirate speak, not holiday cheer. Although rum & cheer do often go together. In any case, please have a listen through a bunch of holiday cuts IQ Beats have prepared for you in a suite of parts that should suit your holiday productions well: Loopable 30 second bed, loopable 30 second light bed, drum bed, 10...

Nov 1, 2011

“Fresh off the grill”, Benztown Branding Country posted the 2011 CMA Song Stager or Promo Starter. Also up is a new branding for George Strait’s “Loves Gonna Make it Alright”. Check out all fresh uploads here Meanwhile, the guys at Benztown are pleased to welcome on board 97.9 Bay Country (WBEY FM Salisbury, Maryland!) as new...

Nov 1, 2011

AudioSweets‘ launching last October was a hit. More and more stations are sugar coating their sound with fresh sweets uploaded to the library every now and then. Recent adds to the Audio Sweets collection are competition suspenders, drama collection, Halloween frighteners, and Christmas goodies. AudioSweets is an imaging tool kit consisting of a...

Oct 27, 2011

The longest running morning radio show in New York had just celebrated its 20th anniversary. It all started in the spring of 1991, when then WPLJ VP of Programming Tom Cuddy and general manager Mitch Dolan hired Scott Shannon. Scott was fresh from his recent exit out from Pirate Radio. Shannon, who is credited to the early success of Z100 and the Morning...

Oct 22, 2011

Benztown Branding announced today that CHR station XHTZ Z90.3 San Diego is now the flagship station on Benztown Branding CHR. Z90.3 is owned by Local Media of America and have recently commissioned the imaging company for its radio imaging. XHTZ is also the latest addition to Benztown growing affiliates now surpassing 300 stations. The station’s new...

Oct 6, 2011

The number of Sticky FX CHR Volume 1 users continues to grow. More and more production directors all over the world are choosing for this package with over 350 fx and work parts divided in 10 easy to use categories. And the guys from Dutch based Sticky FX proudly announced that WPLJ – 95.5 PLJ in New York and sister station WELJ – 104.7 Montauk/New Jersey...

Oct 6, 2011

Steve Jobs’ death indeed rocked the tech and consumer electronics industry, in fact it all shocked the radio and the music industry. Jobs had made a major turnaround to the music industry when it launched the iPod and opened iTunes, it changed the face of selling, buying and listening to records forever. While reports say the cause of death remain...

Oct 5, 2011

RapMag.com’s October 2011 issue is out and loaded with helpful articles. Highlights include this month’s topic for Q It Up “How do you know what to charge for your freelance work?” Dave Foxx’s Production 212 Column is tackling on your station’s imaging this fall. The title goes “Number One? At What, Exactly?” Here...