Radio Jingles, Imaging, Production, and More
Jul 6, 2011
The Imaging Dogs has sunk their teeth onto something new again. This time around, it’s song branding. Song branding is incorporating the station’s imaging onto the intros of the hottest songs, letting them stand out without ever droppping a beat. Keep the flow flowing, the beat beating, the rock rocking! Song branding is ideal for coming out of...
Jun 28, 2011
One of the leading jingle companies in the UK and Europe, S2 Blue, will soon to launch its new imaging tool kit called “Audio Sweets”. This ultimate pick and mix imaging tool kit is available for preview, just go to the website for the instructions. S2Blue Imaging have also recently worked with KCFM 99.8 on their jingle package, as part of their...
Jun 25, 2011
Dave Foxx recently had a conversation with MicroJams, a TM Studios jingle service, about how this revolutionary imaging tool has helped him make Z100’s imaging standout and be effective in a PPM world. MJ: What are MicroJams? DF: The music from MicroJams sounds like the music that we play. And that’s key to making everything flow well. MJ: How do MicroJams...
Jun 18, 2011
From UTVMedia.co.uk: UTV Media (GB) is one of the largest radio groups in the UK. Many of our local stations are market leaders in their own right. We also own the national station taIkSPORT as well as SPORT Magazine. The audience for our local radio stations in England and Wales has grown by 15% reach and 14% hours in the last twelve months. We recognise that...
Jun 18, 2011
Joe D’Agostin of D’Agostin Productions, creator of the world famous Sound Freqz library and co-producer of the hottest new imaging library – “Identi-Fi” wants to thank all those who sent in their entries for the “Take The $1000 Production Challenge“. More than a month ago, we announced here at RadioJinglesPRO.com that...
Jun 16, 2011
Verge Network, Inc a company that syndicates services and content for radio stations, is now making production service Imaging Dogs available for US clients. Imaging Dogs, based in Belgium, is an award-winning company that creates jingles and imaging. Services are offered for either barter or cash. Sales VP Grant Merrill says: “Pascal and Lex have a fresh...
Jun 14, 2011
Burbank, CA – Benztown Radio Networks is happy to announce that 2 more stations have become a part of the Ace & TJ family. WKQR-FM and WKQB-FM are the latest additions to the morning show’s growing network ofthhappy affiliates, and will air their first syndicated broadcasts on June 20 . For more information, or to get Ace &TJ in your market,...
Jun 11, 2011
Advertisers are often eager to find out of the effectiveness of their ad, especially if it’s something that is running on radio, and even on network television or cable. While it is good to track the performance of the ad to a certain degree, there are certain points however that simply don’t work. One of which is obviously trying to get listeners or viewers...
Jun 10, 2011
Following the recent merger between ReelWorld Seattle and Pure Tonic in London, Founder and Managing Director of the latter has been elected as new CEO. Co-Owner of ReelWorld, Steve Thomas says Steve Pigott and Pure Tonic’s reputation in the radio industry is unsurpassed. Thomas adds, “I am extremely excited to have Pigott’s unique knowledge,...
Jun 9, 2011
iZotope just announced that it is partnering with the world famous Grammy award winner T-Pain in developing a new vocal processor called, none other than, the T-Pain Effect. This new software simulates the sonic effect that the famous artist produced every time he cultivates his tracs with Antares Auto Tune. Now, this should not be confused with the Auto Tune...
Jun 9, 2011
Would you produce one :15 to :30 radio promo for $1,000.00? Here is your chance to get paid for your skills and creativity. Grab your 10 free “iDENTi-Fi” tracks here. Just click this link to download. Creatively produce a short promo using your choice of the iDENTI-Fi tracks and you could win $1,000.00. There is only one week left for so...
Jun 8, 2011
Subscribe to Radio And Production magazine (RAP Mag) at Rapmag.com to view the entire article. An excerpt from Production 212 columb by Dave Foxx. I have resisted getting into the “which is better” debate for years. Entire web-sites have been devoted to the premise that MAC is better than PC, and vice versa. Over the years, the arguments have raged on...
Jun 3, 2011
Burbank, CA – Benztown Branding will now be “Playing What They Want.” The Burbank based group has partnered with SparkNet Communications to produce branded imaging for the JACK FM format, heard in 61 markets by 15 million people each week. Effective immediately, Benztown will be creating on-air production elements and sound design for the format leader in...
Jun 2, 2011
Beds and Beats is back with another awesome album release, online now and available to download… BREAKS AND BEATS. Here is a direct link, click here. From Downtempo Chill, to Manic Drum and Bass, From Pop House, to Progressive. This album covers all the areas of break beat nicely! In a neat 10 cut package, with familiar styles and a few surprises!.....
Jun 1, 2011
Staying relevant to today’s Hip Hop and R&B radio sound, the industry’s best hip-hop and R&B producers gathered and launched SpeakerToyz with a mission to brand your radio station using only top notch production tools. From using high profile artists ID’s Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Rhianna, Usher, Eminem, and more, custom song...
May 28, 2011
Music 4 announces that it delivering tons of new brand new and red hot production tracks to the ‘V-The Production Library’ V.Pop Beats 1, V.News 3, and V.Sport 3 are all hot off the press and are available for purchase now. V-The Production Library is now owned by Non Stop Music (a division of Warner/Chappell). To discover more and access the...
May 28, 2011
The last 2 weeks have been busy for Imaging Dogs making jingles, sweepers and hitmixes for several European stations. Radio Nord Denmark, Hit FM Croatia, City Ambi Belgium, Addict Radio France, are just some of the stations that choose them for their new sound. “City Ambi is a Belgian radio network, they want to bring the fun back into the oldies...
May 28, 2011
When you have little or no budget for imaging fx at your station or just want some great extra fx and workparts for free, this is it! All they ask of you is to like ‘m at their Facebook page. You just push the ‘like button’ on this page and your personal download link for the free package will appear. All of these free fx aren’t on any of the paid...
May 26, 2011
Burbank, CA – Benztown would like to send out a few “Oral Expressions” to KPEZ/Austin, KOPW/Omaha, and KMDX/San Angelo, the newest Sunday Nite Slow Jams with R Dub! affiliates! Following a campaign that highlighted the noteworthy success of Slow Jams in PPM-rated markets, R Dub! and the Benztown team have kept the momentum going, with 3 new stations...
May 25, 2011
Sample Rate is the amount of samples taken per second, or the number of times we look at a sound and take a measurement. A Sample is actually a piece of information. Sample rates are expressed as the frequency of samples for second. It’s also expressed in Hertz (Hz). A sample rate of 44.1 kHz means that in one second, a sound is sound 44,100 times. The sample...
May 23, 2011
We have always been producing audio with our eyes and ears. But precisely editing a piece of sound like we are editing a photo on Photoshop? Since I mixed-down my very first radio production in 2003, I have always been using Cool Edit Pro, which is now Adobe Audition. When they say that Audition was actually designed for radio, I definitely agree. But when they...
May 20, 2011
Sound Ideas has been producing sound effects since 1978. In more than 3 decades, the company, founded by Brian Nimens has supplied award-winning audio be it for movie, TV or radio use. After more than three decades, Sound Ideas is still producing materials that fit today’s production requirements. The HD technology has changed the way TV and radio...
May 18, 2011
When I upgraded my workstation to Windows 7, it was such a relief, and a breeze. Considering the fact that I have also upgraded the specs, I expect a smooth and fast audio production experience. However, I noticed that with OS upgrading, comes also the disadvantages of having to tweak my computer. Not to mention I had to update my softwares, and download drivers...
May 18, 2011
Burbank, CA – The new Benztown Branding News/Talk Imaging Library launches with the “WIND” in its sails, Benztown Branding announces that News-Talk AM 560 WIND in Chicago will proudly serve as flagship station for the newly released imaging service. PD Marcus Brown commented on the needs of today’s News/Talk stations: “If your imaging isn’t moving at...
May 12, 2011
The Earshot Creative Review podcast and artist agency Hobsons are offering one lucky radio station imaging producer a free voice session with a Hobsons artist. The competition is part of the latest Earshot Creative Review, the monthly podcast that features great radio production and the talented creative producers who make it. To enter, producers have to listen...
May 10, 2011
The Neumann name is synonymous with audio excellence at the front end of the audio chain. It was therefore natural for Neumann to extend its involvement to the world of audio reproduction. Neumann recently announced the new KH 120 two-way active nearfield monitor. This was received so enthusiastically by customers and reviewers alike that it is now followed by...
May 7, 2011
The radio production industry is excited to know about the launch of a custom FX library designed for Dave Foxx, Creative Services Director of Z100 New York, now made available by Groove Worx. The ProdGod, earlier blogged about this on his website, DaveFoxx.com. The library is produced by Robert Dudzic, who has been working with Foxx for years. “For years,...
May 7, 2011
Canadia media giant, Corus Entertainment Inc. recently delegated a new Creative Director in the person of Rob Johnston. Johnston will be responsible for managing a team of writers and producers at Corus Radio Toronto and will work in conjunction with the Program Directors on radio imaging, and sales management on commercials and other on-air...
May 7, 2011
$1,000 cash will be awarded by the iD-Fi producers to the “best of the bunch.” Here is how to enter to win: 1. Visit the iD-Fi web page. 2. Download the 10 Free iD-Fi Challenge Tracks. 3. Using your station’s voice, call letters and statement, produce a 10-to-30 second track using only tracks out of the iD-Fi 10-track Challenge download. The object...
May 5, 2011
Nominations for the 2011 Marconi Radio Awards are being accepted starting now until May 31, 2011. Stations in 21 categories will be honored. The awards to be given will be: Legendary Stations Of The Year, Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year, Stations of the Year by Market Size, On Air Personality of the Year, and Station of the Year by format. This...
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