Archive for: March, 2009

Listener Audio Clips and Tips

Mar 31st, 2009

Listener Audio Clips and Tips

The use of listener clips have been around since radio went interactive. Today, listener audio clips help breath life, excitement, and credibility to a production. But is there really a right or wrong way to use listener clips? We recently had a chat with Ian Sturgeon of Big Fish Worldwide and shared to us the beauty of [...]

The Making of Radio 5 Nostalgia Jingles

Mar 31st, 2009

The Making of Radio 5 Nostalgia Jingles

In co-operation with Radio 5 Nostalgia’s Music Director Ron Stoeltie, Top Format produced a series that was played by the Dutch Metropole Orchestra. Not less than 55 people performed on this unique jingle package that convey the nostalgic sound of this Public Broadcaster in the Netherlands. To even emphasise the big sound of the orchestra, [...]

Mar 30th, 2009

Real Radio 2009 from Music 4

New jingles from Music 4 now feature on all of the ‘Real’ stations in Scotland, Yorkshire and Wales and on the re-branded stations broadcasting across the northwest and northeast of England (previously Century Radio). The package features a fresh new vocal sound from Music 4 and has been designed to maximise listener recall for RAJAR [...]

Mar 25th, 2009

Brian James Tribute

Big Apple Airchecks have posted a 79min audio tribute to the late Brian James. Brian passed away on Friday March 6th aged 48. Thanks to Rich Stevens for pulling together so many of you to send in your audio for this tribute, without him we could never have gotten this done. Thanks also to Brian’s [...]

Kissville March 2009

Mar 25th, 2009

Kissville March 2009

As usual, all Kissville clients got their monthly updates at the start of March. Two new themes (47 and 48), five new sweep IDs (66 – 69) and two ‘split logos’ formed the basis of their March 2009 update. Listen below! Kissville March 2009 Update | 3.03MB – 2:12 [Audio clip: view full post to [...]

Stabs, Sweeps, Synths For Radio Production

Mar 25th, 2009

Stabs, Sweeps, Synths For Radio Production

Okay, I love creating branded intros and other productions that have something to do with songs. Particularly challenging are times when you wish you had the raw synths, FX, stabs, and guitar riffs of the song. I just found out about this new radio imaging package from Bangin Beats. The package is called Eargasm, what [...]

New on Imaging Arsenal.com

Mar 24th, 2009

New on Imaging Arsenal.com

One of the most anticipated follow-ups to an imaging library — Red Gel Volume 2 is now out with a vengeance. Packed full of effects, tones, drones, noises, and much more, Red Gel 2 is sure to make an impact on any stations imaging. Red Gel 2 is available through ImagingArsenal.com (www.imagingarsenal.com), a division of [...]

Dangers Of Auto-Pilot Programming

Mar 24th, 2009

Dangers Of Auto-Pilot Programming

The flight from Seattle was within miles of Houston when the flight attendant came on the intercom to say “welcome on board Continental Airlines.” Then, she paused in mid-sentence as the first few rows of frequent fliers came to the realization that what she had meant to say was the traditional “welcome to Houston’s George [...]

Benztown Branding Now On Q96

Mar 23rd, 2009

Benztown Branding Now On Q96

This is the worst crap I’ve ever been subjected to – there are people that actually want this? – come on!’…….oh, wait – you mean ‘what do I think about BenzTown? Well, that’s completely different – BEST EVER!!!!! If you’re in a small market like me, this is a Godsend! Thank You so very much [...]

IQ Beats score 95.8

Mar 21st, 2009

IQ Beats score 95.8

95.8 Capital FM begain airing their new package from IQ Beats this morning as previously hinted by the IQ Blog. The station becomes the lastest in the Global Radio family to adopt jingles from IQ Beats following the package for the Gold network, however on Monday a further 11 stations will begin airing the ‘Heart [...]

Kiss FM Kick DallASS

Mar 21st, 2009

Kiss FM Kick DallASS

The rumours are true and nothing can stop them from shouting from the rooftops – 106.1 Kiss FM/Dallas are back with ReelWorld after a short (4+ year) hiatus. KHKS Program Director Pastrick Davis and Producion Whiz ‘Cousin’ Deke are now full card-carrying members of ReelWorld ONE and Production Vault ‘CHR’. Patrick believes that Kiss now [...]

Hallam FM Custom Jingle Package

Mar 21st, 2009

Hallam FM Custom Jingle Package

We told you so! Hallam FM commissioned eight main themes, two breakfast show jingles, news, travel and weather elements from Wise Buddah earlier this year. Buddah delivered a range of current music genres themes including Pop, Pop R`n’B, Acoustic Pop, Uptempo Pop, R`n’B and Pop Rock. These cuts are now on the air in Sheffield [...]