Mar 31st, 2009
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 [...]
Mar 31st, 2009
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
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
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 [...]
Mar 25th, 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 [...]
Mar 25th, 2009
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 [...]
Mar 24th, 2009
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 [...]
Mar 24th, 2009
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 [...]
Mar 23rd, 2009
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 [...]
Mar 21st, 2009
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 [...]
Mar 21st, 2009
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 [...]
Mar 21st, 2009
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 [...]
Mar 20th, 2009
We’ve seen and heard Dave Foxx, Creative Services Director of Z100 New York being interviewed a handful of times. But there has never been an interview that’s upclose and personal as this one. Nick Parker of NickParkerLive.com chatted with the Prod God himself inside his studio. Know why the music industry has once put Z100 [...]
Mar 19th, 2009
We recently took a time with the guys at Jingles Factory to talk about the Double Passion jingle package for Passion Hits in the UK. The best and strongest package ever from JF, Loris tells us how the package was conceived. RJ: When Passion Hits came to Jingles Factory for a new custom package, what [...]
Mar 19th, 2009
103.2 The Coast in Dubai was re-launched on Monday morning with a new format, new jock line up and new jingles from ReelWorld ONE AC. This is a montage of the ramps using the ‘Mix 92.9′ logo. Audio
Mar 18th, 2009
LISTEN TO THE NEW JINGLES As we reported in February, Music 4 have been chosen to create the on-air imaging sound for GMG’s Real Radio Brand. The new jingles will feature on existing ‘Real’ stations in Scotland, Yorkshire and Wales and on the re-named stations broadcasting across the northwest and northeast of England (currently Century [...]
Mar 18th, 2009
April 2009 sees the UK and international release of Richard Curtis’s new film The Boat That Rocked. Set in 1960’s pirate radio Britain, the film has an impressive cast and jam packed with musical gems from the era. Wise Buddah provided the Radio Rock jingles and station voices.
Mar 18th, 2009
In February 2009, the NEW 97.3 EZ Rock was born and with it, a new station sound package from Wise Buddah! CJEZ-FM is a radio station in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It broadcasts an adult contemporary format at 97.3FM, and it identifies itself on-air as EZ Rock. It is the flagship of the EZ Rock stations [...]