Author: Novell

M-Edge Jingles for Carribean Hot 30

M-Edge Jingles for Carribean Hot 30

Caribbean Hot 30 is The sound of the Caribbean Islands! The CH30 show is being syndicated world wide and features 30 of the hottest songs coming out of the Caribbean on a weekly basis. Although the main focus of the...

Listener Audio Clips and Tips

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...

The Making of Radio 5 Nostalgia Jingles

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...

Stabs, Sweeps, Synths For Radio Production

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...

New on Imaging Arsenal.com

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...

Dangers Of Auto-Pilot Programming

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...

Benztown Branding Now On Q96

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...

Nick Parker Interviews Dave Foxx Z100

Nick Parker Interviews Dave Foxx Z100

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...

Jingles Behind Double Passion

Jingles Behind Double Passion

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...

Best TV Spot for Radio Ever

Best TV Spot for Radio Ever

Brandy created the sequel for Q-Music’s Maximum Hit Music campaign. With a new, catchy sound bed and stylish young-adult lifestyle snapshots, this commercial is once again the talk of the Netherlands and Belgium. 2 Cents: This is the best TV...