Josh Goodman
JOSH GOODMAN Voice-Overs adds HUBBARD COMMUNICATIONS Hot AC WTMX/CHICAGO to his growing list of stations for imaging v/o.
GOODMAN is represented by ATLAS TALENT AGENCY, and current imaging demos can be heard at www.jgvo.com/radio.
The Doors Are Open
Imaging Goddess KELLY DOHERTY has launched her new venture, THEIMAGINGHOUSE.COM, following a packed preview party last FRIDAY (7/20) at WANDERLUST in HOLLYWOOD.
THEIMAGINGHOUSE.COM is designed as a one-stop for those in Imaging, Voiceover, Production and allied fields. Access is free as THEIMAGINGHOUSE.COM is an advertiser-supported venture.
DOHERTY, who was most recently iHEARTRADIO VP/Imaging for the past 11 years of her 21 years with the company, told ALL ACCESS, ... more »
CHAD ERICKSON signs as the new voice of BCA MEDIA XPRS (105.7 MAX FM)/SAN DIEGO, CA and TOWNSQUARE MEDIA KBEA (B-100)/QUAD CITIES, IA.
For demos, go to www.chaderickson.com.
To book ERICKSON in your market, contact ATLAS TALENT AGENCY in NYC (212) 730-4500 or ricky@atlastalent.com. ERICKSON is also available on barter through BENZTOWN.
Acquires American Music Company
ENVISION NETWORKS represented WESTAR MUSIC, a royalty-free commercial music for radio station production, has grown its offerings by acquiring AMERICAN MUSIC COMPANY.
With AMC, the EMMY-award winning music catalog, WESTAR adds thousands of tracks of music. WESTAR and AMERICAN MUSIC COMPANY will maintain their own identities, but both are available for download at www.westarmusic.com.
Keep Feeling Better JJ!
Great news from JJ McKAY PRODUCTIONS Pres. JJ McKAY, who tells ALL ACCESS, "After nearly 2 1/2 years in the hospital after hip replacement surgery that went horribly bad, I have finished my rehab and now am in a group home. I've been hearing about my demise, so I wanted to let you know I am indeed alive and using a walker to get around."
Stay in touch with McKAY at jjmckay121654jj@aol.com.
Pete Gustin
Voice actor PETE GUSTIN has added a bevy of new stations to his roster including TOWNSQUARE MEDIA N/T WBSM-A/PROVIDENCE, RI-NEW BEDFORD, MA, BLUEBERRY BROADCASTING N/T duo WVOM-A/F/BANGOR, ME and WVQM/AUGUSTA-WATERVILLE, ME, CUMULUS MEDIA N/T WJBC-A/BLOOMINGTON, IL, MBC GRAND BROADCASTING Classic Rock KSTR/GRAND JUNCTION CO, FLAGLER COUNTY BROADCASTING N/T WNZF-A/F/FLAGLER COUNTY FL, plus COLONIAL BROADCAST GROUP Country stations WMIR/MYRTLE BEACH and WFAY-A/F/FAYETTEVILLE, NC. more »
CHICAGO radio personality LISA GREENE's new website is live. She is available for station imaging and commercial VO.
Her 25+ year radio career includes a stint at WPNT/MILWAUKEE, work at WJMK/CHICAGO, APD/MD/Middays at WMXB/RICHMOND, and Middays at WCFS/CHICAGO. GREENE has also worked on several TV and film projects both as a talent and on production crew. She can currently be heard as a traffic reporter at WBBM-A/CHICAGO.
Check out her demos and other info at www.LisaGreene.net.
Dan O'Day
DAN O'DAY checks in with ALL ACCESS to share, "There's only one form of acting/voice acting for which the demand far exceeds the number of available performers: Audiobook narration.
"The sales of audiobooks have exploded over the past few years. Result: There are more audiobooks waiting to be produced than there are narrators to voice them. I've just released the first of a free video training series devoted to audiobooks. If the idea of getting paid to tell stories appeals to you -- or if you're already doing audiobooks but aren't having the success you desire -- check out the first free video here."
Adds Tarrant
SEATTLE-based REELWORLD has hired former SIRIUSXM HOWARD STERN Show Head Imaging and Sound Designer RON TARRANT as a full-time member of their production team. In addition to writing, producing, composing and sound design duties, TARRANT was the voice of STERN's channels on SIRIUS XM; he will continue voicing HOWARD 100 and HOWARD 101.
Prior to his 2 1/2 year stint in NEW YORK CITY, TARRANT worked for ROGERS RADIO in markets including EDMONTON and CALGARY before being named ... more »
Michaels
NICK MICHAELS, whose distinctive voice was heard in imaging and production on many radio stations, commercials, and television, died SATURDAY (5/26) at his MIAMI home.
Beginning his career in advertising in his native CANADA, MICHAELS became one of that nation's top voiceover artists before moving to NEW YORK in 1977 and becoming the voice for many radio and television stations and shows as well as one of the more prolific commercial voices and narrators. He provided voicework f more »
JOSH GOODMAN signs on as the new imaging voice of SARKES TARZIAN Triple A WTTS/INDIANAPOLIS, IN and CHERRY CREEK MEDIA Sports-Talk KYSP-A/WENATCHEE, WA.
Hear demos and get contact GOODMAN at www.jgvo.com/radio. He is represented by ATLAS TALENT in NEW YORK, and also available for barter through BENZTOWN.
Good Listen
Top 40 FOX FM/MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA Head Of Production DOM EVANS shares with ALL ACCESS, "I host a podcast called 'Prodcast,' where I interview the best in radio audio production from around the world, and have just gone live with my STAXX WILLIAMS Episode, Creative Services Director for iHEARTMEDIA Top 40 WHTZ (Z100)/NEW YORK. The episode is fantastic and I think your readers would love to hear from Staxx on how he creates the sound of such an iconic radio station."
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Busy
CHAD ERICKSON signs as the new voice of iHEARTMEDIA WMIA (93.9 MIA)/MIAMI, BONNEVILLE INTERNATIONAL KOSI (KOSI 101.1)/DENVER and re-ups of iHEARTMEDIA KODA (SUNNY 99.1)/HOUSTON.
For demos, go to www.chaderickson.com.
To book ERICKSON in your market, contact ATLAS TALENT AGENCY in NYC (212) 730-4500 or ricky@atlastalent.com. ERICKSON is also available on barter through BENZTOWN.
Conference Sept. 26th-28th
THE PRODUCTION MUSIC ASSOCIATION (PMA) has announced that “Creating Global Value. Forward Together,” will be the overriding theme of its 5th annual PRODUCTION MUSIC CONFERENCE, to be held SEPTEMBER 26th-28th at the LOEWS HOTEL in HOLLYWOOD.
In addition, TAYLOR added three new members to the PMA Board of Directors: UNIVERSAL PRODUCTION MUSIC Global Pres. MICHAEL SAMMIS; BMG PRODUCTION MUSIC SVP/Global Sales, Marketing & Repertoire JOHN CLIFFORD; and WEST ONE ... more »
CUMULUS Alternative WKQX (101WKQX)/CHICAGO hires NICK DRAEGER as Creative Imaging Director. DRAEGER joins from same post at ENTERCOM/SACRAMENTO where he he imaged KKDO (ALT 94.7) and Active Rock KRXQ (98 ROCK).
“We talked with many strong candidates, but we kept coming back to NICK’s excellent grasp of cut-through messaging for the brands he’s worked on," said WKQX PD & VP/Ops. TROY HANSON. "NICK will work with our voiceover pros Dan Stone and ... more »
