Nick Draeger
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 »
Signs Chadd Pierce For VO
HUBBARD RADIO Country KNUC (98.9 THE BULL)/SEATTLE has signed CHADD PIERCE. "CHADD is one of the most incredibly talented artists today," PD LISA ADAMS said. "He can take a piece of copy and make it come to life ... for real!".
For rates and availability, contact NATE ZEITZ at CESD Talent NY, (212) 477-1666 or NZeitz@CESDTalent.com
Veteran voiceover talent MARK RIDER, who voices the SAN ANTONIO SPURS and hockey's TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING, adds THE ATLANTA FALCONS and THE TEXAS RANGERS to his roster.
"I get sports, I know how to connect to sports fans, and these teams trust me to tell their story and sell their brand," RIDER said. "Yet why I only image one sports station doesn't make much sense to me."
RIDER is represented for radio imaging by NATE ZEITZ at CESD and you can listen to his stuff at www.ridervo.com.
Ready To Rumble
BENZTOWN has chosen CAPITAL FM/U.K. Audio Production Assistant SAM WICKENS as the finalist in the 7th Annual IRON IMAGER CONTEST, which will be held at the WORLDWIDE RADIO SUMMIT on THURSDAY, MAY 3rd. He'll compete head-to-head against current Iron Imager Champion, NOVA ENTERTAINMENT/AUSTRALIA Network Imaging Producer BRAD LEASK,
LEASK and WICKENS will demonstrate their imaging talents by producing an original imaging piece for a format unannounced until the day of the ... more »
Deal
COMPASS MEDIA NETWORKS' YAMANAIR CREATIVE has inked BENZTOWN to provide production elements for YAMANAIR’s Cash by Creative and SPECbyte customizable commercial production services.
YAMANAIR CREATIVE CEO/Chief Creative Officer YAMAN COSKUN said, “Given the constantly growing domestic and international presence of our services for radio, this engagement with BENZTOWN is a match made in creative heaven. Our clients will instantly reap the benefits from this arrangement ... more »
It's The Iron Imager Competition
Showcasing the creativity in radio is one of the most important aspects of WORLDWIDE RADIO SUMMIT 2018, MAY 2nd, 3rd, 4th at the W HOTEL/HOLLYWOOD. Register now to save!
And at WWRS 2018 it's the 7th Annual BENZTOWN IRON IMAGER COMPETITION! BRAD LEASK, Network Imaging Producer, NOVA ENTERTAINMENT, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, captured the title of WORLD'S BEST IMAGER on FRIDAY, MAY 5th, 2017, winning the high stakes 6TH ANNUAL IRON IMAGER COMPETITION at WORLDWIDE RADIO SUMMIT 2017 held at the W HOTEL/H more »
Radio vet KADEN will be at the upcoming NAB show demonstrating new features of the VOXPRO 7 recorder/editor for live radio. KADEN, a major-market staffer for iHEARTMEDIA and CBS RADIO in the past, will be at WHEATSTONE booth N6531 to demonstrate the latest VOXPRO features and his rapid editing abilities.
“If you do this for awhile, you get very fast. When I’m on-air, my eyes are on the screen, and my fingers do all the work, making the call as tight and entertaining ... more »
Kamer Donates His Party Fund
The annual TV marketing conference, "promaxbda," takes place in LAS VEGAS this year, from JUNE 25th thru 29th, and STEVE KAMER normally throws a big shindig -- but not this year.
"The STEVE KAMER PROMAX STATION SUMMIT Party is always an 'over-the-top' annual event, that I throw for my clients and friends each year during the conference week," said KAMER. "However, when OCTOBER 1st occurred, I immediately pledged my support and focus on ... more »
Clash Of The Benztown Iron Imagers
Showcasing the creativity in radio is one of the most important aspects of WORLDWIDE RADIO SUMMIT 2018, MAY 2, 3, 4 at the W HOTEL/HOLLYWOOD. Register now to save!
And at WWRS 2018 it's the 7th Annual BENZTOWN IRON IMAGER COMPETITION! BRAD LEASK, Network Imaging Producer, NOVA ENTERTAINMENT, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, captured the title of WORLD'S BEST IMAGER on FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017, winning the high stakes 6TH ANNUAL IRON IMAGER COMPETITION at WORLDWIDE RADIO SUMMIT 2017 held at the W HOTEL/HOLLYWOOD more »
Mike McKay
VO pro MIKE MCKAY has inked station voice services with TOWNSQUARE MEDIA Country stations WOKQ/PORTSMOUTH-DOVER-ROCHESTER, NH and WPKQ/PORTLAND, ME.
For MCKAY’s rates, barter options, and market availability, contact NATE ZEITZ at CESD TALENT AGENCY at (212) 477-1666 or here. Check out MCKAY’s demos here.
MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS Top 40 WNFN (i106/7)/NASHVILLE-based host AARON TRAYLOR adds three Top 40/Rhythmic stations in MONTANA to his nationally syndicated radio lineup. Beginning APRIL 2nd, TRAYLOR will host mid-days on WILD 104.5/BILLINGS, WILD 104.1/MISSOULA and WILD 97.9/SHELBY-KALISPELL, with more markets in the NORTHWEST soon to follow.
TRAYLOR originally programmed the WILD MONTANA format between 2004-2007 for CLEAR CHANNEL before launching into Top 4- syndication through TOWNSQUARE MEDIA until 2015.
Get more info at sumry.me/aaron.
He's everywhere! He's everywhere!
Major props to VO Pro STEVE KAMER who is voicing the promos and billboards for Olympic coverage on the NBC channels, and occasionally also tackling the slalom and ice dancing competitions. OK, we made up the last part.
If STEVE's seeming a bit ubiquitous these days, it's because he's all over the TV and radio, from INSIDE EDITION to the STEVE HARVEY SHOW to WCBS-A/NYC and many more. STEVE's looking forward to the beginning of spring training baseball, as he's the ... more »
Josh Goodman
JOSH GOODMAN is the new imaging voice of MARKER BROADCASTING Alternative KJJZ-HD2-K268AH/INDIAN WELLS-PALM SPRINGS, CA.
Just in time for COACHELLA, it’s the first time that PALM SPRINGS has had an Alternative station in nearly 10 years. Hear GOODMAN’s demos and check market availability at www.jgvo.com/radio.
Stream the station at www.alt1015fm.com.
Proud Papa And Josephine
Congratulations to BENZTOWN VP/Sales & Operations MASA PATTERSON and his wife, KATIE, who became the parents of a beautiful baby girl named JOSEPHINE HOPE PATTERSON last week.
JOSEPHINE was born on JANUARY 24th in LOS ANGELES, and weighed in at 7lbs 8oz, and was 20 inches long. She is also welcomed by her big brother, JUDE.
After five years at their TRINITY CENTRE location in the Financial District of MANHATTAN, SUN BROADCAST GROUP has relocated their NEW YORK CITY headquarters to Midtown. The new multi-year lease, signed in DECEMBER, has the network occupying the entire second floor of 363 Seventh Avenue, just steps away from MADISON SQUARE GARDEN.
“I’m so excited about our new Midtown MANHATTAN home” said CEO JASON BAILEY. “I think we hit the jackpot. The new SBG-NYC is a place we look forward to entertaining in for many years to come.”
For more information or to come in for a visit, call (800) 871-6163.
