Matt Fogarty
Voiceover imaging and branding pro MATT FOGARTY adds three new gigs amidst COVID-19 lockdown; COX RADIO AC WEZI/JACKSONVILLE,FL; CUMULUS MEDIA’s Top 40 WLTO/LEXINGTON,KY and iHEARTRADIO’s IMAGINATE RADIO.
FOGARTY is represented by NATE ZEITZ, CESD-NYC/LA nzeitz@cesdtalent.com (212) 477-1666 and managed exclusively by HOSS MANAGEMENT GROUP, hoss@hossmgmt.com (646) 300-0037.
Collaboration
FUTURI MEDIA and REELWORLD have entered a strategic partnership including the launch of interactive programming platform TETHER. The turnkey product combines FUTURI's interactive programming technology with REELWORLD’s creative audio production, offering features like listener voting sessions, turnkey production with weekly delivery of new REELWORLD audio including setups, recaps, and payoffs using stations' own voiceovers, customized content, song alerts and social media platform integration, and social video accompanying all audio features.
REELWORLD's Prep+ was added to FUTURI's portfolio in 2019, and TETHER is the first collaborative endeavor for the partnership. TETHER with REELWORLD AUDIO is available for Top 40, Country, Classic Rock, and Classic Hits, with more formats to be added soon; TETHER core audience engagement features are available for all formats. more »
BENZTOWN is offering an audio tribute reminding us that better days are coming. The tribute was produced by BENZTOWN CEO ANDREAS SANNEMANN and features ONEREPUBLIC's "Better Days".
Hear the tribute here.
Radio stations of all formats are welcomed to air this audio tribute.
Free Jingles
DALLAS-based TM STUDIOS has created two free ready-to-air commercial jingles for use by any radio station. They are specifically designed to help local advertisers during the COVID-19 crisis.
TM GM/VP Creative GREG CLANCY said, “A challenging by-product of this time is a drop in local ad spending. These jingles share positive messages and can be used to create goodwill for station advertisers. It’s a great creative tool to get businesses reengaged with local radio advertising.”
The jingles are sung campaigns featuring the lyrics “We’re Better Together” and “We Have Each Other.” They can be used for any business category. more »
Eric Romanowski Takes It Off For Feeding America
ERIC ROMANOWSKI of EAR BLOWING AUDIO has given up his trademark beard for a good cause. ERIC is known as a Voiceover Demo Producer extraordinaire along with being the former Imaging Director at ENTERCOM NORFOLK/CLEAR CHANNEL RICHMOND.
At last check donations were approaching $5000 for his “EAR BLOWING AUDIO GOES BEARDLESS FUNDRAISER” benefiting FEEDING AMERICA. The initiative for donors was that ERIC would shave his beloved beard...and did it live on FACEBOOK.
The FEEDING AMERICA network is the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization.
The butchering took place WEDNESDAY but the fundraiser continues through FRIDAY (4/17)
View the big shave here.
ERIC tells ALL ACCESS “I'm blown away by the support. From radio friends and voiceover talent, everyone has contributed. If we hit my goal of $5000, it will provide 50,000 meals for those who will turn to food banks across the US during COVID-19. Never thought my love for my beard could be so beneficial. My mom is proud - that's all that matters."
$1 = 10 meals... donations can be made at here.
May I Have The Envelope, Please ...
BENZTOWN has released its sixth annual BENZTOWN 50 LIST OF RADIO’S BIGGEST IMAGING VOICES. It's the radio industry’s exclusive listing of the top 50 voiceover artists in the U.S. and CANADA. BENZTOWN enlisted P1 MEDIA GROUP to compile and analyze industry data that was the foundation for the list.
THE BENZTOWN 50 LIST for 2019 reflects a record-breaking 300 U.S. and Canadian radio groups providing information for this prestigious annual list. THE BENZTOWN 50 was analyzed and evaluated by P1 MEDIA GROUP’s proprietary algorithm, and is based on several criteria, including number of radio station affiliates, station size and market. This year, BENZTOWN also recognizes six emerging imaging voices, who narrowly missed inclusion in the top 50 and continue to make significant gains in the space. more »
DALLAS-based TM STUDIOS is offering a new line-up of Jingle Packages for radio stations seeking high-end sonic branding without the high-end price tag.
“TM 12-Packs sound like major market jingles,” said TM GM/VP GREG CLANCY. “The packages were designed by large-market programmers and consultants, and they were produced by our all-star talent around the globe.”
Creative Dir. DAVE BETHELL adds, “We’ve designed the packages to include only what stations truly need, while streamlining the production process. This allows us to produce a lower-cost alternative to standard jingle packages. Clients get an affordable solution, especially in diary markets, where recall is crucial.”
TM 12-Packs are available for AC, Hot AC, Hot Country, CHR and Classic Hits. Hear TM 12-Packs and learn about TM’s introductory offer at tmstudios.com/tm-12-packs/.
Adds A Trio
Station imaging voice MATT DAMROW adds three stations.
New are WEST VIRGINIA RADIO Country WBRB/CLARKSBURG and WXDC/BERKELEY SPRINGS. He also picks up Classic Hits WISH/BENTON, IL.
DAMROW is represented by NATE ZEITZ at CESD TALENT (212) 477-1666. He is managed by HOSS MANAGEMENT GROUP (646) 300-0037.
Melissa Thomas
Voiceover and branding pro MELISSA THOMAS adds TOWNSQUARE MEDIA Soft AC WKXP/POUGHKEEPSIE, NY to her growing station roster.
THOMAS is represented by JACK HOSSENLOPP and HOSS MANAGEMENT GROUP. hoss@hossmgmt.com and (646) 300-0037.
Matt Fogarty
Voiceover and branding pro MATT FOGARTY adds HUBBARD Country KIKV/ST. CLOUD, MN to his growing station roster.
FOGARTY is represented by NATE ZEITZ at CESD-NYC/LA. nzeitz@cesdtalent.com and (212) 477-1666.
FOGARTY is managed exclusively by HOSS MANAGEMENT GROUP, hoss@hossmgmt.com and (646) 300-0037.
Voiceover and branding pro DARREN COOGAN adds TSQ MEDIA Classic Hits KLDJ (KOOL 101.7)/DULUTH, MN to his station roster.
COOGAN is exclusively represented by HOSS & HOSS MANAGEMENT GROUP, hoss@hossgmt.com and (646) 300-0037.
New Offering
MANNGROUP RADIO and award winning production/imaging house GROOVEWORX are offering their latest jingle imaging package, THE BIG KISS, now airing at 21 year client rhythmic AC WBHK (KISS-FM)/BIRMINGHAM and ready for custom sings throughout the world.
"After two decades of producing jingles for KISS, it's pretty clear than the more musical you can be on a music format, the better your PPM ratings will be. Why be less musical?!" said MANN.
For samples of THE BIG KISS, hit up MANN at ed@manngroupradio.com or (310) 346-4991.
Cam Cornelius
VO pro CAM CORNELIUS adds SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP Hot AC KPLZ (STAR 101.5)/SEATTLE to his growing station roster.
CORNELIUS is managed exclusively by HOSS & HOSS MANAGEMENT GROUP (646) 300-0037 and hoss@hossmgmt.com
Matt Fogarty
Voiceover/branding pro MATT FOGARTY adds CURTIS MEDIA GROUP Top 40 WPLW (PULSE FM)/RALEIGH, NC to his growing roster of stations.
FOGARTY is represented by NATE ZEITZ and CESD TALENT AGENCY-NYC/LA. Call (212) 477-1666 or email nzeitz@cesdtalent.com. FOGARTY is exclusively managed by HOSS & HOSS MANAGEMENT GROUP at (646) 300-0037 and hoss@hossmgmt.com.
ENVISION NETWORKS’ "The Phone Jibba" now gives affiliates a simple-to-use portal to access and download content through RADIOJETPACK.COM. Affiliates will find content, one-click download capabilities and will soon have access to the entire Phone Jibba audio archives. The layout also makes it easy for interested stations to listen to samples, sign up for a free trial and preview segments.
“I couldn’t be happier with it,” said TRACY JOHNSON. “It looks good, but the functionality behind the scenes is state of the art. It’s really outstanding.”
Check out the new portal here.
