AdLarge Names Brian Egan Dir./Digital Content & Strategy

Brian Egan

ADLARGE has added BRIAN EGAN to its content team as Dir./Digital Content & Strategy, where he will spearhead the expansion of strategic discovery methods to uncover new talent and content creators in order to develop authentic and re-imagined advertising opportunities for clients.  
EGAN has worked in several different facets of three industries, specializing in growth and innovation. 

Creator and host of the nationally recognized "Glue Guys" podcast, EGAN previously worked with ADLARGE in the space when he ran the ALMIGHTY MEDIA podcast network. Earlier in his career, he worked in book publishing. Most recently, EGAN created and co-founded ... more »

Compass Media Networks Partners With ARC Software

Compass Media Networks

COMPASS MEDIA NETWORKS has partnered with ARC SOFTWARE, developed by former SUN BROADCAST GROUP CEO JAY BAILEY to allow networks, producers and other radio service providers to quickly find any radio station to connect with, affiliate, maintain agreements, compliance and much more in the U.S., CANADA and MEXICO.

COMPASS SVP Affiliate Sales ADAM WILBUR noted, “ARC provides us with time-saving and easily accessible features to streamline our affiliate sales process. It’s the best CRM that I have seen for radio syndication companies.”

ARC Founder BAILEY added: “Each day I have to pinch myself with the success of this incredible software our team has built. The roster of clients using ARC was already impressive and humbling, but having COMPASS MEDIA NETWORKS join our family adds new level of excitement. Thanks to the entire COMPASS team for making this a reality.”

ARC clients include AURN, SUPERADIO, ENTRAVISION, KEY NETWORKS, MRN, LOCAL RADIO NTEWORKS, ADLARGE and more.

To set up a demo or for more information, visit www.arcsoftware.us.

Charlottesville Radio Group Needs Production Pro

The CHARLOTTESVILLE RADIO GROUP is on the hunt for a Production Dir. with skills including dynamic commercial production that can keep listeners engaged with the brands and advertisers, creative writing and great communication skills. 2-5 years of production experience is necessary and on-air experience is preferred. This person will oversee all commercial and production activity for six (6) full-time radio stations and a university sports network and must be client friendly. 

If you play well with others, want to work for one of the most stable companies in the industry, in a building with a great culture, enjoy our long-term partnership with the UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA Athletics, in an outstanding university town, and think this might be a good long-term fit for you, send your best stuff to pmcdaniel@charlottesvilleradiogroup.com

The 2022 Radio Mercury Awards Given Out

Winners Named

The RADIO ADVERTISING BUREAU (RAB)'s 2022 RADIO MERCURY AWARDS were handed out THURSDAY (6/9) at NEW YORK's SONY HALL and virtually. Your Best of Show winner, Creative Radio Commercial by an Agency, Production Company or Advertiser was FCB CHICAGO for its GO RVing spot. 

Radio groups bringing home 2022 RADIO MERCURY AWARDS were AUDACY, iHEARTMEDIA and ZIMMER.

See and hear the full list of 2022 RADIO MERCURY AWARDS winners here.

Stephens Media Group Names Tommy Gray National Director Of Engineering

Tommy Gray

TOMMY GRAY has been named Director Of Engineering for STEPHENS MEDIA GROUP, based at the company's TULSA, OK headquarters. He moves from his own engineering firm in northern LOUISIANA.

STEPHENS MEDIA GROUP SVP/Programming BOB THORNTON commented, “We’re excited to have TOMMY on board. His expertise not only in RF,but in information technology, coding and all aspects of the broadcast change will provide a great foundation as he leads our companY's growth in those areas.”

Added GRAY, "I am very excited about coming on board with such a great company as SMG. Looking forward to great things in the future!" 

RAB To Stream The 2022 Radio Mercury Awards Live On Thursday

To Stream Live

The 2022 RADIO MERCURY AWARDS will stream live on THURSDAY (6/9) at 7p (ET). They'll stream the awards on the RADIO MERCURY AWARDS homepage at www.radiomercuryawards.com.

You can listen to the 2022 finalists here. 

WITR/Rochester Inks Jon Carter As Station Voice

ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY student Alternative-Variety WIBR/ROCHESTER, NY has signed JON CARTER of JON CARTER VOICE OVERS as the station's new imaging voice. The station recently revamped its programming and image with a new logo and a return to the slogan "Modern Music and More"; a power increase is on tap for later this year, as is a new website.

Find out more at joncartervoiceovers.com.

JJ Surma Adds Voiceover Duties At WZBA (100.7 The Bay)/Baltimore

Surma

Voiceover and imaging pro JJ SURMA adds voiceover branding duties at TIMES-SHAMROCK Classic Rock WZBA (100.7 THE BAY)/BALTIMORE.

SURMA is repped by ATLAS AGENCY-NYC/LA and RICKY MEYER. Reach him at ricky@atlastalent.com and (212) 730-4500. SURMA is managed by HOSS at HOSS MANAGEMENT GROUP at (646) 300-0037 and hoss@hossmgmt.com.

DJ AK Joins SiriusXM's TikTok Radio For Imaging Duties

DJ AK

CALVIN "REMIX KING DJ AK" ILES is leaving THE MIX GROUP, where he has served as Head of the Custom Urban Imaging department, to join SIRIUSXM as Imaging Dir./Sound Engineer for TIKTOK RADIO, starting on MAY 31st.

DJ AK continues as Imaging Dir. and Mix Show DJ at URBAN ONE Hip Hop WHTA (HOT 107.9)/ATLANTA and Imaging Producer and "8 O'Clock Mixtape" segment DJ for REACH MEDIA's syndicated "THE MORNING HUSTLE."

Reach DJ AK at akproductions1@gmail.com and on INSTAGRAM at @remixkingdjak.

LANDR Launches New Mastering API For Creator Tools Platforms & Apps 

LANDR Mastering

LANDR is bringing its mastering product to more creator tools platforms, thanks to its new API. It will allow other apps and platforms to use all of the core features of LANDR’s  AI-powered mastering technology, right where the user is. The API is launching with two partners, OFFTOP, an app that allows creators to write and record full vocal references on the go, and DAO, an artist services platform that combines production, marketing, and distribution.

LANDR CEO PASCAL PILON commented, “LANDR MASTERING defined what AI can do for music and set the standard for new mastering technology. This new API will allow us to integrate this tech ... more »

Podchaser To Launch Podcast Sponsors To Track History, Ad Spends, Data

PODCHASER PRO is launching PODCAST SPONSORS in beta, enabling brands and networks to understand where podcast advertisers are spending their money. Bringing podcast sponsorship data to the PODCHASER PRO marketing suite looks to increase the efficiency of podcast campaigns and monitoring.

Users with the PODCAST SPONSORS beta add-on will unlock access to sponsor data for the top 5,000 podcasts and across 1,000 brands – including number of episodes sponsored, and estimated ad spend.

On each podcast’s Insights page, users can see the most recent sponsors of the podcast. Clicking “view all” will show a list of all past sponsors sorted by the number of episodes of that podcast that they’ve sponsored so far.

Users will also find the brand-new Insights page on episode pages. Opening that page will show you which brands sponsored that episode.

PODCHASER PRO will be adding more tools to help brands and marketers leverage the power of podcasting, including searching for specific brands, seeing the most prolific podcast sponsors, and more.

The podcast sponsors feature is an available add-on for existing PODCHASER PRO accounts.

Megatrax Exec Ileana Landon's 'The Mermaid Manifesto' Audiobook Set For April 26th Release

Available On Audio Platforms

HAPPYLAND AUDIOBOOKS and THE MINDFUL MEDITATION SERIES will release "The Mermaid Manifesto," an audiobook written by MEGATRAX sales executive ILEANA LANDON, on APRIL 26th. The audiobook is narrated by HANNA FERBER and produced by LUCAS FACKLER.

LANDON, who hosts a monthly podcast, "TRAILBLAZERS," for MEGATRAX and also has a photography website, said, “For many years now I’ve tried to live my life by JIM ROHN's quote, 'If you’re not willing to do the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary.' To me, the mundane and the ordinary is quite boring so I try to inject life, beauty, color, grace, and calm into my life however I can. This quote has helped me decorate my home, plan my garden, and of course write this mystical mix of the Tale (and Tail!) of the Mermaid, which contains an easy and practical 11-step approach to living a life that I hope brings beauty, grace, and calm for those who are interested by this concept.”

The narrated meditation audiobook will be available on AUDIBLE, SPOTIFY and all other major audio platforms.

Benztown 50 Top Voiceover Artist List Announced At All Access Audio Summit; Dave Foxx Honored With Chris Corley Lifetime Achievement Award

Announced Today

Voiceover luminary DAVE FOXX was honored with the CHRIS CORLEY Lifetime Achievement Award from BENZTOWN, as the company revealed its list of the top 50 voiceover artists in NORTH AMERICA at the ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT TODAY (4/20).

BENZTOWN Pres. DAVE “CHACHI” DENES said, “The best voiceover captures and holds listeners’ attention and defines the very best brands in a memorable and instantly recognizable way. As an industry leader in producing the highest quality radio voiceover, imaging and audio branding, BENZTOWN is proud to recognize our industry’s most accomplished voiceover talent across the U.S. and CANADA.

"Eight years ago, when we ... more »

Jane Carter Named President Of Universal Production Music - UMG

Carter

UNIVERSAL PRODUCTION MUSIC - UMG has named JANE CARTER Pres., effective immediately. She will continue to be based in LONDON and will report to JODY GERSON, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group, parent company to UNIVERSAL PRODUCTION MUSIC.

In her new role, CARTER will oversee the entirety of UNIVERSAL PRODUCTION MUSIC and its entities worldwide, leading the company’s innovation and production music growth strategy across the rapidly evolving content creation business. 

CARTER is the first woman to lead global production at a major music publishing company. Previously, CARTER served as Managing Director in the U.K. for ... more »

vCreative, Waymark Join Forces To Simplify Video Production, OTT For Local Radio

vCREATIVE, who provide production workflow solutions to the radio broadcast industry, has teamed up with WAYMARK, an AI-powered video creation platform to enable radio stations to easily sell and create OTT and digital video assets on behalf of local advertisers. 

The collaboration allows for the introduction of a digital video ad type to vCREATIVE’s workflow solutions, meaning sellers can manage a multi-platform campaign with similar efficiency to a purely broadcast creative request. WAYMARK's AI platform allows sellers, producers, sales assistants, and creative teams at a station or group to virtually create and edit original TV-quality ... more »