Extends Deal With Cumulus/WWO
BENZTOWN has signed a multi-year partnership extension with CUMULUS MEDIA and WESTWOOD ONE. Under the new agreement, BENZTOWN will provide radio imaging, production, voiceover, programming, and jingles to WESTWOOD ONE and to CUMULUS' owned and operated stations.
CUMULUS/WWO EVP/Content & Programming MIKE MCVAY said, “BENZTOWN provides us with the ability to share creative content across multiple platforms as well as takes our ideas and turns them into AMAZING.” more »
New Deal
Imaging/Branding voice MATT FOGARTY has signed with NATE ZEITZ and CESD TALENT AGENCY. He remains managed by HOSS of HOSS MANAGEMENT GROUP.
FOGARTY has been busy of late, adding multiple stations across the U.S. and CANADA over the past two months.
For rates and market availability, call ZEITZ at (212) 477-1666 or nzeitz@cesdtalent.com. Go to www.mattfogarty.ca/radio for FOGARTY's latest demos.
BENZTOWN, in conjunction with P1 MEDIA GROUP, will release the fifth annual BENZTOWN 50 LIST OF RADIO’S BIGGEST IMAGING VOICES in the U.S. and CANADA in early FEBRUARY 2019 . The BENZTOWN 50 list will be based on several criteria, including number of radio station affiliates, station size and market. BENZTOWN and P1 MEDIA GROUP will compile and analyze industry data to create the List, which is currently in development.
“Now more than ever, radio’s powerhouse ... more »
Imaging And Production Deal
BENZTOWN has inked a branding partnership deal with SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. to provide its custom creative audio imaging production and imaging production libraries to all SAGA radio stations starting JANUARY 1st. The arrangement also includes use of BENZTOWN technology assets to catalog and archive imaging elements. BENZTOWN Pres. DAVE "CHACHI" DENES said, "I have great admiration for SAGA and ED CHRISTIAN’s leadership within our industry, not to mention ... more »
Adds KLGN
CHUCK MATTHEWS is the new branding voice for SUN VALLEY RADIO, INC Sports KLGN/LOGAN, UT.
He is represented by HOSS MANAGEMENT GROUP. Reach HOSS at (646) 300-0037, hoss@hossmgmt.com and www.hossmgmt.com.
Relaunches
GUSS shares with ALL ACCESS, "I created the industry of representing radio imaging talent while at WME. I also founded ACM TALENT (acmtalent.com) which is a diverse voiceover talent representation company. I am proud to see that the thirst for the discipline of radio imaging has not diminished, but rather, there has been a resurgence in interest particularly with program and imaging directors looking for fresh new talent options. I am proudly and enthusiastically re-launching the ... more »
Voiceover dude DAN LEVY adds WALKER BROADCASTING Classic Hits KRBL (KING FM)/LUBBOCK, TX to his roster of stations. He is exclusively represented by HOSS MANAGEMENT GROUP.
MATT FOGARTY is the new branding voice for CHERRY CREEK RADIO KXBN (B92.1 FM)/CEDAR CITY-ST. GEORGE, UT. He also remains exclusively represented by HOSS MANAGEMENT GROUP.
Reach HOSS at (646) 300-0037, hoss@hossmgmt.com and www.hossmgmt.com.
Gary McClenaghan
Voice actor GARY MCCLENAGHAN has added a pile of new stations including voice duties for THE BERT SHOW, flag-shipped on CUMULUS MEDIA Top 40WWWQ (Q100)/ATLANTA and syndicated throughout the U.S., as well as HARVARD BROADCASTING Classic Hits CKEA (CRUZ FM)/EDMONTON and CFFT (CRUZ FM)/FORT MCMURRAY, SOUND COMMUNICATIONS Hot AC WENY & WENI, CENTRAL ONTARIO BROADCASTING Alternative CIND (INDIE 88), TOWNSQUARE MEDIA Country KICK and MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS Top 40 WLMI (i92.9).
For rates, barter options and market availability, contact NATE ZEITZ at CESD TALENT AGENCY at (212) 477-1666 or nzeitz@cesdtalent.com or HOSS MANAGEMENT GROUP at hoss@hossmgmt.com. Demos available at www.garyvoice.com.
Heidi West Joins
JACKSON RANCHERIA BAND of MIWUK INDIANS digital music enterprise RANCHERIA RADIO has acquired veteran VO Talent HEIDI WEST for their newly branded AC format SAGE.
“When I first heard about the opportunity to work with SAGE, I downloaded the app and immediately fell in love! The music mix is incredibly appealing with a variety that is just right, every song! It's an honor to voice this wonderful product, and work with the amazing team at JACKSON RANCHERIA Casino ... more »
Benztown Offering
BENZTOWN has released an audio tribute to rapper/singer/producer MAC MILLER, who died FRIDAY from an apparent overdose at the age of 26 (NET NEWS, 9/7). Written and produced by BENZTOWN's SCOTT MAYTON, with VO by BENZTOWN's OSCAR VASQUEZ.
You can hear the audio tribute here.
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 »
New Clients
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.
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.
