The Best Are Honored
BENZTOWN has released its fifth annual "BENZTOWN 50 List of Radio’s Biggest Imaging Voices," which they describe as, "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 2018 includes more than 300 U.S. and CANADIAN radio groups providing information for this ... more »
New Client
The JIM PATTISON BROADCAST GROUP has retained the services of MATT FOGARTY as their imaging voice on Classic Hits CJAV/PORT ALBERNI, located on VANCOUVER ISLAND. His demos can be found at www.mattfogarty.ca
For MATT's availability in your market, contact NATE ZEITZ at CESD TALENT (212) 477-1666 or nzeitz@cesdtalent.com, or HOSS at HOSS MANAGEMENT GROUP (646) 300-0037 or hoss@hossmgmt.com.
BENZTOWN has extended a call for entries for its 8th annual "Iron Imager Contest," the international radio imaging contest where audio production professionals compete for the title of World’s Best Imager. The first and only competition of its kind, the Iron Imager contest is open for submissions TODAY (2/12) through the Round 1 Submission Deadline of MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25th (Noon PT).
The Iron Imager Contest is open to all radio imaging, production and ... more »
New
REELWORLD has launched a new imaging service, "RED Hits," described as, "a comprehensive updating Hit Music imaging service designed to reach beyond traditional format boundaries and deliver world-class imaging, music beds, sound design and production elements for Top 40, Hot AC and Pop radio stations. REELWORLD CEO MIKE THOMAS said, “For 25 years REELWORLD has worked tirelessly to define, evolve and then redefine what great sonic branding can be. ... more »
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.
