Imaging Director Opening At KPWR (Power 106)/Los Angeles

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MERUELO MEDIA Top 40/Rhythmic KPWR (POWER 106)/LOS ANGELES is looking to add to its production/programming team with a new Imaging Director.

The station's online application site describes the position: "POWER 106 is looking for the next creative genius to transform POWER 106’s rich history! You must be able to create movies from just sounds and words, be an exceptional storyteller, live and breathe Hip Hop, have NO desire to be on the air, be fluent in audio editing in a fast-paced environment and would kill for a chance to image one of the most influential Hip Hop stations on the planet! If this is you, please submit your application for consideration!"

Marketron Updates Calculator For Forecasting Radio Ad Revenue

Updating Its Ad Sales Calculator

Last year, MARKETRON introduced its ROI Calculator, a free tool to enable media sellers to forecast revenue for radio over-the-air and third-party digital advertising. The resource also allows users to benchmark their digital ad revenue against small-, mid- and large-size markets. 

MARKETRON released updates with new projected growth rates for 2023, 2024 and 2025, sourcing data from BIA ADVISORY SERVICES, the BORRELL-RAB digital benchmarking report for radio, eMARKETER and PEW RESEARCH. In addition, the benchmarking data was refreshed.  

The ROI Calculator works for any size company. Users simply plug in their 2022 revenue numbers and can download a PDF of the entire page. 

MARKETRON updated this calculator to help broadcast and media organizations forecast revenue from ad sales more accurately. Additionally, the tool enables these companies to understand how they stack up against similar-sized businesses regarding third-party digital sales.

The calculator is available for use here. 

Rob Ryan Available For Voiceover Duties

Air personality and programming veteran ROB RYAN is available for voiceover opportunities.

Check out a demo here and reach RYAN at RobRyanVO1@gmail.com for rates and market availability.

YEA Networks Joins Arc Software For Affiliate Research, Maintenance

Adding YEA Networks

ARC SOFTWARE and YEA NETWORKS have entered into an agreement establishing ARC as its primary affiliate research and maintenance platform. ARC, developed by former SUN BROADCAST GROUP CEO JASON BAILEY, is a cloud-based SaaS that allows producers, radio networks and affiliate sales groups to quickly research, analyze, digitally sign and communicate with each other, streamlining the affiliation and reporting process. It also includes access to over 50,000 contacts and fully integrated station FCC and NIELSEN performance data.

YEA NETWORKS President SHAWN NUNN commented, “ARC was a missing piece in our arsenal. It’ll save a ton of time and allow ... more »

The MaxxKonnect Group Ups One, Adds Two

Promoting & Hiring

The MAXXKONNECT GROUP promotes JOE MYERS to Director Of Sales, adds CHRIS ROTH as Sales Manager For Wireless & Connectivity Products and MATT LeFEVRE as Maintenance Technician. 

MYERS joined the company in JUNE 2021 as Sales Manager, stated, "The MAXXKONNECT GROUP has been enjoying some incredible growth and I'm thrilled to be a part of it. We're looking forward to seeing everyone at NAB. In fact, we have some major announcements on the way!"

MAXXKONNECT GROUP President JOSH BOHN comments, “JOE has helped bring our company to the next level. His ability to take care of customers, and vendors, makes him on of the best in the business. I am ... more »

Stingray Radio, Reelworld Extend ProductionVault Partnership In Canada

Syndicating ReelWorld's 'ProductionVault'

ORBYT MEDIA has renewed a long-standing partnership between STINGRAY RADIO and REELWORLD that includes the latter's "PRODUCTIONVAULT" service on several dozen STINGRAY stations across CANADA in CALGARY, TORONTO, EDMONTON, OTTAWA and VANCOUVER.

PRODUCTIONVAULT is a radio imaging service, providing updated content to creative imagers, including topical and trending sweeper and promo shells ready for station VO, branded song intros paired with current playlists, and a vast library of utility content including format-specific music beds, sound design and artist/listener clips.

PRODUCTIONVAULT now drives the imaging and production for over 300 ... more »

vCreative Will Provide Primary Operational Platform For Yamanair's Services

vCREATIVE, a multi-platform workflow software for media, and YAMANAIR CREATIVE, a radio service, have partnered. vPRO by vCREATIVE will be the primary operational platform for all of YAMANAIR’s services.

YAMANAIR CREATIVE CEO YAMAN COSKUN commented, “We have been serving the same clients collectively for 15 years with some limited integration. Now, it is a match made in heaven. This will upgrade our operational systems as we migrate to a platform created by seasoned radio people for media, and it is best-in-class, which will give us more agility, tighter control, and accelerated workflow.”

In addition to streamlining YAMANAIR’s internal operations, this partnership also means less manual order entry for mutual clients, saving time by sending completed creative work from YAMANAIR directly to their vCREATIVE account.

Said vCREATIVE CEO MARY DelGRANDE, “YAMANAIR is a force in radio creative and we are thrilled that they have chosen our new vPRO platform. This partnership will streamline operations for our mutual customers who will see immediate and impactful efficiencies in their creative process."

Syndicator Orbyt Media Freshens Logo, Slogan And Lineup

Refreshed For 2023

Canadian syndication company ORBYT MEDIA has a new look, slogan and lineup. Formerly known as "ORBYT", the company is now "ORBYT MEDIA". ORBYT MEDIA has also added a new slogan, "Experience Beyond", as it brings in media partners for programming, software solutions, production, imaging and jingle services.

ORBYT MEDIA has also enhanced its available roster for programmers in CANADA, including RYAN SEACREST, BOBBY BONES, JOHN TESH, FITZ, RICK DEES, ELVIS DURAN, and MARIO LOPEZ, to rock shows including ALICE COOPER, THE WOODY SHOW, and DEE SNIDER. All shows and services are available on a barter or cash basis and many offer market exclusivity.

For more information on ORBYT MEDIA, reach out to JENNIFER MORRISON at Jennifer.morrison@orbytmedia.com.

John Cruz Adds KMLK/Eldorado, AR To His Imaging/Voiceover Roster

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Imaging/Voicover Talent JOHN CRUZ has added NOALMARK BROADCASTING Urban KMLK/ELDORADO, AR to his roster of stations. 

NOALMARK/ARKANSAS Station Mgr. JJ COOK commented, "JOHN CRUZ worked for me over 15 years ago in IOWA as my production director and on-air personality. I've always loved his voice and he keeps getting better. JOHN’s pipes really cut through the clutter!"

JOHN CRUZ is repped for station imaging by JACK "HOSS" HOSSENLOPP and HOSS MANAGEMENT GROUP at hoss@hossmgmt.com and (646) 300-0037. You can check out a JOHN CRUZ demo here.

Jeff Rechner Adds KQDS/Duluth To Imaging Roster

New Clients

JEFF RECHNER has added a pair of new imaging clients, picking up imaging duties for RED RIVER BROADCASTING Classic Rock KQDS/DULUTH and MORRIS MULTIMEDIA ABC affiliate WTVQ-TV (ABC 36)/LEXINGTON, KY.

RECHNER is represented by CESD and AMPLIFY ARTISTS. Check him out at voiceboy.com.  

KSL/Salt Lake City Adds JJ Surma For Voiceover

BONNEVILLE News-Talk KSL-A-F/SALT LAKE CITY has brought aboard voiceover and station imaging talent JJ SURMA for voiceover/branding duties.

KSL PD KEVIN LARUE commented, "JJ SURMA is exceptionally dedicated to getting KSL's sound just right. This included his pre-interviews, planned live recording sessions and others we’ve done on the fly. Not only does JJ want his audio to be perfect, he’s dedicated to flipping our copy FAST. Every time. He articulates as well as anyone on my staff, is friendly and encourages feedback. A total pro."

JJ SURMA is repped by ATLAS TALENT AGENCY-NYC/LA. You can reach them at ricky@atlastalent.com or (212) 730-4500. SURMA is managed by JACK "HOSS" HOSSENLOPP and HOSS MANAGEMENT GROUP at hoss@hossmgmt.com or (646) 300-0037.

Hear SURMA's work on KSL here.

Benztown Unveils Contemporary Christian Audio Imaging Library

Imaging For CCM Stations

BENZTOWN is now offering an audio imaging library for Contemporary Christian stations. The BENZTOWN Contemporary Christian Library includes music, sound design, artist content, and customizable imaging pieces specific to the format. BENZTOWN's ADAM "KETCH" KECSKEMETI is serving as format captain, while JOSH UECKER is Head Writer and JOE SZYMANSKI is the voice talent for the library.

President DAVE "CHACHI" DENES said, “We are thrilled to bring our advanced audio imaging and production capabilities to Contemporary Christian radio stations with the launch of the BENZTOWN Contemporary Christian Library. Prior to this, the only option for ... more »

Rider is WNCX/Cleveland's New Imaging Voice

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AUDACY Classic Rock WNCX/CLEVELAND has tapped RIDER as its new imaging voice.  

WNCX Brand Manager DOM NARDELLA said, "Sounding SOOOOO good!! One of the things I love (and there are many) - when we play his voice dry over the ramp of a song, it doesn't get in the way of the song.  Keeps that forward momentum rolling. Lovin' every minute of it.”

WNCX Imaging Director TED KOWALSKI says, “RIDER instinctively understood what sound we were after and even added in some wrinkles we didn’t even think of making the transition painless and the sound amazing!”

RIDER is represented for radio imaging by CESD TALENT AGENCY and HOSS MANAGEMENT. 

To hear how WNCX is using Rider’s voice click here.

TM Studios Adds Steve Kaufman To Affiliate Relations Team

Adding Affiliate Relations Muscle.

DALLAS-based TM STUDIOS has hired STEVE KAUFMAN, a sales veteran at both REELWORLD and PREMIERE NETWORKS, for affiliate sales, where he will join CHRIS "US" STEVENS for the studios' affiliate relations "dream team." Both will represent the suite of TM STUDIOS products, including the newly announced TM NEXT and TM PRODUCTION MUSIC to stations across NORTH AMERICA.

TM STUDIOS co-owner GREG CLANCY commented, “We’ve been so fortunate to have a seasoned professional in CHRIS representing us for many years. His knowledge of our business is unparalleled. As TM continues to grow, adding STEVE to the team gives us the ability to serve even more clients, as they strive to make their stations sound better and more memorable.”

Added CHRIS, “TM STUDIOS continues to focus on our clients, products, and people.  Adding STEVE to the team enhances our ability to offer a quality experience beyond a world class jingle product.”

Said KAUFMAN, “I’m very excited to join the amazing team at TM. They’ve been incredibly welcoming, and I just want to play a part in their continued success. Thank you all for making this transition super easy!’ 

Production Opening At Mid-West Family/South Bend

MID-WEST FAMILY/SOUTH BEND is looking for a creative and organized production wiz to join their family. The position works with all cluster departments and strong organizational skills are important, as well as creativity in writing and production. Send audio samples and resume to KRISTEN HAVENS.

MID-WEST FAMILY/SOUTH BEND includes Top 40 WQLQ (LIVE 99.9), Rock WIRX, Classic Rock WZOC (Z94.3), Hot AC WNSN (SUNNY 101.5), Sports WSBT-A, Country WQLQ-HD3-W241AD (THE TON, NEW COUNTRY 96.1) and Classic Rock WQLQ-HD2-W239CJ (95.7 THE LAKE).