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The use of listener clips have been around since radio went interactive. Today, listener audio clips help breath life, excitement, and credibility to a production. But is there really a right or wrong way to use listener clips? We recently had a chat with Ian Sturgeon of Big Fish Worldwide and shared to us the beauty of producing with listener audio clips.

1. If you compare a promo/production that has listener clips in it with a promo that hasn’t, what is the advantage?

I think You can make promos that are creative, and fun without listener audio, but using listener audio in things like winner promos is great! It build excitement. It helps the listener imagine themselves as a winner.

One common thing to do with cash contests is to feature listeners talking about what they’d do with the money if they won. After they hear the promo the listener goes away thinking…”yup…I’d catch up on bills too…” or…”yeah, a vacation…that would be great.” It makes a contest seem possible, and it makes them want it more.

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In co-operation with Radio 5 Nostalgia’s Music Director Ron Stoeltie, Top Format produced a series that was played by the Dutch Metropole Orchestra.
Not less than 55 people performed on this unique jingle package that convey the nostalgic sound of this Public Broadcaster in the Netherlands.
To even emphasise the big sound of the orchestra, 6 vocalists were used to showcase the station’s message: “Those were the days!” 

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Okay, I love creating branded intros and other productions that have something to do with songs. Particularly challenging are times when you wish you had the raw synths, FX, stabs, and guitar riffs of the song.

I just found out about this new radio imaging package from Bangin Beats. The package is called Eargasm, what a perfect name, the best thing is that it’s loaded with lots of sound design elements. It’s got drones, sound scapes, phone FX, beats, yeah the usual stuff, but like I said, the icing on the cake on this package are the super cool stabs, stereo sweeps, solo instruments, and plenty of synths.

This package lets you become a music producer. The best part is it’s only $49.95. I hope I get paid with this post, but I’m not. Gotta check it out here – http://www.bangin-beats.com/instruments.html

Eargasm – Modern Radio Imaging Elements

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One of the most anticipated follow-ups to an imaging library — Red Gel Volume 2 is now out with a vengeance. Packed full of effects, tones, drones, noises, and much more, Red Gel 2 is sure to make an impact on any stations imaging. Red Gel 2 is available through ImagingArsenal.com (www.imagingarsenal.com), a division of TM Studios.

Want a complete imaging library for your Sports Station? Get the Sporz Soundz now produced exclusively by Jimmy Fishback for TM Studios and ImagingArsenal.com. 99 cuts of pure SPORTS imaging to give your news/talk or sports section that extra kick it needz. Themes, separators, dones, beds, and effects … all for just $99.

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The flight from Seattle was within miles of Houston when the flight attendant came on the intercom to say “welcome on board Continental Airlines.”

Then, she paused in mid-sentence as the first few rows of frequent fliers came to the realization that what she had meant to say was the traditional “welcome to Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airlines” announcement, which she had no doubt delivers at least three or four times a week.

Instead, unthinkably, she started to do the typical take-off announcement, which she routinely gives three or four times each day.

“If she’s not going to think about what she’s saying, I sure won’t, “ I thought. The same is true on radio. Computers now make it so easy to walk away from the control room and have the station run itself for quarter hours at a time. Read the rest of this entry »

This is the worst crap I’ve ever been subjected to – there are people that actually want this? – come on!’…….oh, wait – you mean ‘what do I think about BenzTown? Well, that’s completely different – BEST EVER!!!!! If you’re in a small market like me, this is a Godsend! Thank You so very much for giving us the ability to shine!.

This was what Tony Driskill, General Managaer of The Valley’s Q96, Imperial Valley, California, has got to say right after signing up for Benztown Branding.

Benztown is also proud to announce that they have just added 150 new voice elements, ready for you to download and use in your next production. Frequency, Call Letters, Countdown … just log on to www.benztownbranding.com, and go to Voice Samples. Read the rest of this entry »

We’ve seen and heard Dave Foxx, Creative Services Director of Z100 New York being interviewed a handful of times. But there has never been an interview that’s upclose and personal as this one. Nick Parker of NickParkerLive.com chatted with the Prod God himself inside his studio.

Know why the music industry has once put Z100 at the bottom, his life story and more. Meet the ‘god’ like you’ve never knew him. Thanks to Nick Parker of NickParkerLive.com. NPL is voiceover, production and imaging based in Metropolitan, New York. With experience in one of the top markets in the nation, Parker stands out from the rest. Unlike other voice and production people out to make a quick buck, Parker puts a lot of effort into not only his work, but your work too. Together, we can make something great! Read the rest of this entry »

We recently took a time with the guys at Jingles Factory to talk about the Double Passion jingle package for Passion Hits in the UK. The best and strongest package ever from JF, Loris tells us how the package was conceived.

RJ: When Passion Hits came to Jingles Factory for a new custom package, what were they expecting? How is this project different from their previous jingles?

JF: Mr. Adrian Brookbank, station manager of Passion Hits, commissioned their  first package of jingles one year ago, he was definitely satisfied. He recalled us later asking for a different kind of package, more positive and in line with the actual playlist based on pop/house songs

RJ: In response to the Passion Hits’ requirements, what did the team at Jingles Factory do to meet the expectations of the station?

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Brandy created the sequel for Q-Music’s Maximum Hit Music campaign. With a new, catchy sound bed and stylish young-adult lifestyle snapshots, this commercial is once again the talk of the Netherlands and Belgium.

2 Cents: This is the best TV Campaign I’ve seen ever since the KISS Seattle vids done by Rosler Creative years ago. You just can’t beat the quality of the production, the meticulous choice of clips, the synergy between motion and audio, truly captures what Q Music is all about. No less than Maximum Hit Music!

When it comes to TV Spots for Radio I think of Rosler Creative and Drake Donovan. What other production companies you know that do TV Campaigns for radio?

Krash Creative also comes to mind, They’ve done a few video imaging for WKIS Miami, KWOD FM, and 96.9 The Eagle. You can watch some of their videos here. What do you know? Read the rest of this entry »

This is what I call the real jingle magazine. I am proud to receive the pilot edition of Top Format’s publication – Top News. This first volume for February and March 2009 headlines the company’s recent studio revamp, new packages and projects for Radio Veronica, Radio 6, Paradise FM, and Radio Land Van Waas.

Each page is glossy, squeeky, and content-rich, you should see the photos taken at Studio 1, The Theatre, The Fish Bowl and The Lab. Check out the magazine, flip through and enjoy. The Top News is available through free subscription log on to www.topformat.com, scroll down enter your email address under the Newsletter section.

Listen to their latest package for Radio Veronica and Sterren.nl.

Radio Veronica Montage

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