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DWFM 92.3 For Rent?! Anyone?

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U92 FM - Is Metro Manila's New Sound
U92 FM - Is Metro Manila's New Sound

Losing profits due to declining sales, a well known mall back in my place decided to rent the entire third floor. Within a few months, the third loft looked like a “tiyangge”. Not a bad idea. People start to swarm back to the mall.

After Joey @ 92.3 and XFM, (oh did I mention MRS?) the 92.3 dial point has just gotten another facelift. Introducing — U92. The format — Hot AC. Owner: still NBC, but it’s not them managing the programming.

The U92 format is handled by Francis Lumen, president of All Youth Networks, which covers MTV Philippines. Lumen was a president of NBC and also a blocktimer. When NBC realized they couldn’t make any more profits, they lifted the XFM format and handed over the entire programming task to the AYC President.

Lumen is basically renting the whole DWFM airtime*. The question is will this really bring more profit to NBC?

AYC is a solid company. You got solid names in the industry jocking the station (KC, Marc Abaya among others). Running MTV Philippines means a captured market and competitive edge. No doubt it can generate that much needed revenue.

But like pop music, new brands have the tendency to become disposable. While it’s still hot, they had to make the most out of it. If U92 will become as solid as the MTV brand, they could last for a number of years. If it won’t? Well, NBC can still look for another tenant to do the programming for them. And Francis Lumen won’t have to worry about losing profits.

The mall did get a positive bottom line for a while. Poor owners, the solution they thought later gave them more headache. Their tenants became the owner’s competitors. Shoppers went for the tiyangge’s. Movie watchers preferred the DVDs than going to cineplexes.

Congratulations though to U92. Bring on the love! Cool to be U! Listen to U92 FM Online at www.u92.fm

Aircheck, Philippines Radio, Radio Programming

Mediaquest, audioWAV Launch WAV FM

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WAV FM Cebu Opens
WAV FM Cebu Opens

Mediaquest, a subsidiary of SMART TELECOM, partners with audioWAV for WAV FM. Eight terrestrial Radio stations. WAV FM is a new format on a 2-2 mix airing in 8 key cities in the country. The network plays all the number one hits from all parts of the globe mixed in with OPM (Original Pilipino Music).

WAV FM is now airing in Cebu and Davao. WAV will start hitting the airwaves in Naga next week, and soon to make WAVes in Baguio, Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro and Baguio and more!

Tune in to WAV FM Cebu Live Stream thru www.hayag.com keyword: WAV FM Cebu.

WAV FM Sound Byte

WAV FM 101.9 Aircheck September 29, 2009

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Philippines Radio, Streaming Station

Aksyon Radio Cebu Launches Social Network

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Aksyon Radio Cebu DYXR Goes Social Network
Aksyon Radio Cebu DYXR Goes Social Network

Aksyon Radio Cebu DYXR AM 684 KHZ pushes online streaming to a new level. Aksyon Radio Cebu launches its own Ning.com network via http://aksyonradyocebu.ning.com

Ning.com is a free social media web platform enabling individuals and organizations to create their own community. With social connectivity more prevalent these days in the information superhighway, DYXR takes advantage of this technology, inviting in more listeners/visitors, while maintaining a solid and rightly targeted audience.

Unlike other social sites like Facebook, Myspace, and Friendster, Ning.com allows a group to have its own micro social site. Members can add photos, blogs, videos, share info, discuss topics on forums. This web platform is a great way for stations to increase revenue as well.

For all Cebuanos and avid listeners of Aksyon Radio worldwide, log on now to http://aksyonradyocebu.ning.com

Thanks to Sir Ernest for the up.

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We’re back and We’re Not Suspended

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My Blog Got Accidentally Suspended
My Blog Got Accidentally Suspended

Dreadful experience it was. Last week, RadioJingles.wordpress.com was accidentally blocked by WordPress.com, accordingly, due to violation of the Terms of Service. I emailed them right away, a guy from WordPress.com politely gave an explanation and apologized for the unintention “suspension” of our blog.

Glad we’re back. Here’s their email:

Hi,

I am really sorry for that happening – I cannot see why yet but I can assure you it will not happen again.
The blog is back just as you left it and I very much apologise for the trouble we caused you.
–
Mark

Lesson:
If you got suspended/punished/fined for no reason at all, send your complain or appeal right away, otherwise, you enjoy something you don’t really deserve.

Philippines Radio, Radio Imaging, Radio Jingles

Radio Jingles From Metro Manila Stations

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Jaime always surprises me with his amazing montage of radio jingles and IDs. Here is a collection of station IDs from all Metro Manila radio stations, in order of their dial points. My favorite is the Wave 89.1 Jingle.

Featured stations:
Jam 88.3, Wave891, Magic 89.9, 90.7 Love Radio, 91.5 Energy FM, XFM 92.3, Monster Radio RX 93.1, 93.9 i-FM, Mellow 94.7, 96.3 Easy Rock, Brgy. LS 97.1, 97dot9 Home Radio, DZFE 98.7 The Master’s Touch, 99.5RT, RJ 100, Yes! FM 101.1, 101.9 For Life!, 102.7 Star FM, 103.5 Max FM, DWBR 104.3 Business Radio, 105.1 Crossover, RJ UR 105.9, 106.7 Dream FM, NU 107 and 107.9 U-Radio

Visit Jaime’s YouTube channel here http://www.youtube.com/user/jlhabitan50

Radio News

Radio DJ Tip: DJs Should Learn Txt Lingo

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Radio DJ Tip: DJs Should Learn the Txt Lingo
Radio DJ Tip: DJs Should Learn the Txt Lingo

I tuned in once on iFM 93.9 Cebu. The morning show hosts were on their text greeting segment, when the male DJ complained about one text message that was abbreviated.

The DJ whined, “next time ayaw ninyo i-abbreviate ang inyo mga text kay lisod kaayo basahon. Ha, please next time, when you text please do not use abbreviated words, kay lisod basahon.” The DJ said this in a very unfriendly manner.

Translated: “next time, don’t abbreviate your text messages because they are difficult to read. Okay, please next time, when you text please do not use abbreviated words, because it’s difficult to read.”

As a DJ and a listener, I’ve also had similar experiences/encounters. DJs can request listeners/texters to send their messages in complete spelling. But the DJ delivered his words inappropriately, with a mad tone. And when a DJ whines up on the air over such trivial stuff, is just so unprofessional.

Here’s the problem: DJs ask listeners to text them their greetings, requests and what nots. And when their listeners send in their texts, DJs grumble?!

Here are some tips for DJs:
1. If a txt msg is hard to decipher or is just inappropriate to read on the air, the DJ should better not read it.
2. The DJ should politely and friendly request his listeners to send their text messages in complete spelling, otherwise abbreviated but still legible.
3. I suggest the DJ should start embracing the generation txt lingo. He should learn to adapt the ways of his listeners. That’s what a radio station should really be, a reflection of the culture of its listeners.
4. And yes, please Mr. DJ, read first your text messages off the air, before airing them. I find it very awkward to listen to DJs who sound dyslexic reading text messages.

“Ang sagwa pakinggan ng mga DJs na nagkakabulol-bulol, tapos parang kung misan, sinasadya pang paputol putol yung pagbasa ng text, para kunwari mahirap talaga basahin yung text.”

For heaven’s sake, if you are not used to reading text messages, please do your homework. Rehearse it, before airing. Let’s make radio a better medium, okay?

Philippines Radio, Radio News

Wave 89.1 FM – Manila’s Influential RNB Station

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Wave 89.1’s 2009 TV Ad was released earlier this year, blasting off its new format as an R&B station. I also noticed that other stations under the Quest wing are also starting to get its own identity, which is great, so as not to overpopulate the Manila airwaves with too many CHR-ish stations.

Max FM 103.5 is now more rhythmic CHR leaning. 99.5 RT is trying to become a pang-masa TOP 40 station. Jam 88.3 is strictly Modern AC. My hats off to the Quest group! 2 more formats though are missing, an alternative AC format, like the defunct K-Lite, should be brought again in the Manila airwaves. And, a CCM station would be a great addition!

Watch the 2009 TV Promo for Wave 89.1

Radio Programming

7 Things I Hate That Most Radio Stations Don’t Do

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7 Radio Habits
7 Radio Habits

To copy from a Dan O’day Blog, there are 7 things radio stations should habitually. When I say habitual, it should be definitely done regularly. The problem with radio stations these days, they only do promos, hype their programming during survey seasons. Tsk tsk tsk

From: http://danoday.com/blog/2009/08/mike-mcvay-radio-programming/

1. NEWS & INFORMATION IN THE MORNINGS Winning radio stations present informative news reports and have community information so listeners can plan their lives. The most successful of these radio stations present news that, were it in print, would mirror a local weekly small community newspaper.

2. PRESENCE AT COMMUNITY EVENTS Being everywhere, being seen by everyone, being involved with anything that matters to the community, attaching your name to those things the community cares about is extremely important.

3. FAVORITE MORNING SHOW How often do people change their radios in morning drive? They all do it in the car, but seldom do they change the clock radio in their bedroom.

4. BEING FUN TO LISTEN TO The person working in a steel mill considers your air talents’ job (being paid to play music and talk) as anything but work. Encourage your on-air talent to sound as though they’re having fun.

5. BEST FOR LISTENING AT-WORK Successful music stations have a product that is compatible with at-work listening locations. You MUST be a “Listen While You Work” radio station to be successful.

6. MOST CONTESTS We’ve all seen studies that indicate only 5% to 10% of the audience plays contests. But the most successful stations have contests and games on the air. Radio stations that win … play games.

7. HERITAGE/LENGTH OF TIME IN FORMAT/CONNECTION TO THE MUSIC A radio station that brands one name with the type of music it plays and doesn’t keep changing will have the greatest opportunity for success. Find something that works …. And stick with it.

You’ll find more of Mike McVay’s Radio Programming Secrets here.

Aircheck, Philippines Radio

iFM 2009 Jingle, i10 Countdown Promo

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i10 Countdown Team
i10 Countdown Team

While other radio stations in Metro Manila are sporting on their brand new spanking jingles made in the United States, iFM is loud and proud to be airing their homegrown jingles created by today’s promising artists.

In 2006, iFM wowed the radio industry when they commissioned the top artists in the Philippine Music Industry to sing their new jingles iFM Pwede jingle. Stars like Regine Velasquez, Sarah Geronimo, Gloc 9, Andrew E, Zelle among others, sang iFM to its top spot in the ratings games.

In 2009, vocalist Byron Ricamara of the band Squeezer, gave the iFM jingle and a whole new sound. In the tradition of electronic punk rock hits of today as Metro Station, 30H!3, and Cobra Starship, the new iFM “Siguradong Enjoy Ka” jingle is another ground breaking production.

Sa iFM, Siguradong Enjoy Ka by Byron Ricamara

iFM also scored with its hit nationwide program The i10 Countdown hosted by a crack team of presenters : DJ Yumi, Bojo B and Kuholito. The unique way of presenting this chart program is what makes this show stand out. My hats off once again to production genius Mr. Van O and to the creative staff of iFM.

i10 Countdown Promo

i10 Outro and iFM Top of Hour (Offair Montage)

How to Image Oldies Station in a Contemporary Way

Philippines Radio, Streaming Station

Love Radio Palawan, Lucena City, Davao Live Na Live!

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Love Radio Online Stations
Love Radio Online Stations

It’s always really great to know that more and more radio stations are jumping into the bandwagon of online streaming. 98.3 Love Radio Palawan and 100.7 Love Radio Lucena City are just among the many provincial stations that are now taking advantage of the internet.

It’s also surprising to note that most of the stations that go online are from the province. Most of the stations in Manila are now also heard via WWW. Yet, some of the major market stations are still not into it. 101.9 For Life has a Live on Air button, but it doesn’t do anything. I though it’s for streaming. ABS-CBN’s MOR station in Cebu (www.971lupigsila.webs.com)doesn’t also have an official streaming link. MOR 101.1 Davao doesn’t also offer one.

Internet streaming, frankly speaking, doesn’t have a significant impact on the sales of radio stations which is why only a few stations go online.

5 Easy Ways to Making Your Own Microphone Pop Filter

5 Easy Ways to Create Your Own Microphone Pop FilterWith a recording tool that can be substituted with a panty hose or a thin sheet of paper, many still find the expensive price of microphone pop filters to be surprising. But while a holding a sheet of paper or cloth in front of your mouth can be annoying, anyone can actually create a home-made microphone “puff” screen that as as effective as the commercial ones. Continue here