If Metro Manila has Tambayan 101.9, Batangas now has Spirit TV. Introducing the future of radio for Ate V’s province. In the advent of internet radio streaming, social networking, and video webcasting, radio is no longer a medium but a component of “media”.
Spirit TV promises to offer web streaming for 99.1 Spirit FM, as well as video webcasting. Spirit TV also aims to channel its broadcast via cable TV and perhaps mobile-casting, in the near future!
As of now, the site is still under refurbishing, you can still check out their Multiply page here – http://spiritfm.multiply.com/
Christian radio station The Edge has launched its new website – http://www.theedge.ph. The Edge is the pioneering Christian radio network in the Philippines with stations in Lucena City and Davao City. The Edge Manila is operating online only.
The Edge Radio is the broadcasting arm of UCB-IFA. The Edge Radio plays 100% contemporary Christian music from pop to hip hop to alternative, to praise and gospel songs. It plays music from a wide range of Christian artists of various nationalities and it has been supporting local contemporary Christian artists who play music fit to its format.
It broadcasts on 90.3 FM in Lucena City, 104.3 FM in Davao City, 98.0 in Baguio City and on Radio Channel 3 on Dream Satellite in the Philippines and throughout South East Asia. The Edge is also heard worldwide thru its 24/7 audio/videostream on www.theedge.ph.
Jam 88.3 - We Get The Hits FirstOwl City, Sara Bareilles, and One Republic, what do these artists have in common? Well, before they went mainstream, they were just your regular bands doing gigs on weekends. There were independents artists before, having no major record label or PR firm backing them up. Their only ticket to fame is the hope of a major break. And only takes one word to get that – DISCOVERY!
And this what Jam 88.3 wants you to have. With the slogan “We Get The Hits First”, the 2008 KBP Gold Dove Awardee for Best Station, lets you discover new music and unsigned artists in a variety of ways. Jam’s programming is a host of opportunities, including Jam Sessions with Tracy which showcases local talents, Different Sunday serves covers and version of popular songs you might not have heard before, Lifted with Gabriel is a chance to listen to Contemporary Christian Music, Republik with Lana, 3 hours of home-grown Filipino music, and the Top 10 Chart Attack that lets keep track of the newest hitmakers.
Jam 88.3 took it further by partnering with AllMusicJunkies.com and MCA Music in releasing “Indiscreet”, a compilation of fresh Indie Tracks, which includes music by Owl City, Bloc Party, and Athlete.
In this digital age, what people listen and buy is no longer dictated by the record labels. It’s what people discover and dig. Radio has always been there for artists and music buffs. So if you wanna get to the hits first, you know the name – Jam 88.3. Log on to http://www.jam883.fm
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The radio industry in the Philippines is healthier than those of other countries especially U.S. Although second only to TV in terms of medium usage, it still has the largest reach of audience, with an average of 3 hours of listening exposure.
But even if with a thriving industry, Philippine radio still faces tremendous amount of challenges, including competition from other stations, media devices such as iPod and of course, the internet.
DWRR FM 101.9 Manila faces this challenge by upgrading to a multi-format station. Tambayan 101.9 is not just an on-the-air station, it’s also streaming online and can be viewed via cable TV as well.
The station is also taking advantage of online platforms like social sites Multiply.com and Facebook.
We are hoping to see the station one of these days going mobile as well through iPhone Apps.
Most of the Philippine stations in major markets have gone online and streaming. If you want to go live with video, there are websites that lets you broadcast with video for free.
Calling out all aspiring male disc jockeys, DYLS FM 97.1 Cebu is looking for a male DJ. You can send in your demo CD and updated CV by mail or by hand to the following address:
MOR 97.1
ABS-CBN Compound
Jagobiao, Mandaue City 6014
Cebu, Philippines
MOR 97.1’s current personalities include, Baby Jelly, Jacky Gonzales, Piolo Askal, Frankie Da Hunky, Carlo Santino, and Parechuy. YOu can text in your song request and greetings, key in: morcebyour message and send it to 2366.
I’d like to commend ABS-CBN RN Channel 3, DYAB, and DYLS for their comprehensive coverage of the 2010 Sinulog. Using traditional and current technology, ABS-CBN Cebu collectively used the live TV, radio and webcasting via the internet in covering the most celebrated festival.
Station DYAB is also offering more interactive options to its listeners here and abroad through GTalk and Skypecast, among others. Share your views and connect with other DYAB listeners online.
For so many years radio was the most popular means of entertainment. It was first of all free; then later it became portable, then becoming interactive thus making it easy for listeners to ask for what they wanted to hear.
Radio stations did not charge listeners for the entertainment, normal radio stations still don’t; and for so long the radio station business was pretty much the same simple model.. providing entertaining programming to its listeners, selling advertising spots enough to cover operating costs and make a profit.
Advancements in technology over the past few decades however have shrunk it’s popularity, rendering it less relevant to a majority of its once loyal audience, consequently limiting the amount of revenue to be made through advertising spots. The dawn of the digital and portable age of music was the also the start of the demise of the traditional radio business model.
CyberPinoy Radio announces the release of its CyberPinoy iPhone App. The application is the first amongst Filipino internet radio stations. Now you can listen to your favorite OPM songs while on the go. The app is compatible with iPhone or iPod touch.
While listening, you can also browse and interact with other listeners at the CyberPinoy Network Social website. Follow Tweets, YM DJs, or send requests.
By installing plugins or special software, it is possible to listen to analog broadcasts streaming online via iPhone, iPod or Nokia 3g units.
Y101 FM (DYIO FM Cebu) is inviting listeners worldwide to submit their latest blog entry to their website www.y101fm.com.
Just got dumped by your girl, you hate your boss, or posted the weirdest thing ever, Y101 will blog your blog. Whatever topic as long as it does not contain, hate messages, curses or demeaning remarks. Send your entry now to y101cebu@yahoo.com, you could be next blogger to be featured on Y101.
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The very first Philippine FM radio station I get to listen online was Y101 Cebu back in 2000-2001. I couldn’t remember well, but all I know was that during that time, iPhone was still a dream, and listening to a radio station via cellphone was only limited to analog broadcasts.
Fast forward to present, and remaining true to its claim to fame “Always First”, Y101 Cebu embraces the newest way to listen to the station “on the go”. I mean literally.
Listen to Y101 on your iPhone, iPod Touch or Nokia cellphones (selected units only, ex. 5800 Xpress Music). You need to download and install some software or plugins though for it to work.
Y101 could one of these days develop an iPhone app or a Java app for Nokia, so everyone can listen to the station without installing the Nokia PC suite for instance. Right now, it’s nearly impossible to listen to traditional online streaming if you are just using the conventional WAP browser.
I am yet to try this. But I recommend if you are in Cebu or within Y101’s coverage, you are better off using your cellphone’s built-in FM radio tuner. Unless, of course you want to spend Php20.00 per hour listening to the station.
Cyber Pinoy Radio is proud to unveil its newest show – Buhay OFW. Hosted by DJ Bless, an OFW herself, the new radio show features stories and experiences of Overseas Filipino Workers.
Being homesick is just one of the many challenges an OFW faces. In fact, this is one of the reasons why the people behind Cyber Pinoy Radio launched the station. Cyber Pinoy Radio is not just an internet radio, it’s a community of Pinoys working in Europe, Middle East, and in the USA, to name a few. Listeners and djs interact through chat and what could probably ease homesickness than to be able to request and listen to home-grown Pinoy music.
On November 4, 2009, finally the most awaited re-branding will arrive. Tambayan 101.9 is the new sound, the new face, and the name of DWRR 101.9. DWRR has lifted its supposed re-launching in October 2009 due to the Typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng.
Tambayan 101.9 is sporting the slogan … “Sa’n Ka Pa” (Where else?) Tambayan is a Filipino slang for “a place to hang-out”. The logo is predominantly blue, red, and white, with a fancy font, a hint that the station’s new personality is made even more upbeat, fun, and more mass appealing. I just find the couch icon to be a little off, it’s more of a TV icon than radio.
Tambayan 101.9 is set to officially launch on air November 4, 2009. A launching event called Destination:RadioTopia will take place 7pm, at the A. Venue Hall, Makati Avenue, Makati City.
Listen to Tambayan 101.9 Online
Hang out with your favorite For Life DJs who are still going to be around at Tambayan 101.9, on air and online at http://www.tambayan1019.com and you can go to Tambayan 101.9 website for Tambayers and fans.
Teasers were airing on the station days before the official launch, all calling to listen to a change that will take place on the 4th of November.
DWRR 101.9 Teaser to New Brand
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