It’s been a year since the tragic killing of the Campus Radio brand and it’s also been a year that Campus Radio are mourning on that loss. While fanatics of the popular Top 40 station are still bannering the flags in petitioning the return of Campus Radio, yet another tragedy unfolded just this month.
ABS-CBN Radio Davao M.O.R. My Only Radio For Life 101.9 has just launched a new website.
Although, the site is still in development, the site promises to include a stream radio link, that’s great to hear.
So for all those who missed the sound of MOR Davao, stick around for this exciting and upcoming feature on the MOR Davao website.
Broadcasting radio simulcast on cable television is a broadcast activity that is never new to us. That’s why when Manila Broadcasting Company was approached by InfoCom Technology, a subsidiary of ePLDT to provide content for their interactive cable TV channel CubeITV, the network never hesitated to say yes.
I was in the office when the news broke out. I, too, am a frequent maller here in Cebu and it scared the wits out of me that even malls are no longer safe. There are lessons to be learned in the “Pagsabog Sa Makati”. And one of those I learned is never to panic especially when you do live coverage of an event, either on TV or radio.
I frequently switched from 24 Oras and TV Patrol not because I want to get more info on the blast but because I want to see how reporters deal with the event. As I have observed, both networks showed professionalism in their coverage of the “Pagsabog Sa Makati”. I understand however that sometimes reporters get panicky. One male reporter in ABS-CBN was slightly stammering when he delivered the details of his report and apparently sounded unprepared and unsure of his answers when asked by the female anchor.
It reminded me though of my early days in radio reporting that in covering tragic events such as the “pagsabog in Makati” reporters have to be alert, poised and calm. In radio reporting, the reporter must be focused on his delivery and not be sticken by overwhelming emotions. Sadly, it’s the unethical side of broadcast journalism, although it may be hurting to shove cameras on people who are hurt and have lost a family member, you still have to deliver the news.
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JAMES OUT, FOXX IN
Star 94 is switching from James to Foxx. Yes, or could it be? Rumor has it that Dave Foxx, Creative Services Director and the centennial voice of WHTZ Z100 New York, will be replacing Brian James as the official imaging voice for WSTR Star 94 Atlanta. As a response to competing station WWWQ Q100 FM, Star 94 aired a summer promo that went “thanks for making us Atlanta’s #1 Top 40 Station” which was voiced by Dave Foxx. Aside from this, there have been other Foxx-voiced promos aired at Star 94 and Foxx’s works have been given much exposure while Brian James’ imaging is getting less.
WSTR Program Director, Dan Bowen, can have all the discretion in the world to change the official voice for the station. Especially in a tight market like Atlanta, Dave Foxx is definitely a fitting voice for a CHR station that wants to sound fresh.
FULL STORY HERE
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How about getting the latest juice from the jingle world and the radio imaging universe right from your own Myspace, Facebook or Friendster profile? Radiojingles.co.nr has come up with a cool widget, that lets you display the latest radio jingle news on your page. Aptly called – RadioJingle Blidget, you can place this anywhere on your profile page, About Me, Interests, Hobbies, just as long as MySpace or Friendster will allow it. Now, you’ll never miss out on the hottest jingle imaging news.
Here’s the code for this blidget, copy paste this on your About Me, or anywhere on your profile where widgets are allowed.
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Floaters are cliche and only a few stations use floaters today for the main reason that they disrupt the listening pleasure of the listeners. Overuse of floaters can jar the listeners. If floaters are fired over a lyric, the result is really frustrating, as the words of the floaters compete with that of the song’s lyrics.
With this, floaters should be aired at the intro, outro or anywhere in the song where the instrumentation is prevalent. Floaters should only be played once in a song’s duration. Playing them frequently in one song, will again tire the song, the listeners and the floaters themselves too.
This post is written is connection with a thread posted at RadioJingles Forum – the new sister web page of RadioJingles.co.nr
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Radio Mindanao Network has announced the commencement of HD Radio™ Multicast broadcasting in the Philippines, using a Nautel HD Radio FM transmitter. Station iFM 93.9 DWKC in Manila became the first commercial station in the country to broadcast with HD Radio technology as a limited test in 2006. This month, the station added another first when they expanded to full power broadcasting three digital audio channels in its current single frequency, using HD Radio multicasting capabilities, in addition to their traditional analog signal.
DWKC is operating their facility in hybrid mode, using their existing 35kW transmitter for the analog signal and a new Nautel 1kW HD Radio transmitter for the digital signal. The system includes Nautel’s M50 digital exciter as well as Importer and Exporter. Design and installation was provided by Broadcast World Philippines, one of the country’s most respected and experienced system integrators.
Three channels of digital programming are being broadcast by RMN in their HD Radio multicast operation. “We are excited and proud to be the first broadcaster in the Philippines to offer this advanced technology to our listeners,” said Engr. Charley S. Canoy, Vice-President for Engineering of RMN. “Our HD Radio multicast gives RMN listeners even more choices in radio entertainment and information. We look forward to incorporating this technology throughout our network in the coming months and years.”
“Radio Mindanao Network has a long and honored position in the Philippines of leading the industry, and Nautel is pleased to be part of their landmark achievement,” said Peter Conlon, President and CEO of Nautel Ltd. “We look forward to working with RMN in the future as they continue the advancement of broadcast technology in their country.”
“The leadership demonstrated by Radio Mindanao Network in their adoption of HD Radio multicasting is a boost not only for digital radio, but for the broadcasting business in the Philippines, Asia and around the world,” said Perry Priestley, Director, International Broadcast Business Development at iBiquity Digital Corporation. “Creative, dedicated broadcasters who are investing in revolutionary technology are good for continued healthy growth of HD Radio broadcasting and the radio industry in general.”
The Radio Mindanao Network was founded by Henry R. Canoy in 1952. The group, which will celebrate its 55th anniversary on-air in August 2007, owns and operates more than 50 AM, FM and TV stations throughout the Philippines.
From RadioView.Net
In the first half of 2007, Manila Broadcasting Company rules the airwaves covering half of the radio market in Metro Manila as results show in a recent Nielsen Radio Survey Report.
Meanwhile in Cebu, the MBC station that’s only included in the top 5 is Hot FM which landed at No. 3.
Full story here
From Wikipedia.com
103 1/2 Max FM (DWKX 103.5 MHz Metro Manila, formerly Heart 103.5 and K-Lite 103.5) is an FM station owned by Advanced Media Broadcasting System (a subsidiary of Quest Broadcasting Inc. through The Radio Partners) in the Philippines. The station’s studio is located at Jollibee Plaza, F. Ortigas Jr. Rd, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.
In November of 2006, the management of K-Lite decided to reformat and reorganize the station. In December of the same year, it presented the new format (Heart 103.5) with new on-air personalities. They even transferred their studio to Jollibee Plaza in Ortigas Center, Pasig City.
History & Programming
as K-Lite (1995-2006)
Seven of Manila’s best disc jockeys set out to form a radio station that would best the much-established and well-known old hands of the industry. The new station occupied the full air time formerly handled by the defunct gold standard music station DWCX (103.5 CS) and changed its call sign to DWKX. K-Lite started airing on October 23, 1995. Within a few months, it became the favourite radio station of the young professionals and more outspoken listeners.
Offering the best of adult contemporary music and spicing everyday music fare with daring, thought provoking talk, Manila’s “First InterActive Radio Station” became a reality. Through the years, K-Lite aired quality talk shows including the groundbreaking program, Talk Back with Joshua (replaced by Vince in 2005) and Jinji, as well as Nightlite with Li’l David, Monica and The Blade, Sportslite with Anthony Suntay, Twisted with Jessica Zafra. K-Lite made radio talk shows a staple in FM radio.
The station changed its format to attract more audiences from different demographics. From “Right Kind of Lite” format in the late 1990s to “Best Music of the 80s, 90s & Today” in the turn of the century to “Manila’s Lite Alternative” in 2003 to 2006. K-Lite began playing alternative rock and sometimes hard rock music on a more frequent basis.
103.5 K-Lite made promotional events that meant more than just parties. The station brought their loyal listeners to get front row seats to the Grammy Awards, International concert tours and celebrity events, and later on, serving free Starbucks Coffee to the call centre agents in the past few years. K-Lite also made its milestone as the very first radio station that covered The Dodgeball Cup on The Morning Brew.
Disc jockeys of K-Lite made their final broadcast together on November 30, 2006 to give thanks to their beloved listeners.
as Heart FM (2007)
On January 1, 2007, Heart 103.5 debuted on the airwaves as “Easy Listening the Way it Should Be. The format was easy listening (a mix of contemporary alternative & R&B). They later switched their slogan to “Easy Listening. Redefined.”
The lineup consisted of the shows as “THE RIDE” with Janice & Migz from 6-10am, “THE WORKSPACE” with Micky from 10am-2pm, “THE PITSTOP” with Claudine from 2-4pm, & “SUNDOWN” with Tanya from 4-8pm. Past shows: “THE CHATROOM” with Lia from 8pm-12MN & “THE FLIGHT” with Mikey from 12MN-4am.
Heart 103.5 had a number of promotional events in the span of six months (Heart Cinemania Premieres, Drives & Jives Stickering, Heart on Air & Ice, Voices for Albay, and others). But in May 2007, Heart 103.5 sponsored “The Best Damn Thing” Contest where they sent one of their loyal listeners to Hong Kong to meet Avril Lavigne in person for a special Asian Launch of her album “The Best Damn Thing” at the Hong Kong Convention Center.
Also in May 2005, Heart 103.5 won the award for Caltex Fastbreak to the NBA Promo as “The Best Radio Station in Execution of a Promo” beating out other competing radio stations (Jam 88.3, Wave 89.1, Magic 89.9, RX 93.1, Hit 99.5, and Cross Over 105.1).
On June 18th, 2007, the Heart personalities made their final broadcast as a group.
Though Heart lasted for only six months, due to management & other issues it was reformatted as “103 1/2 Max”.
103 1/2 Max FM (2007)
“At exactly 9:00 p.m. of June 19, 2007 (originally planned 12:00am July 2nd, 2007), Manila was surprised as 103.5 presented a new format that sounds more mature. Music covers both old and new his but with a new station name: 103 1/2 MAX FM. Their slogan is “In Tune with Manila!!!”
Disc Jockeys, Newscasters, Hosts
as K-Lite (1995-2006)
“The Right Kind of Lite”
* Joe Schmoe
* Martin Gil
* Paul Reno
* Dick Rees
* Joshua
* Don Henry
* Jinji
* Monica
* Jay Latin
* Lannie Chan
* The Blade
* Li’l David
* Lindy
* Sonny B.
* Billy
* Vince
* Amy Godinez
* Jessica Zafra
* Anthony Suntay
“Manila’s Lite Alternative”
* Vitto Lazatin
* Ron South
* Janice Racelis
* Micky Deles
* Mylinda
* Anjanette
* Melissa
* Hilary
* Karen
* Alan Ranch
* Carl
* Carlo Tirona
* Eric
* Nigel
* Borgy Manotoc
as Heart FM (2007)
* Claudine Najera (formerly Jam 88.3)
* Janice Racelis (formerly K-Lite)
* Micky Deles (formerly K-Lite)
* Tanya Hotchkiss
* Migz Anzures
Past Heart FM DJs
* Lia Cruz
* Mikey Preysler
as Max FM (2007)
* The Sarge (former Magic 89.9 Station Manager)
* King DJ Logan (from Magic 89.9)
* Tetta News (from Magic 89.9)
* Bryan Scott (from 99.5RT/HIT FM 99.5)
* Drei Ball (from Magic 89.9/commercial model and actor)
* Johnny Z
* Chris Riley
* Carl McFly (from K-Lite 103.5/Killer Bee/Mellow 94.7)
* Micky (from K-Lite 103.5/Heart 103.5)
* and many more…
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