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Radio News, Radio Programming

Netizens React To 99.5dWR-TFM ( Manila) Rebranding, Welcome 99.5 Play FM

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Play FM (Not official logo)

99.5dWR-TFM ( Manila) is not reformatting. It is rebranding.

99.5dWR-TFM ( Manila) will still be CHR, Contemporary Hit Radio but will be called Play FM.

Netizens however on social media aren’t happy.

“Since 1985 I had been an avid listener of 99.5dWR-TFM ( Manila) and power 105. 99.5dWR-TFM ( Manila)was called rhythm of the city then. Power 105 was long gone and most FM stations had reformatted to “for life” and kailangan pa bang memorize yan type. Well goodbye local FM stations and say hello to Internet FM.” – Enrique Raguro Janozo, Manila. Continue reading Netizens React To 99.5dWR-TFM ( Manila) Rebranding, Welcome 99.5 Play FM →

Philippines Radio, Radio News, Radio Programming

AudioWAV, David’s Salon Partner For In-store Radio

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audioWAV

Multi-media production audioWAV has partnered with David’s Salon for its in-store radio.

The international company, who has also helped set and image Red Ribbon Radio, Greenwhich Radio and Robinson’s Radio to name a few, announced the new deal last July 29, 2012.

“I think audio marketing is like TV marketing, putting on billboards, adverts on newspapers. (With David’s Salon Radio) clients hear our music, all of the time, they hear our jingles all of the time, they hear my little spiels every now and then, and I think it works really well.” says David Charlton, CEO of David’s Salon on his thoughts about in-store radio. Continue reading AudioWAV, David’s Salon Partner For In-store Radio →

Radio Programming

Dolphy Was Also A Radio Personality; Dolphy Died, Dolphy Passed Away or Dead Rumors Still Spread on Social Media

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Dolphy

Philippine’s King of Comedy Dolphy is now stable condition, according to reports released by various media outlets.

Yesterday, social media was stormed with various speculations about the supposed passing away of Dolphy.

One of his songs Ronnie Quizon, announced that his father still remains critical although there is nothing now to be alarmed of.

Rodolfo Vera Quizon, Sr. (born July 25, 1928), known by his screen name Dolphy, is a Filipino comedian-actor in the Philippines. Continue reading Dolphy Was Also A Radio Personality; Dolphy Died, Dolphy Passed Away or Dead Rumors Still Spread on Social Media →

Radio Programming

Download Free Radio Automation Software Airtime Version 2.1 from Source Fabric

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Airtime by Sourcefabric

Sourcefabric has announced that it has released an updated version of the new open source radio automation software Airtime.

Airtime is the only free automation program that can be operated on Debian and Ubunta operating systems via Chrome, IE or Firefox browsers.

Among the new features it now comes with are live streaming re-casting, audio library enhancements, a new playout history logger and a real time radio showing editing feature. Continue reading Download Free Radio Automation Software Airtime Version 2.1 from Source Fabric →

Radio Programming

Free Jingle Cart App Now On Apple iPad

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i-Jingle iPad App

The new i-Jingle for iPad cart-wall-jingle-player is now available for free.

For a limited time only i-Jingle is available for free download including a complementary starters account* that allows you to store up to 10 MB of audio files on the jingleplayer.net servers.

i-Jingle is the first free jinglepad cart player that allows you to instantly start, stop, fade in/out, cross fade and re-start jingles, station ID’s, name jingles, commercials, promos, talk over beds, sound effects and music tracks on your iPad and manage a multitude of categories and audio files trough an easy to use web interface.

User-friendliness, intuitive operation, speed, stability and sound quality where the focus points when designing and developing i-Jingle. The result is a jingle player that will satisfy both the professional and amateur DJ. Whether you’re presenting a radio show on earth radio or online station, a podcast or your own “secret” radio show, this free jingle player has what it takes to create a professional sound.

Due to hardware performance requirements this App does not always work on first generation iPads (iPad1).
* Registration and email validation required to receive a free jinglepayer.net subscription.

Click here to download

Music Industry, Radio Programming

8 New Music for Top 40 Radio

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Adele

The last quarter of 2011 is pretty exciting, in fact this year 2011, we’ve witnessed some of the biggest shifts in the music industry, like the death of Amy Winehouse.

2010 and 2011 are definitely the years of Adele, her single “Rolling In The Deep”  catapulted her into the mainstream, mostly dominated by rhythmic dance anthems and poppy tunes.

Adele is following up with a song called Set Fire To The Rain.

Christina Perri, an AC artist, is also among the shockers taking over the mainstream CHR sound. Her cross-format hit song “Jar Of Hearts”, still enjoying plenty of air plays, is succeeded by a new track “A Thousand Years.”

Continue reading 8 New Music for Top 40 Radio →

Radio Programming

Radio Chart-toppers Hits Top 10 Workout Songs (October)

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Rihanna

Run Hundred, a free online workout music database had just released a list of radio chart toppers that made it to the Top 10 Workout Songs.

Fort Wayne, IN  – This month’s list brings two questions to mind:

#1.  For how many consecutive months will David Guetta turn up in these top 10 lists?  (His new track with Usher made the cut–and he just barely missed making it again with his recent Nicki Minaj collaboration).

#2.  Will Calvin Harris, Benny Benassi or Afrojack be the one that unseats him?  (All three are making their second appearances on the charts this month.  And, like Guetta, each has begun being billed as the artist on his tracks–rather than being credited as the producer/remixer, which was the case a couple years ago.) Continue reading Radio Chart-toppers Hits Top 10 Workout Songs (October) →

Production Tips, Radio Programming

Where to Find Free Radio Prep Websites

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Radio Prepping

Radio prepping is one thing that radio DJs, should not left out. Whether you are a pro or a rookie, there is nothing more horrible than being in a situation where you don’t know what to say in front of the microphone.

Prepping is more than just getting something soyou can say something.

You need to consider that your content should be fresh, relevant, entertaining, funny and relatable. The way you present the content should also be right. Make it long and you bore your listeners.

The key to getting an exciting radio prep whether you are doing a morning show, afternoon drive or evening prime time, is mix it with live interaction with listeners and use audio clips to accentuate your content.

Also, it is great to pair your radio prep with online content, so you are also leading your listeners to your website, like announcing today’s most viewed viral video.

Click here to view the 6 Free Radio Prep Tools

Music Industry, Radio Programming

Radio Promo CD for only $10 Monthly

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PrimeCuts

Promotional Music Service Prime Cuts is offering for a limited time, a discounted three-month trial offering for as low as $10 a month.

Get weekly promotional music CD (PrimeCuts Weekly), that contains the latest hit music on radio for only $20 a month or the PrimeCuts Monthly for only $10 a month.

All two services can be tried for 3 months. The offer is good from here on until June 30th, 2011. To avail of this service, go to the PrimeCuts site and send your details via email.

The PrimeCuts music service is great for radio stations who have just started operating or for established stations who wanted to upgrade their music library. What we love about PrimeCuts is that it gives you more information about the tracks you get. Continue reading Radio Promo CD for only $10 Monthly →

Radio Programming

6 Best Music Features For Radio Stations

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6 Music Features

Written by: Paul Hollins of BlueRevolution.com

Music-based features have been around forever, yet in some formats they have fallen out of favour in recent years. However when they are done properly,programmed effectively and delivered in a contemporary way, music features really can drive additional audience and revenue.

A music feature can tick so many boxes:Ÿ

  • Easy to create and don’t require any additional budget
  • Gives your presenters something to cross-promote on the station
  • Gives you a way of interacting with your audience
  • Gives your Sales Department another sponsor able opportunity

In this ‘6 Of The Best’ article, I’ve compiled some ideas for music features that I’ve come across over the years, together with a few new ideas of my own. Continue reading 6 Best Music Features For Radio Stations →