New Client
The JIM PATTISON BROADCAST GROUP has retained the services of MATT FOGARTY as their imaging voice on Classic Hits CJAV/PORT ALBERNI, located on VANCOUVER ISLAND. His demos can be found at www.mattfogarty.ca
For MATT's availability in your market, contact NATE ZEITZ at CESD TALENT (212) 477-1666 or nzeitz@cesdtalent.com, or HOSS at HOSS MANAGEMENT GROUP (646) 300-0037 or hoss@hossmgmt.com.
Happens At WWRS 2019
BENZTOWN has extended a call for entries for its 8th annual "Iron Imager Contest," the international radio imaging contest where audio production professionals compete for the title of World’s Best Imager. The first and only competition of its kind, the Iron Imager contest is open for submissions TODAY (2/12) through the Round 1 Submission Deadline of MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25th (Noon PT).
The Iron Imager Contest is open to all radio imaging, production and programming professionals 18 and older, and will be judged by top producers and programmers from the U.S. and around the world. more »
REELWORLD has launched a new imaging service, "RED Hits," described as, "a comprehensive updating Hit Music imaging service designed to reach beyond traditional format boundaries and deliver world-class imaging, music beds, sound design and production elements for Top 40, Hot AC and Pop radio stations.
REELWORLD CEO MIKE THOMAS said, “For 25 years REELWORLD has worked tirelessly to define, evolve and then redefine what great sonic branding can be. The results of our efforts are heard every day on thousands of stations around the world that trust REELWORLD jingles, ONE, ProductionVault and Prep+ to help connect them with their listeners and make their brand stand out. Our new imaging service RED Hits gives us the opportunity to expand our offerings even further and provide more creative branding options to stations than ever before.”
Dir./RED Hits RON TARRANT said, “As the lines between Top 40 and Hot AC stations continue to blur globally we saw a real need for an imaging service that could deliver exceptional content across multiple formats. RED Hits gives us the freedom to expand the creative boundaries and develop a unique imaging service with a signature sound that consistently delivers the quality and production values you expect from REELWORLD.”
RED Hits is now available for barter in the UNITED STATES through PREMIERE NETWORKS, in CANADA through OBYT MEDIA and internationally through REELWORLD. For additional information and to hear RED Hits for yourself visit www.reelworld.com/red-hits.
Extends Deal With Cumulus/WWO
BENZTOWN has signed a multi-year partnership extension with CUMULUS MEDIA and WESTWOOD ONE. Under the new agreement, BENZTOWN will provide radio imaging, production, voiceover, programming, and jingles to WESTWOOD ONE and to CUMULUS' owned and operated stations.
CUMULUS/WWO EVP/Content & Programming MIKE MCVAY said, “BENZTOWN provides us with the ability to share creative content across multiple platforms as well as takes our ideas and turns them into AMAZING.” more »
New Deal
Imaging/Branding voice MATT FOGARTY has signed with NATE ZEITZ and CESD TALENT AGENCY. He remains managed by HOSS of HOSS MANAGEMENT GROUP.
FOGARTY has been busy of late, adding multiple stations across the U.S. and CANADA over the past two months.
For rates and market availability, call ZEITZ at (212) 477-1666 or nzeitz@cesdtalent.com. Go to www.mattfogarty.ca/radio for FOGARTY's latest demos.
Biggest Imaging Voices
BENZTOWN, in conjunction with P1 MEDIA GROUP, will release the fifth annual BENZTOWN 50 LIST OF RADIO’S BIGGEST IMAGING VOICES in the U.S. and CANADA in early FEBRUARY 2019 . The BENZTOWN 50 list will be based on several criteria, including number of radio station affiliates, station size and market. BENZTOWN and P1 MEDIA GROUP will compile and analyze industry data to create the List, which is currently in development.
“Now more than ever, radio’s powerhouse voiceover talent play a critical role in defining brands that stand out in an increasingly competitive listening environment," BENZTOWN Pres. DAVE “CHACHI” DENES said. "As a company driven to deliver the highest quality audio content, we are proud to give these premier professionals and artists the recognition they earn every day. High-performing audio brands know the power of expert voiceover to captivate, excite and hold listeners. We look forward to sharing the results of the BENZTOWN 50 and invite all voiceover pros to throw their hats in the ring for this fifth big year.”
“P1 is proud to continue our partnership with BENZTOWN to honor U.S. and Canadian radio’s biggest voices," P1 MEDIA GROUP Partner KEN BENSON said. "It is an honor to recognize the talented people whose voices are synonymous with many of the most indelible audio brands in the world.”
Voice talent can apply for the BENZTOWN 50 from now through FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21st at: www.benztown.com/50.
BENZTOWN has inked a branding partnership deal with SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. to provide its custom creative audio imaging production and imaging production libraries to all SAGA radio stations starting JANUARY 1st. The arrangement also includes use of BENZTOWN technology assets to catalog and archive imaging elements.
BENZTOWN Pres. DAVE "CHACHI" DENES said, "I have great admiration for SAGA and ED CHRISTIAN’s leadership within our industry, not to mention his long service on the RADIO MUSIC LICENSE COMMITTEE, and BOB LAWRENCE’s extensive programming, branding, and research track record. They represent the very best of radio broadcasting. We are proud and excited to partner with them and with SAGA professionals across the country to create great-sounding audio brands that listeners and communities love.”
SAGA VP/Programming BOB LAWRENCE added, “When it comes to creative imaging and branding, BENZTOWN is second-to-none. They have designed a platform that seamlessly interfaces with our own talented programming and production teams in every market and at every station. This just makes perfect sense for us on so many levels.”
Adds KLGN
CHUCK MATTHEWS is the new branding voice for SUN VALLEY RADIO, INC Sports KLGN/LOGAN, UT.
He is represented by HOSS MANAGEMENT GROUP. Reach HOSS at (646) 300-0037, hoss@hossmgmt.com and www.hossmgmt.com.
Relaunches
GUSS shares with ALL ACCESS, "I created the industry of representing radio imaging talent while at WME. I also founded ACM TALENT (acmtalent.com) which is a diverse voiceover talent representation company. I am proud to see that the thirst for the discipline of radio imaging has not diminished, but rather, there has been a resurgence in interest particularly with program and imaging directors looking for fresh new talent options. I am proudly and enthusiastically re-launching the RADIO VOICES brand at ACM Talent." more »
Clients Thriving
Voiceover dude DAN LEVY adds WALKER BROADCASTING Classic Hits KRBL (KING FM)/LUBBOCK, TX to his roster of stations. He is exclusively represented by HOSS MANAGEMENT GROUP.
MATT FOGARTY is the new branding voice for CHERRY CREEK RADIO KXBN (B92.1 FM)/CEDAR CITY-ST. GEORGE, UT. He also remains exclusively represented by HOSS MANAGEMENT GROUP.
Reach HOSS at (646) 300-0037, hoss@hossmgmt.com and www.hossmgmt.com.
Voice actor GARY MCCLENAGHAN has added a pile of new stations including voice duties for THE BERT SHOW, flag-shipped on CUMULUS MEDIA Top 40WWWQ (Q100)/ATLANTA and syndicated throughout the U.S., as well as HARVARD BROADCASTING Classic Hits CKEA (CRUZ FM)/EDMONTON and CFFT (CRUZ FM)/FORT MCMURRAY, SOUND COMMUNICATIONS Hot AC WENY & WENI, CENTRAL ONTARIO BROADCASTING Alternative CIND (INDIE 88), TOWNSQUARE MEDIA Country KICK and MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS Top 40 WLMI (i92.9).
For rates, barter options and market availability, contact NATE ZEITZ at CESD TALENT AGENCY at (212) 477-1666 or nzeitz@cesdtalent.com or HOSS MANAGEMENT GROUP at hoss@hossmgmt.com. Demos available at www.garyvoice.com.
Heidi West Joins
JACKSON RANCHERIA BAND of MIWUK INDIANS digital music enterprise RANCHERIA RADIO has acquired veteran VO Talent HEIDI WEST for their newly branded AC format SAGE.
“When I first heard about the opportunity to work with SAGE, I downloaded the app and immediately fell in love! The music mix is incredibly appealing with a variety that is just right, every song! It's an honor to voice this wonderful product, and work with the amazing team at JACKSON RANCHERIA Casino Resort!," said WEST. more »
Benztown Offering
BENZTOWN has released an audio tribute to rapper/singer/producer MAC MILLER, who died FRIDAY from an apparent overdose at the age of 26 (NET NEWS, 9/7). Written and produced by BENZTOWN's SCOTT MAYTON, with VO by BENZTOWN's OSCAR VASQUEZ.
You can hear the audio tribute here.
Josh Goodman
JOSH GOODMAN Voice-Overs adds HUBBARD COMMUNICATIONS Hot AC WTMX/CHICAGO to his growing list of stations for imaging v/o.
GOODMAN is represented by ATLAS TALENT AGENCY, and current imaging demos can be heard at www.jgvo.com/radio.
Imaging Goddess KELLY DOHERTY has launched her new venture, THEIMAGINGHOUSE.COM, following a packed preview party last FRIDAY (7/20) at WANDERLUST in HOLLYWOOD.
THEIMAGINGHOUSE.COM is designed as a one-stop for those in Imaging, Voiceover, Production and allied fields. Access is free as THEIMAGINGHOUSE.COM is an advertiser-supported venture.
DOHERTY, who was most recently iHEARTRADIO VP/Imaging for the past 11 years of her 21 years with the company, told ALL ACCESS, "Creative people are a whole different species. Our brains are wired differently. ‘Hurry up and be creative’ is a phrase that doesn't work well with us. We are our own worst enemy. but when we thrive -- we change the world.
"I wanted to create a place to where those creative souls feel inspired… energized… and needed. A home base for the creative mind -- THEIMAGINGINGHOUSE.COM. more »
