SparkNetworks announced today that it has added to its programming line-up, daily Monday to Friday MMA (Mix Martial Arts) breaking news. Hosted by Dave Farra from MMA FIX studios in Las Vegas, the daily breaking news will also include exclusive audio, access to unique behind the scenes video for station websites and interviews with top fighters.
JACK FM has cleaned up at the 29th Annual Sony Radio Academy Awards, in London.
Click to view Nominations for JACK Oxfordshire
SparkNetworks is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Benztown Radio Networks to distribute The Melissa Etheridge Radio Show in Canada.
The adult contemporary show will be a music intensive and listener driven with requests and dedications. The show is schedule to debut this June.
SparkNetworks announced today that Melissa Etheridge will present the Fans Choice Award at this year’s CMW Radio Music Awards. The luncheon will be held on Friday March 11th at the Royal York Hotel marking the launch of her new radio show. Melissa, an Oscar and Grammy winner will also be performing at Friday evening’s sold-out Massey Hall show.
Benztown Radio Networks has partnered with Canadian syndicator SparkNetworks to distribute two of its prized programs, Slow Jams and Hot Mix in Canada.
In making the announcement, Benztown Radio Networks’ President, Dave “Chachi” Denes said “We felt the best way to reciprocate for the gift of hockey was to share our national treasures - Slow Jams and Hot Mix - with them! Thanks Jean-Marie and the team at SparkNetworks for a great opportunity.”
Metcalfe as Affiliate Sales Manager
Forsyth as Affiliate Relations Manager
SparkNetworks is pleased to announce the appointment of Robyn Metcalfe as Affiliate Sales Manager. Robyn is well known and respected for her outstanding service and integrity while at Skywords Traffic. She will assume her new position immediately and will be responsible for product placement with stations across the country and planning assignments within the company.
Max Dugan, a 25+ year programming and research veteran, joins P1 Research as Vice President. P1 Research founder Ken Benson says, “I’ve had the privilege of working with Max for many years. His major market programming skills, global research experience and strategic thinking make Max ideally suited to deliver outstanding results for our clients. Plus, he still has a few blank pages in his passport.”
As Vice President of P1 Research, Dugan will lead international and domestic research projects designed to increase listener loyalty and grow ratings.
SparkNetworks announced today that it has reached an agreement with Westwood One and Broadcaster Marketing Services to launch a new sports prep service for radio stations beginning this month. The Sports Prep Service will comb the sports press from North America’s best sports stories, combine them with relevant air-ready audio and put it all into an easily searchable database. The service will be constantly updated with the latest sports news and will be available for stations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
SparkNetworks announced today that it has reached an agreement with Westwood One and Broadcaster Marketing Services to launch a new sports prep service for radio stations beginning this month. The Sports Prep Service will comb the sports press from North America’s best sports stories, combine them with relevant air-ready audio and put it all into an easily searchable database. The service will be constantly updated with the latest sports news and will be available for stations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Industry veteran Ken Benson today announced the official launch of P1 Research, a global radio and media company specializing in designing and building profitable brands. P1 will be led by Benson in his role as Executive Vice President.
Benson noted, “Our experience in research and consulting world class companies like NRJ Group France, Arab Media Group Dubai, and Corus Entertainment Canada will be the foundation that P1 will continue to build success on.”
A Breakthrough Web Series For Radio
A Breakthrough Web Series For Radio
JACK FM brand owners SparkNet Communications, in alliance with the Athens based, Off The Record Consulting will develop partnerships with Greek radio broadcasters seeking to create their own “JACK FM-style” programming for the Greece and Cyprus markets. With its trademarked positioning statement “Playing What We Want”, JACK FM has become the leader of the Adult Hits radio format and a global brand with more than 16 million listeners.
Revolutionary Web Interface Eases Production of Jingles, Sweepers & other Imaging
JACK FM has re-launched in Denver, making the Mile High City the first in the world to debut the brand’s new “JACK Custom” product utilizing the patented Dial Global StorQ local delivery technology. JACK’s branded “Playing What We Want”, programming targets adults 25-54, and reaches 12 million listeners in North America.
SparkNetworks has reached an exclusive agreement with Westwood One, a leading content supplier of radio programming and services to distribute their products in Canada.
SparkNetworks will distribute all Westwood One products and services including David Letterman Top 10, Jay Leno’s nightly monologues and Daily Dose with America’s Doctor, Dr. Oz, which was awarded to SparkNetworks in June 2010.
This is the fourth sales and distribution agreement SparkNetworks has signed since March 1st, 2010.
SparkNet Communications and leading program supplier Dial Global are launching a “JACK Custom” product platform utilizing the patented Dial Global StorQ local delivery technology.
JACK Custom features high quality 24-hour JACK branded programming in a patented delivery system (StorQ) that allows the important elements of localization and customization for every affiliate and market. JACK Custom gives stations control over their content and features seamless programming continuity with imaging, advertising and localized music choices.
SparkNetworks has reached an exclusive agreement with Dial Global, a leading supplier of radio programming content and prep services, to distribute their products in Canada. SparkNetworks will represent Dial Global products and services ranging from X-Prep and DG Prep Services to Baka Boys and Lia.