
01/13/2023
It's the first fiver friday of 2023 and we're starting off strong!
Don't miss:
💥 Sicario
🎺 Louis Armstrong
🎛 Best free pugins
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Benztown is an international radio imaging, production library, voiceover services, podcasting, and For more information, visit www.benztown.com.
Benztown is an international radio imaging, production library, programming, podcasting, jingles and voiceover services company with over 2,800 affiliations on six different continents. In August, 2015, Benztown was recognized for the fifth consecutive year by Inc. magazine as one of America’s Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies. With offices and studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Stuttgar
Benztown is an international radio imaging, production library, programming, podcasting, jingles and voiceover services company with over 2,800 affiliations on six different continents. In August, 2015, Benztown was recognized for the fifth consecutive year by Inc. magazine as one of America’s Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies. With offices and studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Stuttgar
Operating as usual
It's the first fiver friday of 2023 and we're starting off strong!
Don't miss:
💥 Sicario
🎺 Louis Armstrong
🎛 Best free pugins
Take a look: https://benztown.com/andys-fiver-friday-369/
Singer-songwriter and only child of Elvis Presley, Lisa Marie Presley, has passed away at the age of 54.
We remember her with this Benztown audio tribute
Legendary guitarist and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jeff Beck has passed away at the age of 78.
Listen to the Benztown Audio Tribute for the "guitarist's guitarist"
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend Gary Kline. He was a one-of-a-kind audio engineer and he will be greatly missed.
Friday is the last day for BZ 50 Submissions! - https://mailchi.mp/3863af4320f4/benztown-502017-apply-now-6017107
Listen as CNN and SiriusXM host Michael Smerconish joins Andy Cowan on the latest episode of Benztown/McVay Media's The Neurotic Vaccine. Smerconish may not have been the right demo to host at MSNBC, but he's the perfect demo to be a guest on this podcast!
https://omny.fm/shows/the-neurotic-vaccine-with-andy-cowan-and-dr-scott/session-with-cnns-michael-smerconish
R Dub! of Sunday Night Slow Jams is back in the states after another globetrotting adventure where he met up with Michael T and K-Smooth of 94.7 KUMU in Honolulu. Is it more amazing that R Dub! has visited 192/193 countries or that Slow Jams has more affiliates than there are countries in the world?
The NFL playoffs are set, but you could still clinch a spot on the Benztown 50 list, which is basically like the Super Bowl of imaging voices (at least we like to think so).
Apply here by January 13th for a chance to be selected: https://benztown.com/press/benztown-50-2022/
Here's what happened in Vegas at our CES 2023 party!
CES 2023 fun in Vegas!
2022 is closed but applications for Benztown 50 2022 are still wide open. Make it a resolution to submit before January 13th for your chance to be selected as a top imaging voice.
Apply:
BENZTOWN ANNOUNCES CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR 9th ANNUAL BENZTOWN 50, THE EXCLUSIVE LISTING OF RADIO’S BIGGEST IMAGING VOICES
2023 is here and with it comes exciting changes! Check out Andreas Sannemann's New Year's message about 2 things we love at Benztown: radio imaging and robots.
Take a look:
Happy New Year boys and girls, this will be an exciting one. The question is: Are you ready for what's coming? Are you aware what’s in the pipe for 2023. I am
Pope Benedict XVI who led the office for 25 years has passed away. Here is Benztown's audio tribute:
Legendary broadcast journalist Barbara Walters has passed away at the age of 93. We remember her as a true media pioneer able to interview the biggest newsmakers in the world.
Listen to the Benztown Audio Tribute
Legendary Brazilian athlete, Pelé, has passed away at the age of 82. He will forever be an icon in the sports world and a national treasure for Brazil. Here is Benztown's audio tribute:
Merry Xmas to our friends around the globe from all of us at Benztown!
Shout-out to Gaye and Dave Ribble at Standout Marketing for these terrific holiday treats. Happy holidays!
Sweet wishes to Dave Hoffmann for gifting us these delicious treats! Happy holidays!
ONLY 2 DAYS TO XMAS! Stuff your stocking with lots of great content on this festive 🎅🏻🎄
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Thank you to Steve Stone for sending us this awesome swag! Happy holidays!
We're raising a glass to our friends at YEA Networks for sending us this amazing wine. Have a happy holiday!
3 cheers for this 3 tiered gift from Dan Kelly! Thank you and happy holidays!
Happy Holidays from the LA office and our favorite Clevelander!
Legendary running back Franco Harris has passed away at the age of 72.
We remember him with this Benztown Audio Tribute
Always a good time ending the year with Kevin Carter and Steve Resnik at our spot!
Happy Hanukkah to all our friends, young and old 🕎!
"The Mayor of Music Row," Charlie Monk, has passed away at the age of 84.
We remember him with this Benztown Audio Tribute
After losing both his arms in an accident, hear how music producer Jeff Saenz chose to push forward and how the community showered him with support with a benefit concert and more on the latest ep of Sound, Sobriety and Success with Matt Pinfield.
Listen here: https://omny.fm/shows/sound-sobriety-and-success-with-matt-pinfield/jeff-saenz
Celebrate radio’s biggest hits of the past year with the Benztown Mega Mix 2022 by the incredible Jan Brückner and Alex Kusnezov! Scientists say this ultimate mashup could be the most concentrated collection of bangers ever created!
Check out out!
Celebrate 2022's greatest hits with this awesome compilation!Special props to Jan Brückner and Alex Kusnezov in our Stuttgart office for creating this! Songs...
Give the gift of prep this holiday and start the new year off right. The Rooster is the perfect present for that special morning show host in your life. This timely and easy-to-use tool is available now via cash or barter!
https://benztown.com/program/the-rooster/
You’ve been a very good audience this year, so you get 2 fantastic episodes of Chachi Loves Everybody with Emmis CEO Jeff Smulyan and legendary programmer Tim Richards! You’re lucky cuz if you were naughty, Dave Chachi Denes would’ve interviewed a lump of coal.
Listen Here:
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The year is almost over, but the great Fiver Fridays keep on coming! This week we've got:
🎁 EXOverb
🎁 Kaffee
🎁 MEGA MIX IS HERE!!!
Check it out: https://benztown.com/andys-fiver-friday-367/
Shout-out to Darin Taoka of Hot Mix for keeping this office poppin with a big box of popcorn! Have a sweet holiday season.
Have you heard the news? Apparently, there’s been a lot of news and talk lately. Check out our latest New/Talk library composite Produced by Adam Ketch and voiced by Mike Hansen.
Kick it old school before the new year with Top 10 Now & Then’s Old School 500 Countdown FREE holiday programming. Play the hits and listen to the stories behind them in this 45-hour listening event that's not to be missed!
Learn more: https://benztown.com/press/ttnat-counts-down-the-500-greatest-old-school-hits/
Check out these Radio VIPS that stopped by today!!! Our friendz from ENCO, BGS and Yellowtec!
Football coaching legend Mike Leach has passed away at the age of 61.
We remember him with this Benztown Audio Tribute
Jackie Parks of Envisionwise coming through with creative gifts! Thank you and happy holidays!
Thank you Donna Frank for your sweet gift! Hope your holidays are as merry and bright as this jar!
Hear Andy Cowan chat with comedian, Curb guest star, and professional complainer Elon Gold about comedy, therapy, and Judaism on the latest ep of Benztown/McVay Media’s The Neurotic Vaccine!
Listen here:
https://omny.fm/shows/the-neurotic-vaccine-with-andy-cowan-and-dr-scott/session-with-elon-gold
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Hear friend of Benztown Juan Carlos González's emotional plea to parents to put down their phones and pay more attention to their kids after losing his own son to suicide and drug addiction on the latest episode of Sound, Sobriety and Success with Matt Pinfield. Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/14d72a This episode is sponsored by The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers
We are deeply saddened by the news that broadcasting legend Jim Bohannon has passed away at the age of 78. Listen to the Benztown Audio Tribute.
Legendary country artist and co-founder of the band Alabama, Jeff Cook has passed away at the age of 73. Listen to the Benztown Audio Tribute.
Christmas in a Box is back! Get 5,000 tracks of audio Christmas cheer from Benztown for free with any Benztown Imaging Library subscription! 🎁 Santa Liners 🎁 Behind the Holiday Hits 🎁 Music Beds 🎁 SFX +More! Get Started Today: https://benztown.com/landing-page/christmas/
Discover Rock n Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Byrd’s origin story as a recovery troubadour performing recovery shows with music legends before going on to write 2 recovery albums. Hear more on the latest episode of Sound Sobriety and Success with Matt Pinfield. Listen Now: pod.fo/e/149769
Migos rapper, Takeoff, has passed away at the age of 28. Listen to the Benztown Audio Tribute.
Add some spice to your station with HeyMorton!🎃 Whether you're a fan of Fall or not, this crew brings the fun for every season! Don't be scared to talk to Benztown about syndication: https://benztown.com/program/hey-morton/
Listen to Thor Dodd of The Show Rock 105.3 talk about how despite his skepticism his willingness to believe in his program got him sober, and the moment that changed his life on the latest episode of Sound, Sobriety, and Success with Matt Pinfield. Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/145f03
With the freshest hip-hop and R&B sounds, you just can't beat this September rhythmic composite directed by Alex Kusnezov and voiced by Oscar Vasquez.
We are crushed to share that Art Laboe has passed away after a life long career in radio that touched so many lives up and down California. He will be immensely missed by his radio fam and his loyal listeners.
Catch up with these inspiring stories on Sound, Sobriety, and Success with Matt Pinfield: https://bit.ly/sssPod Stay tuned for more exciting guests on the way! Dr. Drew Jeffrey Jampol Shireen Janti Leigh Steinberg Laura Anne Cain TJ George Matt Sorum Jason Wahler AJ McLean Chrissy Metz
Take a trip down to Motown with Lionel Richie and learn about the legends that inspired him in this artist spotlight. For more old school cool, ask your faves at Benztown how you can get Top 10 Now & Then on your station today! https://benztown.com/program/top-10-now-then/
Celebrity and Sports agent Darren Prince recounts to Matt Pinfield how his recovery story inspired others and earned him acclaim even in the midst of stars like Dennis Rodman and Magic Johnson on the latest ep of Sound, Sobriety, and Success. Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/142728
Eddie Pappani recounts debauchery in Dallas and the culture shock from soccer moms to strippers on this wild episode of Chachi Loves Everybody with Dave Chachi Denes. Listen now: https://pod.fo/e/13f235
Hear This Is Us star Chrissy Metz share on the latest episode of Sound, Sobriety and Success with Matthew Pinfield how she drew from her own experiences and research to play Michelle, a mother struggling with addiction in the film “Stay Awake.” Find the podcast inspiring? Leave a review so others can find it! Full Ep: https://pod.fo/e/14093a
Oliver Klenk and the Jingle team went all out on this fresh new Jingle package for Radio 1 in Slovenia. Take a listen and see what the station’s Creative Director & Brand Manager had to say about these awesome sounds here: https://benztown.com/jingle/radio-1-slovenia/
Ever wondered what it's like to do comedy with Conan O'Brien? Find out as his executive assistant, Sona Movsesian, chats with Dave Chachi Denes on a new episode of Chachi Loves Everybody! Listen now: https://pod.fo/e/13f236
Listen to AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys as he opens up to Matt Pinfield about the toll addiction and the opiod epidemic has had on his life on the latest episode of Sound, Sobriety and Success. Full episode: https://pod.fo/e/13ecce
Jason Wahler recounts how his teenage years as a reality star on Laguna Beach and The Hills intensified his addiction issues, and the point his lifestyle stopped being fun on the latest ep of Sound, Sobriety and Success with Matthew Pinfield . Full episode: https://pod.fo/e/13d5a7
When it's hot out, why not spend some time with the coolest crew in radio 😎. It's always a fun time with Rick, Edina, and D-Rock. Check out this bit from HeyMorton!
Legendary Guns n Roses drummer Matt Sorum opens up about getting sober with Velvet Revolver, and how their success led to a return to substance use which derailed the band on the latest ep of Sound, Sobriety and Success with Matthew Pinfield. Full episode: https://pod.fo/e/139c3b
When the season starts, don't sweat it. Our Adrenaline library can help you win the championship 🏆! Listen to the August Composite by all-stars RoyceontheRadio and Brian J. Haddad
Happy #NationalRadioDay from Benztown! What are your favorite radio facts? If you can't think of any, don't worry. We made some up for you.
The hottest countdown show on the radio ramps up this Labor Day Weekend with TTNAT's Countdown 500. Treat your listeners to a free sizzlin show that's sure to bring back warm memories! Get it on your station at bit.ly/Top10NAT
Christine Nagy with Dave Chachi Denes the harrowing experience of witnessing the fall of the Twin Towers while broadcasting live from Jersey City. Hear more about her storied career on her episode of Chachi Loves Everbody. Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/137961
Listen to Vernon Porter's inspiring fight to pass a Good Samaritan law despite initial pushback from Mary Bono, and what turned her into a champion of the cause. Hear more about it on the latest ep of Sound, Sobriety and Success with Matthew Pinfield. Full episode: https://pod.fo/e/136d94
You're gonna want to be more than just a little bit country after listening to our Country Composite for July 🤠! Produced by Scott Mayton and voiced by Neil Wilson.
Latest episode of Sound, Sobriety and Success with Matt Pinfield is live! He's joined by Radio Hall of Famer, Laura Cain who speaks openly about her 15 years of sobriety and the toll of her drug addiction while pregnant in this clip. Listen to the full episode: https://pod.fo/e/133ff3
Congrats to all the Marconi nominees, especially our friends below! You guys rock!!! WJBR-FM 92.5 XTU - Philly's Country Station KNBR Power 105.1 FM KCBS Radio 96.3 KSCS KNX News 97.1 FM WTOP News 104.1 KRBE 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA
Have you checked out Sound, Sobriety and Success with Matthew Pinfield yet? Here's a peak at episode 1 with Dr. Drew where he talks about Celebrity Rehab. Listen to the full episode: https://pod.fo/e/12ba73 #BenztownMcVayMediaPodcastNetworks
Benztown is an international radio imaging, production library, programming, podcasting, jingles, and voiceover services company with over 2,800 affiliations on six different continents. In 2017, Benztown was recognized for the fifth consecutive year by Inc. Magazine as one of America’s Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies. With offices and studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality imaging workparts for 23 libraries across 14 formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Urban, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports and Jack-FM. Benztown’s industry-leading technology and proprietary web-based imaging solution, “Benztown Branding,” is used daily by nearly 1,200 broadcast radio stations and digital services worldwide. Benztown also provides custom voiceover and imaging services across all formats, including commercial voice-over and copywriting services. Benztown Radio Networks, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hollywood Radio Networks, is an international media syndication company providing unique, first-rate programming and features to radio stations and media companies around the world, including The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Slow Jams with R Dub!, Vipology and Flashback. For more information, visit www.benztown.com or call (818)842-4600.
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