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| We wanna be heard on radio | 8/25/2006 | Kramer |
Q: Nice pic Kramer. What steps do we take in getting a radio spot, perhaps use pre-recordings to avoid ...
A: Stacey, Thanks for the question. You would need to speak to a sales account representative at a ...
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| Radio Receiver capability | 8/24/2006 | Andy Blatt |
Q: I want to purchase an am/fm battery operated radio about the size of a bread loaf or smaller to take ...
A: I guess you're asking for a radio with good selectivity and one that can pull in distant signals. ...
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| YOU ROCK | 8/5/2006 | Kramer |
Q: I do a newsletter for this disability services and when I work on the newsletter sometimes I have ...
A: Cameron, Thanks for the question. Well, I am by no means a psychologist, but I would think that if ...
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| YOU ROCK | 8/5/2006 | Katie Collins |
Q: I do a newsletter for this disability services and when I work on the newsletter sometimes I have ...
A: I'm not sure you're getting an expert opinion here, but my thought is that you are probably pretty ...
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| Air Check | 7/24/2006 | Katie Collins |
Q: I'm in the process of applying for a job at a new radio station. My problem is I had tapes from my ...
A: I don't see any problem with "creating" an aircheck. They just need to get a basic idea of how you ...
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| becoming a radio DJ | 7/17/2006 | Kramer |
Q: Kramer at the moment a go to a goverment school in South Africa. even though it is a very good ...
A: Robert, Thanks for the question. Your best bet would be to start out at a small radio station ...
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| people tell me... | 7/8/2006 | Greg Tingle |
Q: hey greg.. i work for a company where i talk on phones.. a huge amount of people tell me i should ...
A: Research the various radio stations and internet radio station websites. WS Radio and Live 365 are a ...
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| Where's The Music | 7/5/2006 | Kramer |
Q: My mother used to be a DJ, but that was when they didn't have CDs or MP3s. And I've always wondered ...
A: Sarah, I'm extremely sorry for the late response. I was out of the country and just got back. I ...
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| Good Interview Questions | 6/19/2006 | Katie Collins |
Q: I will be interviewing a musician that has not recorded in over 10 years. I want to ask good strong ...
A: I would definitely ask him what he's been up to for the past 10 years, if he has any plans to record ...
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| Radio antennas and cell phones | 6/17/2006 | Kramer |
Q: I just had a quick question concerning bandwidth. I currently live in an apartment where I receive ...
A: Ry, From what I read, you want to hook your radio antenna up to try to boost your cell phone ...
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| Copyright law for music? | 6/12/2006 | Kramer |
Q: I'm going to be volunteering at my local small town radio station for a couple hours a week. And I ...
A: The answer would depend on what type of mixes/sets you are talking about. If you're talking about ...
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| radio | 5/21/2006 | Greg Tingle |
Q: I have been trying to get into radio for 10 years. I have some experience doing my own ...
A: Your age may be holding you back. For the right gig and station / opportunity, that shouldn't ...
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| On-Air Personality | 1/21/2006 | Katie Collins |
Q: I really appreciate it. If you don't mind, could I ask you one more thing? You see, I'm over here in ...
A: Rico, Salary all depends on what size market you work in. I worked in a small market, and I never ...
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| On-Air Personality | 1/18/2006 | Katie Collins |
Q: Could you enlighten me on the tasks of a DJ? It's not really difficult learning how to use the ...
A: You have a lot of good questions! I too, used to "play" DJ when I was a child, and always loved ...
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| Podcasting | 12/18/2005 | Greg Tingle |
Q: Is there a way to be able to play music on podcasting sites of my own legally by paying the ...
A: At this stage this question is beyond my expertise. The industry moves so quick. Please find some ...
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| words banned from radio | 11/13/2005 | Bennet Pomerantz |
Q: In the 1930s US radio stations refused to play songs with what word in the lyrics because it was ...
A: since there was no FCC in the 1930s, it depended on what area of the country, the exact time frame ...
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| music behind songs | 10/8/2005 | Dan |
Q: I was wondering if your could answer a question about music for me. I have seen movies where people ...
A: William. Who writes the music depends on the artist or band. If you buy a CD, the booklet will ...
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| radio ad sales and paperwork | 8/4/2005 | Dan |
Q: I'm going to be starting a small, revenue generating station on the internet. I've dealt with tons ...
A: Hey, John. Radio sales isn't really my forte, but I think I can help you. Do you have a fax ...
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| finding a song from a radio commercial | 7/23/2005 | Dan |
Q: What is the best way to go about finding the name of a song that is played in a national radio ...
A: Susan. Well, lyric searches should help, but only if you know the exact, precise lyrics. You can ...
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| The best air check | 7/10/2005 | Katie Collins |
Q: I'm currently in a job search, but I'm having trouble in sending mp3s to Program Directors. I have ...
A: I wish I could help you out, but I have always worked "small town" radio where you typically deal ...
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| Hispanic Stations | 5/26/2005 | Dan |
Q: Why do Hispanic/Latino Stations always have better reception that others?
A: Joe. I don't believe that Latino stations specifically DO have better reception. It's probably ...
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| Radio's Influence (Shock Jocks) | 5/3/2005 | Roger Wilko |
Q: I am writing a paper for my communications class and the topic is "Does the Media Introduce Us to ...
A: I would have to side on the NO portion for this because the media isn't capable of creating an idea. ...
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| Dead air time | 4/24/2005 | Dan |
Q: WHYN in Springfield Mass. has more dead air time than any other station I've ever listened to. I'm ...
A: Wow, Bill, that IS pretty bad, huh? Well, I'm not familiar with the station, but I would think it's ...
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| getting started | 4/11/2005 | Greg Tingle |
Q: I was hoping you could point me in the right direction to get started in doing voice-oves. I know ...
A: First, make sure you have the right voice for voice overs. Ask people in the industry, fellow ...
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| AM Radio | 3/17/2005 | Katie Collins |
Q: Katie. Sometimes in the evenings, I like to flip through the AM dial on my Walkman and I'm able ...
A: Unfortunately, this is one of those things that I know, I just don't know how to explain it to ...
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| Radio Origins in the US | 3/13/2005 | Greg Tingle |
Q: Tingle, My name is Benji Mallicoat, I am a journalism student at San Jose State University. I am ...
A: I need to keep this brief, but here's some excellent information I sourced: Broadcasting Becomes ...
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| Radio Origins in the US | 3/13/2005 | Bennet Pomerantz |
Q: Pomerantz, My name is Benji Mallicoat, I am a journalism student at San Jose State University. I am ...
A: The most ambitious U.S. attempt to duplicate the Budapest service took place in 1911-1912, with the ...
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| History | 3/11/2005 | Greg Tingle |
Q: Hey! I was wondering if you knew where the location of the first radio station was in the United ...
A: I hope this information assists you: Around 1891 radio stations and "hams" started popping up ...
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| radio | 3/7/2005 | Dan |
Q: i am doing a report for radio broadcasting , can you describe some of the Essential things that need ...
A: Wow, you definitely could write a long report about this. Here are some of the basics though. ...
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| Radio Broadcasting | 2/10/2005 | Roger Wilko |
Q: What do you enjoy most about your job? What advise would you have for aspiring radio sports ...
A: Well I was very lucky to be a part of the team that put the first sports radio station on the ...
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| million-selling records | 2/9/2005 | Dan |
Q: What was the first million-selling record of all time? I am familiar with Rock Around The Clock but ...
A: Mervyn. This is actually kind of a tricky question, because the RIAA did not certify million ...
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| Country Music DJ in Michigan | 1/22/2005 | Dan |
Q: There used to be a country music DJ on a local Michigan radio station WYCD 99.5, about 5 years ago ...
A: Hey, Ronalee. I'm sorry for taking so long, but I was trying to exhaust every possibility I could ...
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| Tide detergent commercial song | 1/14/2005 | Dan |
Q: Hey dan =), I'd like to know who sings the tide commercial song, the commercial starts with going ...
A: Hey, Donnie. It really is a great commercial. It was worth a try on Pink, as it does sound ...
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| XM Radio | 1/3/2005 | Dan |
Q: What is XM radio? All I know is that it is a small device that you purchase which works similar to ...
A: I sincerely apologize for the lateness in my response. You're definitely on the right track. XM is ...
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| Radio | 12/27/2004 | Dan |
Q: Do you know Bill O'reilly from the Radio Factor from 790 KABC?
A: Martin. I know OF Bill O'Reilly, of course, but I do not know him personally, no. He's not just on ...
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| Getting experience in radio | 11/9/2004 | Greg Tingle |
Q: If I wanted to volunteer for radio work how would I go about it? Do I need to have experience ...
A: I recommend that you prepare a media - entertainment - communications CV, so you have something on ...
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| air time! | 10/19/2004 | Dan |
Q: i own a small business and have taken on sponsoring a rock band to help with my promotions. it turns ...
A: Adam, thanks for asking. I must tell you that this will be an uphill climb, but I'm sure you ...
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| Kermit Schaefer's Bloopers | 10/11/2004 | Bennet Pomerantz |
Q: I know what I'm about to relate is an urban legend, but I swear the following is true: as a child I ...
A: In the late 1940, there was a Disc Jockey/announcer named Uncle Don (there are three or four ...
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| Voice-over... | 9/14/2004 | Greg Tingle |
Q: My voice is bass-baritone and I am considering putting it through the radio via commercals. What's ...
A: Speak to some radio station and broadcasting / talent agents in your part of the world. Create a CV ...
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| Secret of success | 9/11/2004 | Greg Tingle |
Q: What's the secrect of your success in radio?
A: take the time to learn, listen to others, get the "pitch" and "angle" right, be real and genuine, ...
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