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RAIN's guide to products and services for broadcasters and webcasters

Categories:
Ad insertion
Audio processing
Automation systems
Banner ad management

Conferences
Consultants
Content providers
Custom music channels
Custom talk channels
Design firms
Domain name registrars
E-commerce partners
E-mail marketing
Full-service providers

Internet radio devices
Internet radio networks
Law firms

Loyalty programs
Music licensing organizations
Networks/Portals
NTR revenue opportunities
PR firms
Production elements
Promotion (artists & records)
Publications
Radio networks
Recruitment advertising
Rep firms
Reporting tools
Research and ratings

Sales consultants
Software
Spot sales
Streaming audio formats
Streaming audio software
Streaming providers (unicast)
Streaming providers (peer to peer)
Streaming quality metrics
Technology solutions
Trade associations
Voice talent
Webcasters
Website design and maintenance
Website hosting
Website features



Ad insertion   TOP
Hiwire
Hiwire is the foremost developer of advertising solutions for terrestrial and Internet-only radio stations. Through its proprietary audio ad insertion network, Hiwire offers advertisers and broadcasters an online strategy that reaches consumers and generates revenue.
iM Networks
IM Networks' IM IT Targeted Ad Insertion Solution enables advertisers to reach Internet radio listeners beyond the PC. IM IT also enables Internet radio content providers to earn revenue from each new additional listener. Contact advertising@imnetworks.com
Lightningcast
Lightningcast provides industry-leading targeted streaming ad insertion technology. Lightningcast's sales rep arm uses our largest affiliate network to enhance affiliate revenue. Lightningcast supports Microsoft, Real, Live, On-Demand, Audio and Video, Netscape and Windows, download-free. Contact scott@lightningcast.com.
RCS SplitStream
Even targeted ad insertion can sound just like terrestrial radio with smooth segues, no delays, no clipping, and no buffering. RCS SplitStream is available with both RCS Internet products iSelector and RadioShow.
SoniXtream (Broadcast Electronics, Inc.)
Enter the world of Internet rich media broadcasting quickly and easily with SoniXtream's suite of enabling tools. Our web browser-based program management tools and robust delivery infrastructure allow you to harness the power of audio to offer an enhanced experience for your customers.
Spotfarm
Spotfarm's hosted ad insertion services offer an easy to implement turnkey solution for broadcasters who intend to generate revenue through advertising. By partnering with Spotfarm, Internet radio stations do not have to concern themselves with selling, tracking, and billing and can focus solely on quality content programming.

Audio processing   TOP
eSTREAM (Broadcast Electronics, Inc.)
eSTREAM processes your station’s audio so you stream “On air audio quality on the net!” through your favorite streaming media server. Your cyber audience will experience the powerful new dimension in Internet streamed audio allowing you to increase revenue by building your station’s cyber audience.

SRSWOWcast
SRSWOWcast Technologies markets hardware and software products incorporating patented and award-winning SRS audio enhancement technology. SRS technology makes any type of compressed audio sound better and allows content providers to save money. Ask us how!


Automation systems   TOP
AudioVAULT (Broadcast Electronics, Inc.)
AudioVAULT® is the world’s leading digital audio storage and studio system. Using the industry’s most technically advanced set of hardware and software, AudioVAULT is configurable for virtually any kind of format, including live assist, satellite, or complete automation.
Backbone Radio
Easy to use automated live Internet radio station production and streaming software. QuickTime based, available from low cost "Basic" to scalable "Pro." Includes full DMCA logging & reporting.
RCS Master Control with Internet Voice Tracking
The World's only Selector-smart on air automation system featuring our patented "Internet Voice Tracking"(do your show from home), the "Living Log", Hot Keys®, and the award-winning Log-Linked Web Browser (any log item can be linked to individual sites).

Banner ad management   TOP

AdNext
Advertising and revenue management software for your Web site. This specialized software suite puts the power in your hands to manage all aspects of advertising and local market revenue generation. AdNext tools can work for you regardless of your hosting partner and whether or not your site has banner ads.


Conferences  TOP
NAB Radio Show
The largest show focused exclusively on Radio delivers the expertise you rely on combined with the technology you can’t afford to miss. This year Seattle creates the perfect backdrop to host the cutting-edge trends and career-building strategies that are part of The Power of Radio. (September 12-14, 2002; Seattle, WA)
NAB European Radio Conference
Join hundreds of broadcasters and industry professionals in Prague for three days of vision-forming experiences. For 10 years the NAB European Radio Conference has brought broadcasters together to exchange ideas, introduce new concepts and network with business partners. (October 20-22, Prague Hilton.)
Plug.IN
In its 7th year, Plug.IN thrives longer than most music careers. Every summer since 1996 the music industry has converged on New York City for the discussions, data and debate that characterize Plug.IN. Why? Because digital distribution changes every link in the value chain. The mic is live. The amps are hot. Get ready to sound off. Plug.IN: The Future of Music

Consultants   TOP
BRS Media
BRS Media Inc. assists radio in building and branding on the of the Net. Online divisions include dotFM, dotAM, & dotzCD domain registrar of .FM, .AM, & .CD (TLD) domains. WEBCASTi AM/FM, providing the best webcasting solution and My Radio.FM, a .FM Radio Station" service, and the ever-popular Web-Radio portal.
First MediaWorks
We are the broadcast industry's dominant provider of Internet marketing products, training and consulting serving more than 1500 stations on five continents. We help radio stations meet ratings and revenue goals.
Hanson Consulting
Whatever issues you're facing regarding radio and the Internet, RAIN publisher Kurt Hanson can add an extra ear and a fresh perspective! ("Works well with all major consultants.") Free two-hour seminar for your staff and/or your clients on the long-term future of Internet radio with your initial consulting visit.
SABO media
Sabo Media assists top media management in building compelling content. For radio stations, we work with General Managers and Program Directors to make better shows and win larger audiences. For publishers, such as The Wall
Street Journal, PARADE magazine and National Geographic we get their original stories showcased in other media. Websites are brought alive by Sabo media's "sticky" content. Family attractions build bigger crowds with our fresh marketing plans. Sabo Media gives your product and marketing team a new, fresh, always pragmatic arsenal of custom ideas. Bottom line: The bottom line improves. Sabo Media saves you time and money.

Content providers   TOP
FMiTV
FMiTV is the leading syndicator of broadband entertainment content on the Internet today. We provide your site with interviews of the biggest stars in Hollywood, movie trailers, music videos, fashion shows, extreme sports and engaging promotions branded as your own. FMiTV can give you an instant "broadband in a box" entertainment solution, requiring no technical expertise or time on your part!
LMiV
Created by broadcasters for broadcasters, LMiV is an independent media company providing on-line programming to help local radio stations build relationships, ratings and revenue via the Internet. Contact Terri Simpson at LMiV for the content package that works best for your station's website (terri.simpson@lmiv.com; 317-679-4395) .
MJI Interactive
MJI Interactive offers RockNews.com, RockDaily.com, ClassicRockDaily.com, CountryNow.com, StarSpash.com, Hitpage.com, and SiteFuel Oldies. Each updated daily with news and features precisely targeted. Variety of branding and customization options. Market-exclusive barter services.
RadioWebStuff
Interested in a complete turnkey Internet solution for radio? Features include a simple, powerful platform that requires no HTML, along with outstanding content that includes music news, music features, games, movie reviews, side channels plus streaming audio and video content. Call (661) 253-9750.

XACT Media
XACT Media provides Branded Custom Internet Radio, Multimedia CD-ROMs, Instant Wireless Messaging and related revenue programs to radio stations, consumer brands and record labels/artists. Over 40 affiliates are using XACT Media services. Please call David Juris at 303-302-9410.


Custom music channels  TOP
The Iceberg
Iceberg Media.com's corporate radio channels provide a total broadcast solution featuring: Customized streamed audio, Creative and Strategic Consultation, Creative media player design, promotions, Ad insertion and more. Put your Web site and the power of music together, and your brand comes alive.
Moontaxi
Moontaxi provides programmed and on-demand licensed music, cleared for use on the Internet. We create custom web-only music channels that can be used to highlight certain programming segments or broaden the appeal of a radio station, as well as turnkey private label on-demand music services that can be monetized either through advertising or user fees.
RCS iSelector
Fully branded player, both visual and audio. Listeners create customized streams of your station's music, and can play artists MORE or LESS or BAN them based on their preferences. Visualizations of album art and links to your station's or any music warehouse.

XACT Media
XACT Media provides Branded Custom Internet Radio, Multimedia CD-ROMs, Instant Wireless Messaging and related revenue programs to radio stations, consumer brands and record labels/artists. Over 40 affiliates are using XACT Media services. Please call David Juris at 303-302-9410.


Custom talk channels  TOP
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Design firms   TOP
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Domain name registrars  TOP
Dot FM
dotFM registers domain names that end in .fm. dotFM is THE Premium Multimedia Domain Name for today's Interactive Web. Get a Great Sounding Web Address @ www.dot.fm

E-commerce partners   TOP
MediaSpan
MediaSpan provides broadcasters with fully-integrated on-air/online solutions that increase value to listeners and advertisers. Our e-commerce product offerings include our loyal listener RadioPoints program, nTunes Music & Video Stores, Event and Charity Auction programs and online marketplace and classifieds.
Susquehanna Technologies
The SusQtech back office suite empowers "radio people" to create business benefit for your organization. Our solutions focus on listener loyalty, contesting/promotion tools, permission marketing, demographic reporting, and content management. If cash flow is as important as cool stuff, please contact us to to learn how we can help your radio business prosper.

E-mail marketing   TOP
Dat-e-Base (Presslaff Interactive Revenue)
Experienced, hands-on marketing expertise and easy to use product combine to help you build relationships and revenue with your e-mail marketing efforts. D-e-B is recognized for its sophistication; PIR for its impeccable customer service. Cash/Barter. E-mail ruth@presslaff.com for more information.
E-Mail Director
Ease of use, immediate access to listener data and messaging tools make EMD Radio’s #1 Choice. Rich media authoring is radically simplified. NTR powerhouse for stations of any size. Barter service.
FMW eListenerSuite
eListenerSuite™ gives you the tactical advantage you need to ensure you've effectively reinforced your brand and the perception of extensive time spent listening.
RadioWebStuff
Successful one-to-one interaction is not based on technology; it is based on providing outstanding content and value to listeners and clients. Our extensive background in radio programming, marketing, sales and promotion can help build the permission/trust paradigm, reinforce your brand and generate revenue.

Full-service providers  TOP
LMiV
Created by broadcasters for broadcasters, LMiV is an independent media company providing on-line programming to help local radio stations build relationships, ratings and revenue via the Internet. Contact Terri Simpson at LMiV for the content package that works best for your station's website (terri.simpson@lmiv.com; 317-679-4395) .
Radio Web Network
Radio Web Network consults, develops, manages, and sells radio station websites. Using a sales system that has been 100% effective in every market they serve, Radio Web Network guarantees revenue generation for its affiliates while supplying them with advanced online technologies for increased ratings and revenues. Technologies and events are also available on a 'needle drop' basis. Contact Rich Carr at rcarr@radiowebnetwork.com or 1-503-612-9925.

Internet radio devices  TOP
IM Networks
IM Networks' proven client, service, and content infrastructure enables you to quickly add reliable, high-quality, broadband Internet tuning to your product lines. Current licensees include Philips, Panasonic and Creative Labs. Contact sales@imnetworks.com

Internet radio networks  TOP
CPR Internetwork
Christian Pirate Radio (CPR), the #1 Internet-only Christian music station (www.mycpr.com) has launched the CPR Internetwork! Without any upfront investment, CPR Internetwork subscriber stations have their own personalized seven-channel Christian web music station as a value-added to advertisers and an added attraction to listeners. For more information, contact Kenny Dowe at RadioMayday@aol.com or call 972-293-4420.
 


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Law firms  TOP

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Loyalty programs   TOP
Fairwest Direct
Loyalty Marketing is a weapon not to be played with. Working with such legends as; Tracy Johnson, Greg Strassell, Steve Kingston, Bev Tilden, Jimmy deCastro, Jeff McClusky, John Ivey, Sammy Simpson, Dave Charles and dozens of other programming guru's, we bring a well tested, full service level of experience not found anywhere else!
FMW eListenerSuite
Great radio stations understand that their website is a doorway through which they can reach out to their most important listener who is already highly engaged with the station — the P1 listener contributing the most Time Spent Listening.
MediaSpan RadioPoints
RadioPoints is an integrated on-air/online program that generates real value for your local advertisers, listeners and the station. We provide you with the tools, training and station control to maximize your sales packages, drive new spot revenue, increase TSL, and incorporate RadioPoints into your promotions, remotes and on-air activities.
StickyFish
StickyFish has redefined loyalty marketing by offering the industry's most complete service at an affordable price. And with StickyFish, NTR comes from being part of a national network of individual reward sites, not by making your local sales team jump through hoops. Clients include Clear Channel, Infinity, Entercom stations and others.
Susquehanna Technologies
The SusQtech back office suite empowers "radio people" to create business benefit for your organization. Our solutions focus on listener loyalty, contesting/promotion tools, permission marketing, demographic reporting, and content management. If cash flow is as important as cool stuff, please contact us to to learn how we can help your radio business prosper.

Music licensing organizations  TOP

BMI
BMI is an American performing rights organization that represents approximately 300,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers in all genres of music. BMI's roster of affiliated songwriters and composers is unsurpassed and includes outstanding creators in every style of musical composition.


Networks/Portals   TOP
IM Networks
The IM Band is the only reliable, cross-vendor, one-stop solution to profitably reach consumers beyond the PC on a range of consumer electronics devices. Contact bestofplanet@imnetworks.com
Live365
Listening and advertising solutions presented by the world’s largest network of independently-produced audio content —from talk, comedy and news to every genre of music, ever!

NTR revenue opportunities  TOP
FMW RevenueSuite
RevenueSuite is a family of easy-to-use turnkey products and services that can be attached to any website, anywhere, regardless of where it is hosted. Products designed to deliver significant new sources of non-spot revenue
MediaSpan
MediaSpan provides broadcasters with fully-integrated on-air/online solutions that increase value to listeners and advertisers. Our NTR product offerings include our loyal listener RadioPoints program, revenue generating turn-key promotions, Event and Charity Auction programs and contest technology, such as our Fan Frenzy college basketball tournament promotion.
Occupation Station™
Occupation Station™ is a powerful alternative revenue source for radio. Our proven turnkey employment centers allow any station in any market to compete with the newspaper for local employment classified dollars.

XACT Media
XACT Media provides Branded Custom Internet Radio, Multimedia CD-ROMs, Instant Wireless Messaging and related revenue programs to radio stations, consumer brands and record labels/artists. Over 40 affiliates are using XACT Media services. Please call David Juris at 303-302-9410.


PR firms   TOP
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Production elements   TOP
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Promotion (artists & records)   TOP
Net Music Promotions
Net Music Promotions works with major and independent record labels, managers, music publishers and artists to promote their music online. Net Music Promotions' online marketing specialty is promotion to online streamers and marketing/promotion/ positioning with all major consumer music sites.
RadioWebStuff
We have developed an extensive eDistribution system targeted specifically to the radio industry. We can help you reach radio decision makers with rich media campaigns that showcase your artist. And we can create and distribute content offerings that are uniquely designed to reach music consumers via radio websites.

Publications  TOP

RAIN: Radio And Internet Newsletter
"RAIN: Radio And Internet Newsletter" is a web-based publication dedicated to helping you keep up-to-date on the latest issues involving radio and its relationship to the Internet. (If you're a vendor, our "Full-site Sponsorship" is the best way to reach the decision-makers in the radio and Internet radio fields!)

 
 

Radio networks  TOP
 

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Recruitment advertising   TOP
Occupation Station™
Occupation Station™ is a powerful alternative revenue source for radio. Our proven turnkey employment centers allow any station in any market to compete with the newspaper for local employment classified dollars.

Rep firms  TOP
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Reporting tools   TOP
Backbone Radio
Easy to use automated live Internet radio station production and streaming software. QuickTime based, available from low cost "Basic" to scalable "Pro." Includes full DMCA logging & reporting.
RCS Sound Software
Selector® and Linker® provide numerous additional information fields in each data record, such as ISRC number, and also provide report generators for all major copyright authorities and rights collection agencies worldwide.

Research and ratings   TOP
Arbitron
With more than 50 years experience conducting media research, Arbitron Webcast Services provides regular industry studies and webcast measurement services to help this new medium solidity its position as a powerful new advertising channel. All of Arbitrons' studies can downloaded for free from the company's web site.
MeasureCast
MeasureCast, Inc. is the first company to provide Internet broadcasters, advertisers and media buyers with next-day reports on streaming audience size and demographics — information critical to evaluating and placing streaming media advertising.

The Media Audit
The Media Audit provides website audience ratings for local radio stations, television stations, daily newspapers, alternative newsweeklies and city guides in 85 US markets. These web measurements cover past 30 day, past week and yesterday visits and are currently being used by more than 200 local online clients.

TroyResearch
TroyResearch provides custom research approaches for entertainment and media industry companies, including Internet-based music, perceptual and focus group research for radio stations.

Sales consulting  TOP
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Software  TOP
STRATA Marketing, Inc.
STRATA develops premier software for the media industry. Do you want a faster, more powerful way to present your station’s reach to potential advertisers? Would you like your software to combine ratings analysis with word processing, desktop publishing and graphic capabilities? It’s all here in STRATA Radio! STRATA Radio is designed specifically to help radio stations promote their advantage over other media!

Spot sales  TOP
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Streaming audio formats  TOP
RealNetworks
RealNetworks, Inc. is the global leader in Internet media delivery. It develops and markets software products and services designed to enable users of personal computers and other consumer electronic devices to send and receive audio, video and other multimedia services using the Web.

Windows Media
Microsoft® Windows Media™ is the platform of choice for broadcasters delivering live or on-demand audio and video over the Internet. Over 3,000 radio and television broadcast stations currently use Windows Media for its high quality audio and video and integrated digital rights management.


Streaming audio software  TOP
Abacast
"Profitable Internet Radio" is no longer a contradiction in terms. Abacast turns streaming economics right-side-up! Streaming service providers using Abacast software can deliver CD-quality sound for less than 1c per listener hour.
Backbone Radio
Easy to use automated live Internet radio station production and streaming software. QuickTime based, available from low cost "Basic" to scalable "Pro." Includes full DMCA logging & reporting.

Streaming providers (unicast)  TOP
C1N
C1N is a true Content Delivery Network (CDN), with edge cache delivery and superior network peering. C1N’s infrastructure is highly scalable, and can handle thousands of stations with millions of simultaneous streams with guaranteed bandwidth and quality of service. C1N’s rate structure is very competitive and 24x7x365 customer service is our top priority.
Eonstreams
Eonstreams has been providing streaming services for radio stations for several years. What you should expect from your streaming company is high quality at a competitive price. That is what you will have when you choose us to host your streams. Give us a call today toll free at (866) 236-6366 or (865) 524-6209
Live365
Streaming solutions at competitive prices. Radio stations, groups, organizations and individuals comprise the world's largest network of independently-produced audio content — over 45,000 stations and counting!
Moontaxi
Moontaxi provides Windows Media streaming in all bit rates in either Unicast or Multicast formats. Hosting packages start at less than $200 per month and include full metrics reporting and a station branded player. Moontaxi provides the fastest, most direct network connection directly to the major Internet backbones and presently streams over 100 stations. Customers include Universal Music, EMI Music, Corus Entertainment and JazzFM.
SoniXtream (Broadcast Electronics, Inc.)
Enter the world of Internet rich media broadcasting quickly and easily with SoniXtream's suite of enabling tools. Our web browser-based program management tools and robust delivery infrastructure allow you to harness the power of audio to offer an enhanced experience for your customers.
StreamGuys
Currently serving over 300 Internet stations broadcasting to more than 8000 users simultaneously worldwide and growing!. Find out why broadcasters are using StreamGuys ("The switch to StreamGuys will save WXPN $150,000 in the next 12 months").
StreamingHand
StreamingHand is service provider that distributes content across the Internet in a radically cost-effective manner. Content providers purchase the bandwidth they need, when they need it, at a cost that makes sense for their business model.
SurferNetwork
Our unique business model allows you to distribute on-air programming via the Internet and aggregate the embedded ad inventory to deliver a synchronized audio/ visual ad package that generates shared revenue.
WarpRadio
A pioneer in Streaming Radio since 1999, WarpRadio is the number one rated network for 2001 (MeasureCast). Using server-side ad-insertion, we offer our stations a generous revenue-sharing model. Founded and staffed by broadcasters, we offer 24/7 technical support, full audience statistics, and partnerships with Microsoft and Windowsmedia.com, to provide additional exposure for your broadcast.
SyncCast
SyncCast offers streaming over a robust and scalable network. SyncCast has over 55 private peering arrangements to reduce network congestion and maximize streaming quality. Companies that have utilized our services include EMI Music, Microsoft, CinemaNow, Clear Channel and Radio One Broadcasting.

Streaming providers (peer-to-peer)  TOP
AllCast
The AllCast Broadcaster allows webcasters to deliver live broadcasts to large audiences without incurring the high costs associated with current streaming technologies. AllCast is the inventor of peer-to-peer streaming, protected by US Patent
No. US5884031.
Blue Falcon
Blue Falcon's BFN Live™ is a software-based content delivery solution enabling webcasters to reach large audiences at dramatically reduced bandwidth and infrastructure costs. Blue Falcon has partnered with industry leaders to provide ad insertion and third-party audience measurement to offer a complete streaming solution. Our rapidly growing customer base includes Radio Free Virgin and Salem Communications.
ChainCast
ChainCast Networks is the leading provider of cost-effective streaming solutions for media groups, webcasters and more. ChainCast is the first to deploy a carrier-grade, Internet-based multicast solution for live streaming serving 7M commercial streams, 4M aggregate tuning hours for 600 radio stations.
StreamAudio
StreamAudio is the premier worldwide Internet radio and ad replacement company. Its clients include large media groups such as Cox Radio, Entercom Communications and Zimmer Radio Group. StreamAudio, a division of ChainCast Networks, serves millions of streams monthly and will continue to deliver its streaming solution and ad replacement offerings to media companies and radio stations.

Streaming quality metrics   TOP

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Technology solutions   TOP

Music Public Broadcasting
Music Public Broadcasting is an offshoot of TheMOMI.org (The Music of Musical Instruments), which was designed to be the world's first virtual museum devoted to educating the public about the history of music, art, and culture in the 20th Century. Music Public Broadcasting has developed a technology called MStreem, which is designed to deliver music and video on the Internet 50,000 times faster than conventional streaming technology, with true CD-quality sound. Come visit our site -- the best is yet to come!


Trade associations  TOP
Digital Media Association (DiMA)
The Digital Media Association (www.digmedia.org) is the leading advocate and a recognized leader in Washington and the media, focusing on the development of public policies and business practices that promote competition, diversity and consumer choice in the digital entertainment marketplace. DiMA advances member companies' interests by shaping public policies, laws, and regulations that profoundly influence the opportunity for Internet radio, digital distribution, and broadband deployment.

International Webcasting Association (IWA)
The International Webcasting Association (IWA) is the largest worldwide non-profit trade organization dedicated to the growth and development webcasting and streaming media over the Internet and other networks. The IWA serves as a forum for the ideas, people and issues shaping the future of the webcasting industry.

National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)
The National Association of Broadcasters is a full-service trade association that promotes and protects the interests of radio and television broadcasters in Washington and around the world. NAB is the broadcaster's voice before Congress, federal agencies and the Courts. The NAB also serves a growing number of associate and international broadcaster members.

Voice talent   TOP
VoiceHunter.com
Free Voice Casting... over 3000 voices and growing... VoiceHunter.com casts voices for radio, TV, commercials, web radio, etc... VoiceHunter.com has access to the world's TOP VO talent.

Webcasters  TOP
CyberRadio2000.com
One of the last of the original multi-channeled networks still in existence. Independently and minority owned, CyberRadio-2000.com offers over 60 channels of professionally programmed music channels. "Broadcasting From Chicago To The World On The Internet... CyberRadio2000.com"

Music Public Broadcasting
Music Public Broadcasting is an offshoot of TheMOMI.org (The Music of Musical Instruments), which was designed to be the world's first virtual museum devoted to educating the public about the history of music, art, and culture in the 20th Century. Music Public Broadcasting has developed a technology called MStreem, which is designed to deliver music and video on the Internet 50,000 times faster than conventional streaming technology, with true CD-quality sound. Come visit our site -- the best is yet to come!

Radio Free Virgin
Part of the worldwide Virgin family, Radio Free Virgin’s state-of-the-art, CD-quality streaming audio combines the company’s proprietary software application and innovative, genre-rich, original music channels programmed by well-known artists, celebrities, musicologists and DJs from around the world. Based in Los Angeles, Radio Free Virgin is a privately held company funded by Richard Branson, and is a unit of Virgin Audio Holdings, LLC.


Web design and maintenance  TOP

CompuOne Network
From Web Site Designs, Hosting, Networking, Domain Name Registration and Tech Support, CompuOne Network is here to make the Internet easy for you!

FMW PresenceSuite
Whether you need a quick, listener-focused website that can be live in under 48 hours, or a fully customized multi-media website, we can help you. Whatever your budget or your needs, we have the experience and the systems you need to get what you want: higher ratings and revenues. Fast.
RDG WebMaster from MJI
WebMaster combines fully customized design and advanced tool technology to make site updating easy and instant. Stations work with our experienced team to achieve their web ambitions. Barter service.
WareNet
WareNet provides full T1s in 36 major cities in the US starting at $850 per month with free equipment and install. WareNet excels in website design, e-commerce and database management. Some of our clients include Motion Picture Association of America, Microsoft, EMI Group and Longo Toyota.

Website hosting   TOP

CompuOne Network
From Web Site Designs, Hosting, Networking, Domain Name Registration and Tech Support, CompuOne Network is here to make the Internet easy for you!


Website features  TOP
Click2Hear (Presslaff Interactive Revenue)
What was that song? Interactive music playlist provides on-line information on music your station played. Excellent listener service and sales package. Contact lclark@presslaff.com for more information.
Columbia Records
Offers promotional features to enliven your radio station's website! Contact Brian Cullinan, VP/Promotion/Emerging Technology, at 212-833-4420 or e-mail brian_cullinan@sonymusic.com.
Occupation Station™
Occupation Station™ is a powerful alternative revenue source for radio. Our proven turnkey employment centers allow any station in any market to compete with the newspaper for local employment classified dollars.


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