Tambayan 101.9

On November 4, 2009, finally the most awaited re-branding will arrive. Tambayan 101.9 is the new sound, the new face, and the name of DWRR 101.9. DWRR has lifted its supposed re-launching in October 2009 due to the Typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng.

Tambayan 101.9 is sporting the slogan … “Sa’n Ka Pa” (Where else?) Tambayan is a Filipino slang for “a place to hang-out”. The logo is predominantly blue, red, and white, with a fancy font, a hint that the station’s new personality is made even more upbeat, fun, and more mass appealing. I just find the couch icon to be a little off, it’s more of a TV icon than radio.

Tambayan 101.9 is set to officially launch on air November 4, 2009. A launching event called Destination:RadioTopia will take place 7pm, at the A. Venue Hall, Makati Avenue, Makati City.

Hang out with your favorite For Life DJs who are still going to be around at Tambayan 101.9, on air and online at www.tambayan1019.com and tambayan1019.multiply.com

Teasers were airing on the station days before the official launch, all calling to listen to a change that will take place on the 4th of November.

DWRR 101.9 Teaser to New Brand

Stripped-Off Jingles Aired As Temporary Imaging Before Official Re-Launch

JOMA Sison Exclusive Interview on November 8, 2009

In a what could be a historical exclusive, Sonny Laragan of Pinoy Radio UK (www.pinoyradiouk.com) is set to go one on one, all-out interview with influential personality, Jose Maria “Joma” Sison on November 8, 2009.

The said interview will take place during the special edition of the Sunday Live program on Pinoy Radio UK airing 1pm London, 9pm Manila, 2pm Amsterdam, and 8am New York. The program will be made interactive as phone lines will be open for questions from listeners of the said station.

For details on how to get through with the interview on Sunday, log on to www.pinoyradiouk.com

JOMA Sison Interview | 60second Promo

Credit: Voice clips from Korina Sanchez and Danny Buenafe, from News TV Program “Bandila”, all material remain property of respective owners.

Evolution of DWRR Brand

Waiting in anticipation since October 1, 2009, fans and radio listeners are keeping their seat belts tight for a new 101.9 DWRR brand to launch very soon. Meantime, the station goes on an automated jock-less mode and identifies itself as ABS-CBN 101.9. According to DJ Laila, the DJs are still around but are only spinning until official launch of the new brand.

No one knows for now if this re-branding is a complete format flip or just a new logo launch. DWRR, has had many rebrandings in the past from KO Radio in 1986, Zoo 101.9 in 1987, Radio Romance in 1989, WRR 101.9 in 1996, “Alam Mo Na ‘Yan! 101.9 For Life!” in 2005, and Bespren 101.9 For Life in 2009.

While everyone’s speculating on the precise day of the launch, some are thinking that the station will embrace the network’s provincial FM brand M.O.R. (My Only Radio). It won’t be for long though, if it’s going to be M.O.R. 101.9 or something else.

In the meantime, let’s take a trip back in time with the evolution of the DWRR 101.9 logo and jingles.

101.9 Jingles

101.9 For Life Jingle by Vhong Navarro

101.9 For Life Jingle by Yeng Constantino and Itchyworms

The Pinoy Radio UK Logo - a new all OPM internet station based in London

Pinoy Radio UK is the first and only 24/7 online radio in the United Kingdom and Europe playing purely Original Pilipino Music (OPM). It’s broadcasting from the heart of the UK with studios in London, England. Songs composed and performed by Filipino artists from the 70s up to today’s current OPM hits are featured on the station.

Sonny Laragan is the station manager of Pinoy Radio UK and he generously took time with us to share the story and sound of the new Pinoy internet station.

1. How did the idea of putting up Pinoy Radio UK come up?

Sonny Laragan - Station Manager

Actually, the plan is to have a pinoy radio station in every country here in Europe. Everything starts here in London first. We plan on having O/B (outdoor) broadcast vans for remotes.

Then if everything works out fine, then we start another radio station in Italy. It would be Pinoy Radio Italia. We could base the station in Italy in Milan probably as we have the biggest concentration of pinoys in the city. We would try to expand to Rome and other main cities of Italy.

After Italy…the 3rd priority for establishing a pinoy radio station would be Austria (Viennna & Salzburg). Then the rest would follow. However, I would have to create a base in Manila as well to serve as a news center for all radio stations in Europe.

2. What is the goal of Pinoy Radio UK ?

The idea of putting up the station began 3 or 4 years ago. My objective was to create a station that would be 100% OPM. To play songs either composed or performed by Filipino artists/singers.

3. What are the programs, shows, and segments of Pinoy Radio UK?

The planned programs are as follows:

Sunday Live (2 – 5 pm UK / 9pm – 12 mn RP) The aim for this show is to have a guest singer/band on the program and give the listeners a chance to interview the guests on the show.

On The Spot (1 – 2 pm UK / 8 -9 pm RP) A hour of songs of a featured artist of the week.

Sabado Night Pary (9pm – 12 mn UK / 4 – 7 am RP) 3 hours of dance and uptempo songs

Nigh Jam (Weeknights 9 – 11 pm UK / 4 – 7 am RP) A 2 hour call-in talk program

These are initial programs that we would have on the station.

4. How many DJs do you have?

We’re still building the team and the station is a work in progress.

So there you have it. Mr. Sonny Laragan, Station Manager of Pinoy Radio UK. We’ll be hearing more from Pinoy Radio UK as they add new DJs and more stations in key European cities.

Listen now, go to www.pinoyradiouk.com.

Pinoy Radio UK also received jingles from RadioJinglesVIP.com. Take a listen to the cuts below.

Jingle 1

Jingle 2

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U92 FM - Is Metro Manila's New Sound

Losing profits due to declining sales, a well known mall back in my place decided to rent the entire third floor. Within a few months, the third loft looked like a “tiyangge”. Not a bad idea. People start to swarm back to the mall.

After Joey @ 92.3 and XFM, (oh did I mention MRS?) the 92.3 dial point has just gotten another facelift. Introducing — U92. The format — Hot AC. Owner: still NBC, but it’s not them managing the programming.

The U92 format is handled by Francis Lumen, president of All Youth Networks, which covers MTV Philippines. Lumen was a president of NBC and also a blocktimer. When NBC realized they couldn’t make any more profits, they lifted the XFM format and handed over the entire programming task to the AYC President.

Lumen is basically renting the whole DWFM airtime*. The question is will this really bring more profit to NBC?

AYC is a solid company. You got solid names in the industry jocking the station (KC, Marc Abaya among others). Running MTV Philippines means a captured market and competitive edge. No doubt it can generate that much needed revenue.

But like pop music, new brands have the tendency to become disposable. While it’s still hot, they had to make the most out of it. If U92 will become as solid as the MTV brand, they could last for a number of years. If it won’t? Well, NBC can still look for another tenant to do the programming for them. And Francis Lumen won’t have to worry about losing profits.

The mall did get a positive bottom line for a while. Poor owners, the solution they thought later gave them more headache. Their tenants became the owner’s competitors. Shoppers went for the tiyangge’s. Movie watchers preferred the DVDs than going to cineplexes.

Congratulations though to U92. Bring on the love! Cool to be U! Listen to U92 FM Online at www.u92.fm

WAV FM Cebu Opens

Mediaquest, a subsidiary of SMART TELECOM, partners with audioWAV for WAV FM. Eight terrestrial Radio stations. WAV FM is a new format on a 2-2 mix airing in 8 key cities in the country. The network plays all the number one hits from all parts of the globe mixed in with OPM (Original Pilipino Music).

WAV FM is now airing in Cebu and Davao. WAV will start hitting the airwaves in Naga next week, and soon to make WAVes in Baguio, Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro and Baguio and more!

Tune in to WAV FM Cebu Live Stream thru www.hayag.com keyword: WAV FM Cebu.

WAV FM Sound Byte

WAV FM 101.9 Aircheck September 29, 2009

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Aksyon Radio Cebu DYXR Goes Social Network

Aksyon Radio Cebu DYXR AM 684 KHZ pushes online streaming to a new level. Aksyon Radio Cebu launches its own Ning.com network via http://aksyonradyocebu.ning.com

Ning.com is a free social media web platform enabling individuals and organizations to create their own community. With social connectivity more prevalent these days in the information superhighway, DYXR takes advantage of this technology, inviting in more listeners/visitors, while maintaining a solid and rightly targeted audience.

Unlike other social sites like Facebook, Myspace, and Friendster, Ning.com allows a group to have its own micro social site. Members can add photos, blogs, videos, share info, discuss topics on forums. This web platform is a great way for stations to increase revenue as well.

For all Cebuanos and avid listeners of Aksyon Radio worldwide, log on now to http://aksyonradyocebu.ning.com

Thanks to Sir Ernest for the up.

My Blog Got Accidentally Suspended

Dreadful experience it was. Last week, RadioJingles.wordpress.com was accidentally blocked by WordPress.com, accordingly, due to violation of the Terms of Service. I emailed them right away, a guy from WordPress.com politely gave an explanation and apologized for the unintention “suspension” of our blog.

Glad we’re back. Here’s their email:

Hi,

I am really sorry for that happening – I cannot see why yet but I can assure you it will not happen again.
The blog is back just as you left it and I very much apologise for the trouble we caused you.
-
Mark

Lesson:
If you got suspended/punished/fined for no reason at all, send your complain or appeal right away, otherwise, you enjoy something you don’t really deserve.

Jaime always surprises me with his amazing montage of radio jingles and IDs. Here is a collection of station IDs from all Metro Manila radio stations, in order of their dial points. My favorite is the Wave 89.1 Jingle.

Featured stations:
Jam 88.3, Wave891, Magic 89.9, 90.7 Love Radio, 91.5 Energy FM, XFM 92.3, Monster Radio RX 93.1, 93.9 i-FM, Mellow 94.7, 96.3 Easy Rock, Brgy. LS 97.1, 97dot9 Home Radio, DZFE 98.7 The Master’s Touch, 99.5RT, RJ 100, Yes! FM 101.1, 101.9 For Life!, 102.7 Star FM, 103.5 Max FM, DWBR 104.3 Business Radio, 105.1 Crossover, RJ UR 105.9, 106.7 Dream FM, NU 107 and 107.9 U-Radio

Visit Jaime’s YouTube channel here http://www.youtube.com/user/jlhabitan50

Radio DJ Tip: DJs Should Learn the Txt Lingo

I tuned in once on iFM 93.9 Cebu. The morning show hosts were on their text greeting segment, when the male DJ complained about one text message that was abbreviated.

The DJ whined, “next time ayaw ninyo i-abbreviate ang inyo mga text kay lisod kaayo basahon. Ha, please next time, when you text please do not use abbreviated words, kay lisod basahon.” The DJ said this in a very unfriendly manner.

Translated: “next time, don’t abbreviate your text messages because they are difficult to read. Okay, please next time, when you text please do not use abbreviated words, because it’s difficult to read.”

As a DJ and a listener, I’ve also had similar experiences/encounters. DJs can request listeners/texters to send their messages in complete spelling. But the DJ delivered his words inappropriately, with a mad tone. And when a DJ whines up on the air over such trivial stuff, is just so unprofessional.

Here’s the problem: DJs ask listeners to text them their greetings, requests and what nots. And when their listeners send in their texts, DJs grumble?!

Here are some tips for DJs:
1. If a txt msg is hard to decipher or is just inappropriate to read on the air, the DJ should better not read it.
2. The DJ should politely and friendly request his listeners to send their text messages in complete spelling, otherwise abbreviated but still legible.
3. I suggest the DJ should start embracing the generation txt lingo. He should learn to adapt the ways of his listeners. That’s what a radio station should really be, a reflection of the culture of its listeners.
4. And yes, please Mr. DJ, read first your text messages off the air, before airing them. I find it very awkward to listen to DJs who sound dyslexic reading text messages.

“Ang sagwa pakinggan ng mga DJs na nagkakabulol-bulol, tapos parang kung misan, sinasadya pang paputol putol yung pagbasa ng text, para kunwari mahirap talaga basahin yung text.”

For heaven’s sake, if you are not used to reading text messages, please do your homework. Rehearse it, before airing. Let’s make radio a better medium, okay?