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Tuesday, May 30, 2006
5/30: 790 morning show takeover
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Here’s an amusing marketing idea from the folks at 790/The Zone. It sounds like it should be a delightful train wreck!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 30, 2006
TV SPORTS ANCHORS TAKE OVER MORNING SHOW AT SPORTS RADIO 790 THE ZONE
ATLANTA, GA- Wednesday, May 31st marks the first time ever that the lead television sports anchors from the local network affiliates will come together to host the morning show on 790 The Zone. WSB TV’s Chuck Dowdle, WXIA’s TV Fred Kalil, WGCL TV’s Gil Tyree and WAGA TV’s Ken Rodriguez will take over the airwaves from 7a-10a tomorrow morning to cover for Steak Shapiro, Mike Bell and Nick Cellini who are traveling to the Dominican Republic where they will be broadcasting live on Thursday and Friday of this week.
Matt Edgar, Program Director at Sports Radio 790 The Zone, says “I’ve always wanted to get these 4 talented guys in the same studio together and it’s taken me 9 years to do it. I think that all of them have a lot more to offer than just a 2-minute sports cast at night and I look forward to our audience getting to know each of them a little bit better.”
Chris Dimino will also be traveling internationally and filling in during his 2 hour show from 10a-12p is Jamal Anderson, former Atlanta Falcon and current ABC/ESPN Football “Guy.”
Sports Radio 790 The Zone programming will resume regular schedule with hosts on Thursday, June 1.
Leslie Smith Director of Promotions and Marketing Sports Radio 790 The Zone
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5/30: Summer song of 2006
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Here’s a fun question. What is going to be THE summer song of 2006 a la “Hot in Herre” or “Crazy in Love” earlier this decade.
My best bet is Shakira’s infectious, upbeat “Hips Don’t Lie.” That song just jumps out, with that horn, the constant referencing to “Shakira, Shakira” and her distinctive vocals. It’s already peaking now in late May but will be ubiquitous well through September.
Another up and comer is shockingly Nelly Furtado of “I’m Like a Bird” fame. She’s done a Jewel-like conversion to sexpot/Gwen Stefani/dance star. I watched her, jaws dropped, last Saturday on SNL doing “Promiscuous.” The song, which I’ve now heard maybe four times now, doesn’t strike me as memorable as “Hips Don’t Lie” but I’ll have a better sense as it gets more airplay.
One radio expert has already weighed in here.
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5/30: Dark Secret literacy campaign
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The new mid-day guy at V-103 has launched a literacy campaign. Here’s the press release:
Who: OSEI “THE DARK SECRET”.
What: Dark Secret Literacy Movement (DSLM) Kick-off Summer Series.
When: Thursday, June 1, 2006, 10am-4pm. 3pm-4pm (press conference / reception).
Where: Adams Park Library, 2231 Campbellton Road, Atlanta, Georgia, (404) 752-8763
Why: To encourage youth to read throughout summer months.
Atlanta, Georgia — Popular mid-day (10am-2pm) disc jockey (on local urban radio) OSEI “THE DARK SECRET” is exposing himself and others by partnering with the Atlanta Fulton County Public Library System to encourage youth (ages 10-18) to read a series of books throughout the summer months. The kickoff for the Dark Secret Literacy Movement Summer Series, that will run Thursday, June 1 - August 1, 2006, will take place Thursday, June 1, 2006, 10am-4pm, at the Adams Park Library, 2231 Campbellton Road, Atlanta, Georgia. The day’s activities will include food, fun and more. The event is open to the public and all are welcome to attend the press conference.
The DSLM has also teamed up with Jakes 22 Management (DBA) McDonald’s for all students that complete the DSLM Summer Series program to receive a free meal from one of the 4 McDonald’s locations that Jakes 22 Management owns & operates, (which include: downtown Atlanta at 55 Forsyth Street; 2964 Turner Hill Road at Stonecrest in Lithonia; 2791 Panola Road in Lithonia and in Wal-Mart on 541 Fairrington Road in Lithonia.) “We normally have an average of 400 students that enter the program, however an average of 250 youth complete the program,” says Angela Margerum, Adams Park Library Branch Children & Teen Librarian and Executive Director of DSLM.
R20;At the end of the summer, we will have a big event to highlight all the kids that have completed the program,R21; says The Dark Secret. R20;We will also give them a DSLM membership card and T-shirt.R21; In September 2006, the DSLM will kick off OSEI & Friends 103 Schools in 103 days. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
About OSEI “THE DARK SECRET”: An aspiring actor and model, Osei (pronounced O-say) studied at the renowned Freedom Theater repertoire company. More than 64 million people regularly listened to Osei’s polished baritone voice on various television spots, as he was the primary male voice-over talent for Black Entertainment Television (BET) network. While working toward becoming a sports medicine physician, Osei’s first brush with the airwaves happened at WHOV 88.1FM, Hampton University’s Jazz station. While interning he worked at WPGC-FM with the legendary Donnie Simpson and his morning crew, then moved up to overnights and weekends for that station and soon, he was hosting the coveted, sexy night show, Love, Talk & Slow ! Jamz. The Dark Secret now resides in Atlanta, Georgia and works for “The People’s Station” with the BIG “V”. For more information log onto: www.oseithedarksecret.net , www.afplweb.com .
