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10/9: Next progressive talk star
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I have no clue whether anybody in Atlanta will run this contest seeking the next “progressive” talk show host. Would Clear Channel-owned WGST-AM do it ? With Rush as the station’s anchor, probably not. Here’s the press release:
New Reality Show Launches National Contest for Talk Radio’s Next Progressive Star
Broadcast Giant Clear Channel Radio, Jones Radio, Media Syndication Services and the Center for American Progress Action Fund team with Nakea to create an interactive talk radio star contest and reality show.
Seattle, WA, October 08, 2006 —(PR.COM)— Mega broadcast companies Clear Channel Radio, Jones Radio, The Center for American Progress Action Fund for Progressive Talk Radio Star and MSS have partnered with Seattle-based Nakea, LLC for a national talent search that will land one lucky winner a dream contract for a nationally syndicated talk radio program.
The search includes radio affiliates in markets across the U.S., conducting their own talent searches to find progressive radio’s next national talk radio host. Nakea has created an enhanced Web site for the next “Progressive Talk Radio Star,� an upcoming national reality show, scheduled to debut on participating Clear Channel Radio stations in November.
Nakea, a leader in Web application development, is leveraging the Internet to enable contestants to apply and showcase their talents on a specially created website (www.TalkProgress.com). Clear Channel Radio Progressive Talk stations will invite aspiring participants to submit their entries for selection and online posting from October 9 through October 16. Local winners will receive a $1000 cash prize and a chance to compete for the grand prize—a talk show on national radio.
Clear Channel Radio and its partners selected Seattle-based Nakea LLC for its reputation in the Internet space to build a creative, innovative and dynamic rich-media solution, as thousands of talk radio contestants are expected to flood the online site. Nakea founder Chris Nakea’s experience as a producer and radio talk show host made his company an ideal fit for the project.
“For a project of this scope, we needed a proven player in the Internet space, and we knew Chris Nakea and his company could make it happen,� said Paul Woodhull, president of Media Syndication Services. “We’re confident that the Nakea team can handle the ‘buzz’ that we predict will result in an avalanche of traffic on the site,� Woodhull added.
Nakea is building a web site that will allow contestants to register online for the contest, create a profile and upload a three to five minute audio demo. With a large promotion planned on Clear Channel Radio affiliate stations, listeners will be able to visit the site to review entries and cast votes for Clear Channel Radio’s next Progressive Talk Radio Star. Contestants outside Clear Channel Radio markets will be able to submit their entries directly online.
Over the course of the contest, the site will provide constantly changing updates of contestants’ progress, behind-the-scenes interviews, candid moments, and other elements as the field of talk show star aspirants narrows to a handful of finalists. Online visitors can track their favorite contestants, watch their progress and participate in online discussions with the eight finalists.
“On a personal level, I’m very excited to be involved,� said Chris Nakea founder and president of Seattle-based Nakea LLC. “Talk radio has been a big part of my life and this web-based reality approach is an innovation that will tremendously enhance the experience for radio listeners.�
The company’s new version of Nakea Site Manager® software will be used to build an innovative web presence with far-reaching possibilities, according to Nakea. “Just as talk radio opened an interactive opportunity for audience participation, we’re doing the same thing on the Internet,� said Nakea. “But when you add audio and video on demand, it personalizes the experience in a whole new way,� he added.
Nakea Site Manager greatly improves and simplifies the process of creating, editing, managing, reusing and distributing content on Web sites, as well as file storage and information management. The service employs an easy-to-learn Web-based interface that minimizes training and administrative costs while delivering important features such as online surveys, personalized email campaigns, role-based workflow, versioning, page recovery and intuitive user-friendly editing tools.
The show is being produced and distributed by Clear Channel Radio, the nation’s largest owner of radio stations, Jones Radio Networks, The Center for American Progress Action Fund for Progressive Talk Radio Star, and Media Syndication Services, Inc, the radio production company that pioneered the Progressive Talk format.
ABOUT NAKEA, LLC Nakea, LLC is a full-service website development company, providing design, programming, multimedia production, e-commerce, site management and hosting services. The Seattle-based firm was founded by Christopher Nakea, a leader in Internet development since1995. Known for its technical expertise, innovation and creativity, Nakea serves clients throughout the U.S. and Canada in a variety of industries, including broadcast, retail, medical and gaming. For more information, visit www.nakea.net.
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Contact Information Nakea, LLC. Chau Luu 206-675-1800 publicrelations@nakea.net talkprogress.com
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By Don
October 10, 2006 10:19 AM | Link to this
Not that it will matter much, nobody listens to liberal talk radio anyway, no matter how hard they try to pump it up. Air America has been a disaster both financially and in the ratings books.
By Progresso Minestrone
October 10, 2006 10:21 AM | Link to this
FYI: ‘Progressive,’ ‘Talk’ and ‘Star’ are all mutually exclusive terms.
So-called ‘progressives’ don’t want to talk, because they have no logic or facts to back up their emotionally-charged jealousy about any given topic.
Who wants to regularly tune in to radio that only whines and complains about how bad hardworking, successful people are, how evil our nation is and how anyone who disagrees with them is “intolerant” and/or “racist”?
Gimme a break.
By JP
October 10, 2006 10:25 AM | Link to this
Don, the concept’s problem is that it’s a “network” of liberal programming, 24/7. Hannity and Rush don’t run on “conservative only” stations (although many stations only play conservative hosts).
The secret is to create a personality, a show that people want to hear—I’d for one love to see Keith Olbermann do a radio show. Air America’s talent isn’t entertaining. Find someone who is, and the show will find an audience.
By bud
October 10, 2006 11:21 AM | Link to this
I hear Mike Malloy is free these days…they already have a 24/7 liberal station besides Air America…it’s called NPR.
By Ernie Logman
October 10, 2006 12:36 PM | Link to this
PROGRESSIVE TALK IS JUST CODE FOR BORING LIBERAL TALK RADIO
There already is boring leftist talk radio in Atlanta - it’s called WABE, WRFG, NPR
AND ONE LISTENS
and according to the ratings, no one watches Keith Olbermann’s daily liberal misinformation rants
By Ralph
October 10, 2006 2:54 PM | Link to this
It’s amazing how right-wing radio listeners just can’t stand it when facts get in the way off their caveman views of the world. The average so-called ‘liberal’ has a job folks. They don’t have the time or inclination to listen to Rush all day reinforce their bonehead ideas about the world, or possible help them develop new ones … all based on half-truths or flat-out lies. Please get a life.
The word liberal is not a bad word - any more so than conservative is a bad word. Its just the neocons have been working really hard to turn it into a bad word over the past few years.
By Barnes
October 10, 2006 3:22 PM | Link to this
Ralph-I’m not going to claim the Conservatives have all of the answers because they don’t, but liberalism will continue to be a bad word as long as people such as Michael Moore are associated with the left. Maybe people will the take the left seriously when they form an actual plan other than beating the drum that Bush is wrong. We get the idea so tell us what the answer is then.
By Ralph
October 10, 2006 4:15 PM | Link to this
I would say Michael Moore is to the left what Dick Cheney is to the right wing. But all MM can do is make a movie. Cheney has sent thousands of American soldiers to their deaths for absolutely no reason, and has bankrupt our country, and is in the process of taking away our civil liberties to his liking, as we now all watch Iraq descend into a full-blown civil war. Missioni Accomplished? Now who is the more dangerous person here? How do you offer answers to these disasters? Lets hear your answers to this mess. Something besides ‘stay the course’ please.
By Duffer
October 10, 2006 4:27 PM | Link to this
Ohhhh. Ralph included the word “neocon” in his posting! I’m so impressed! And he got the word “caveman” in there too! A double for Ralph! Then theres “bonehead” and “lies.” Ralph ought to try out for this so-called “progressive” spot himself. Lord knows he has the language down. Duffer
By Barnes
October 11, 2006 8:11 AM | Link to this
Way to Dodge the question Ralph. Your not making a good case about why Liberals are great. As far as my solution, we should move on from Iraq to the real problems of Iran and Korea. Its time to clean up the lefts mistakes.
By Ralph
October 11, 2006 10:37 AM | Link to this
This is classic bad government at work. Have the job 6 years - steal to get it, lie to keep it. Screw everything up - blame predecessor. Outstanding leaderhip skills at work, right? Now cue the ‘blame’ the ‘leftists’ chorus and accept no responsibility and you’ll be set for another 2 years of corruption, cronyism, ineptitude and dishonesty. You guys use words like ‘leftists’ like it was 1917. You might want to jump into the current century - its well underway.
By Barnes
October 11, 2006 11:25 AM | Link to this
Ralph, there is nothing more I can add to my case. You are doing a fine job of proving my point for me.