Audio Branding Explained
- Featured
- Audio branding, Ireland, Irish, Opinion, Radio, Radio Imaging, Thoughts
- March 7, 2023
Podcasts are major part of my lifestyle – I listen to a variety of Podcasts during my several walks during the day
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2021: Year In Review
- Featured, Opinion, Radio Imaging
- 2021, Audio branding, Back to Basics, CHR Radio, Opinion, Radio Imaging
- January 7, 2022
Audio Branding over the past twenty years has tried to sound “big” and “bold” and quite in your face.
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Audio Highlights – September 2021
- Imaging Highlights
- America, Audio branding, Diplo, Diplo's Revolution, Promo, Promos, Radio Imaging, SiriusXM, SiriusXM Utopia, Sound Design, Soundcloud, Soundcloud Radio, Utopia
- October 1, 2021
The past month has been a particularly busy one, especially with the launch of Andy Cohen’s Kiki Lounge.
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Should we be going back to basics?
- Featured, Opinion, Radio Imaging
- Audio branding, Back to Basics, CHR Radio, Opinion, Radio Imaging
- May 20, 2021
Audio Branding over the past twenty years has tried to sound “big” and “bold” and quite in your face.
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Imaging Highlights – April 2021
- Imaging Highlights
- 2021, Audio branding, Diplo, Diplo's Revolution, Eminem, Eminem's Shade 45, Ozzy Osbourne, Ozzy's Boneyard, Radio Imaging, SiriusXM, Steve Aoki, Steve Aoki Remix Radio
- April 19, 2021
Over the past few months, I’ve been toning down the use of Sound Design and unnatural or over the top Sound Effects to tell stories. I think Audio Branding and Radio Imaging needs to evolve from where it once was, being “BIG” and “Hot”. I am hearing a lot of stations really going overboard with effects and the message has …
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Imaging Highlights – March 2021
- Imaging Highlights
- 2021, Audio branding, Diplo, Diplo's Revolution, Eminem, Eminem's Shade 45, Ozzy Osbourne, Ozzy's Boneyard, Radio Imaging, SiriusXM, Steve Aoki, Steve Aoki Remix Radio
- March 30, 2021
March 2021 featured some of my most creative work. In particular, coming up with new and fresh ways to “sell” new features and shows. I really enjoyed the creative scope this month – with a lot of these concepts coming directly from me. I think April’s highlights will be coming sooner too, with lots more for Eminem’s Shade 45, Diplo’s …
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Stop Micromanaging Creative People
- Featured, Opinion, Radio Imaging
- Audio branding, Opinion, Radio Imaging
- February 23, 2021
Micro-managing creative folk needs to stop. I’ve had countless jobs where this took place and it really is a burden on creativity. I’m really lucky that I’m now working for a company that is against it – it ends up yielding better results for the product and Creative. Follow on Soundcloud Download ASX Softees Vol. 4
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Imaging Highlights – January 2021
- Imaging Highlights
- 2021, Audio branding, Diplo, Diplo's Revolution, Ozzy Osbourne, Ozzy's Boneyard, Radio Imaging, SiriusXM, Steve Aoki, Steve Aoki Remix Radio
- February 3, 2021
To say January 2021 was a busy month is probably a massive understatement. In December 2020, I began working on the rebrand for Diplo’s own Radio Channel “Diplo’s Revolution“. If you work in Audio Branding, I am sure you can appreciate how a rebrand can make things super busy. The brand new Voice Talent for the channel is Peta Briscoe, a …
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The Term “Radio Imaging” is outdated
- Featured, Opinion, Radio Imaging
- Audio branding, Opinion, Radio Imaging
- February 2, 2021
Radio Imaging is a bracket term for the role that involves the audio Branding Radio Stations and sets the tone for the feel of the station. I had started phasing out the term on my website and social channels because it is an insider-term. Do you know anyone outside of Radio who knows the term or would understand your job title …
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Imaging In 2019 – Ashley Cavaliere
- ImagingIn2019, Opinion, Radio Imaging
- Ashley Cavaliere, Atlas Talent, Benztown, iHeartRadio, Imaging, Radio Imaging, Voiceover
- July 9, 2019
Welcome to the “Imaging In 2019 Series” – a blog series that interviews inspiring producers and great creators of Station Sound. Ashley Cavaliere This week’s guest is someone I’ve known of for a number of years now, but only had the pleasure of meeting recently at the World Wide Radio Summit. Ashley is one of the most positive and friendly …
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Imaging In 2019 – Jonathan Burbano E
- ImagingIn2019, Opinion, Radio Imaging
- Jonathan Burbano E, Latin America, Latinoamérica, Radio, Radio Imaging
- July 2, 2019
Welcome to the “Imaging In 2019 Series” – a blog series that interviews inspiring producers and great creators of Station Sound. Jonathan Burbano E This week’s guest I’d count as a friend. He’s a really cool guy – always very positive in his approach to his work and peers in the industry. He is based in South America and in …
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Imaging In 2019 – May Audio Inspiration
- ImagingIn2019, Opinion, Radio Imaging
- Audio Inspiration, Capital UK, Hit Network, Radio Globo, Radio Imaging
- May 7, 2019
Welcome to the “Imaging In 2019 Series” – a blog series that interviews inspiring producers and great creators of Station Sound. May 2019 – Audio Inspiration This week – I am taking a break from Interviews and focusing on bringing you some inspiring Audio Highlights from Producers across the world. There is so much incredible audio out there and below …
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Imaging In 2019 – March Audio Inspiration
- ImagingIn2019, Opinion, Radio Imaging
- Audio Inspiration, Bryan Apple, Frostbytes, John Frost, Radio Imaging, Radio538, SiriusXM
- March 17, 2019
Welcome to the “Imaging In 2019 Series” – a blog series that interviews inspiring producers and great creators of Station Sound. March 2019 – Audio Inspiration This week – I am taking a break from Interviews and focusing on bringing you some inspiring Audio Highlights from Producers across the world. There is so much incredible audio out there and below …
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Imaging In 2019 – Jerimiah Busniak
- ImagingIn2019, Opinion, Radio Imaging
- Australia, Hit Network, Imaging, Interview, Jerimiah Busniak, Melbourne, Radio Imaging
- January 30, 2019
Welcome to the “Imaging In 2019 Series” – We ran with it last year and I thought it would be cool to continue it and we can always archive the older posts going forward to see the change in opinions as the years go on. Jerimiah Busniak I came across Jerimiah’s work on Soundcloud last year and I was so impressed, …
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Imaging In 2019 – Hashan Vijayan
- ImagingIn2019, Opinion, Radio Imaging
- CHR, Hashan Vijayan, Hitz FM, Imaging, Interview, Malaysia, Radio Imaging
- January 21, 2019
Welcome to the second post in the “Imaging In 2019 Series” – We ran with it last year and I thought it would be cool to continue it and we can always archive the older posts going forward to see the change in opinions as the years go on. I’ve been touch with some amazing producers who will feature over …
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Imaging In 2019 – Dom Evans
- ImagingIn2019, Opinion, Radio Imaging
- Australia, Dom Evans, Fox FM, Imaging, Interview, Melbourne, Radio Imaging
- January 14, 2019
Welcome to the first post in the “Imaging In 2019 Series” – We ran with it last year and I thought it would be cool to continue it and we can always archive the older posts going forward to see the change in opinions as the years go on. Over the coming months, i’ve lined up some amazing guests to …
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Imaging in 2018 – The Future of Radio Imaging
- Opinion, Radio Imaging
- Dubai, Dublin, Enda Caldwell, Germany, IMGR, James Cridland, James Lawson, Kelly Doherty, London, Los Angeles, Opinion, Radio Imaging, Radio Production, The Imaging House
- June 8, 2018
It’s been a few weeks since our last post in the “Imaging In 2018” series and boy, this is going to be a good one. I predict that a lot of us wonder what the future of Radio Imaging will be. Will it still exist? How will it change? This is going to be interesting! The “Imaging In 2018” Series looks …
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Imaging in 2018 – Starting Out
- Opinion, Radio Imaging
- Imaging, Imaging in 2018, Opinion, Radio Imaging
- May 15, 2018
Starting out in Radio Production or more specifically Radio Imaging is tough. Very tough. There is an element of luck or “falling into the job“ and I know that’s a fact for hundreds of us across the world. Personally, I fell into it during my time with Classic Hits in Dublin, Ireland. I began as a Commercial Producer and Programming …
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Imaging in 2018 – Creativity or Technical Ability
- Opinion, Radio Imaging
- Creative Ability, Imaging, Radio Imaging, Scripting, Technical Ability, Writing
- April 27, 2018
Over the next few Blog Posts, I wanted to get some opinion pieces from Radio Stations and Imaging Producers across the globe. I think it’s cool to explore opinions on Radio Imaging, whereit’s at and where it will be in the future. We, as imagers may even take something from the comments and even better apply it to our work. …
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Work I am proud of
- RADIO, Radio Imaging
- Dublin's Q102, FM104, Imaging, Q102, Radio, Radio Imaging, Soundcloud
- April 10, 2018
I began working in Radio Imaging full-time at the end of 2013 with Classic Hits 4FM, A semi-national Classic Hits Radio Station. Prior to this, I was hired as a Commercial Producer with 4FM for two years. It was such a great learning curve because it was my first full-time Radio break and I hadn’t had a job like it …
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Imaging Highlights: FM104 January/February 2018
- Imaging Highlights
- Al Gibbs, Branded Intros, FM104, Freaks on Friday, Imaging, Leftfield, Radio Imaging, Soundcloud
- March 2, 2018
So, 2018 is going quick already and I’ve uploaded a dual demo on Soundcloud this month for January and February 2018. Lots of content in here from Branded Intros, Promos, Intros and Sweepers. I had great fun working on the Freaks on Friday Promo with Al Gibbs. We sat down, sketched out some ideas, sound design and voiceover ideas. We based …
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Imaging for Diplo’s Revolution on SiriusXM
- Radio Imaging
- Radio, Radio Imaging, SiriusXM, Sonic Branding, Soundcloud
- February 14, 2018
It has been very difficult to keep this one under wraps for over two months, but I can finally announce it! I have been making Imaging for SiriusXM and specifically creating Sonically-led audio to launch Diplo’s brand new channel – Diplo’s Revolution! I was approached to produce Imaging for the channel and that’s what I have been at over the …
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RapMag Topic – Writing for Imaging
- Opinion
- Irish Radio, music, Protools, Radio Imaging, Radio Production, RapMag, Writing
- September 19, 2017
This is my topic of the month for RapMag – The Radio and Imaging Magazine based out of Texas. If you haven’t checked it out yet – RapMag is a great resource for Radio Production, Imaging and Branding people alike. It’s the very same for your Radio Station, if you have poor content and scripts, the listener will just switch …
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Shortlisted for IMRO Radio Awards
- Opinion
- 2017, FM104, IMRO, IMRO Radio Awards, Radio, Radio Awards, Radio Imaging
- September 5, 2017
I was absolutely delighted to find out that I was shortlisted for a coveted IMRO Radio Award for Radio Imaging with FM104. While I am delighted, the lead up to the shortlist being released is always a tough battle. You are constantly thinking and questioning yourself on the audio that you have submitted. Should I have submitted something different? Could …
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Imaging Highlights: FM104 June 2017
- Imaging Highlights
- Avid, Denzil Lacey, FM104, Jingles, Marc Silk, Protools, Radio Imaging, Sonic, Sonic ID, Sung Jingles, Voiceover
- May 29, 2017
Another month has passed since I posted some new Imaging Highlights on the Website and Soundcloud. Continuing on with more sonically-led Imaging and Sung Vocals throughout. It’s a very busy time in FM104 and stations across Ireland, as the 2017 IMRO Radio Awards are in progress with the closing date in just 5-6 weeks time. Have a listen, and if …
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