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TIME Recognizes “Fast Growing World of Internet Radio”

Posted in Internet Radio with tags Internet Radio, internet talk radio, OC Talk Radio, octalkradio, on line radio, online radio on March 26, 2010 by OC Talk Radio

In their special investigation into “post industrial Detroit”, TIME magazine wrote about “a fairly new group of young Detroit women who are looking to leave the freshest broadcast imprint” in “the fast-growing world of Internet radio” (their words, not mine!)

The show is called ALL GIRL TALK RADIO and features lively discussions with four “Detroit-raised businesswomen, wives and moms” who have (according to TIME) “steadily gathered steam in recent months as their hot topics and smart, sassy on-air personalities have reeled in thousands of listeners a week, some as nearby as W. 7 Mile Road and some as far away as the United Kingdom”.

I mention it here for two reasons:

1. I’m an ex-Detroiter who always likes to hear ANY good news from back home and

2. As an even prouder INTERNET RADIO PIONEER who is thrilled to hear words like “the fast-growing world of Internet radio” and “the growing world of online radio” included in ANY mainstream magazine article. Could they be catching on to the most powerful social medium ever imagined?

You can read more at TIME’s year long investigaton project called (what else?) THE DETROIT BLOG.

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New Apple iPhone App Plays OC TALK RADIO

Posted in Internet Radio, OC Talk Radio with tags apple iphone, apple iphone app, apple iphone apps, Internet Radio, internet talk radio, OC Talk Radio, octalkradio, radio time, spark radio on March 21, 2010 by OC Talk Radio

As all our loyal listeners know by now, OC Talk Radio will play on any internet enabled smart phone. But SPARK RADIO has taken that concept to a new level by creating the first iPhone app that allows you to keep surfing the web while listening to our “stimulating conversations” in the background thru the addition of a built-in web browser.

Using the station directory supplied by our partner RADIO TIME, listeners can instantly tune into OC TALK RADIO or 10,000 other top rated internet and terrestrial stations from around the world, with new stations being added daily. The expectation is that there will be more than 30,000 available by April. This means users can listen to precisely what they want, when they want, whether it be music, talk radio, sports events, public radio or special programming from the ‘global community’ (including our exclusive content broadcast right here from Orange County, California).

An elegant interface and program guide make it easy for users to quickly find their favorite stations. Users can search for stations or programs by keyword, location or the station URL and can browse programming by genre or location. A GPS component even allows listeners to find local stations in any given city based on current GPS coordinates. “The Spark Radio app is a beautiful and fun radio application that opens the world’s selection of music and talk programming that only radio can provide,” said Bill Moore, CEO of RadioTime, Inc. “RadioTime makes it easy for Spark Radio users to find their favorite radio stations, like OC Talk Radio, and discover new ones from wherever they are.” And Spark Radio has a social component which allows listeners to create a profile and see what other people are listening to at any given moment by using an interactive Globe Navigator. Ratings of stations can be shared in the community along with any favorites.

So if you want to instantly become part of a community of listeners tuned into a wide range of community stations from around the world, check out the new Apple iPhone app called SPARK RADIO. It’s available for download through iTunes for $5.99.

Read more at the Handcast Media press release

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New iPhone App Plays OC Talk Radio

Posted in Uncategorized on March 21, 2010 by OC Talk Radio

As all our loyal listeners know by now, OC Talk Radio will play on any internet enabled smart phone. But SPARK RADIO has taken that concept to a new level by creating the first iPhone app that allows you to keep surfing the web while listening to our "stimulating conversations" in the background thru the addition of a built-in web browser.

An elegant interface and program guide make it easy for users to quickly find their favorite stations. Users can search for stations or programs by keyword, location or the station URL and can browse programming by genre or location. A GPS component even allows listeners to find local stations in any given city based on current GPS coordinates. "The Spark Radio app is a beautiful and fun radio application that opens the world’s selection of music and talk programming that only radio can provide," said Bill Moore, CEO of RadioTime, Inc. "RadioTime makes it easy for Spark Radio users to find their favorite radio stations, like OC Talk Radio, and discover new ones from wherever they are." And Spark Radio has a social component which allows listeners to create a profile and see what other people are listening to at any given moment by using an interactive Globe Navigator. Ratings of stations can be shared in the community along with any favorites.

Read more at the Handcast Media press release

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No More Excuses!

Posted in Pilgrim on the 405 with tags national association of speakers, no excuses, OC, OC Talk Radio, octalkradio, Orange County, Pilgrim on the 405, sam silvrstein, will crist on March 3, 2010 by OC Talk Radio

Don’t miss Sam Silverstein, immediate past President of the National Speakers Association discuss his book “No More Excuses” on OC Talk Radio’s most successful sales show, Pilgrim On The 405 .

TODAY from 5-6pm PST.

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Join “Pilgrim on the 405”

Posted in Uncategorized on March 3, 2010 by OC Talk Radio

Be sure and listen to our newest show "Pilgrim on the 405" starting today from 5-6pm PST. Join "sales pioneer" Will Crist as he wanders thru the new world of sales, blazing new trails, opening up new territories and talking to fellow "road warriors" about how they are using new techniques and technologies to tame this wild, new frontier.

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How to Capture & Play Internet Radio Streams

Posted in Internet Radio on March 1, 2010 by OC Talk Radio

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Vote for Internet Radio

Posted in Internet Radio on February 27, 2010 by OC Talk Radio

Heroes of the Human Network

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Radio Digital Sector Continues To Gain Importance

Posted in Internet Radio on February 23, 2010 by OC Talk Radio

Radio’s results for Q4 2009 confirmed the encouraging signs that emerged in the second and third quarters and continued to gain traction through the end of 2009. "The green shoots that we saw earlier have fully taken root," states Jeff Haley, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Radio Advertising Bureau. "In 2009, Radio went from -25% in May to flat in December – a tremendous lead-in to 2010."

"Key Radio categories such as Automotive, Grocery, and Financial Services all posted increases in Q4 spending, and Communications and Restaurants were at 90% and 95% of Q4 ’08 comps, respectively. At the same time, advertisers’ increasing interest in Radio’s Digital capabilities generated the biggest gain of any quarter since we began breaking this segment out separately – up 15%. Combined, these factors brought Q4 revenue totals to 92% of same period last year."

Digital

Radio’s digital platform continues to provide listeners more choice – delivering additional sources of messaging opportunities for advertisers. Reflective of Radio’s online capabilities and offerings, the digital sector has maintained its upward trajectory throughout 2009

Marketers increasingly recognize Radio’s loyal audiences who tune in via multiple audio devices such iPods, HD, mobile apps, etc. Radio’s opt-in communities, ability to drive website traffic and branded online opportunities provide additional revenue builders for the industry.

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Why I Host a Show

Posted in Uncategorized on February 20, 2010 by OC Talk Radio

One of our new hosts, Michelle Patterson (OCSpotlight, Wednesdays from 3-4pm PST) has written about "why I’m hosting a show on OC Talk Radio" in her monthly column in the local Ladera Times. Check it out!

A new "OC Talk Radio" format has been launched on the Internet by Paul Roberts of Orange County that enables business people to have their own talk shows.

As a result, my two companies – Event Complete and TouchPointe – are co-sponsoring an hour-long talk show called "OC Spotlight" from 3:00 to 4:00 pm every Wednesday.

The program features events planned in and around Ladera Ranch and highlights the businesses, charities and organizations who bring those events to life. Guests share and discuss a wide variety of topics ranging from their involvement at the event to how they are able to manage a busy schedule. This past show focused on the upcoming Taste of Ladera (at Founders Park, Saturday and Sunday, May 1 and 2). The show enables people to call in and add their thoughts to the discussion.

To listen to the program, go to www.octalkradio.net and click the “ON AIR” button to listen live.

The following are my Top Ten reasons to participate in OC Talk Radio:

1. I have a weekly hour-long show from 3:00 to 4:00 pm each Wednesday with fascinating guests and interesting topics to discuss. Check out the schedule on-line for upcoming guests as well as be a part of the audience as we go “on location” broadcasting live for special events.

2. Ladera Times is going to launch "Open Mike" on April 7 to run either before or after my show on Wednesdays in which editor and publisher Jim Schmitt and other guest hosts will be interviewing movers and shakers in Ladera Ranch. Remember, you can call in and add you two cents to the debate.

3. Learn from others. Executive Forum Leaders Ric Franzi & Doug Gfeller host three shows a week on "Critical Mass," on which they feature OC business owners, executives, entrepreneurs and experts who share their ideas, insights and information.

4. Participate in an exciting new communication tool. OC Talk Radio is essentially a pod-cast but the idea of offering a full line-up of programming is a new concept that you can be part of creating.

5. Be a guest. If you have something interesting to share with the community or an upcoming event you want to get the word out on call Event Complete at 949-218-0866 and we’ll schedule you to appear on an upcoming program.

6. Have your own show. If you have ideas about what would make a great talk show, discuss it with Paul Roberts, CEO of West Coast Marketing and creator of OC Talk Radio. HIs phone number is (949) 888-9400. Let him know you heard OC Talk Radio made it to the TouchPointe Top 10 list!

7. Listen to and share re-runs. Every show is archived so you never have to miss one. And, if a topic is something you wish to share with others, direct them to www.octalkradio.com.

8. Keep abreast of OC news and events while working on your computer as the programming runs in the background.

9. See yourself on video. Well, I’m a little premature on this, but OC Talk Radio creator Paul Roberts is planning on adding video streaming in the not too distant future.

10. Did I mention that I have an hour-long show on OC Talk Radio from 3:00 to 4:00 pm every Wednesday. Go to http://www.octalkradio.net and sign in to listen and participate.

(Michelle Patterson is the CEO of Event Complete and founder and managing partner of TouchPointe, both headquartered in Ladera Ranch. Event Complete produces many well known events within Southern California and is a full- service event management company, producing Taste of Ladera, The Giant Orange Festival, Muscle Car 1000, and many more signature events. You can reach Event Complete at 949-218-0866, or www.EventComplete.com.

TouchPointe is a senior level consulting and recruiting firm, that provides support in IT, HR, finance and accounting for small and mid-sized companies. You can contact TouchPointe at www.touchpointe.com.

Michelle Patterson
CEO
949.892.8181 cell
949.218.0866 ext 102