Triton Digital has announced the general release of its Targeted Ad Injector technology, which lets advertisers insert hyper targeted ads into streaming media for niche and discreet audiences in specific Designated Market Areas (DMAs). Triton says with this tool broadcasters can increase the value of their ad inventory and grow loyalty through location-relevant ads. Targeted Ad Injector enables a broadcaster to reach into niche audiences that couldn’t be reached …

In response to Adult Contemporary radio’s ever earlier transformation to “All-Holiday-Music-All-The-Time, radio veteran Tom Leykis, the man behind “New Normal Music” has turned his attention to the cool young ladies of the music universe with his latest creation, “Your Office Companion.” The new syndicated radio internet music stream keeps the focus on the best of today’s Adult Contemporary music hosted by a mystery man known only as Your Office Companion. “November and December are notorious …

Clear Channel Radio will offer a new digital channel to it’s lineup offering “Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx,” (pictured with co- host Kerri Kasem) exclusively on IHEARTRADIO. “Nikki is a popular personality, and creating digital channels for compelling talent like Nikki reflects our commitment to offering our listeners access across all platforms they’re interacting on-air, online and on mobile devices,” said Clear Channel Radio CEO John Hogan.
Sixx stated, “I’ve been …

The sports network was already available for iPhone users, now BlackBerry owners have access to an ESPN Radio mobile app. Retailing for $2.99, the app gives uses access to 15 live streams of ESPN Radio stations as well as other content and the ability to text message hosts. The network says its iPhone app averages nearly two million starts per month.

Talk Radio Network’s “The Phil Hendrie Show” has announced the debut of the show’s official podcast on iTunes. The full 3-hour syndicated show is available each day on iTunes to Hendrie’s “Backstage Pass” subscribers. New podcasts are added to iTunes each weekday, after the show on-air broadcast.  TRN-FM’s President of Programming Phil Boyce said, “Phil Hendrie is one of the most gifted and entertaining radio talk show hosts on the air and …

Citadel Media signs a marketing and sales agreement with mSnap , which will provide mobile marketing capabilities to stations on a barter basis. mSnap already provides a text messaging to Citadel Broadcasting stations and will now offer the same services to stations for barter instead of cash.  “The barter program presents stations the opportunity to use mSnap’s industry-leading technology to boost ratings and increase connectivity with listeners,” Citadel Media …

Dial Global signs an advertising sales representation agreement with Radiolicious, effective immediately. The iPad, iPod and iPhone application delivers hundreds of radio streams to moblie phone and computer users. “We are excited to add another stellar brand to our line up,” said Triton Radio Networks CEO Spencer Brown. “We look forward to working with T.J. Lambert who has been a leader in network radio for many years.” “We’ve watched …

Triton Media has signed deals with Rock radio consultancy Jacobs Media, and consultant and CHR programmer Joel Salkowitz, to contribute to Dial Global’s development of the recently announced “Jelli” syndicated radio programs. Jelli is a multi-player web-based game that lets people completely control the songs that go on the air. Salkowitz will contribute formatting, imaging and music management expertise for the Top 40 version of the Jelli radio show, and Jacobs Media will advise the …

Citadel Media has signed a deal to offer Listener Driven Radio a “crowdcasting” platform developed by McVay Media. LDR lets listeners influence programming with requests and through uploads and votes for new music via station websites, phones, and a widget that can be added to pages on Facebook, MySpace, Friendster, and other social networks.
McVay Media’s Daniel Anstandig said, “Instead of playing music to our audience, we’re playing music with our audience, and giving the audience …

State Farm Insurance has tapped Premiere Radio Networks syndicated radio host Steve Harvey for a series of digital comedy shorts on a range of topics of interest to car and home insurance consumers. The first short premiered at Harveyknowsbest.com on Monday (10/19) to coincide with National Teen Driver Safety Week, which runs Oct. 19-24. It features an animated version of Harvey going through a stand-up bit about his son’s request for a brand new …