WOR New York switches to Jetcast streaming and ad insertion Buckley flagship WOR Radio Network hub embraces more new technology
Released on: June 25, 2008, 7:04 am
Press Release Author: Jetcast: Tom Zarecki (917)338-2288 or TomZ @Jetcast.com
Industry: Advertising
Press Release Summary: (New York - Thursday, June 26, 2008) - Jetcast radio/TV streaming announces an agreement with WOR New York and has already begun providing the station with upgraded online internet audio streaming capabilities via patented Jetcast technology on the Buckley Broadcasting flagship station
Press Release Body: WOR/New York switches to Jetcast streaming & ad insertion Buckley flagship/WOR Radio Network hub embraces more new technology (New York - Thursday, June 26, 2008) - Jetcast radio/TV streaming announces an agreement with WOR New York and has already begun providing the station with upgraded online internet audio streaming capabilities via patented Jetcast technology on the Buckley Broadcasting flagship station. One of America's first commercial radio stations, WOR began broadcasting in 1922 and is now streaming a roster of legendary talent including John Gambling in mornings, Steve Malzberg in afternoons, also Dr. Joy Browne, Joan Hamburg, Ken and Daria Dolan, and Joey Reynolds. WOR typically leads the radio industry from a technical perspective. In 2002, WOR became the first AM radio station in New York to begin broadcasting all programs digitally using the new HD Radio technology from iBiquity Digital. In 2006, WOR built an entirely new all-digital transmitter facility from the ground up and launched it while almost simultaneously building and re-locating to a new data-based studio facility in lower Manhattan. "We're happy to be utilizing both streaming and spot replacement services through Jetcast," comments Tom Ray, VP and corporate director of engineering for Buckley Broadcasting. He continued, "Jetcast offers us a simple, yet elegant solution to a very trying problem." "I've worked with hundreds of stations in my radio career, and WOR ranks among the top broadcast groups in terms of integrity, professionalism and technical excellence", added Jetcast senior marketing executive Tom Zarecki. "It's an honor to provide the online backbone for WOR on an ongoing basis." In addition to streaming, Jetcast provides WOR with online spot sales from ReplaceAds, as well as newly-enhanced ad insertion technology from Spacial Audio. WOR is also the hub station responsible for creating and syndicating programming content carried by hundreds of WOR Radio Network affiliate stations nationwide. About Jetcast (JetcastStreaming.com) Jetcast offers online streaming, ad insertion and content insertion for radio stations, TV stations, and live events. Jetcast introduced its patented technology to the radio industry at the Spring 2007 NAB convention, and powered the first ever live webcast of the Society of Broadcast Engineers' annual meeting in October, 2007. Since March, 2008, the company has been streaming the terrestrially syndicated afternoon radio program "The Lou Dobbs Show" (www.loudobbsradio.com) from United Stations Radio Network. Jetcast is driven by experienced radio veterans. www.JetcastStreaming.com.
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Contact Details: Jetcast: Tom Zarecki (917)338-2288 or TomZ @Jetcast.com