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Sync GemsThe Journey To Megatrax, Doing What It Takes & Making Music With Intention w/ Derek JonesOn this podcast we talk about a wide arrange of subjects. From steady music income, the commonalities between organized crime and the music industry.
We also talk about Derek’s rise to being in the top of one of the biggest independent sync labels in the world (Megatrax).
We also dive in to working in an Indie label, and the advantage of an Indie label vs a bigger label and more.
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Fox on PodcastingEnhancing Your Podcast with Megatrax: Ileana Landon's Expert InsightsJoin Tom Fox as he explores the world of podcasting, and get ready to be inspired to start your own podcast. In this episode, Tom sits down with Ileana Landon from Megatrax to discuss the transformative power of licensed production music for podcasts and other media.Ileana, the Director of TV, Radio, and Podcasting for North America at Megatrax, shares her journey and delves into the critical legal aspects of using licensed music to avoid copyright issues. She emphasizes the importance of music in creating emotional resonance and narrative depth within audio productions. The discussion highlights how...2024-09-2017 min
Music With A TwistA Conversation on Copyright with Media Director Ileana LandonIn this episode, we dive deep into the world of copyright with leading media director for North America Ileana Landon for Megatrax, who oversees intellectual property rights in various regions. Join us as we explore the challenges and triumphs of protecting creative works, the evolving landscape of media copyright, and the impact of these protections on artists and the music industry. Whether you're an artist, manager, or music enthusiast, this episode offers valuable insights into the critical role of copyright in fostering innovation and safeguarding creativity."With over three decades of experience in the entertainment industry, Ileana...2024-07-1827 min
TrailblazersEpisode 37: Sam Parker, Creative Director at WIZZFXThis month we are excited to have Sam Parker, Creative Director at WIZZFX - a custom audio production branding service, responsible for crafting the sound of some of the biggest radio and podcast brands across the globe. Alongside Chris Nicoll, Sam leads a team of creatives pushing the boundaries of “traditional” radio imaging and sonic branding. Championing grassroots talent is one of his core values and further helps to differentiate the WIZZFX Masterclass platform, currently the only radio imaging training resource of its kind. He also provides mentorship to aspiring audio producers in the UK’s Student Radio Association and furthe...2024-04-0128 min
Synchronized!Ep. 43 With Ron Mendelsohn from MegatraxIn this last episode before their summer break, Ferry van Beek and Simon Webb have a very interesting conversation with Ron Mendelsohn from MegaTrax.With over 30+ years in the production music industry, it’s great to hear Ron’s perspective on how the industry has changed, and where we’re heading.Ron doesn’t mince his words on the disruptors, and has a strong opinion on how we should perceive this competition.Expertise, opinion and vision make a great combo for another fascinating episode of Synchronized!2022-06-2458 min
TrailblazersEpisode 15: Derek JonesEpisode 15 - This month we are joined by Derek Jones, Director of Creative Services, Chief Engineer and Producer at Megatrax. Picking up his first instrument at the young age of 11, Derek details his early interest in music and how his childhood hobby of playing the drums ultimately laid the foundation for his present-day career. Hear all about his theory that music can enhance learning capabilities, his time at Berklee College of Music in Boston, the intricacies that go into creating an album, and overall being a wealth of information in sound design. Derek highlights the importance of the company’s de...2021-08-0239 min
Psychotropical Thunder w/ 334. Podcast PillHere's a brief run down on my discovery of podcasts. (check out whom I shit talk about their podcast & instgrm pgs). Rated R for language and drug usage. Music Credits [all music is covered under Section 107 of the Copyright Act provides the statutory framework for determining whether something is a fair use and identifies certain types of uses—such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research—as examples of activities that may qualify as fair use.]+Zombie - The Cranberries - 8 Bit Nintendo Music. star_heart+The Cranberries - Ode To My Famil...2021-03-071h 30Psychotropical Thunder w/ 332. Drug PillEpisode 2, called drug pill cuz i talks about drugs while drunk in high & shitpost on shtete in real time.show notes, music credits17 U.S. Code § 107 - Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair useNotwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phonorecords or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright. In determining whether the use...2021-02-0636 min
Around The WireAround The Wire EP. 15Your weekly breakdown of all news in sports!Brand new segment- Legend or Not?Sit back, relax, enjoy!Music in this videoLearn moreListen ad-free with YouTube PremiumSongMX067_58 - Girl From Petaluma-13858ArtistMegatraxAlbumMX067 - Lounge Deluxe Vol. 1Licensed to YouTube byAdRev for a 3rd Party (on behalf of JRM Music, ASCAP - Megatrax (Megatrax)); LatinAutor - PeerMusic, EMI Music Publishing, AdRev Publishing, LatinAutor...2021-01-211h 09
The Sound Off PodcastKevin Getz On My PodcastKevin Getz is the swing announcer at 102.1 The Edge in Toronto. He recently came out with a brand new album. What makes the album unique is that it is a spoken word album full of his radio breaks. The collection of audio is an attempt to make his audio more durable, sustainable, marketable, and less disposable. In this episode, Kevin and I talked a lot about how breaks are put together, but what happens after that break is aired. He admits he is a hoarder and that he keeps everything he airs on hard drives. By keeping all his...2020-09-2331 min
The Sound Off PodcastLili Wexu: Hear That Voice AgainLili Wexu is a voice actress based in Los Angeles but started in Montreal. You might say this is all Howard Stern's fault. Back in the late 90's Howard Stern was syndicated to Q107 in Toronto and CHOM in Montreal. The result for the former was a failed venture, the latter was a near disaster. CHOM's longtime competitor at the time was Mix 96, who courted disenfranchised francophones to their station but using Lili as imaging talent. Rob Braide was general manager at Mix 96 and had been apart of a bilingual era at CHOM in the 70's where French and...2020-09-1846 min
The Sound Off PodcastMaureen Holloway With the Last WordI never realized how lucky I was to work alongside Maureen Holloway - until I no longer did. Mo is now the morning host with Darren B. Lamb on 98.1 CHFI in Toronto. Maureen is brutally honest about her career, her family, her relationships and her 2005 battle with cancer. I was working in Montreal at the time and she was quite open with the Mix 96 audience at the time. I did not know that she had not shared that with the rest of the radio affiliates outside of Montreal and Toronto.In this episode, Maureen and I grapple...2020-09-1245 min
The Sound Off PodcastMore Talk, Less RockMatt is on the road in Quebec this week and explains that the spoken word has more than than music to radio programmers. Canadian radio regulations need to be reviewed and instead of focusing on Cancon for music - maybe the CRTC should be focusing on regulating who is doing the talking and from where.In this episode, we made mention of Kevin Getz's from 102.1 the Edge. He just releases an album where he monetizes his audio content. You can buy it on Apple Music, Amazon and Google Play.Thanks to our sponsors Matt Fogarty...2020-09-0205 min
The Sound Off PodcastTom Webster: Edison ResearchTom Webster is a Senior VP at Edison Research. There are a few spots on our company calendar we circle in anticipation of Tom. It's either a data release for Edison's Share of Ear, an Infinite Dial Study, or an address at Podcast Movement. This month we would have heard Tom at PM20 but with 2020 being as it is, this episode will have to serve as our fix.In this episode you will hear about some of the differences between Canadian and U.S. radio listening habits, our discussion around Pandora being unavailable in Canada, and the...2020-08-2440 min
The Sound Off PodcastPete Marier: Being Bad PeteHow did Pete Marier become Bad Pete? He tells us. I spent my teenage years listening to Pete Marier on my clock radio when he was at 980 CKGM and 95.9 CJFM. The next decade Pete was a co-worker and we've been friends since. We are not strangers to Winnipeg and Montreal radio, nor the task of raising three boys, So we always have lots of talk about. A lot of people don’t immediately associate Pete with being Bob-FM's first morning host when the format was launched back in 2002 in Winnipeg. He tells the story of how it he found him...2020-08-181h 11
The Sound Off PodcastJulie James: Musically, Vocally, PersonallyIn this episode Julie and I talk about working from home, having to adjust while doing multiple radio tasks including imaging, music programming, music meetings, and building a home office. It's the little things like an extra monitor or a chair to endure prolonged periods of work. I also asked Julie about the AC format and how it has evolved over the last few years, some of the tools she uses to help make music decisions, what it all takes to keep great radio stations sounding awesome, and what she learned from Valerie Geller. We also talked about her...2020-08-1142 min
The Sound Off PodcastAlan Cross: What Happens To Music?Alan Cross loves music. Over the last few months we have done a few episodes discussing radio on a pandemic planet. But what about the music industry? What about the business side of music? It is especially curious given that music's entire business model has been turned on its head since 1999. Income has shifted from selling physical music to subscriptions and live touring; the latter of which is now effectively cancelled for this year, and possibly next year.In this episode, Alan talks about the latest round of RIAA takedowns to hit podcasting and how it's problematic...2020-08-0441 min
The Sound Off PodcastStu Jefferies: Mornings Boom 97.3 TorontoIf you're a Gen Xer, you likely know Stu Jefferies. He was the host of the venerable CBC TV show Good Rockin' Tonight which ran from 1983 to 1993. The Canadian reply to NBC's Friday Night Videos carried it's weight and powered the Cancon to kids whose parents were too cheap to spring for MuchMusic. Yes... this was a thing. If all you know about Stu is his stint on TV, then here is the rest of the radio story. It all started in Winnipeg, went to Saskatchewan, Vancouver, Edmonton, and then back to Vancouver, Burlington, and finally Toronto. There was...2020-07-2850 min
The Sound Off PodcastGetting Messy with Jesse and JennaWhen we had Jenna on our podcast 18 months ago, she was in the throes on getting ousted from a gig she loved on a station where they were working hard and building a following. It's a tall order to compete in a market like Ottawa where their direct competition is #1 and have been for 15 years. Since then, Jesse and Jenna launched a podcast and with the help of Blast The Radio, they have found the podcast strut after 200 episodes. Like any podcaster who is in it for the long haul, they had to make decisions of what worked and...2020-07-2141 min
The Sound Off PodcastJay Richardson: Power by Day, Jets Voice at Night.Here's something you need to know about Jay Richardson. He's a really nice guy. Know what else? He's a true empathetic soul who cares. Which is why he always feels a little uneasy about the present and especially the future. However, we spoke a lot about the past in this episode.Jay is the afternoon drive host at Power 97 in Winnipeg, which is where he started the on-air portion of his radio career back in 2007. One day while worrying about the future, he came into my office and we can up with a plan that would include...2020-07-1455 min
The Sound Off PodcastLochlin Cross: Loc'r Room TalkLochlin Cross is the morning show host at Cruz 95.7 in Edmonton along with Grant Johnston and James White. He spent time in Winnipeg and Edmonton programming two heavy hitter rock stations in Power 97 and K-Rock 97.3. Which got switched back to K97 at some point but we were too lazy to look it up. He also did on air stints at other rock powerhouses like 100.3 The Bear in Edmonton and the Max in Prince George. And why doesn't he play Rush? And what's the deal with the Harmonica he whips out at concerts and on the LRT? And is it...2020-07-0740 min
The Sound Off PodcastAbe Hefter: How To News and SportsAbe Hefter and I finally crossed paths in 2002. I recall hearing him on CJFM (FM96) in the 80's, and in 2002 we convened on Fort Street at that station when CHOM, Mix96 and CJAD merged itself into one entity. Abe began to transition into academia in 2003 when he received an opportunity to teach part time at Concordia University. There's something about teaching that brings out the energy in Abe. Very simply, you can hear it in the episode when we talk about inspiring the next generation of broadcasters.In this episode, Abe and I track his career in...2020-06-3052 min
TrailblazersInterview with Gary ScottIn this episode, we chat with Gary Scott, Chief Executive Officer at Inside Voice, a podcast company in Los Angeles, California. Gary, a graduate of UC Berkley, began his career as an investigative and political reporter. He transitioned into radio, eventually becoming the program director of KCRW, one of the most influential NPR stations in the country. Gary shares the behind the scenes scoop on some of his most successful podcasts, including LongShots, a political podcast hosted by famed international correspondent, Conor Powell; and Small Town Dicks, an investigative mystery podcast hosted by actress Yardley Smith, who voices the character of...2020-06-2654 min
The Sound Off PodcastMistress Carrie: Now Unfiltered and UncensoredMistress Carrie spent 22 years on air and a handful more working in promotions at WAAF. She spent most of her life before that listening and loving the station. She figured one day it would all end with her "moving on" as many in the business do. But what she and many did not expect was for its parent company to sell the frequency to K-Love for ten million dollars; something that also happened to the Sound in Los Angeles. On February 20, WAAF ceased to exist, leaving Boston without the Active Rock station that gave birth to bands like Godsmack...2020-06-231h 37
The Sound Off PodcastHeather Osgood: Podcast Advertising 101Heather Osgood is the founder of True Native Media and answered all of our questions about podcast advertising. I first met Heather back in 2017 and was fascinated with the vision she had for her company. While the idea of media buying was not new, being a media buyer for podcasts was. It is believed that podcast advertising will hit a billion dollars by 2021, and I took interest in the methods used to connect podcasters with podcast ads. A few weeks later, I shifted this podcast to a new podcast host and began to experience the benefits of dynamic ad...2020-06-1733 min
The Sound Off PodcastJillene Khan: Magic, Madison and MinneapolisJillene Khan is the afternoon host on Magic 98 in Madison, Wisconsin. Her story to radio is rooted in Minneapolis. From growing up listening to great personalities like Tony Fly from KDWB and Tom Bernard on KQRS to a time when her family was apart of Dave Ryan's Christmas Wish back in the 90's. Jillene is an ideal guest to bring on at a time when many people in her hometown are struggling with death of George Floyd at the hands 4 Minneapolis police officers.In the episode, you'll hear about Jillene's rise through the radio ranks as she...2020-06-0846 min
The Sound Off PodcastCarrie Doll: On Air and in The ChairI met Carrie Doll in the late 90's at CFRN Television in Edmonton. She was a reporter and later a news anchor. She covered the events of 9/11 from the anchor desk in Calgary and learned how to report without a script. The youngest of ten children from Fairview, Alberta, Carrie was a natural when it came to communicating and public speaking. She had an incredible run on CFRN-TV in the anchor chair alongside Daryl McIntyre. We spoke about "the Chair" in the physical and metaphorical sense. With so many great broadcasters having occupied the chair previously, Carrie knew that...2020-06-011h 02
The Sound Off PodcastKim Blair: Finally A Guest From New ZealandI met Kim Blair back in 2013. He was looking to make a change in his radio career and was leaving Australia behind in search of a more a country that was going to offer more of a challenge for him. Consolidation has caught up with Australia and Canada as well. In the months after we had dinner together, he found his new home in Auckland, New Zealand, where the radio is as competitive as any radio market names New York or Los Angeles.Kim grew up in Perth, Australia and started his radio career there. North Americans...2020-05-2535 min
TrailblazersInterview with Paul Kaye.Join us as we talk to Paul Kaye, VP of Product & Talent Development at Rogers Radio, Canada. Learn how a degree in coaching serves him in developing his on-air talent and how COVID-19 has granted his team the freedom to be more creative. Describing our current situation as a snow globe, Paul brilliantly teaches us all a lesson that applies to life, not just radio.2020-05-2148 min
The Sound Off PodcastEvo Terra's Podcast PontificationsEvo Terra is the host of Podcast Pontifications. A short form podcast providing insights into the future of podcasting. As luck would have it, news of the Joe Rogan signing to Spotify broke the day before recording of the episode. I met Evo in Orlando at Podcast Movement last August and he shared some of his tips and tricks with me regarding how to refine solo podcast presentation. There were also some things I didn't know about Evo, including that his son was a hockey goalie. That's only surprising to me because Canadians can be snobs and believe that...2020-05-2038 min
The Sound Off PodcastJason Barrett: Sports Radio Managing the CrisisJason Barrett returns to answer my sports related questions. Normally I don't bring Jason on until this first week of September when we look forward to the new NFL football season and talk about Sports broadcasting. However, these are not normal times for Sports radio and now is a good time to unpack what's going to happen. Jason's company, Barrett Sports Media has unveiled two initiatives to help us through, including a podcast called "Managing the Crisis" and his Membership Directory which connects you to sports radio programmers and executives.The podcast is powered by Promosuite and Nlo...2020-05-1128 min
The Sound Off PodcastDana Marshall: Morning Radio, Prince and a PodcastDana Marshall loves radio, loves the music of Prince, and has found the perfect audio life balance with both. He does mornings and is program director at 103.3 WKFR in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He is currently seeking a co-host for that morning show, so if you think that is you - apply within. Much like Melz On the Mic, who was a guest on the podcast in June 2018, Dana knows local, social and vital.Our meeting at the Conclave in 2018 led to a discussion about podcast which then led to the creation of the My Prince Story Podcast. The...2020-05-0646 min
The Sound Off PodcastSheryl Worsley: KSL Radio, Hit Podcasts, and Post-Pandemic BroadcastingThis week, Sheryl Worsley from KSL Radio in Salt Lake City. While being a news director for around 20 years, she shifted in 2015 to audio and audience development in the Bonneville cluster's digital space. Sheryl and her team saw the value in podcast when a news series they were putting together was better suited for podcast than radio. Thus the hit podcast COLD— a true crime series covering the case of Susan Powell, was picked up by podcast powerhouse Wondery and soared up the podcast chart rankings. The podcast series covers every aspect of the case, every detail, every piece of ev...2020-04-2933 min
The Sound Off PodcastA Mass Shooting During A PandemicThis episode is a little different. Over the weekend, a 22 people lost their lives in a mass murder spree that covered 100 kilometers in Nova Scotia. Monday morning, Q104 in Halifax and a number of Stingray radio stations came together to pivot programming towards the hearts of their listeners. To understand what it takes to make those changes, you need to understand the people affected. Nova Scotia has had more than its fair share of disasters in the last century, and radio has been there to weather every storm and see its listeners through.This is what radio does best.2020-04-2237 min
The Career MusicianDerek Jones | Making Mega TraxDerek Jones of Megatrax gives us the inside scoop on music libraries/catalogues, TV and film music, and how to generate your own work and demand! Derek is a well-rounded Career Musician with a versatile set of skills that are incredibly important to getting his job done on a daily basis as studio head for Megatrax Production Music Library Mogul. Derek Jones gives us the inside scoop on music libraries/catalogues, TV and film music, and how to generate your own work and demand!https://www.megatrax.com/@thecareermusician2020-04-201h 27
The Sound Off PodcastSteve Reynolds: Coaching Through CrisisThere I was flipping through Facebook and seeing Steve Reynolds comment about hearing something he felt was out of place on the radio in the era of COVID-19. This is not to be confused with the non-COVID comments about Sirius Yacht Rock playing a lot of crappy B-Sides on their channel. (He's right. No one wants to hear B-Grade Little River Band song. Ever. With so many radio people and radio shows in flux Steve is good person to bring on right now to talk about our new surroundings.We also got into some great discussions on...2020-04-1438 min
TrailblazersInterview with Barbara BlakeIn this month’s episode, listen to veteran Radio Personality Barbara Blake from KTWV The WAVE in Los Angeles discuss why and how she built Citizen Planet. This multi-digital platform community connects the world through multi-culturalism, unity and more. Learn how to create an idea of your own and follow Barbara’s steps so that you too, can create an innovative community as she has. Also, find out how inviting friends of different cultures is beneficial and how you too can become a great citizen for this planet.2020-04-1342 min
Love Conquers AlzA Special Look at COVID-19 and CaregiversEpisode 9: With their signature upbeat and positive perspectives, hosts Susie Singer Carter and Kassi Crews share the top tips for Caregivers who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease and dementia during the Coronavirus pandemic.The song "Far Apart Together" - written and released to encourage social distancing and to #flattenthecurve, is courtesy of acclaimed songwriter, Gary Burr, as well as Ian Parker and Randy Hart; MEGATRAX - The Sound of Entertainment. @megatraxSupport the showBe a ROAR-ior!! JOIN THE R.O.A.R. MOVEMENT for quality long term care! Vi...2020-04-1012 min