Tunes Radio Network
PO Box 615
North Attleboro, MA 02760
End of Year Teleconference
Chair: Chickie, Program Director
Co-Chair: Dan, Assistant Public Relations Coordinator
Agenda
December 18, 2008 – 7:00 PM - EST
Call to Order and Introductions
Welcome and Overview
What is the Tunes Radio Network?
Who were we then?
Who are we now?
Who do we want to be?
Confusion, misunderstandings and expectations.
A Year in Review
Miscellaneous Topics
Open Discussion
Teleconference Overview
The Tunes Radio Network is comprised of a volunteer staff and internet radio broadcasters whose goal is to have fun, gain experience in the radio, promotions, networking and to meet other radio enthusiasts.
Over a year ago, our focus was quite different than what is now. We were once an internet radio station that hosted broadcasters on a dedicated server. We operated on Shoutcast; a technology that allowed us to be listed and exposed on the Shoutcast directory, powered by AOL.
Today, we are a smaller network of broadcasters that continue to grow and utilize new methods to bring broadcaster and radio enthusiasts together. We promote ourselves, utilizing many networking methods, including but not limited to Shoutcast, Craigslist, many social networking outlets and radio forums, etc.
In the future, our goal is to redefine a whole new concept of social and business networking on a level that gives individuals options, other than "text" to communicate and network. We will take the concept of networking "outside the box" and bring new life and fresh excitement to computer communications and create networking portals to channel specific interests. We will be the pioneers in the next generation of social and business networking.
Over the past year, there has been some confusion over what the Tunes Radio Network will "allow". Unlike the days where were regulated by the RIAA as a dedicated server and host provider, we are not boundless. Our members have the freedom to broadcast anywhere other than Shoutcast and have the ability to choose their format and material without Tunes Radio limitations, as we once experienced. Members have complete control over their programming content at their own discretion.
The Tunes Radio Network exists to promote and network their members.
Year in Review:
January
The introduction of URL redirect for all members. This service was provided to all members of the Tunes Radio Network. A short URL was provided and members could login to configure where the short URL would point, so no matter what server or host the broadcaster would utilize, they could always be found, without the Tunes Radio Network having to update their location on the website constantly. The URL stays with the member for life.
New paid positions for telephone technical support team members to host this service are available. Inquire within!
February
The Teens are Talking project lifted off. The buzz grew in mid-west schools. We're now at a point where Teens are Talking has faded off. We have brought Anna on board in December as the new Director of Marketing for the Teens are Talking project. Anna will bring a fresh design and approach to Teens are Talking and guide us with inspiration to lift Teens are Talking off the ground again with immediate focus on the East Coast to start.
March
The Tunes Radio Network invades AOL and creates a presence. With Anna's experience with AOL, she will be taking over this account in December and will allow it to flourish again.
The Tunes Radio Network attained a dedicated 24 hour streaming server for Shoutcast from H, to host its promotional feed. Bands supplied their music and provided permission for airplay. Scott provided us with commercials and promotional sweeps.
April
The Tunes Radio Network worked with broadcasters to resource shared licenses to broadcast legally to avoid fines from RIAA.
Aggressive promotions to expand the network were put into motion. More promotion staff was added and a cross-chat platform for our IRC partners was initiated.
A new forum was put into place to reduce spam exposure.
May
We sadly lost the life of our beloved Network Manager, Skye, Darlene Peters.
A blog / news section was added to our website.
June
T-Shirts to benefit the Dana Farber Cancer Center in Memory of Darlene Peters were voted on and designed.
July
Promotion emails sent out. "The Tunes Radio Network Wants You!" 1000's of emails were sent to internet radio streamers to join "The Best Radio Network".
Tunes Radio Network T-Shirt store is setup.
August
New hosts join the Tunes Radio Network. Major website updates completed.
T-Shirts being made available at New England functions and events.
September
Social networking sites focused on. Promoters brought on board to manage specific sites and spread the word about the Tunes Radio Network.
Website traffic increases!
New commercials added to the Tunes Radio Network. Audio files were sent out to all members.
October
About Me and Wikipedia accounts developed. Nemesis will develop a functional Wiki for the Tunes Radio Network in 2008/09.
November
Reports of Domain Fraud from Asia and attacks to capture the Tunes Radio Network domain. Members and staff are warned to not reply or engage any queries regarding information on our domains or business practices. All queries should be directed to Chickie, Program Director.
December
International exposure is focused on. New computer users after the holidays will bring in more hosts and inspirational new talent to the internet.
New Staff Addition: Anna joins us as our new Marketing Director for the Tunes Radio Network, Teens are Talking project.
Miscellaneous Topics
Old Bravenet forum and data still available at http://pub40.bravenet.com/forum/3411614750/
Web updates being done monthly.
Volunteer promotion staff being added regularly to maintain social networking and forum accounts.
Paid positions are available for telephone technical support advisors to assist in Shoutcast setup.
Challenges of broadcasters configuring streaming audio with firewalls.
Update of Staff email addresses and contact information.
Monthly recruitment emails.
Website and Streaming Audio traffic reports between 50-100 unique IP hits per week on our website and 1000's of network listeners monthly!
Plans for expansion to partner with more IRC (internet relay chat) servers.
Web ring and banner exchange old but still effective. Plans to utilize holiday message to all members, social networks "Happy Holidays from the Tunes Radio Network" to trigger more hits from search engines.
Plans to research sources of IP hits to website and streaming audio.
Teens are Talking will revamp the website in 2009 with the help of Anna and Dan.
Problem with email forwarding. Server / Host problem?
New party line introduced to members.
Phone
1 (605) 475-4333
Access Code
253377
New address for Tunes Radio Network PO Box in 2009.
Open Discussion and Socializing
9:00 PM - EST - End of Conference Call
