Internet Broadcasters Network News

Staff Updates

2009-05-26T19:27:00.001-04:00

IBN would like to proudly welcome three new members to our team!

Mick

Consultant Graphics Designer for the Internet Broadcasters Network.

Mick is from Australia. He is the vocalist for his band Knightmare.

Mick brings a high level of expertise in graphics design to our network. His company Vicious Vinyls offers competitive pricing for everything from digital graphic design to signage.

e-mail: mick@internetbroadcasters.net
website: http://www.viciousvinyls.com

Andrea

Support assistant for the Internet Broadcasters Network.

Andrea is from Massachusetts. She is a recording musician and brings administratative, logistics, communications and customer service skills to our team.

e-mail: andrea@internetbroadcasters.net

Dana

Support assistant for the Internet Broadcasters Network.

Dana is from New York and brings administratative and customer service skills to our team.

e-mail: dana@internetbroadcasters.net

Internet Broadcasters Network

2009-03-29T20:49:00.001-04:00

It is with great enthusiasm that I announce the integration of the Internet Broadcasters Network!

Over the past year we have been growing rapidly. There are so many outlets for streaming media on the internet now.

We were already beyond the description of a "Radio Network" with our existing theme, so we decided to kick it up a notch.

We are now welcoming internet audio / radio / video / television media and industry to our network to meet and exchange broadcasting resources.

We have also revamped our website and made information easier to find and utilize.

You may visit our site at www.internetbroadcasters.net or www.tunesradio.net.

New and Original Members may now choose to register formally with the network to be added to our media schedule but may also utilize the following networking resources:

Internet Broadcasters Forum
Internet Broadcasters Social Networking
IRC Chat Network
Telephone Conferencing and Networking
Affiliates Program
Showcased Programming on our Website and Promotional Audio Feed

Stop by our Comments Section and leave us a Comment!

If you have any questions, suggestions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Fondly,
--
Chickie
Director
Internet Broadcasters Network &
Tunes Radio Network
PO Box 315
Marlboro, MA 01752

Info@InternetBroadcasters.net
http://www.InternetBroadcasters.net

We Bring Broadcasting Industry Together!

Graphics Designer Needed

2009-03-08T10:19:00.001-04:00

Work from Home - Graphics Designer

The Tunes Radio Network is a volunteer organization that is a rapidly growing network of international broadcasters .

We are currently seeking a graphics designer to help us with our new website.

Time requirements would only be an hour or so a month.

There is income potential as a member of our staff when network members require your specific service.

Please email samples of your work and a little about yourself to: jobs@tunesradio.net

Chickie
Program Director
Tunes Radio Network
PO Box 315
Marlboro, MA 01752

radio@tunesradio.net
http://www.tunesradio.net

We Bring Radio Broadcast Industry Together!

New Website

2009-02-20T23:54:00.000-05:00

Over the past few months, we have been working on restructuring the TRN presence.

We are working on the visual aspect of our website and have just gone live!

http://www.tunesradio.net

In appreciation for the business owners who were kind enough to assist us in the past, (but are no longer an active part of TRN) we have linked to their services; however removing them from the staff.

Tell a friend about the Tunes Radio Network today, because we bring broadcasting industry together!

Thank you.

--
Chickie
Program Director
Tunes Radio Network

radio@tunesradio.net
http://tunesradio.net

News From Broadcastingworld.net Contest for Free Shoutcast Hosting

2009-01-27T06:55:00.001-05:00

News from Broadcastingworld.net

They have a fun and exciting competition going on! Its called We Are Music, this competition is all about their members talents. They have voiceover artists, singers and people who just love music. So they have combined this into a fun (and hopefully funny) competition for all to enjoy! Even the Broadcastingworld staff will be participating!

What you have to do..
1. Find a song you really know well and like.
2. Listen to it closely and listen to the beat and rythem.
3. Find a 30 second sample of the song you like, it can be any part of the song.
4. Get a microphone ready and your voice clear!
5. Re-Record that 30 second sample ONLY USING YOUR VOICE*
6. Post your 30 second sample and re-recording in this thread

Prizes Thanks To Wavestreaming
1st Prize.
50 Listener Slots @ 128kbps Shoutcast + 1gb Auto DJ

2nd Prize.
25 Listener Slots @ 128kbps Shoutcast

3rd Prize.
25 Listener Slots @ 64k Shoutcast

Sample
This sample is of Bohmian Rhapsody done entirely by voice! Can you do something like this? Enter Now!
Link

Competition Rules
- You can only submit ONE request (make sure its good)
- You may overlap. Which means to record one layer over another as heard in the example above.
- It may only be your voice
- Have a go! Don't stress if its not to your standard because it could be more than our standard and you may even be the winner!

Full Thread: http://forums.broadcastingworld.net/showthread.php?p=20987#post20987

New Staff

2009-01-11T18:34:00.000-05:00

The Tunes Radio Network would like to welcome Phaenomenal as our Lead Technical Support Representative.

Feel welcome to contact her for Technical Support by Phone appointment: 1-800-275-5336 ext 0329702

To setup an appointment please email her at techsupport@tunesradio.net or techsupport@teensaretalking.com

--
Chickie
Program Director
Tunes Radio Network

radio@tunesradio.net
http://tunesradio.net

ISP's want RIAA to Pay

2009-01-04T20:36:00.001-05:00

Following the RIAA's recent announcement that it's going to stop suing individuals for pirating music and will instead ask ISPs to crack down on file sharers, Jerry Scroggin, who runs the small ISP Bayou Internet and Communications, says he expects the RIAA to pay for that kind of support.

"Scroggin's case underscores a potential obstacle for the RIAA's plan to enlist the help of ISPs," writes CNET's Greg Sandoval. "Small companies like his are innocent bystanders in the music industry's war on copyright infringement. Nonetheless, they are asked to help enforce copyright law free of charge. Many of them can't afford it."

"It costs both time and money to do things like pay technicians to sift through traffic logs, especially when users can spoof IPs and otherwise obfuscate their activity," writes Ars Technica's David Chartier. "Complicating matters further, Scroggin says that P2P use doesn't carry the same sense of urgency that, say, child porn traffickers or gun-happy teens do. Spending long hours to stop what may not even be a crime, only to pick up the tab in full, is simply not within a small ISP's budget."

Affiliates

2009-01-04T15:20:00.002-05:00

Check out our affiliates!

Tunes Radio Network Affiliates

Austnet

Cyberhosters

Kassay Global Services

Production Guy Services

Whatnet

Wrestling Lung Cancer

Keep updated: http://www.tunesradio.net/affiliates.html

Showcased Programming on the Tunes Radio Network

2008-12-28T13:42:00.001-05:00

Spirited History on the Tunes Radio Network

For the Month of January check out our promotional feed where we are showcasing "Spirited History" with LeeAnne and Angela.

You can hear their program by tuning in to http://listen.to/tunesradio

www.tunesradio.net

--
Chickie
Program Director
Tunes Radio Network

radio@tunesradio.net
http://tunesradio.net

RIAA Halts Lawsuits

2008-12-22T07:47:00.001-05:00

LOS ANGELES - The group representing the U.S. recording industry said Friday it has abandoned its policy of suing people for sharing songs protected by copyright and will work with Internet service providers to cut abusers' access if they ignore repeated warnings.

The move ends a controversial program that saw the Recording Industry Association of America sue about 35,000 people since 2003 for swapping songs online. Because of high legal costs for defenders, virtually all of those hit with lawsuits settled, on average for around $3,500. The association's legal costs, in the meantime, exceeded the settlement money it brought in.

Teleconference Agenda

2008-12-20T11:14:00.001-05:00

Tunes Radio Network

PO Box 615

North Attleboro, MA 02760

www.tunesradio.net

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

New Staff Addition

2008-12-20T11:12:00.001-05:00

The Tunes Radio Network would like to welcome Anna as our new Marketing Director for the Teens are Talking project.

Welcome Anna!

--
Chickie
Program Director
Tunes Radio Network

radio@tunesradio.net
http://tunesradio.net

Tunes Radio Network Chat Party Line

2008-12-17T21:36:00.001-05:00

We have just added a new Radio Voice Chat Party line to our networking resources.

Should you with to speak to another member; arrange a time and date and meet them on our free party line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! (regular call charges apply, no additional fees though!)

There is no call minimum or maximum time you can utilize our chat line. Chat as long as you need to.

Phone
1 (605) 475-4333

Access Code
253377

--
Chickie
Program Director
Tunes Radio Network

radio@tunesradio.net
http://tunesradio.net

T-Shirt Sales for Cancer Research Funding

2008-11-28T11:23:00.002-05:00

The Tunes Radio Network is clearing out their inventory of T-shirts and making the end of year donations to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in memory of our late network manager, Darlene Peters.

Take this opportunity now to contact us to get your Tunes Radio Network T-shirt for only $6.50 (includes shipping!).

Hope to hear from you soon!

Regards,
--
Chickie
Program Director

Tunes Radio Network

PO Box 615

North Attleboro, MA 02760

radio@tunesradio.net
http://tunesradio. net

The Tunes Radio Network Makes a Difference!

2008-06-30T21:06:00.006-04:00

In memory of Darlene Peters, our late Radio Network Manager; the Tunes Radio Network has now opened shop for charity!

The Tunes Radio Network is now selling XL Heavy Cotton White T-Shirts for $15.00. $5.00 additional for shipping.

All proceeds are going to the Dana Farber Cancer Center in Boston, Massachusetts towards cancer research.

Visit our Store link http://www.tunesradio.net/store.html or email us to purchase a t-shirt.

Acceptable forms of payment include Cash, Check, Money Order or Paypal in the amount of $20.00 (this includes shipping cost).

Tunes Radio Network
PO Box 615
North Attleboro, MA 02760

Paypal address: shirts@tunesradio.net

Staff Update

2008-05-11T20:16:00.003-04:00

Friday, May 9th, the life of our beloved Network Manager and Radio Host, Lady Skye aka Darlene came to an end. She was 37 years old.

Lady Skye came aboard the Tunes Radio Network in the fall of 2007 and quickly became the most popular host with her captivating voice, as a psychic advisor.

She had survived lung cancer a year earlier, however it returned. Skye remained independent, smart, strong, brave and loving to all the people in her life.

She leaves behind her team here at the Tunes Radio Network, fans, friends, family, and four beautiful children.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to her loved ones. She will be dearly missed by all of us.

To make a donation to the American Lung Association, please visit their website by clicking HERE

The Tunes Radio Network History

2008-04-06T12:16:00.000-04:00

Spring of 2008, extensive marketing efforts were put into the Tunes Radio Network.

A forum was added for the members of the Tunes Radio Network to have a place to network and exchange information. http://forum.tunesradio.net

A news section was incorporated as well to feature this blog. http://news.tunesradio.net

New radio commercials were added to our promotional feed. http://listen.to/TRN

An addendum was made to our disclosure: ( http://www.tunesradio.net/be.html )

"User agrees to participate with the Tunes Radio Network and will allow other broadcasters and other members of the network to contact them from time to time to share resources."

January 2008, AUSTnet IRC Network, partnered with the Tunes Radio Network to give their Australian users the opportunity to increase their audio broadcasts for their gamers and chatters. http://blog.austnet.org/

Winter of 2007, WhatNET IRC Network partnered with the Tunes Radio Network to become the official home radio network for WhatNET. http://www.whatnet.org/

Fall of 2007, Tunes Radio outgrew it's dedicated feel altogether and underwent a metamorphosis. The Tunes Radio Network was born. Broadcasters would now no longer be required to use a remote server to broadcast. Extra effort to walk broadcasters through the Shoutcast setup became the trend. Other broadcasters wanted "in" on the network and the exposure rates climbed!

The start of a promotional feed began that featured unsigned artists and samplers of professional sounding radio bumpers.

Late-Summer of 2007, the Teens are Talking project was born. With their motto, "It's their turn to be heard." Teens from all over the world eagerly put on their microphones and began to talk about their school day, what they were learning, the global news that affected them and general teen concerns.

Summer of 2007, Tunes Radio began to outgrow its dedicated feed and the requirement for more bandwidth and web space became inevitable.

Spring of 2007, Tunes Radio received sponsorship of a dedicated feed with more bandwidth and gained more broadcasters. The staff began to grow and the popularity of the project became the talk on many IRC networks.

Tunes Radio was formed in February 2007 by Quantum Inspirations. It consisted of a single feed that featured ambient music and talk radio.