Block Island Think Tank

Mike McVay recently spent several days on Block Island, RI in a "Think Tank" (as opposed to a drunk tank) with News Specialist Holland Cooke, Nephew Sean and Girlfriend Kim, Consultant David Bernstein & wife Debbie and Greater Media's Buzz Knight.

Happy Birthday to Daniel Anstandig.

The President of McVay New Media is seen here in mid-breath. There aren't that many candles on this cake. It's only going to get worse, Daniel!

30 Under 30

Daniel Anstandig at 30-under-30 2008.


Daniel and Heather - McVay Media's 2 Under 32!

Cumulus VPUrban and Oldies - Jim Kennedy.

KGGO's Tonya Campos and Heather Cohen of The Weiss Agency pose with Greg Thompson of Canadian Music.

Down on the Farm

Paige Nienaber recently welcomed city slicker Mike McVay to their Minnesota farm. Pictured is the whole Nienaber family in front of their hundred year-old farm house. (Mike wouldn't allow anyone to take HIS photo on the farm.)

Jewel

McVay Media's Mike McVay poses with one time client Jewel. Ms. Kelcher has crossed-over to country where she's doing well at the radio level.

Gunner Nelson

Mike McVay with Gunnar Nelson during a recent mind-melding of Media and Music. Gunnar, one of the famous twins who headlined in the early 90's as "Nelson" is also in a celebrity rock band named "Scrap Metal."

McVay Media Summit Superstar Personality Panel

The McVay Media Summit @ The Conclave 2008 concluded with a superstar personality panel. Pictured (left to right) are talent agent and former programmer Heather Cohen of The Weiss Agency, author and former general manager Tracy Johnson of M2O Media, Inutitive Medium and on-line personality Nan O'Brien, Mike McVay of McVay Media, Ramona Halloway of The Matt & Ramona Show, and KDWB/Minneapolis morning start Dave Ryan.

McVay Media at the Conclave!

Mike McVay introduces the band Genuine Sun at the Conclave 2008.


Dave Ritz of Genuine Sun.


Genuine Sun performs at the Conclave.


Holland Cooke and Adam Wilbur of The Oasis syndication company.


Kelly Fitzsimmons of Comic Wonder presents at The Conclave.


Legendary voice talent Nick Michaels presents at The McVay Media Summit.


Radio's BEST FRIEND Art Vuolo and RADIO LEGEND Ed Salamon.


Barb Richards and Michelle Novak at The Twins Game.


Callann Lane performs at the Conclave.


Callann Lane.


Daniel Anstandig during his New Media presentation.

Rita Cosby visits Mike McVay and friends at the Conclave

The women of WECAN pose with Rita Cosby during the recent Conclave in Minneapolis.


Mike's Angels - Heather, Ramona, Rita and DA MAN!


Ramona Holloway and Rita Cosby at Conclave 2008.


Rita Cosby with John Martinson.


Scott Meyers from Tesh Media, Ramona of The Matt & Ramonna Show w- Rita Cosby.


Barb Richards of WAJI/ Fort Wayne poses with TV Anchor and Author Rita Cosby.


Daniel Anstandig and Rita Cosby with the team from the Nan O'Brien Show.


Heather Cohen, Chris Byrnes, Rita Cosby and Sherman Interep pose during The Conclave.


Keith Berman from R&R Magazine, Rita Cosby and John Tesh EVP Scott Meyers.


Mike McVay and conclave attendees with Rita Cosby.

Buffalo's Best Ambassador

Regent Buffalo's Joe Chille was Master of Ceremonies in 2003 when Tim Russert was inducted into the Buffalo Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Nice Regent Buffalo connection to Tim.

Peter Greenberg in Aspen

Mick Fleetwood joins Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio at The Little Nell in Aspen, Colorado.


Mick Fleetwood and Peter Greenberg at the 26th annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Colorado


Peter Greenberg and Drew Nieport at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen.


Peter Greenberg with Roy Yamaguchi and Jayne Portnoy of Roy’s Restaurants at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Colorado.


Peter Greenberg and Top Chef’s Tom Colicchio at the 26th Annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen.


Peter Greenberg and Mick Fleetwood discuss the new Mick Fleetwood Wine label at the Food & Wine Classic .

Dad smiles for kids who help with Dad's wine problem

DILF Mike McVay poses with the Wine Cooler that his daughters (Nikki & Jessica) and their respective husband and boyfriend gave him for Fathers Day. McVay commented "You have to love children who support your bad habits." Happy Fathers Day to ALL of our clients & friends at McVay Media.

Mike Musick and Charlie Daniels at "Legends and Lyrics" PBS Filming

Emerging artist Mike Musick with country music legend Charlie Daniels, after both artists performed (separately) for the upcoming PBS/APT Music Series "Legends & Lyrics"
Photo is courtesy of Luck Media & Marketing, Inc.

Mike fraternizing with the record industry...

WHO SAYS a Talk Radio convention would bore a music radio guy?

Broadcasting conventions aren't just-about-broadcasting any more.

The Weiss Agency's Heather Cohen with Mike McVay at Talkers magazine's New Media Seminar in New York.

Everybody who's anybody (and lots of up-and-comers) made Talkers' 11th annual NMS its biggest, best yet. Attendees weren't just from Talk Radio. And successful podcasters/vodcasters/bloggers weren't just attending. Some were featured speakers (and radio people were scribbling-as-fast-as-they-could).

Couldn't make it? Send Email to roadmap@hollandcooke.com, for a FREE download of the June newsletter from McVay Media's Holland Cooke. It was in NMS registration bags, and includes HC's my notes from the recent Streaming Media East conference -- stuff you need to know about line-extending to the new platform.

You'll also get "virtual handouts" from Holland's New Media Seminar session "MAKING MONEY With Online Content," actual links to FREE downloads of the applications/software/tools you'll need to put your work online.

Say hi to Rosie...

This is Rosie ... she's Mike McVay's 1957 Chevy Belair convertible. Mike and his car is both 50+.