WAJI - Fort Wayne PD Barb Richards, and husband Jim, pose with Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire during their recent tour.

'The Surreal Life' starring Mike McVay

One of the greatest joys of consulting is the people that you meet when you travel. Mike McVay recently had an experience that he described as surreal. He was in the Gainesville-Ocala market when he was invited to meet The Godfather of Music Producers …. Bruce Swedien and his wife Bea. Bruce has produced everyone from Count Basie to Michael Jackson and won several Grammy’s for his work on Jackson’s CD “Thriller.” He recently finished a project with Garneau Band. The group is fronted by brothers Jordan (18) and Josh (15) and managed by Dave Waller. Waller is also one of two vocalists working with Gameau Band. Their video to the song “Keep the Dream Alive” is on-line at http://www.garneauband.com/.

Pictured also is Shane Finch, (Operations Manager for Asterisk Communications in Ocala), and Bill Barr (morning personality) with WMFQ Gainesville-Ocala. Mike is the second grayest man in these pictures. Didn’t we say that one of his greatest joys is visiting people on the road?


Bruce - Shane - Bill and Mike (seated)

Jason, Bruce, Jordan and Mike

Josh- Bruce- Jordan- Dave and Mike

Shane - Josh - Bruc - Bill - Dave and Jordan (Kneeling)

WMFQ's Shane Finch with Afternoon Drive Diva Toni and Mike McVay

Spacial Audio Visits McVay Media

Spacial Audio visits McVay Media - Pictured are Ken, Bryan and Josh from Spacial Audio with Mike, Daniel and James from McVay New Media

A night at the wine bar for Spacial Audio and McVay New Media - Welcome to Cleveland!

Bryan and Daniel

James and Josh

Stop Press - Grant Broadcasters Stations take home ACRAs awards

Brooklyn Hulands - Best Documentary

Chae Rogan - Best Producer

Dayle Richardson and Lousie Poole - Cameras Awards

Louise Poole and David Bauche - ACRA Award

Congratulations to the 2008 NAB Marconi Award Winners!!!

The awards were presented to Radio's Best during the Annual Convention held in late September at Austin, Texas.

Fun in Austin!

Keith Berman of Radio & Records magazine, Heather Cohen of The Weiss Agency and Scott Meyers with John Tesh Media pose in front of the home of literary legend O Henry. The home is in Austin, Texas and was between the convention hotel and Austin's most famous cigar bar. One can guess where this trio was headed.

Nick Loren - Triple Threat

Nick Loren, singer and song writer, is also an actor. He's seen here in France, busy on the set of the brand new John Travolta movie.

Nick is John's stunt double.

Nick without the make-up .... and some hair on his CD Banner.

Mike McVay and Alaska Governor, VP candidate, Sarah Palin pose together at the ABC booth during the NAB/R&R Convention in Austin.

OKAY .... he's posing with a cardboard cut-out, but he didn't know that when he was asked to pose.

8,600 Shoes – Personally Delivered

The JOY FM asked listeners to donate new shoes for air personality Carmen Brown to bring to orphans in Guatemala, along with artist Geoff Moore and Buckner International Ministries. The response: Carmen’s delivering 8600 pairs next week!




Air personality Carmen Brown with a helpful friend

Carmen Brown with some of the Joy 'Donors'

Thank you everyone for all the SHOES!!!!

Kathy Rowe with Glenn Hamilton

WYYY/Syracuse (Y94) PD Kathy Rowe poses with afternoon talent Glenn Hamilton. Hamilton is a voice tracked talent who has Top-3 ratings on the markets leading AC. Rowe anchors the morning show and programs Y94 for Clear Channel.

The NAB Convention

The NAB gave us some nice photo opportunities. The convention was held in Austin, Texas, in conjunction with R&R Magazine, and took place September 17-19, 2008.



McVay Media's Holland Cooke and Mike McVay surrounded the RAB's Dolores Nolan. Two thorns and a rose.

Comic Wonder and McVay Media presented America's Comic Wonder. Pictured is Daniel Anstandig as he introduced Keller Fitzsimmons, the CEO of Comic Wonder. Comic Wonder and McVay Media gave away $1,000 to the funniest air personality to enter the contest.

Keller Fitzsimmons at the NAB/Austin, TX

The Unknown Comic introduces America's Comic Wonder at the NAB/Austin, TX. Visit www.comicwonder.com to learn more about Comic Wonder.

CONGRATULATIONS!

For an unprecedented third year in a row Mike McVay has been named the Broadcast Executive of the Year for Radio & Records magazine. McVay received the honor in 2006, 2007 and at this years 2008 convention held in Austin, Texas. Thank you to all those who voted for our President & Founder.

The back of the V100/Charleston van is enough to stop anyone

The WVAF morning team of Steve & Jenny are "wrapped" across the back with a safety message for anyone that tailgates.

The Brains at Mix 101.5

The "Brains Behind the Scenes" of the WRAL/Raleigh (Mix 101.5) morning show pose with McVay Media's Mike McVay. Pictured L-R PD Barry Fox, Vanna Fox (not related), McVay and Wayne Michaels.

Mike McVay and Neil Diamond

Simulated backstage following the recent Neil Diamond show at Madison Square Gardens. McVay (a metro sexual) was seen dancing with WLTW/NYC PD Chris Conley (questionable) during the concert. Conley, by the way, was nearly ejected from the concert for continually taking pictures with his phone camera. Rules, Chris. Follow the rules!

Labor Day Weekend

McVay Media kicked off the return of 102-5 The Party, Nashville. The Partiers heralded the return with a PR Party of their own. Newspaper, TV and 102-5 were all dropping confetti as Nashville welcomed the return of the CHR.


The NEW Look - 102-5 The Party

Venus goes bye-bye

Mike McVay - GM Tincy Crouse - OM PD Troy Hanson and CEO Bud Walters

Mike McVay in the cherry picker at The Party - Nice hard hat!

Owner Bud Walters and PD Troy Hanson

Stairway to The Party

The Best Sales Team in Nashville Radio

Changing Signs - Goodbye WVNS - Hello Party!

Cromwell CEO Bud Walters and OM-PD

Doogie Vance

GM Tincy Crouse and the Party staff

Launching THE PARTY - Doogie Vance

WLTW PD CHRIS CONLEY, HEATHER COHEN AND MIKE MCVAY FOLLOWING THE NEIL DIAMOND SHOW IN NEW YORK CITY AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

Mike's visit with KOSP

Mike McVay poses with KOSP (Star 105-1) OM Mary Fleenor while visiting Springfield - Branson MO


OM Mary Fleenor + Lisa and Boomer from Star 105-1 in Springfield



Star 105-1 Springfield Chris & Summer in the Morning

Katrina Carlson at Briar Rose Winery