CelleCast News & Announcements

Press release: RADIO CAPTURED? CELLEGRAMS MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR LISTENERS TO SHARE TALK RADIO CLIPS OVER THE TELEPHONE

RADIO CAPTURED? CELLEGRAMS MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR LISTENERS TO SHARE TALK RADIO CLIPS OVER THE TELEPHONE
The best moments in radio need not disappear

(July 1st, 2008) – CelleCast announced today that it has extended the shelf life of punditry by allowing it to be easily captured and shared among talk radio listeners. CelleGrams allow listeners of a radio program on CelleCast to easily share memorable utterances by hosts with others. When a profound moment is heard, the listener can bookmark and send that precise program clip right from their phone for someone else to hear.

“Until now, great moments in radio vanish into the ether the moment they are heard,” said Andrew Deal, CelleCast founder and CEO. “We’ve created a very simple way to virally share radio in a way that anyone can do, simply by pressing 3 while listening.”

Sending a CelleGram is done in three easy steps. Press 3, add a number and record a greeting. CelleGrams directly address the two biggest goals of every talk radio host: How to better engage with the audience and how to expand the listener base by word of mouth.

“The addition of CelleGrams enhances our claim that radio can lead in a new media landscape. We believe in the power of radio and are leading in the NAB 2020 initiatives,” said Deal.

CelleCast, Inc. was launched in November 2007 to bring radio and all things audio to any phone, any time, anywhere. CelleCast is building a network of programming focused on top-tier radio programs. Its current partner networks include Premiere Radio Networks, United Stations Radio Networks, Advanced Media and Envision Radio Networks. CelleCast exists to elevate the marketplace of ideas, allowing listeners to do more than just listen, but to build playlists and social networking profiles, send CelleGrams to friends, and talk back to the shows. Comprehensive mobile voice-text-email messaging tools are scheduled to be added to the service later in 2008.

Press Release: LOU DOBBS RADIO SHOW GOES MOBILE WITH CELLECAST

LOU DOBBS RADIO SHOW GOES MOBILE WITH CELLECAST
The show, the first of United Stations Radio Network lineup to cellecast, is now available through any phone on demand

(JUNE 3rd, 2008) – The Lou Dobbs Show, weekday radio program syndicated by the United Stations Radio Networks (“USRN”), has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with CELLECAST, to deliver the program to listeners 24-7 from any telephone.

CelleCast has created a service that gives listeners flexibility with their radio listening and empowers them to set their own on-demand listening schedule. Now listeners all over America will be able to access Lou Dobbs compelling program any time they want with any standard cell phone. In addition, CelleCast users experience unprecedented interactivity with program hosts, advertisers and other listeners.

Andy Denemark, EVP/Programming for USRN, said, “We’re excited to add CelleCast as another easy to use resource to listen and interact with The Lou Dobbs Show.” He continued, “We’re no longer in a single-platform broadcasting business; we’re in a multi-platform media business, and we’re thrilled to be adding this additional mobile platform. It helps us reach our audience and, perhaps more importantly, for them to reach us.”

“Having America’s Most Influential Independent Voice as an exclusive channel in the CelleCast Network is a big boost for mobile interactive radio to flood the mainstream,” said Andrew Deal, CelleCast founder and CEO. “As a long time and extremely well respected anchor, author, and speaker Lou Dobbs joins some of America’s finest radio programs on the CelleCast system.”

CelleCast Merges Old, New and Social Media Into One Interactive Environment with the Launch of its User Community, CelleCast Listener Central

(Vancouver, WA – May 8, 2008) - Andrew Deal, founder and CEO of CelleCast Inc. announced today the launch of its social media tools built to enhance the burgeoning user community. CelleCast Listener Central brings the popularity of sites such as MySpace and Facebook to a 490 million phones and the mobile, audio-on-demand environment. The CelleCast Listener Central page features a variety of social media tools including talkbacks, polls, playlists, top shows and user statistics and they’re available to anyone with a phone.

Powered by a robust user profile tool, CelleCast Listener Central displays the most popular shows and topics of the day, and lets users listen to Talkback comments to shows made by others, as well as their own. It provides a pulse for what’s popular on CelleCast, and gives people a chance to express themselves openly in light of their favorite programs and their opinions on various cultural issues.

“The caller download hotlink maxis ringtones | download free ringtones nokia | download free sprint ringtones | cell cingular free phone ringtones | ringtones for alltel cell phone | free sprint cell phone ringtones | tv ringtones | cell free phone ringtones wallpaper | listen mosquito ringtones | ringtones for cingular phone | digi caller ringtones | free verizon wireless ringtones | download free ringtones yahoo | free phone ringtones | cingular free phone ringtones | tv theme ringtones | free phone ringtones verizon wireless | crazy frog ringtones | cell free get phone ringtones | download free real ringtones for tmobile | impact of social media services on today’s culture is undeniable,” commented Deal. “With the CelleCast community, our approach centers around not only connecting users with similar ideologies, but allowing them to share media with those in their real social network – people in their phone address book. Other sites allow you to create networks stuffed with people you’ve never met. Our service enables sharing audio media with your existing contacts, and finding others who have similar tastes. And there are no obstacles to be a part of the action. All it takes is a phone.”

The difference between CelleCast and sites such as Facebook and MySpace is the telephony-based channel, with the user’s phone number rather than email as a hub. Talkback interactions made to programs on CelleCast are displayed on the user’s profile, and some make it to the community page itself where ideas and ideologies are shared freely.

CelleCast goes green

Well, at least in our program offering…

Today marks the debut of Think Green with Harrison on radio stations nationwide. A daily 60-second feature featuring simple and important ways in which we can live a “green” lifestyle.

In step with its radio debut is its arrival on CelleCast, where the features can be heard with any phone on demand. Another dose of education on the go. Try it today at 253-269-7007. Or see the CelleCast page at http://cellecast.com/thinkgreen.

3 new programs on CelleCast

Now gracing our program catalog are…

Cheap Psychological Tricks w/ Dr. Buff
Direct Dial (360) 282-5400
http://cellecast.com/cheappsychologicaltricks
A daily 60 second vignette that offers self-help for improving your effectiveness as a parent, spouse, family member, and friend. Great advice from a licensed psychologist. And it’s better than Cheap - it’s free! Just call the number. A quick dose of education on the go.

A Cuppa Jayne
Direct Dial (253) 220-2233 - http://cellecast.com/acuppajayne/
Meet Jayne. Jayne talks to adult women the way adult women speak to each other. Key, is that everything said by Jayne, is meant to be “overheard” by men! This 60 second vignette is a fun feature to start your day. Find it in the Entertainment News category.

The Tour Bus
Direct Dial: (253) 220-2244 - http://cellecast.com/thetourbus
The Tour Bus is a weekly radio show featuring party rock bands from the 80s, 90s, and today. Now, you can listen to exclusive content from The Tour Bus and CelleCast including trivia, mock-star moments, metal milestones, and exclusive extended interviews.

Family Matters with Caroline and Jacquie now launched

Speaking of our deal with Envision, which was mentioned in NTS Aircheck Weekly today, we’re pleased to announce that the cellecast for Family Matters with Caroline and Jacquie is now live.

Hear it at (206) 400-2844 or see it at http://cellecast.com/familymatters

Welcome to the CelleCast lineup ladies. This week’s show starts off with advice on how to become a millionaire. I think I’m going to go listen.

Welcoming Envision Radio Networks to CelleCast!

ENVISION RADIO NETWORKS® SIGNS LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH CELLECAST
Envision Programming now Available Through Any Phone on Demand

(MARCH 2008) – CelleCast, Inc. is pleased to announce a new licensing agreement with Envision Radio Networks® that will allow Envision to deliver a diverse selection of multi-genre programming that will be instantly available on demand to users via their mobile or landline phones. Paul Shaffer’s Day in Rock, Jayne-FM, Cheap Psychological Tricks with Dr. Buff, The Tour Bus and Family Matters are among the programs that will be offered initially as part of the agreement, with additional programming to be added during the coming weeks.

CelleCast has created a service that frees listeners from being tied to their radio and empowers them to set their own on-demand listening schedule. In addition, CelleCast users experience unprecedented interactivity with program hosts and other listeners. Visit www.cellecast.com for more information.

“In addition to providing content for radio stations to use on-air, Envision Radio Networks provides content for radio station usage through streaming, podcasting, blogging, social networking, Internet, Wifi, audio, video and mobilecasting,” says Envision Radio Networks® President and CEO Danno Wolkoff. “Now with CelleCasting, we can provide radio on demand for our affiliates and their listeners wherever they want and whenever they want it.”

“Envision Radio Networks is the ideal content partner for CelleCast,” commented Andrew Deal, CelleCast, Inc President and CEO. “Their short form programming provides a variety for our listeners’ playlists, and their long form talk shows make an appealing addition to our existing line up which includes The Dr. Laura Program and The Lars Larson Show.”

The Dr. Laura Program on CelleCast starting March 3rd!

We’re pleased to announce to the world today that The Dr. Laura Program has partnered with CelleCast to make it available on any phone, any time, anywhere.

This major initiative by the program and its producer, Take on the Day, LLC makes it the first top 10 talk radio program to be available on demand via any mobile phone or land line in the U.S. It signals a significant trend for talk radio, heading in the direction of making popular syndicated shows available through mobile channels.

Beginning March 3rd, the full three hours of the Dr. Laura program can be accessed close to live simply by dialing a phone number. The cellecast of the program also allows listeners to pause, rewind, fast forward, and interact with the program and advertisers. A preview is now available by calling (253) 269-7000. Check out the Dr. Laura cellecast page at http://cellecast.com/drlaura

The full version of today’s press release of this momentous occasion for talk radio is available here.

CelleCast empowers political junkies to sound off to the world about the Presidential Primaries

Vancouver, WA – January 23, 2008 – CelleCast, Inc. announced today that its newest program, Presidential Cellect 08 Town Hall Debate, is a one-stop audio source for the latest news on the campaign trail. By aggregating the most credible sources of election coverage into one program, it allows callers to hear the most recent news on demand with their cell phones.

What sets this program apart from other content sources is its interactive capabilities. Designed to be an audio forum, callers are able to Talkback to the shows, simply by pressing three to record their thoughts and opinions on the candidates and topics. Talkbacks can be sent immediately to CelleCast, and upon screening, the audio will be posted to their website for public access.

“The presidential race is dominating the news, and will be for the next 11 months,” said Andrew Deal, CelleCast’s founder and CEO. “This tool empowers the average person to sound off with their opinions about the candidates and issues. It gives a voice to anyone with a phone.”

Callers can leave a message, then log on to http://cellecast.com/cellect08 to hear their comments and those made by others – in true Town Hall style. This brings the ever-popular blog commenting culture to the mobile, on demand audio realm.

Into Tomorrow with Dave Graveline features CelleCast

On the December 21st edition of Into Tomorrow with Dave Graveline, Andrew spoke with Dave about CelleCast and the many ways it is empowering listeners to take control of their radio schedules.

The interview, which aired in the third hour, segment three, can be heard here.
Listen closely towards the end and you’ll also hear a special offer Andrew makes for Into Tomorrow listeners.

We appreciate the positive, accurate coverage from Dave and his team. More information about the Into Tomorrow cellecast can be found here.