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COX RADIO’S DANCE PARTY 93.1 FM TO DEBUT IN HD ON EXPANDED HD-2 FM DIAL
ATLANTA, GA (March 24, 2008) - Cox Radio, Inc. (NYSE: CXR) announced today that Miami dance-station, PARTY 93.1 FM, will be broadcast in High Definition (HD), debuting on an expanded FM dial at 93.1 HD2. The launch is effective today, March 24, 2008, at 12:00 PM EST.
PARTY 93-1, first launched on New Year’s Eve in 2001, was one of America’s leading dance formatted-stations. Dance is a niche format, which is the reason why so few dance-commercial stations exist today. However, for South Florida listeners, dance music has become a lifestyle, making it a popular format.
Phil Michaels-Trueba, who designed the original PARTY 93.1, will orchestrate the new HD version.
“Phil is a visionary and the launch on HD2 will enhance the station’s artistic expression that truly represents the South Florida Dance community,” said Michael Disney, Cox Radio Miami’s Vice President and General Manager. “PARTY 93.1-HD2 will deliver what its very passionate fans loved about the high energy station: the best hit music from the genres of pop dance, club dance, and dance classics from the 90’s.”
“PARTY 93.1 was a great radio station, but because of its unconventional format, it was difficult to fit into the mold of the contemporary business model of commercial radio,” said Michaels-Trueba, who is also the Program Director of Cox Radio’s HOT 105/WHQT-FM 105.1. “The expanded HD dial, with its ability to enhance the quality of music on radio, is the perfect place for PARTY 93.1.”
HD Radio is the latest advancement in radio broadcasting that provides CD-quality audio on the FM dial for current radio stations. However, the technology also expands the dial so FM frequencies can split into multiple audio streams, which allows for more musical choices. Similar to traditional radio, HD Radio has no monthly subscription fees, but listeners do need a HD Radio receiver.
“HD Radio is similar to the conversion from AM Radio to FM Radio,” said Derick Pitts, Cox Radio’s Interactive Resource Manager. “Just like we had to buy radio receivers that were marked AM/FM, we now simply have to buy receivers marked HD Radio. HD Radio takes the stereo sound quality of FM to the next level with signals that are even more crystal clear. It also allows FM stations such as 93.1 to have multiple stations. As a result, we can now have 93 ROCK on the main channel of 93.1 and PARTY 93.1-HD2 on our second channel.”
The 93.1 FM frequency has been owned by the Atlanta-based Cox Radio for over eight years, and has been the home of 93 ROCK / WHDR for over three years. 93 ROCK features songs from legendary rock artists like Metallica, Ozzy Osborne, Nirvana, Nickelback, Linkin Park, AC/DC, and Aerosmith.
The station’s website, PARTY931.com, is currently under construction, but will provide fans with information about the station and an e-mail link that directs them to submitting feedback and comments about the station. The station has also set up a MySpace profile at http://www.myspace.com/party93hd2.
HD Radios for homes, cars, and office desktops, are available at various retail locations in the South Florida region, including: Brandsmart USA, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Circuit City, and Sound Advice. A complete list of HD Radio products can be found at http://coxradiohd.com/buy.html .
Cox Radio Miami also owns and operates HOT 105 / WHQT-FM 105.1, 99 JAMZ / WEDR-FM 99.1, and 97.3 the COAST / WFLC-FM 97.3. Like 93.1 FM, these stations also have HD2 channels that offer different formats in addition to their HD1 channels.
About Cox Radio
Cox Radio is one of the largest radio companies in the United States based on revenues. Upon the completion of all announced transactions, Cox Radio will own, operate or provide sales or marketing services for 86 stations (71 FM and 15 AM) clustered in 19 markets, including major markets such as Atlanta, Houston, Miami, Orlando, San Antonio and Tampa. Cox Radio shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol: CXR.
Contact Information:
Derick Pitts
Cox Radio Miami
305.567.5725
[email protected]
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ATLANTA, GA (March 24, 2008) - Cox Radio, Inc. (NYSE: CXR) announced today that Miami dance-station, PARTY 93.1 FM, will be broadcast in High Definition (HD), debuting on an expanded FM dial at 93.1 HD2. The launch is effective today, March 24, 2008, at 12:00 PM EST.
PARTY 93-1, first launched on New Year’s Eve in 2001, was one of America’s leading dance formatted-stations. Dance is a niche format, which is the reason why so few dance-commercial stations exist today. However, for South Florida listeners, dance music has become a lifestyle, making it a popular format.
Phil Michaels-Trueba, who designed the original PARTY 93.1, will orchestrate the new HD version.
“Phil is a visionary and the launch on HD2 will enhance the station’s artistic expression that truly represents the South Florida Dance community,” said Michael Disney, Cox Radio Miami’s Vice President and General Manager. “PARTY 93.1-HD2 will deliver what its very passionate fans loved about the high energy station: the best hit music from the genres of pop dance, club dance, and dance classics from the 90’s.”
“PARTY 93.1 was a great radio station, but because of its unconventional format, it was difficult to fit into the mold of the contemporary business model of commercial radio,” said Michaels-Trueba, who is also the Program Director of Cox Radio’s HOT 105/WHQT-FM 105.1. “The expanded HD dial, with its ability to enhance the quality of music on radio, is the perfect place for PARTY 93.1.”
HD Radio is the latest advancement in radio broadcasting that provides CD-quality audio on the FM dial for current radio stations. However, the technology also expands the dial so FM frequencies can split into multiple audio streams, which allows for more musical choices. Similar to traditional radio, HD Radio has no monthly subscription fees, but listeners do need a HD Radio receiver.
“HD Radio is similar to the conversion from AM Radio to FM Radio,” said Derick Pitts, Cox Radio’s Interactive Resource Manager. “Just like we had to buy radio receivers that were marked AM/FM, we now simply have to buy receivers marked HD Radio. HD Radio takes the stereo sound quality of FM to the next level with signals that are even more crystal clear. It also allows FM stations such as 93.1 to have multiple stations. As a result, we can now have 93 ROCK on the main channel of 93.1 and PARTY 93.1-HD2 on our second channel.”
The 93.1 FM frequency has been owned by the Atlanta-based Cox Radio for over eight years, and has been the home of 93 ROCK / WHDR for over three years. 93 ROCK features songs from legendary rock artists like Metallica, Ozzy Osborne, Nirvana, Nickelback, Linkin Park, AC/DC, and Aerosmith.
The station’s website, PARTY931.com, is currently under construction, but will provide fans with information about the station and an e-mail link that directs them to submitting feedback and comments about the station. The station has also set up a MySpace profile at http://www.myspace.com/party93hd2.
HD Radios for homes, cars, and office desktops, are available at various retail locations in the South Florida region, including: Brandsmart USA, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Circuit City, and Sound Advice. A complete list of HD Radio products can be found at http://coxradiohd.com/buy.html .
Cox Radio Miami also owns and operates HOT 105 / WHQT-FM 105.1, 99 JAMZ / WEDR-FM 99.1, and 97.3 the COAST / WFLC-FM 97.3. Like 93.1 FM, these stations also have HD2 channels that offer different formats in addition to their HD1 channels.
About Cox Radio
Cox Radio is one of the largest radio companies in the United States based on revenues. Upon the completion of all announced transactions, Cox Radio will own, operate or provide sales or marketing services for 86 stations (71 FM and 15 AM) clustered in 19 markets, including major markets such as Atlanta, Houston, Miami, Orlando, San Antonio and Tampa. Cox Radio shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol: CXR.
Contact Information:
Derick Pitts
Cox Radio Miami
305.567.5725
[email protected]
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