Monticello Media: A Word from the Owner

Welcome Jay Lopez!

2011-08-03T07:20:00.000-07:00

We're thrilled to welcome Jay Lopez to the Monticello Media family. Hitkicker 99.7 afternoon personality, Jay Lopez, is well known in Charlottesville. He's been on the air in Central Virginia for 23 years.

Jay is heavily involved in the community helping raise funds for the UVA Breast Care Center, UVA Children's Hospital, Virginia Blood Services and Martha Jefferson Hospital's Cancer Resource Center. Jay also developed a program to recognize the efforts of local teachers, too. Jay is the voice of Crutchfield, a nationally recognized electronics dealer, and had worked with ACAC and Brown Auto...you've probably heard the commericals.

Jay has won several awards from the Virginia Association of Broadcasters including "Commercial of the Year" and "Radio Promotional Campaign of the Year". Jay is married to Carlee and they have a son, Tommy and daughter Annie.

Send an email to Jay: jlopez@cvillestations.com

Welcome aboard!

George

First Night Virginia

2010-12-04T05:00:00.000-08:00

Monticello Media is one of the many sponsors for this year's First Night Virginia. Come celebrate with us with this different way of bringing in the New Year! For scheduled events and ticket information, visit their website.

2010 Toy Lift

2010-12-03T05:00:00.000-08:00

Join us in making sure that every child in Central Virginia has a present to open on Christmas morning! Bring new, unwrapped toys to the Fashion Square Mall on this Friday, December 3rd, or to the Toy Lift drop-off locations in Charlottesville, Crozet, Fluvanna, and Ruckersville. Visit the Toy Lift Foundation website for more information.

Welcome Wanda Birckhead Farrar to the Monticello Media family

2010-12-02T12:32:00.000-08:00

Welcome Wanda Birckhead Farrar! Wanda comes to us with over 25 years of sales and management experience in newspapers, cable television and radio. She is happy to be back at the same desk she had when she last worked for these terrific stations.

"I heard Chiumento was putting the band back together and I wanted to be a part of it," Wanda says. She will be actively developing business through sales efforts and community involvement. A native of Charlottesville, Wanda is married to Sandy and has a daughter, Jordan, son-in-law, Matt, and light of her life grand-daughter, Ivy. She is a collector of vintage Christmas decorations.

Carlos Untied: Behind the Scenes at Monticello Media

2010-09-20T08:59:00.000-07:00

http://www.newsplex.com/video?clipID=5126285&autoStart=true&contentID=103276249

Two videos (Part I and Part II).

George

Inc. magazine's business plan presentation

2010-08-18T06:52:00.000-07:00

If you are working on a business plan, Inc. magazine has a good resource: Business Plan Presentation. It is a basic PowerPoint template which may serve you well as a starting point for your presentation. At worst, it would serve as an antidote for writer's block.

George

Have your tried mind mapping? (Article from Inc. magazine)

2010-08-17T14:22:00.000-07:00

Here is a good article for small business owners from Inc. magazine on mind mapping. I have found the concept to be very useful for project management; there are a lot of ways for entrepreneurs to put it to effective use.

I use software from Mindjet (MindManager) and can recommend it highly. For project management, ResultsManager is a great add-in.

George

Joe Thomas On the Roof!

2010-06-18T07:21:00.000-07:00

Kudos to our own Joe Thomas who is broadcasting around the clock from the roof of the Red Cross building in Charlottesville. Joe is raising money to fund building repairs of the snow damaged facility.

Donate here:

http://centralvirginia.redcross.org/Raise_The_Roof.php

Editorial airing on our six radio stations and four online stations

2010-03-17T15:42:00.000-07:00

Editorial

Annc: This is Viewpoint with Dennis Mockler, Vice President/General Manager of Monticello Media

Thomas Jefferson said “Leave no authority existing not responsible to the people.” One has to wonder how he’d view what White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs described as the “legislative process game” being considered to pass such crucial legislation without a vote.

Regardless of your position on healthcare reform - we believe the civility and integrity our system of governance was founded on needs to be restored. We strongly believe every member of Congress should cast an up or down vote on-the-record. Legislation that will impact 17% of our economy, but more importantly, each and every one of us deserves no less. Is it too much to ask that they do the honorable thing - allowing us to see how they represented us?

Mr. Jefferson also said, “Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.” If you agree we hope you’ll call Congressman Tom Perriello at 888-486-6487 and request that congress cast a yay or nay vote on healthcare.

Annc: This has been Viewpoint from Monticello Media.

Charlottesville listed as one of the healthiest cities

2010-01-29T10:04:00.000-08:00

From the City of Charlottesville's website:

In the February issue of Men’s Journal magazine, the City of Charlottesville is listed as one of the healthiest cities to live in the country. The new accounting used information compiled by Sperling’s Ranked and Rated in their Best Places to Live survey to give editors a snapshot of long term health conditions. The national magazine looked at quality of life issues that contribute to a healthier lifestyle such as:

• Availability of Local Farms and Products
• Shorter Commute Times
• Sidewalk Access and Pedestrian Friendly Community
• Lower Pollution Levels
• Available and Expanding Green Spaces
• Mild Climate and Sunny Days

Recent other acknowledgements for the City of Charlottesville include:

• 4th Best Place to Live in the Country - Kiplinger's Magazine 2009
• Best Place to Launch a Business – Fortune Magazine 2009
• 11th Best Town to Find a Job - Forbes Magazine 2009
• One of the 30 Coolest Neighborhoods, Belmont - Men's Health Magazine 2009
• 18th Safest Mid-Sized Cities in the Country (populations between 150,000 and 500,000), Farmers Insurance 2009
• AARP, Top 10 Healthiest Places to Retire, 2008
• Best Places to Retire, Black Enterprise Magazine, 2nd in 2008
• Best City for Living and Launching a Business by Fortune and Money Magazines - 18th Place in 2008.
• Best Small Market for Business by Forbes Magazine - 9th Place in 2008.

George
Monticello Media

Charlottesville snow pictures

2010-01-02T10:04:00.000-08:00

Click Here for Snowpocalypse pictures from Flickr!

George

Charlottesville one of the ten best drivers' cities in America

2009-12-10T13:52:00.000-08:00

According to "Car and Driver," Charlottesville has “one of motoring’s most divine spectacles:” Skyline Drive. “It’s arguably the most scenic drive east of the Mississippi.”

According to the article, Charlottesville is home to 218 days of sunshine a year and 16 city traffic cops.

http://www.c-ville.com/File/PrimarySource_PDF/CarandDriver.pdf

From: http://www.c-ville.com/

George

The Hook: Booze in the blender - Jimmy Buffett rocks Charlottesville

2009-11-19T14:24:00.000-08:00

"The ginormous parking lots around the Arena were plastered with a special brand of tailgaters: guys in hula skirts and coconut bras, girls with shark pasties. Many sporting parrot, crab, and shark hats and some in shark and pirate costumes, all downing flagons of Caribbean-pastel margaritas mixed to the tunes of Jimmy and whining 12-volt blenders."

Good write-up of the Buffett show in Cville:

http://www.readthehook.com/blog/index.php/2009/11/19/booze-in-the-blender-jimmy-buffett-rocks-charlottesvill/

CNN: America's cool college towns

2009-11-18T07:23:00.000-08:00

"The music scene was fertile here B.D.M.B -- that is, before the Dave Matthews Band, which formed in Charlottesville in the early 1990s."

http://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/11/02/college.towns/

Money Magazine names city as top area to start a small business

2009-10-25T17:55:00.000-07:00

Money Magazine recently ranked Charlottesville No. 19 on its list of best small metropolitan areas to start a small business. Charlottesville was the only commonwealth city listed and ranked in the top 50 among cities of all sizes.

http://www.cavalierdaily.com/2009/10/15/money-magazine-names-city-as-top-area-to-start-a-small-business/

Hot 101.9's Little Black Dress Party is tomorrow!

2009-10-13T06:33:00.000-07:00

Hot 101.9's "Little Black Dress Party" is this Thursday!! Join us At Siips Wine & Champagne Bar on the Downtown Mall at 8pm for a fun, classy night out with the girls!

We have some cool giveaways from places like Neroli Spa, Judy b., Boot'vil, Tuel Jewelers, Quick Lane Tire & Auto, Fastan, and A New Salon. Get the dress, get your friends, have some fun with us. Click on the link below for more details and to see pics from last year's LBD Party!

http://1019hot.com/pages/1186441.php

generations102.3 Live from the Crozet Arts and Crafts Fall Festival

2009-10-06T10:08:00.000-07:00

generations102.3 is broadcasting live from the Crozet Arts and Crafts Fall Festival on Saturday from 11-1. Kick off a great day by visiting Steve Walker at the generations tent next to the information booth just inside the gate.

Our new guy: Tom Scott (Director Interactive Media)

2009-10-05T05:00:00.000-07:00

One of the “new” arrivals to Monticello Media, Tom is a 28 year radio vet with extensive background as an Operations Manager, Program Director, Promotions Director, News Director, and announcer, as well as having Non-Traditional Revenue and Sales experience.

“All of my previous experience has prepared me to incorporate all parts of our business into the 6 Monticello Media station websites. I work everyday with programming, promotions and sales to assure that what we have on the air is reflected in our on-line products, while creating opportunities for our clients to use our digital platform to reach potential customers.”

In addition to his work on the Monticello Media websites, Tom can be heard weekday mornings from 6-9am on TOM @ 107.5.

Born in northeastern PA, Tom spent his entire career circling central PA, most of that time in the home of Little League Baseball, Williamsport, PA, before heading south in July. “This part of Virginia is beautiful…We’ve traveled through the Charlottesville area before, and the opportunities for our family are too good to pass up!”

He loves music, history, travel and antiques and is doing everything he can to enjoy all of the local experiences that include those pastimes. Tom, his wife and 2 of their 6 children make their new home in Greene County, and look forward to the Fall season with its beautiful colors along the Blue Ridge.

Contact Tom:
tscott@cvillestations.com
434-817-7624
www.linkedin.com/pub/tom-scott/11/789/1a4

Joe Thomas Uploaded "U2 in Charlottesville"

2009-10-02T10:08:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGkpRB8FvSs&feature=autofb

Meet Walter Scott (Monticello Media's BIGGEST Tarheel fan!)

2009-09-30T05:00:00.000-07:00

Walter was born and raised in Charlottesville and is a proud graduate of the Albemarle High School Class of 2000. He attended Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia and has also lived in Harrisonburg. Walter’s son, Walter Scott the 4th, was born on July 4, 2006 and “is an absolute joy to be around.”

Walter is a fan of music at its core, not just a particular genre; his mp3 player is filled with everything from Jay-Z to Quiet Riot to Jackson Browne. He enjoys sports and follows them religiously. Walter is a fan of the Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Indians and The North Carolina Tarheels. He also enjoys working out, playing softball, using his DVR to the fullest of its capabilities, a well constructed libation and laughing as hard and as often as possible.

Walter’s three favorite movies are Coming To America, Pulp Fiction, and Gladiator. His favorite quotes are:

“The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.”- Einstein,

“The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good.”- Samuel Johnson, and

“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” -Winston Churchill

Email Walter at wscott@cvillestations.com. You can also catch him on LinkedIn at: www.linkedin.com/in/walterscott

Dana French: Helping Charlottesville Area Businesses Grow

2009-09-27T11:47:00.000-07:00

Dana has been with us since the inception of our company and has grown along with us as a sales and marketing representative. Her job is to help people grow their businesses by working with them to create and implement effective, customized advertising campaigns on our radio stations and digital platform.

Dana says her favorite part of the job is that every day is different and exciting. She loves the creative aspect of coming up with different marketing strategies for businesses involving great promotions, product endorsements, on-air give aways for our listeners, and innovative, FUN station events.

Dana is a Charlottesville native, born at Martha Jefferson Hospital on December 22nd, 1982. She attended Charlottesville City Schools and the University of Virginia. After graduation she was able to go backpacking in Australia and New Zealand for 3 months and hopes to be able to do more traveling in the future.

Dana has 2 brothers, 2 step-brothers and a step-sister. She loves spending time with her family and friends and going to concerts… especially her brother’s band PARACHUTE’s !!! Dana is very outgoing, and energetic. She says her life philosophy is to only regret things I DO, not things I don’t do.. In other words, she says she will try anything once! Dana enjoys reading (historical fiction & short stories) and taking pictures. She also loves the beach, football (both the ACC Wahoo-Wah!!! and the NFL), her cat Rocky, and Mama’s macaroni & cheese. Dana says she has many blessings in her life and her philosophy is; “I will do my best to live with gratitude and appreciation, and to love and LAUGH!!!”

E-mail Dana at dfrench@cvillestations.com or find her on LinkedIn at: www.linkedin.com/in/danafrenchcville

Say "Hi" to Monticello Media's Chuck Johnston

2009-09-25T05:00:00.000-07:00

Chuck Johnston will only say that he was born sometime in the last century! Chuck came on board with Monticello Media in October of 2007, and he is proud of our company's radio stations and interactive products.

Chuck has been in Radio Marketing on and off for nearly thirty years; his experience and expertise has brought great value to his clients. He has been in markets as large as Cincinnati and Columbus and as small as those in Charlottesville and Newport. Chuck has worked for large corporations and small individually-owned stations and has helped market small companies and large.

Chuck has also worked in the computer and cellular industries and for a broadcast equipment manufacturer, but keeps coming back to Radio.

When he is not working, he likes spending time with his wife of more than 38 years and their three grown children. Chuck also enjoys gardening, hiking, music, movies, reading and playing his old drums. He is also learning to play golf… again!

Chuck takes pride in his commitment to service, integrity and a quality product.

Email Chuck at cjohnston@cvillestations.com. You can also find him on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjohnston

Meet Monticello Media's Myron "Mike" Cohen

2009-09-21T08:33:00.001-07:00

Myron P. Cohen (a.k.a. Mike) has been married for almost forty years to La Donna, a Pediatric Occupational Therapist. Mike was born and raised in West Los Angeles and La Donna comes from southern Ohio. They have two children, daughter Leslie and son Matthew.

Mike has been in Broadcast Sales over thirty-eight years and has worked for The Tribune Company, Metromedia, Clear Channel and Turner Broadcasting. During his 20 year tenure at Turner Broadcasting Mike was one of the original salespersons for CNN.

Mike is fluent in Spanish and his hobbies include growing roses, traveling, golf, chess, Doo Wop Music and reading mysteries. Mike is also an ardent fan of pro football and basketball, especially the NBA's Lakers. Mike has been a lifelong dog owner and currently has a 6 lb. yorky "Barney" and a 75 lb. Sheppard mix "Rudy."

E-mail Mike at mcohen@cvillestations.com

Steve York Interacts

2009-07-10T05:00:00.000-07:00

Steve York, middays on “generations 102.3, the music for your generation,” grew up in the Shenandoah Valley. His two greatest loves are music and hearing it on the radio.

Steve has been on the radio for much of his life, and he has traveled around the country doing it. But he says there is nothing like coming home and getting to be with family and friends. When he is not on the radio, he loves watching movies, sports on TV, traveling, and basically having fun and enjoying living in Charlottesville.

Steve also hosts the Interactive Request Show on Friday and Saturday nights from 10:00pm to 12:00 midnight on TOM@107.5. Let TOM and Steve know what you want to hear:

On the request line: (434) 964-1075

Email: syork@generations1023.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/1075tom

Facebook: (search in groups) Tom@1075

Meet Our Personalities: Tom Morgan

2009-07-08T05:00:00.000-07:00

Tom Morgan, “Your Wake – Up Call” on WCYK (along with Pam Garrison), started his career in radio at WJBC in Knoxville (if you want to call college radio the start of your career). He served as Program Director there for two years. Prior to graduation, he was awarded the Media Communication Award for Excellence at WJBC. During his junior year in college, he worked Saturday mornings at WOKI, "The River." This position later turned into weekends/swing, to nights, and then finally, afternoon drive. During this time, he also worked at CMA Award winning WIVK, where he got his country radio start.

After a year of full-fledged country in East Tennessee, he finally came home to Virginia at WCYK, where he did afternoons from November 2006, until a few months ago. His life-long dreams are to tour Europe, interview Bono, and have a spot on VH1's "I love the 80's.” Tom is also actively involved with St. Jude Children's Hospital, the Red Cross, and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. At one point, he was even "arrested" to raise money for the MDA and Jerry's Kids.

Tom owns “three cats, three dogs, and three monkeys” (completely un-true; his apartment complex does not allow pets). He enjoys playing video games, meeting country music stars, traveling, talking radio, and fishing with his old man on the James River. Wake up with Tom and Pam on WCYK every weekday morning, 5am – 10am.

Email Tom at tmorgan@cvillestations.com.