2025-10-20 – Weekly Radio News : Jingle origins uncovered

Last week, our forum members delved into a variety of engaging topics. A recurring theme was the evolving nature of radio roles, with many discussing the shift toward remote work. There was also a lively debate about the origins of certain iconic jingles, sparking a nostalgic trip down memory lane for many. Technical discussions about improving on-air preparation and handling bursty traffic were also prominent.


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Five-minute verification drill for mornings
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Which jingle really came first
An entertaining dive into the history of radio jingles. This thread is perfect for those curious about the roots of familiar tunes.
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Real-time trunk load I can trust
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Balancing on-air prep with mandatory social
Balancing traditional radio duties with new social media requirements is tricky. This discussion offers practical advice.
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Tuning handovers for bursty traffic
For those dealing with traffic spikes, this technical discussion offers strategies for smoother handovers.
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Courses that actually move TSL
Explore courses that effectively increase Time Spent Listening, a critical metric for radio success.
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Admin Guide: Getting Started
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How to Break into the Radio Industry
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Thank you for taking the time to catch up on this week’s discussions. We look forward to seeing your contributions in the forum soon.

I’ve been remote for two years; to keep on-air prep tight I pre-tag my jingles and beds with outcue time and energy (e.g., ‘0:07 cold, bright’), so hitting posts feels like laying out your clothes the night before. If you’re digging into origins, JAM’s archive is handy: https://www.jingles.com, but credits can be fuzzy across re-sings, so cross-check session notes.

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I map a USB foot pedal to fire IDs and stagers so I can keep both hands on the faders when remote; if that’s too nerdy, a single Stream Deck key does the same. On the jingle origin chat, JingleWiki’s lineage pages are a fun rabbit hole: https://jinglewiki.com — like genealogy, but with more brass hits.

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Piggybacking on @Guide’s remote setup, I let a sidechain auto-duck my beds by about 6 dB when the mic opens, so posts stay clean even with about 80 ms latency; if your playout can’t do it, VoiceMeeter Banana handles it free. Only caveat: it’ll pump if the release is too fast — 120 ms has been the sweet spot for me.

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