I created a Google Charts visualization for the four major cryptocurrency exchanges using a cron task to connect with the trading API’s at mtgox.com, exchange.bitparking.com, and btc-e.com every hour.
The blue Heikin Ashi candlesticks show noise-filtered price movement (measured along the 1st column of labels) by time (bottom row of labels) over an orange wick-length volatility indicator and red discussion-volume line. Volume is represented by an open or closed grey bar, labelled on the inner column of numbers.
The Ask depth is drawn in green and the Bid depth in red for the past 10 days (newest data is darker; older data is lighter), with the volume required to move the price in either direction listed below. The black line is a time-independent mirrored Renko chart used to identify possible support & resistance values. Average price movement for Hourly (H), Daily (D), Weekly (W), and Monthly(M) periods are displayed with colored circle indicators.
It was time to give my old art/photography site a facelift, so I decided to launch it under a new name, Bell Creative Gallery. I hope you’ll stop by and check out!
I absolutely LOVE working closely with our clients. I value their input, and always try to deliver exactly what they want (even though sometimes what they want and what they need are two different things – as demonstrated so eloquently in this video).
Check out this OWLE BUBO handheld iPhone mount/stabilizer. It’s the ultimate gadget for iPhone videographers. It even comes with a super cool 35mm wide angle lens PLUS microphone! I’m totally drooling over this right now:
Have you posted your Soundcloud music on your WordPress website and then noticed later, much to your frustration, that it’s not showing up on your iPhone, iPad, etc? Here’s how to get Soundcloud, WordPress, and mobile devices to play nicely together…
On Soundcloud, click the SHARE button above your track.
* In the popup window, click CUSTOMIZE PLAYER. (On the bottom, right corner).
* Click the HTML5 tab.
* Using the color picker, select the color for your “play” button.
* Copy the widget code.
* Paste this code on your [WordPress] site. Tah-dah! It’s as easy as that!
Here’s a Christmas tune that Linwood produced/arranged with lovely vocalist (and dear friend) Cathi Muckle, that demonstrates how well it works.
As an artist/photographer, being able to peruse the galleries in the “Art Project powered by Google,” and get so close to these great masterpieces that you can study the tiniest little details and nuances in each brushstroke, is so exhilarating I have to remind myself to breathe!
Brilliant in both concept and presentation, it allows you to explore 17 of the finest art museums from around the world, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art and MoMA in New York, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Museo Reina Sofia in Madrid, the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Tate Britain and The National Gallery in London. More than 1,000 works of art by more than 400 artists can be viewed at amazing zoom levels. For those who enjoy discussing art, you can even create your own collection of these masterpieces and share them with your friends.
[ Each time you refresh the page, a different painting is featured.]
VISITOR’S GUIDE:
BEHIND THE SCENES:
I think I’ll make a cup of coffee and run over to the Museo Reina Sofia in Madrid. What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday morning!
Have you heard about the new Lytro Light Field camera? It captures the color, intensity, and direction of all the light in the field, at once. Instantly. This enables you to focus and refocus the image after you’ve taken the shot! Yes, AFTERWARDS. Can you imagine?! At $400, it’s a bit pricey for a fun little gadget, but…it’s oh, soooooo cool!
Here’s are some interesting visual examples of how you can adjust images taken by a “light field camera” AFTER you’ve shot it.
NOTE: Click on different areas of the screen to change the focal point.
For more information on this camera, visit: www.lytro.com/
Google has taken the best features of “the other” social networking platforms and created a new/improved version that will rock your world! It’s like Facebook + Twitter + Skype + a whole lot more! Ok, I can hear you naysayers out there whining, “But I already belong to Facebook, and I rarely use Twitter. The last thing I need is to join another social network.” After you check this out, I’m pretty sure you’ll see why over 20 million people have already jumped on board…
OK, now that you’ve got a general idea of what it’s all about, let’s take a closer look…
CIRCLES
“Circles” make it easy to manage your various groups of circles of friends, family members and acquaintances and keep them separate from each other.(A person can be added to more than one circle.) This allows you to read and share content with either everyone or just a specific group (circle) of people. For example, you may only want to see what your close friends are doing and saying right now, and not those “others” who have asked to be your friend but you don’t really know all that well, and could care less what they are up to. And you may only want to share a photo that you snapped of Uncle Bob snoozing/drooling with your circle of family members and not your business associates. Or you may only want to talk about a wild party you went to and share some videos you took of it with your circle of friends and not (heaven forbid) your parents, grandparents or business associates. With Google+ it’s a snap!
HANGOUT
“Hangout” is a very cool feature. It allows you to do a group video conference with up to 10 people, all at once! So, if you and your best friends don’t have time to drive across town to get together for a cup of coffee or a glass of wine – or you and your business associates want to have a quick pow-wow meeting in the evening – now you can do it virtually. Talk about a convenient way to do a study group, or a book club, or teach a digital painting class!
Recent additions/Changes:
HANGOUT WITH EXTRAS
Now you can share your screen (or sketchpad, or document) with all the others in the group, and they can view what you’re working on in real time!
SEARCH
When you do a “search” for people, information, etc., you can click “Save this search” (located just below the search text field). This will place a bookmark on the left column of the page, just below “Stream.” (This feature replaced SPARKS, for those of you whostarted using Google+ when it was in Beta.)
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I love the fact that much like Twitter, with Google+ you can add people that you don’t know to a circle, and they can add you. (And you’re not limited to squeezing your message into 160 characters or less.) It’s a great way to network and build new relationships. Remember, each of you can only view streams that are shared with each other intentionally via, which “circle(s)” you select when you post something; no one can see info that’s shared with just your Friends, Family, etc. (And no one can see which circle you’ve placed them in.)
I love the fact that I can go back at any time to edit your posts…
I love the fact that you can create a page for your business…
I love the fact that I can choose to view just the updates (of your Friends, Family, Forum members, etc via selecting their Circle) that you are interested in seeing right now…
And I love the fact that I can do screen sharing with clients and show them how to get around their new website (blog, add photos, videos, etc) from my screen OR theirs!
Open your Google+ settings. Go to Profile and Privacy. On the right column, where it says “[your name] – Google Profile,” locate the long strong of numbers right after “Google.com/” (in the green link). Copy just the 21 digit string of numbers at the end of it, and then go to http://www.gplus.to. Here you can choose a Google+ nickname between 3 and 25 characters long, which will direct users to your Google+ Profile.
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If you’re on G+, or if you decide to join after reading my blog, drop by www.Gplus.to/LindaBell and let me know. I’d love to add you to my Circles!
Communication technology has sure come a long way since 1982! It’s been evolving and growing at warp speed ever since. So naturally, the browsers that we use to “surf” this internet must be constantly updated to keep up with the changes.
Do I need to update my internet browser?
Yes! For one thing, you will have a more enjoyable online experience. Your internet will run faster/smoother/better, and you’ll be able to play with all the hot, trendy, creative features found on uber-cool sites, like ours. But more importantly, with each release, new security measures are in place to protect your computer against known viruses, spyware, malware (malicious software), and creepy intruders who have figured out how to get into the older versions and can wreak havoc by snooping around in your computer. This is why it’s imperative to keep your browser up to date!
How do I know what version I’m using?
Launch your browser. Go to the TOOLBAR, click on [the NAME OF YOUR BROWSER], and then click ABOUT [browser].
As of 09/17/11, these are the versions you should be running:
SAFARI: 5.1
Mac/PC: http://www.apple.com/safari/download/
System Requirement: Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.8/Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
IMPORTANT NOTE:Be sure to backup your computer before updating your browser – or any software! I’ve never had anything go awry when doing this, however it’s always best to play it safe. Remember, it’s not a matter of Will my computer crash someday? It’s WHEN will my computer crash? It WILL crash eventually. And when the day comes that you can’t turn the computer on and you realize it’s completely and utterly KA-PUT, how freaked out will you be? 2 terabyte external harddrives are very affordable these days. So, if you don’t have a backup drive, go buy one now and get into the habit of backing up your data routinely!
If your response to this question is “hrmmmm…” chances are, you’re among the 79% of business owners who haven’t kept up with times! Simply having a website isn’t enough these days. If your website isn’t viewable on smartphones, iPads and other mobile devices, you’re probably missing out on a whole lot of business.
Mobile searches have grown by 400% in the past year!
Here are some interesting statistics….
* For many items, one in seven searches are now mobile.
* 1/3 of consumers use mobile devices to find local vendors.
* Over 85% of mobile devices will be able to browse the internet by next year.
* One quarter of mobile web users will rarely, if ever, use a laptop or desktop computer to access the internet. For them, it’s all mobile.
* Over 300 million smartphones were sold worldwide in 2010 – up almost 75% from the year before.
* For the first time in history, more smartphones are being sold than PCs!
Are you spending time and energy - hopefully not any money – on SEO (search engine optimization) for a site that isn’t even viewable to a huge segment of (mobile) consumers?
I was talking to a client the other day about a jingle that we’re producing for him. Naturally, I asked if he had a website. It was a typical eCommerce site with coupons and price comparison specials on it. What he didn’t realize, was that his entire site was designed in Flash. So, he paid close to $2,000 for a website that isn’t viewable by his targeted consumers, AND he has to pay his web guy every time he wants to make updates to this site. (groan)
This is why I’m such an advocate for using WordPress (software) to design and build websites! And I’m not alone. Over 25 million people agree with me, and have used WordPress to build beautiful, professional looking websites. It’s the ideal tool for managing a business site because it’s intuitive, easy to navigate, there are thousands of free plugins that can be used to make it uniquely you, SEO is a breeze (Google loves WordPress websites), it’s mobile-friendly, and once it’s launched, the new owner can slip into the driver’s seat, take over the wheel and GO, man, GO!
If you’d like a quote on having a WordPress website designed/built for your company, drop us an email: info@bellcreativestudio.com
I had so much fun working with Jerry and “dad” on the artwork for their new album, “Mis Raices” (my roots).
COVER PHOTO: I snapped this photo one day, as Jerry was sitting on the floor in my office, telling me the most heartwarming story about the guitar he was holding in his hands. Vicente Romero, a famous Flamenco dancer, bought it for him (in 1970 when he was 14) from Julio deLos Reyes, a revered flamenco guitarist whom Jerry idolized. Years later, being young and impulsive, he sold the guitar to Augustine “Tiko” Ramirez at a Mariachi show in Santa Fe for $125.00, his old Mexican guitar, and his mariachi sombrero!
“Well, a few years ago, I decided to re-dedicate myself to the art form, and also decided to find out what had become of this guitar that haunted my dreams… literally. It took a year of many phone calls, emails, etc., and I finally found Tiko in Phoenix, working as a strolling troubadour in a Mexican restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona. I went down with an empty guitar case, and some money, and brought it back, 33 years after selling it to him! It took me a year to restore the guitar to the condition it is in now. I found the sombrero that was part of the deal and mailed it back to him with a video of myself playing the guitar after it was restored. Tiko cried and told me that the guitar was where it belonged, and that he had often felt like he had taken advantage of me when I was a kid because he knew the value of the guitar.”
As Gilbert and Jerry and I were discussing what we could do for the “Mis Raices” album cover, I showed this photo to Gilbert. His face lit up the moment he saw it. He shouted, “That’s IT! Look at the emotion in his face! You can just feel how much music means to him and speaks to his heart…. it’s perfect.”
Here are a few photos I snapped of Jerry and Gilbert rehearsing:
And here’s my very favorite photo from this shoot. I absolutely LOVE how this one came out!
GILBERT LOPEZ, 2011
JERRY: “I’ve talked about doing this project for many years. It’s a real departure from the R&B Funk Jazz Salsa stuff I’ve done in the past. It felt great returning to my musical roots! All the songs except for “Dejem Que me Emborache” are songs written or co-written by my father Gilberto Lopez. The majority of the songs date back to the 1960’s when my father was a guard in the “tower” of the New Mexico state penitentiary. The others were written not long after that.”
Although “blogging” has been around for quite a few years, we still have a lot of people who ask us (usually in a hushed whisper), “What exactly IS a blog? Quite honestly, a blog is different things to different people. For some, a blog is sort of like a public diary or journal. It’s a place to share photos, videos, recipes, music, poetry, artwork and intimate thoughts with friends, family members, and anyone else who cares to read and “follow” (subscribe to) it. Some use a blog to voice their highly opinionated views on politics, technology, and current events, much like a newspaper or magazine columnist would do (but without censorship). Others use a blog to market and promote their products and services. Regardless of how it’s used, a blog enables you to build relationships with people; it allows them to get to know you.
“Ok! I’m ready to start blogging. Where do I begin?”
1. Choose a (domain) name and register it.
Coming up with a name for a blog is easy – finding one that’s not already taken is challenging! Why? Because it’s a world-wide web! So, make a (long) list of names that you’d like to have. Then CLICK HERE and go to GoDaddy and see which ones are available. (They are having a special right now. You can register a domain name for only $7.49! See the orange banner above where you type the name.) If you can, try to get a “.com” name, rather than a .net, .info, .biz, etc. And try to avoid using dashes and hyphens! A URL like: www.lalala-this_that.net is nearly impossible for people to remember. Chances are, they’ll end up on someone else’s site by mistake. When you find a good name that’s available, grab it quick, before someone else does!
2. Get Webhosting
Did you know that you can host your own website? HostGator is having a special right now on single domain hosting. It comes with unlimited disk space and unlimited bandwidth for only $3.96/mo! CLICK HERE to learn more about it.
3. Decide on the type of blog/website you would like to have.
Our most popular request these days is for WordPress themed websites. They’re perfect for bloggers (AND businesses, too) because once we’ve designed your site and launched it, you can take it over and manage it from there. We’ll show you how to blog, add photos/videos, and install plugins/widgets. And there are hundreds of them for you to explore! You can add eCommerce tools, forms, calendars, music players, photo galleries and more. Fun, fun, fun!
The Jupiter 80 is creeping it’s way into more and more projects lately. What a wonderful synth it is. It feels like an instrument rather than something to play preset sounds with. You have to get your hands a little dirty and go under the hood and program and tweak the sounds that you need for the given situation, but that’s why I fell in love with synths in the first place. It’s a welcomed addition to my studio. Bravo Roland!
We’ve had close to 600 views on Vimeo in just 3 days! Members have shared it on:
* “Categories / Travel & Events”
* “Categories / HD”
* “The Good Stuff”
* “World, Travel & People HD”
* “World HD”
* “iPhone 4″
* “iPhone, Nokia & Mobile Cinema HD”
* “iPhone Cinema”
SWEET!
In case you haven’t noticed, you can launch this video from the balloon/lightbulb on the bottom of our website. Yes, it’s another one of our many hidden easter eggs!
Your website is your calling card. It gives visitors their first impression of what the experience will be like to do business with you. It’s a reflection of you.
So, does your website…
Look professional and inviting?
Or does it make people cringe because it’s obvious that you built it yourself?
Make you look successful and highly professional?
Or like someone who is inexperienced and operating on a shoestring?
Make you look like you’re creative, and on the pulse of what’s happening in your industry?
Or more like someone who barely has a pulse?
Convey that you are passionate about sharing your knowledgeable and expertise?
Or does it look like you’re simply going through the motions?
Just a note to say how pleased I’ve been with this whole process – and particularly with Linwood. He not only “got” it, but added a dimension that really nails the feeling of the area. Great chart, crisp, sweet production, incredible turnaround. Sounds like the lost James Taylor tapes – wish we could do a song! Anyway, I love it, client’s delighted, even my wife is impressed. Thanks for a great job all around.
Herman Schnurr
Herman Schnurr Marketing, Inc, New York
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I have been involved with Linwood and Linda Bell for over 25 years in the Music business. Bell Music Productions has always been a first rate powerhouse for all kinds of music production. I’ve personally worked on everything from radio jingles to nationwide television spots and record production for artists with this company. Always professional, they are relentless in “getting it right." Now with Bell Creative Studio adding web design and other facets of the business to their palette of services, I am even more involved with the company and extremely satisfied with the work and services provided. If anyone EVER needs to ask me personally about their work, please contact me. I am easy to find!
Jerry Lopez
Las Vegas, NV
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I absolutely LOVE Bell Creative Studio!!! Not only are they super-talented and efficient, they are a very knowledgeable source for internet marketing & branding! They built my website in just days and they educated me on how to manage my site for blogging and adding my own photos and videos. What impressed me the most about working with Linda Bell and the Bell Creative Studio Team, was their commitment to getting it right. They involved me in the entire creative process from conception to the finished website...always committed to my vision. They even created a remarkable jingle for us that is so identifiable and unique...it is the BEST marketing tool we have ever used to brand ourselves and to create long lasting top of mind awareness! I would highly recommend Bell Creative Studio to any company who wants to stand out and have a very creative presence on the internet!
Nina Ten
Independent Marketing Director
Spotlight Senior Services Las Vegas
Senior Manager, SendOutCards
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I am writing to tell you both what a joy it is to work with you. Whether I am recording live, producing powerful messages including your music, or having your guidance in editing and directing my projects, I could not ask for better partners. When I receive a letter from someone across America, in Australia, or Italy, or Canada, who is enjoying one of my CD's, I always remember that you play an important part in their creation. Thank you for this great professional relationship and may it last forever.
Douglas A. Cox
Vice President, West Coast Beauty Supply Company
California
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I just wanted to write you a quick note of thanks for the jingle you produced for our client, The Greensboro Chamber of Commerce. I'm convinced that this jingle will make the launch of their new "Greensboro Connects" campaign more impactful and effective. Our client was very comfortable throughout the entire production process and really respected your commitment to excellence on their behalf.
Sharon Day, WTQR/WMAG/WVBZ/WWCC
Greensboro, North Carolina
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My client is dazzled with the excellent work Bell Music Productions creates. This jingle will take his business to higher heights...generating increased sales for his company.
Troy Bell, Clear Channel Radio
Norfolk, Virginia
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The radio commercial is great. My major competitor called and left a message that they heard the radio and liked it. That was the 1st morning! The phones light up when it is played on the radio. Thanks sweetie!
Sarah Alexander
San Diego, California
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Linda is a consummate professional who makes the process of writing and producing jingles for my clients fun and effective. She really goes the extra mile to make sure she has a full understanding of the clients' business and their goals." I would highly recommend the Bells if you're looking for results!
Laura Burch, WTVR-FM/WRVA-AM
Richmond, Virginia
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You captured the "exact" tempo and metering in the lyrics that I had asked for! It was exactly what we needed for our client. Thank you for applying your creative genius to this project.
Larry Miner, KELA/KMNT
Centralia, Washington
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The client absolutely loved the jingle! You hit the bull’s eye the first time. It finally gave Dotson Brothers the consistent musical message that they had been looking for. Many thanks for a job well done!
Larry Hall, Hall Media, Inc.
Lexington, Kentucky
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A dynamic jingle begs you to sing along. It gets in your head, you sing it all day, it drives you crazy because you can’t stop hearing it in your head, and your children go around singing it. It’s so easy to remember. Our clients think we’re top notch, thanks to Linda and Linwood. Each and every jingle has hit the nail on the head They make it easy and painless. Our clients say, “Perfect – There’s no way to improve on this.”
Sharon Boyd, 4 States Advertising
Joplin, Missouri
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You handled my client with kid gloves, and knocked him out with a great jingle! You're work is fabulous. Thank you!
Kelly Smith, HOT 92 JAMZ/Clear Channel
Los Angeles, California
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I just wanted to express my gratitude for all of your help and expedient service. I am so pleased with the jingle products that you have provided, and believe that due to your talents and commitment with the creative jingle lyrics and music, it has solidified my advertising relationships and set us apart from our competitors. Several of my most important clients have increased their business as a result of your expertise. Thanks again for everything!
Cora Levine, KDON/KOCN/KTOM-A/F/KSJO-KMJO/KION-A
Salinas, California
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Everyone here thought Dr. Eisenberg's jingle was fabulous! We had a hard time envisioning how a breast surgeon could have a jingle--but you did it--it was great! Thanks for everything.
Amy Jo Haven, WIOQ/WJJZ/WSNI/WUSL/WDAS
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
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I would like to thank you for the tremendous job your company did on our new jingle. I could not have been more excited as you played the finished product to me for the first time. I simply was astonished to hear our message delivered in such an effective manner. While discussing our needs with you, I felt at best it would be a very long process to develop a jingle that "HIT THE MARK." Much to my pleasant surprise, you were able to "HIT THE MARK" on the very first attempt. Our new jingle delivers our message very effectively. In today's world, finding a company that takes pride in the product they deliver is very refreshing.
Again, many thanks!
Larry E. Oldham, Man-O-War Ford
Lexington, Kentucky
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Another great jingle! As usual, top national quality, both musically and lyrically. You have only a few seconds in a jingle to give the audience the proper "feel" in what is basically a short song extolling the virtues of a particular client. It's far easier to write love songs than it would be to present what makes a client different than their competition and why a customer should use their services...all in a catchy song that plays in just a few seconds of airtime. The jingles you write and produce fit the copy we write and produce here at DreamMakers Productions of NextMedia Chicago perfectly, and it's amazing how it all comes together to please the client and give them what they pay for: effective commercials that are memorable and work for the client.
Steve Wein, Creative Services Director
DreamMakers Productions of NextMedia Chicago
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Thank you so much! The jingle for Body Talk sounds great. I can’t wait for it to air!
Tara Farrell, Solution Manager
Clear Channel Radio
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The jingle you created for Lou Ehlers Cadillac sounds great! It is a very memorable jingle which is extremely important when there are so many radio commercials for car dealers. This one stands out from the rest. My client is thrilled because it separates him from the competition. It was a pleasure working with you. You are so dependable, making sure everything worked out within the time frame we needed. Your work and professionalism was beyond my expectations. Many thanks for making this campaign a success!
Rose Nelson, KFI/XTRA Sports/Fabulous 570-KLAC
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Wanted to let you know that my client was very happy with the whole process! He loves the jingle – it's exactly what he wanted and he was quite impressed with your professionalism. I'm really enjoying being able to offer this extraordinary service to my local clients. It's quite impressive and stands us miles apart from the competition!
Rebecca Little, Clear Channel Radio Group
Monterey Bay, California
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Bell Music Productions sets a standard of excellence by which the rest of the industry should be judged. The jingle the Bells’ wrote and produced for my client was not only perfect the first time, I had a copy in hand in less than a month from the initial client meeting. Working with Bell Music Productions was truly a pleasure.
Meredith Mills, Clear Channel Radio
Richmond, Virginia
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You are a fine bunch! We are thrilled with not only the jingle but the fact that there are still some really great people left on the planet! If there is anything we can do to return the favor, please let me know!
Ivan Farber, President/CEO Get 1 Free Magazine, Inc
San Diego, California
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I just wanted to let you know that we LOVE it! It’s a hundred times nicer than we ever thought it could be. Please tell everyone involved how much we like it. You were a pleasure to work with. Thank you so much!
Sue Braun, Kenosha Funeral Services
Racine, Wisconsin
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Thank you very much!!!! This was much easier than we anticipated. We would be happy to recommend you to anyone interested.
Patrick and Heather Darby, RC Lee’s Carpet One
Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Thank you so much for your work on Stella's Restaurant. You absolutely captured the essence of the restaurant. The music, the lyrics, even the "Sinatra sound"....all perfect. I really appreciate your efforts to create such a high quality image.
Jeff Gibson, King & Gibson Advertising
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I had to write to let you know how thrilled my client Bret Morris and I are with the jingle that you produced for him. I know that you put an extraordinary effort into working with Bret since he is hard to reach and very much the perfectionist. One of the things that impressed me the most was the voice you selected to sing the jingle. When I heard her sing I knew that her voice would compliment Brets' voice beautifully and it did. Thank you for all your time and your upbeat and professional attitude. It has been a great pleasure working with you! I hope we will have the opportunity to do so again. Have a lovely weekend.
Best Regards,
Christine W. Ketcham, Senior Account Executive
Clear Channel Delaware
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Thank you so much for your help and professionalism. We love the jingle you produced for us! The first time it was on radio, we received phone calls within seconds after it aired. The girl's voice is beautiful, and it was an honor to work you. Once again...Thank you!
Cheers,
Eddie Stephanic, West Point Mortgage and Real Estate
San Diego, CA
P.S. We would love to use our jingle everywhere! Thanks Again! You Rock!
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I can’t believe how quickly you nailed the exact slogan and emotion for my jingle. You guys are real pros! I’ll always be proud of “We deliver the WOW!”
Best regards and thanks!
Tim Galea, Norton's Flowers & Gifts
Ypsilanti, Michigan
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I met with Kevin and Jim from Money Wise Solutions, and played them the jingle. They loved it! Thank you very much for your hard work on this and I look forward to working with you in the future.
Dave Keating, Account Executive
Clear Channel Radio Group, Springfield
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You did a terrific job with the jingle. My client is absolutely THRILLED and so am I! Thank you again!
All the best,
Karen Trapsi, Account Executive
Clear Channel Radio, San Diego, California
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Thanks again, Linda. Our president and his wife love it! Thanks for all your hard work!
Patti Brent
STL Technology Partners
Bloomington, Illinois
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I love it and so does everyone else who has heard it. Thank you for taking such care with this. You nailed it! In a day when everything seems to be a hassle, this was hassle-free. How refreshing!
Yvonne Gill, Advertising/Public Relations Manager
Citizens & Northern Bank
Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
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I just wanted to tell you the jingle is SUPER! I think it’s fantastic! Great work! I’ve been singing it all day long and can’t wait to for that thing to get on the radio. It’s going to do very, very well. Thank you for doing such a great job!
Darrell Hodson, Suburban Cylinder Express
Chesterfield, VA
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I wanted to thank you for the great service and creative execution that you did for the jingles for my client. You did a great job in both English and Spanish and we've been using them for the last six months successfully. I appreciate the quick turnaround. It was a record, we did it in just under 10 days from start to finish. Amazing and great to work with as well. It's allowed us to step up our radio advertising and see some results, which is what it's all about. Thanks for being there when we needed you.
Yours,
Mary Beth McCabe, Sun Marketing
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The Phat Manz Alley jingle you did for my client ROCKED! He loves it, and so do the listeners. His store has been doing great, plus we did a promotion with it that drew several hundred people! Again, thank you for the great work.
John Townsend, Clear Channel Radio
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We love the Heights Radio Shack jingles! They are a complete hit with us, and most importantly… the client! This should definitely result in an increase in sales! Thanks so much for all of your hard work!
Monica Eldredge
Clear Channel Radio - Billings, MT
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I just want you to know how happy I am with the way you put our jingle together. Everyone loves it and the girl you got to sing is fantastic. I just want to express my appreciation, and to say thank you.
Joe Petillo, JP Credit Repair
Toms River, NJ
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Thanks for jumping through "hoops lit with fire!" I appreciate it very much.
Karen Bartlett, WLHT, WTRV, WNWZ
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Wow! Thanks so much for your work on this jingle. It came out great!
Scott Monson
Clear Channel Communications, Springfield Ma
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Please accept this email as our huge THANK YOU for doing a great job on our new Roma Bank jingle. It has been very well received, and a highlight of our grand opening period!
Nancy C. Faherty, APR
Marketing Consultant, Roma Bank
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I just wanted to write you a quick note to let you know how pleased Lifetime Vision Center is with their jingle. They LOVE it!!! In a meeting I recently had with them they had told me that they brought a copy of the jingle to a convention that the eye doctor from Lifetime Vision Center was speaking at. They played the jingle for some of the other doctors that attended the convention as well as some of the executives from the company he was speaking for. I just wanted to share with you how much they enjoy the jingle. Thank you for helping make my job a lot easier!
Jennifer Stocker
Clear Channel Radio, Grand Forks
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I love our jingle package and do thank you for your wonderful contribution to making it happen. Hope to work with you again!
Dotte
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We just heard the final mix of the jingle and we love it. Thank you and all your associates who helped put this together. We love the lyrics, voice, music, clicks and everything. You gave us the clean image that we wanted to present. We can't say thanks enough!
Best Regards,
Jim Adamek
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Everybody loved it. Thanks a million Linda!
Lorraine – Aqua Pura
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Thanks for the great job on the jingle ... more than we expected and the experience was world class. The jingle really completes our message and I can't express how grateful I am to you for your creativity and ability to put my thoughts into action. Thank again and congratulations on a great project!!!
Curtis Johnson
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Thank you once again for helping my client with the “jingle” portion of their 2007 marketing plan. Mr. Lobach was very happy with your organization, your creativity and the quick turn around time. We are very excited to get it started.
Cordially,
Victoria Kunsman, Sr. Acct Executive
Clear Channel
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Bravo! You were able to capture the personalities of the owners and their business perfectly without a face to face meeting. That's talent.
Carole Arnold, Marketing Director
Cunningham-Kaestner Investments
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I just wanted to thank you for great work! We couldn't be happier with the jingle and jingle sing. It really makes our commercials stand out. Thank you again.
Cindy Shanebrook and Augustine Homes
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What can I say except You guys really rock!!!! I delivered The Cigar Shoppe Jingle this morning to Frank and all I can tell you is that we have a very happy happy client on our hands. Your professionalism in working with Frank was beyond what we could have asked for. Not only did you assist in coming up with slogan ideas you hit the nail on the head with your idea for music selection and vocals. As the account rep on this project I can tell you that you made my job a whole lot easier than it usually is and if I have an opportunity to recommend you guys in the future you can count on me 100% to do that with out hesitation at all. For the record the full sing jingle hits the airwaves tomorrow along with a voice over spot with the full instrumental music in the background. Once again on behalf of my client Frank Coglitore at The Cigar Shoppe and Clear Channel –Bangor a Big Thank-you to Bell Music productions for a job Well Done!!!!!
Chris Pearson, Account Executive
Clear Channel Radio - Bangor, ME
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The endless patience and professionalism that Linda Bell brought to the table in the production of our jingle made it all possible. She worked with us to create a jingle which has allowed us to create new and exciting radio ads as often as we need to. The music department as well as the creative writing department are top notch! Money extremely well spent!
Rebecca B
Quad City Virtual, Inc.
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I want to say thanks again for a 1st time Home run on our Jingle. You made this so much fun and so easy. What a class act you are. Please use me as a reference anytime. Thanks again.
Frank Coglitore, The Cigar Smoke Shoppe
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I love the jingle you and your husband created for me. It sounds great on the radio!
Best wishes,
Dr. Karla Hart, River's Edge Veterinary Hospital
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This Jingle was the final step in a $30,000 annual contract. Edwards Drugs realized what a jingle can do for brand recognition and top of the mind awareness and was very happy with the jingle the first time.
Scott Stradtner, Account Executive
Clear Channel Radio Biloxi
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Hi! Just wanted to let you know that the jingle was delivered to me yesterday. Sounds great - can't wait to get started on some new radio & TV spots!
Thanks & take care,
Traci Louvier, Marketing Manager
GCS Federal Credit Union's "When You're Ready" campaign.
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I just want to drop you a note and let you know how much I LOVE my jingle. It is perfect. The words tell exactly who we are. The music is exactly what I had imagined and goes so perfect with the words. I have had a customer say that it is so catchy that when she only hears the shortened donut version she can sing the whole song. It was an absolute pleasure working with you. Thank you so much for helping me take my company to another level in branding who we are. As a matter of fact, my daughter has her teachers singing the jingle and they now have Three-Way Plumbing T-shirts autographed by me. Too funny!
Danielle Martini Three-Way Plumbing Services, Inc.
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I’ve been meaning to tell you how much I love the Classic Kitchen and Bath jingle. It was a home run with Jill and we all love it at MLC. Thanks for your hard work, can’t wait to get all of the final cuts.
Brenda Walston
Marketing Manager, MLC Advertising
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Hats off to everyone for a job well done. Thanks!
Jim Sweezy, Certified Radio Marketing Consultant
Senior Executive Account Manager
West Virginia Radio Corporation
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Awesome!!!!! I had some employees hear it almost brought tears to their eyes. These spots will definitely be memorable to the listeners. GREAT JOB - THANK YOU! Have a great day.
Regards,
Jason R. Gaspard, President
The Giving Tree
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Thank you for all your work in getting our jingle produced! It has been great working with you!
Julie Boyer, Grand Rental Station
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I received the CDs today. The jingle sounds great - and Linda was great to work with! Thank you so much!
Jen Fulton, Account Executive
Clear Channel Radio, Findlay, Ohio
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think you out did yourself on this. It sound awesome.
Thank You.
Jim Shields, Universal Windows Direct
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I have been selling Radio for 25 years and worked with many different production companies and just like anything else there are those companies that are just so so and others that shine and just get it. I would consider Linda at Bell Music Productions one that shines! She is excellent at understanding the concepts that I wanted and bringing them to life for my clients. When she called to play the final piece for my clients, never before had they been so excited! They absolutely loved her work!
There were many times when I worked with other companies that I would go back and forth and in the end either had nothing or had a product that we weren’t happy with and that didn’t produce results for my clients. Linda was easy to work with, offered quick turn around and produced a dynamite product that is getting my clients excellent results!
Of all the production companies I have worked with through my years in Radio, Linda is the best!
BERT, Radio Fargo-Moorhead
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I would like to start with what a pleasure it was doing business with your company. You were friendly, fast, efficient and extremely professional from start to finish. Your enthusiasm and obvious love of what you do shines and makes you in particular a delight to work with, especially considering that other than the fact that I wanted a jingle I had no idea what I wanted and you skillfully guided me through the entire process. When all was said and done I felt the product was first class and the price was fair.
As far as results the most exiting for me was when I ran into my former boss ( who also happens to be one of my biggest competitors) and his wife at a restaurant. Within a few minutes of chatting with her and as soon as he was out of earshot she immediately said "Help, I need a hero" and made reference to the jingle you created for me. Nice to know that people, even those who are not potential clients are hearing the message.
Another great and the most profitable experience I can directly tie to the jingle is when a first time client called. When we asked her how she found our phone number she immediately said "you know the song on the radio, I just can't get it out of my head". She then sang " Call 584-HERO" in perfect tune to the jingle. Later that day when we visited her home she signed a contract for almost $9000.
Our company name, Bear Valley Plumbing and Heating is very hard to brand because so many other companies bear (pun intended) the same name as us because we all live in the Big Bear Valley. As a matter of fact we conducted a solo name awareness survey and our own clients couldn't remember our name. The new HERO brand has been very successful and your jingle has played what I would estimate to be an 80% part in the branding effort. Everywhere I go in town I constantly hear "Help, I need a hero" or "There goes my hero" from friends and associates. It's really become kind of a friendly joke to make sure someone says something like that. That's exactly what I had envisioned from the hero brand was something kind of "corny and funny" while being "memorable and credible" at the same time. Your jingle was right on the mark.
I just can't say enough about you, your company and your jingle.
Thanks,
Bob Rehfuss, Owner
Bear Valley Plumbing and Heating
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