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{{Infobox company
| name = Jones Radio Networks
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| foundation = 1969 for Jones International
| defunct = 2009
| fate = Absorbed by [[Dial Global]] as a result of being purchased by Triton Media Group
| location = [[Centennial, Colorado]]
| key_people = [[Glenn R. Jones]]
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'''Jones Radio Networks & Jones Media Group''' were branches of [[Jones International]] before being sold to [[Triton Media Group]].
==History==
What became known as Jones Radio Networks started as a satellite format provider.
Though satellite-delivered formats were not new, its presentation was.
This practice ended in 1993, to mixed reactions from affiliate stations.
In 1996, Jones Media Networks started the cable network [[Great American Country|GAC (Great American Country)]]. Up against stiff competition from [[Country Music Television|CMT]], GAC failed to capture market share and was later sold to [[E.W. Scripps Company|The E.W. Scripps Company]], owners of [[Home & Garden Television]] and [[Food Network]]. Earlier the company had launched the cable network [[Mind Extension University]], which mainly featured [[adult education]] programs, and later shifted to a technology focus as Knowledge TV before it was discontinued around 2000.
In 1998, Jones acquired its advertising sales representative, New York-based MediaAmerica from its founders, Gary Schonfeld and Ron Hartenbaum, who continued with Jones as executives. Schonfeld as President of Jones MediaAmerica and Hartenbaum as President of Jones Radio Networks.
In 1999, Jones International acquired and absorbed Broadcast Programming, a company that handled syndicated radio shows, including the popular evening program ''[[Delilah Rene|Delilah]]''. Delilah left Jones to join [[Premiere Radio Networks]], a division of [[Clear Channel]], in 2004.▼
▲In 1999, Jones International acquired and absorbed Broadcast Programming, a company that handled syndicated radio shows, including the popular evening program ''[[Delilah Rene|Delilah]]''.
In 2002, Jones Radio Networks entered into a deal with the [[Sports USA Radio Network]] to distribute nationally syndicated sports programming, primarily [[National Football League]] games.{{Citation needed|date=October 2009}}
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==Satellite formats==
Jones Radio Networks, the largest independent radio network, provided many programming options for local radio stations. The company provided many satellite-driven formats to affiliate stations, mostly in small & mid-size [[Media market|markets]] and on major market [[HD Radio]] subchannels, however they can also be used on some major market stations as alternate or permanent programming. They could operate their stations virtually unmanned with nothing more than a [[computer]] and a satellite hookup. The "clock" included options for a 2-, 3-, or 5-minute [[News broadcasting|newscasts]] at the top of the hour, followed by other holes for local spots. While the programming was [[Live radio|live]], DJs had to avoid references to the [[weather]] or anything else that would not be appropriate in many [[time zone]]s. An 800-line was eventually added, allowing the live DJs to take phoned in requests.{{Citation needed|date=October 2009}}
On June 20, 2008, Triton Radio Networks, a wholly owned subsidiary of [[Triton Media Group]], announced the acquisition of Jones Media Group and its operating companies, Jones Media America, Jones Radio Networks and JonesTM from Jones International Ltd.<ref name="ink2">{{cite news |work=Radio Ink |url=http://www.radioink.com/HeadlineEntry.asp?hid=142622&pt=todaysnews |title=Triton/Dial Global Buys Jones Media Group |date=2008-06-20 |quote=Jones International has sold Jones Media Group -- which includes Jones Media America, Jones Radio Networks, and JonesTM -- to Triton Radio Networks, a wholly owned subsidiary of Triton Media Group. |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715145707/http://www.radioink.com/HeadlineEntry.asp?hid=142622&pt=todaysnews |archive-date=2011-07-15 }}</ref> Only two months prior, Triton had acquired two of Jones's three main competitors, [[Dial Global]] and [[Waitt Radio Networks]] (only [[Citadel Media]] remains not under the Triton banner). JonesTM (now renamed TM STUDIOS), a leading provider of music libraries, imaging products and jingles, will remain a separate reporting unit.<ref>[http://www.exradio.com/ Triton Radio Networks<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080615140614/http://exradio.com/ |date=2008-06-15 }}</ref> As the end result, the satellite format division was integrated into the "Dial Global Total" division of Dial Global as of January 6, 2009. The Jones Formats contributed the majority of the affiliate stations under contract. Formats included:
{| class="wikitable"
! Network
! Fate of network
|- style="vertical-align: top; text-align: left;"
| '''
| [[Adult Contemporary]]
| Relocated into [[Dial Global]]'s portfolio on December 29, 2008.
|- style="vertical-align: top; text-align: left;"
| '''
| [[Country music|New Country]]
| Discontinued on December 29, 2008. Integrated into "[[Hot Country]]".
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|- style="vertical-align: top; text-align: left;"
| '''[[Classic Hit Country]]'''
| [[
| Relocated into [[Dial Global]]'s portfolio on December 29, 2008.
|- style="vertical-align: top; text-align: left;"
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| Moved to [[Dial Global]]'s portfolio on December 29, 2008, replacing "[[Bright AC]]".
|- style="vertical-align: top; text-align: left;"
| '''
| [[Adult Standards]]
| Discontinued on September 30, 2008. Integrated into "[[America's Best Music]]".
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| '''[[Music Of Your Life]]'''
| [[Adult Standards]]
| Spun off to Planet Halo in favor of its own short-lived standards format.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://jonesradio.net/JStandards/index.asp
|- style="vertical-align: top; text-align: left;"
| '''[[Classic Rock (Dial Global radio network)|Rock Classics]]'''
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==TM Studios, Inc. (formerly JonesTM, Inc.)==
'''TM Studios, Inc.''' is a [[radio jingle]] and promotional music service company based in [[Dallas,
Both jingle companies remained in business until 1990, when TM Communications, Inc. and Century 21 Programming, Inc. merged to become TM Century, Inc.<ref>{{cite web |title=About |work=TM Studios, Inc. |url=http://tmstudios.com/about-tm.asp |
Along the way, TM Productions acquired the ID jingle, syndication reels and production libraries of Media General Broadcast Services.
Other entities and audio assets incorporated into TM and Century 21 over the years included the audio works of Eastman Radio (founded by Robert Eastman), Ed Yelin, Ken Sunderland Productions, Sterling Sound and several other companies.
Studio Dragonfly, a division of TM Studios, offers radio station jingles at low prices.
▲Both jingle companies remained in business until 1990, when TM Communications, Inc. and Century 21 Programming, Inc. merged to become TM Century, Inc.<ref>{{cite web |title=About |work=TM Studios, Inc. |url=http://tmstudios.com/about-tm.asp |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20120715120908/http://tmstudios.com/about-tm.asp |archivedate=2012-07-15 |df= }}</ref>
Over the years jingle composers such as Bruce Upchurch, Bruce Wermuth, Greg Clancy and Barry Young have composed jingle packages for TM Studios and its predecessors.
▲Along the way, TM Productions acquired the ID jingle, syndication reels and production libraries of Media General Broadcast Services. [[Media General]] was the purchaser of the former [[William B. Tanner Company]]<ref>{{cite news |date=1982-06-03|work=The New York Times |title=Media General to Buy William B. Tanner Co. |url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C04EEDD1E38F930A35755C0A964948260 |first=Philip H. |last=Dougherty}}</ref> (also formerly known as "Pepper & Tanner" and before that, "Pepper Sound Studios"). Even though all of the reference reels for the syndicated ID Jingles and customized production libraries and commercials were dumpstered in Memphis before the shutdown of MG's operations there, the master backing tracks and sound libraries were boxed up and shipped to Dallas, where TM Studios has placed these reels in the custody of the Media Preservation Foundation,<ref>{{cite web |title=Media Preservation Foundation |url=http://www.jingles.org/}}</ref> although the copyrights are retained by their previous owners. Afterward, the production libraries were cherry-picked and newly incorporated into various TM Studios libraries which are still sold to this day.
Of all the radio stations using jingles from TM Studios and its predecessors, [[WPLJ]] in [[New York City]] has ordered more jingle packages to date: seven so far since 1991. JonesTM, a wholly owned division of [[Jones Media Group]], acquired the company in September 2006 by buying out the then-current shareholders.
▲Other entities and audio assets incorporated into TM and Century 21 over the years included the audio works of Ed Yelin, Ken Sunderland Productions, Sterling Sound and several other companies. Again, these assets were cherry-picked (or in some cases, just pulled out of the marketplace) and the master reels shelved.
TM Studios produces a line of promotional music products targeted for radio stations, internet stations and professional DJs.<ref name="tmmusic">{{citation |title=TM Studios Music |url=http://www.tmstudios.com/music.asp |date=July 24, 2011 |
▲Studio Dragonfly, a division of TM Studios, offers radio station jingles at low prices. Several of the jingles offered by Studio Dragonfly were previously produced by TM Productions, Century 21 and many others. TM Studios also has another division that exclusively handles commercial jingles known as JingleBank. In order to facilitate ID jingle enthusiasts the ability to purchase "personal cuts" TM Studios initiated a program called iJingles in 2006.
In Indonesia, TM Studios produces many jingles from Radio Stations such as :
▲Over the years jingle composers such as Bruce Upchurch, Bruce Wermuth, Greg Clancy and Barry Young have composed jingle packages for TM Studios and its predecessors. [[Tom Merriman]] who composed several jingle packages for the company, most recently [[KLUV]]'s Greatest Hits in 2005, died on November 11, 2009.<ref name="do1111">{{cite news |first=Robert |last=Wilonsky |authorlink=Robert Wilonsky |work=Unfair Park |publisher=''[[Dallas Observer]]'' |title=Dallas Radio and Jingle Pioneer Tom Merriman Died Early This Morning |url=http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/2009/11/dallas_radio_and_jingle_pionee.php |date=November 11, 2009}}</ref>
* CPP Radionet (JPI, Candisewu, Damashinta, SAS FM, Polaris, RCT FM, etc)
▲Of all the radio stations using jingles from TM Studios and its predecessors, [[WPLJ]] in [[New York City]] has ordered more jingle packages to date: seven so far since 1991. JonesTM, a wholly owned division of [[Jones Media Group]], acquired the company in September 2006 by buying out the then-current shareholders. JonesTM was acquired itself on June 20, 2008 by Triton Radio Networks and thereafter renamed [[TM Studios|TM Studios, Inc.]]
* EBS FM Surabaya
* Gajahmada Group
* KISS FM Medan
* Unisi Radio
* Many radio stations in Bandung
etc.
▲TM Studios produces a line of promotional music products targeted for radio stations, internet stations and professional DJs.<ref name="tmmusic">{{citation |title=TM Studios Music |url=http://www.tmstudios.com/music.asp |date=July 24, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130204110843/http://www.tmstudios.com/music.asp |archivedate=February 4, 2013 |df= }}</ref> Two lines are currently produced: HitDisc and PrimeCuts. HitDisc is aimed at radio stations. PrimeCuts mostly services the event entertainment market.<ref name="primecutsmusic">{{citation |title=PrimeCuts Music |url=http://www.primecutsmusic.com/index.php/primecuts.html |date=July 24, 2011}}</ref>
== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060204234809/http://www.jones.com/jmg/ Jones Media Group]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20000511134134/http://www.jones.com/jd.html Jones International Web Archive]
* [http://www.sportsusaradio.com/ Sports USA Radio Network]
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