Clint Dantinne.com
as told by founder and president Clint Dantinne
WMPH was the source of inspiration for the Dance Radio Network LLC. After seeing how effective the dance music had become locally, it was obvious that this unique music format could be popular in radio markets across America. I wrote a detailed business plan that conceived DRN. I borrowed against the equity in my home for venture capital. This money was also used to purchase the satellite for national distribution.
Mission Statement: The Dance Radio Network operates to provide exclusive syndicated broadcast programming to affiliate U.S. terrestrial radio stations. The content of our programming strives to entertain and inform while encouraging people to live happy, healthy, and productive lives.
Business Classification: Program Content, Networks & Syndicators
The Dance Radio Network provides shows as a source of continuous programming to U.S. terrestrial radio stations. In particular, DRN was developed for HD Radio.
The 2010 Radio Show, produced by the Radio Advertising Bureau and the National Association of Broadcasters, was held in Washington DC. The Dance Radio Network was an official sponsor of the conference held September 29, 30, and October 1 at the Washington Grand Hyatt.
The Dance Radio Network exhibited for the 2010 Radio Show. DRN representatives spoke with many radio station owners, managers, and programmers. Attendees of the Radio Show received a complimentary photo booth picture. Several celebrities, including Darth Vader, were scheduled at the photo booth throughout the three days. Pictured is Clint Dantinne with Kelly Jarvis of Ibiquity.
Incidentally, I gave a presentation to the president and directors of Ibiquity, parent company to HD Radio, on March 17, 2011 at their headquarters in Columbia, Maryland.
DRN hosted the official Radio Show Afterhours party at FUR nightclub in Washington DC. All attendees of the Radio Show were admitted free. Complimentary shuttle service was provided by HD Radio. Metromix DC covered the event too. Guests also had the opportunity to have a photo booth session with the performing artists.
DRN brought in 10 dance music artists and 3 DJs for the event. This image represents the front and back of a 4"x6" promotional card printed.
Our friends at Ibiquity HD Radio sponsored this photo booth at the nightclub for our event.
The artists performed on stage at FUR nightclub with the DRN branding visible.
Our headquarters are strategically located in the central hub of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC in northern Delaware.
Company address here at Foulkstone Plaza.
DRN went live with the satellite in June 2009. This is an actual dish receiving DRN via satellite.
DRN uses the satellite to distribute our programming to participating affiliate stations in the United States. The satellite footprint covers North America.
View the 2011 RADIO TOUR picture presentation with back-story here.
Read my Reflections BLOG on 'Radio' here.
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Listen to a :60 second MP3 SAMPLE of DRN voices as edited by Clint Dantinne.
Listen to a 2 minute MP3 SAMPLE of the DRN telephone greeting followed by music & announcements on hold including a shout-out by Richard Simmons.