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 Donna Summer's "Stamp Your Feet" On the Radio???
Posted Apr 05, 2008 at 12:35 PM
Well not yet, but this is something that is pretty close to me.
How to help "Stamp" get on the air.
Radio is a nasty beast, but it's a beast I know. These tips should help make your requests be taken seriously.

Do’s:

Always be polite. If a DJ says they don’t have the song, thank them and end the call.
If you email, provide a link to the song streaming online.

Make sure the song fits in with the station’s format. Personalize all communications by mentioning the DJ’s name and/or something you may have heard on their show. This lets them know you are a real listener! However, don’t do this if you really don’t listen to the station.
Don’ts:

Don’t call outside your local area. Nothing pisses DJ’s off more than to think that they are being ambushed by organized fans.
Don’t call or email the same station more than once a day. Don’t email the same DJ more than once a week.
Don’t be confrontational if the DJ’s say no.
Don’t mention you are a big Donna Summer fan. Put the emphasis on how much you like the song. If they think you are street teaming, they will take your request less seriously. Use your real name and don’t send a request from an email address like troyLuvsDonaSumer@yahoo.com. Use a generic email address.

I hope this helps you all out. Be Patient. It works pretty well. Dont stop. This has to be your 2nd job. Kidding. Not really. We need a total of 1000 people telling their friends, if we want a massive hit. Make sure they follow the do's and don'ts. Do not wing it. There is a simple formula for a radio hit. Step by step. haaaa European radio is not my game really, but the Brits should hear it before us yanks. But who knows?
These are the formats you should try (USA only):
CHR/Top 40
AC
Hot AC
Rhythmic AC
Do not call urban (r&b) without an urban radio remix, that is forthcoming.

If you have a format question, let me know.:)

Rocky
 Re: Donna Summer's "Stamp Your Feet" On the Radio???
Posted Apr 05, 2008 at 1:07 PM
> Don’t call outside your local area. Nothing pisses DJ’s off more than to think that they are being ambushed by organized fans.

Do you mean I can't call them and say: "Hi, I'm calling from Italy, I was wondering if you could possibly play...?" LOL
 Re: Donna Summer's "Stamp Your Feet" On the Radio???
Posted Apr 05, 2008 at 7:53 PM, Last Edited Apr 05, 2008 at 7:57 PM
This is very different. That was without Burgundy working the record. That is why timining is so important. There was an embargo on anything that was percieved to be "disco". Donna's brand is disco. So if you sent an email wothout the Burgundy campaign, it would have been ignored. This is why her "club" hits were not played on the air.
So give it another shot, make sure the format is right. Thanks for the efforts!:)
Rocky

To Seb Master:
Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Ok, funnyman.
 Re: Donna Summer's "Stamp Your Feet" On the Radio???
Posted Apr 05, 2008 at 9:57 PM
In 1999 I e-mailed Radio Dimensione Suono, which was (still is) on of Italy's most popular radio stations.
I requested I WILL GO WITH YOU. They thanked me for writing, said they liked Donna but also stated that the song was not "perceived" as a hit, so they had decided not to play it. THAT hurt, man...
 Re: Donna Summer's "Stamp Your Feet" On the Radio???
Posted Apr 05, 2008 at 10:50 PM, Last Edited Apr 06, 2008 at 1:28 AM
Ok this thread has become rather negative. If you do not want to try again, then that is on you.
I was just trying to explain how things went in today's radio. You do not think other artists face the same rejection?
The point was to keep at it. When one station plays it, others will follow. There is time difference, 1999 vs. 2008.
I wanted this forum to be different from the other forums. I wanted to give some quality tips, to help Donna Summer.
If failures of the past, feel better to swim in, then this is not the blog for you. Sorry. Or maybe, something else. all together.
Rocky
 Re: Donna Summer's "Stamp Your Feet" On the Radio???
Posted Apr 06, 2008 at 5:47 AM
Hey, I loved your original post! I was just talking about something that happened in the past. Something I found very irritating because how could IWGWY stand a chance to become a hit with no radio support?

Of course there is time difference and you have no idea what I'm trying to do to help Donna's comeback (including contacting Italian radio stations). As a matter of fact, Radio Capital announced Donna's comeback twice, played WINTER MELODY and even mentioned my site.
Is this positive enough?
 Re: Donna Summer's "Stamp Your Feet" On the Radio???
Posted Apr 06, 2008 at 6:42 AM, Last Edited Apr 07, 2008 at 11:41 PM
I am sorry if I made it seemed that your past experiences were not valid.
That was then, and this is now. :) We have a different commitment level now.
When "Stamp" comes to Italy, then you can email the radio station. USA will be the hard nut to crack.
Good Luck,
R.
 Re: Donna Summer's "Stamp Your Feet" On the Radio???
Posted Apr 08, 2008 at 4:09 AM

Hey Rocky, Thanks for the radio tips !

 Re: Donna Summer's "Stamp Your Feet" On the Radio???
Posted Apr 08, 2008 at 5:09 AM, Last Edited Apr 08, 2008 at 5:15 AM

God bless U, or Goddess even.:) haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

 Re: Donna Summer's "Stamp Your Feet" On the Radio???
Posted Apr 14, 2008 at 6:31 PM

it sounds like you really know your stuff. thanks for all the great tips. STAMP should be phenomenal and so should CRAYONS...this has the potential to be her "Bad Girls" of the new millenium. based on the success of the promo "i'm a fire" this is real possibility and her management just needs to work it right and not drop the ball. we need an artist like donna to come back to radio, video and concert and i think she will really work the project to the fullest now that so much of her personal life is stable. that's just my guess but i hope that it all comes to pass. you're a real fan, rocky. thanks for all your hard work in this topic. luv to read u. luv to luv u baby!

 Re: Donna Summer's "Stamp Your Feet" On the Radio???
Posted Apr 15, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Yo Ramon, thanks for the support.:) U die-hards really hold it down 4 Donna. I did make a call regarding the missed dates. Waiting 4 a callback on that one. It's common 4 an artist to cancel an early date. Something may have conflicted. She can always do do-overs 4 dates. Just don't piss her off, haaaaaaaaaaaaa:) Ask her on myspace.
Rocky
 Re: Donna Summer's "Stamp Your Feet"/cancelled dates...
Posted Apr 16, 2008 at 3:32 AM

Hey Rocky! thanx for the interest in my question. it's alright. i understand the reasons and we are looking to attend the Reno concert in August. i still totally LOVE Donna and will always support her...in any way i can.  take care and continue working that site. '08 will totally be a long, hot, SUMMER!!! take care LTLY, baby.

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