ENCO Blog: SPECai, a 2024 NAB Show Radio World “Best in Show Award” -Winner, Signs Adams Radio Group and Southern Stone Communications as Newest Clients

SPECai Enables Radio Account Execs to Use AI to Create Compelling Spec Spots in Seconds

ENCO Systems, Inc., Benztown, and Compass Media Networks announce that they have entered into agreements with Adams Radio Group and Southern Stone Communications to bring their SPECai product to select markets across the U.S.

SPECai uses advanced AI technology to generate fully produced spec spots in English and Spanish, including regional accents. Last month, SPECai was honored with Radio World's “Best in Show Award” at the 2024 NAB Show in Las Vegas.

Chip Thomas, Vice President of Sales, and General Manager, Southern Stone Communications in Jackson, TN, said:

“I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly our sellers could create a great sounding commercial, with no help from production, and use it to help close new business. I would highly recommend this product for any sales team looking for creative ways to close more business.”

Southern Stone Communications has integrated SPECai in four markets, including Jackson, TN; Valdosta, GA; Daytona Beach, FL; and Huntsville, AL.

Jennifer Figg, Vice President/Market Manager, Adams Radio Group, Northern Indiana, said:

“SPECai is absolutely transformative. I was amazed by the blend of technology and creativity. Within minutes, our sellers are able to create top-notch spec spots. The interface is easy and intuitive, saving us time and making the production process more efficient. Each spot is crafted with a professional touch. We only just started and have already closed new business.”

Adams Radio Group has embraced SPECai across multiple markets, including Tallahassee, FL; Las Cruces, NM; Valparaiso, IN; and Ft. Wayne, IN.

Southern Stone Communications and Adams Radio Group join a growing list of radio groups that have benefited from becoming SPECai clients, including inaugural customer Connoisseur Media, Summit Media, Magnum Communications, Bennett Radio Group, Black Diamond Broadcasting, Local Media San Diego, and Yavapai Broadcasting, among others.

To experience SPECai firsthand, contact Nancy Abramson at nabramson@compassmedianetworks.com for a demo.

For more information about SPECai, visit: www.enco.com/specai.

About ENCO

Founded in 1983, ENCO pioneered the use of computer-based, digital audio and program automation for radio stations and TV studios. The company has since evolved its award-winning product line to span all aspects of today’s automated broadcast and production workflows, including closed and open captioning, visual radio, audio compliance, instant media playout, remote contribution, and cloud-based web streaming. It also brings the benefits of its patented captioning and live audio/video playout innovations to professional AV environments including conference rooms, lecture halls, sporting arenas, and event venues. For more information, please visit: www.enco.com.

About Benztown

Benztown is a leading international audio imaging, production library, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingle production company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown provides audio brands and radio stations of all formats with end-to-end imaging and production, making high-quality sound and world- class audio branding a reality for radio stations of all market sizes and budgets. Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for five consecutive years as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging work parts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Hip Hop and R&B, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Yamanair Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets, and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now & Then, Hey, Morton, Audio Architecture, StudioTexter, The Rooster Show Prep, and AmeriCountry. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: IEX: Boxes and Lines and Molecular Moments.