“Always a good listen.” —Bruce Warren, Asst. GM of Programming, WXPN Philadelphia
“I listen to every edition of A Taste Of Triple A, and a lot of the new artists make it on our New Music Show. A Taste Of Triple A is a quality and concise view of the Triple A music horizon.” —Dan Reed, Music Director/Operations Manager, WXPN Philadelphia
“I like A Taste Of Triple A. It’s hard to keep up sometimes, with the volume of CDs that come in, and the Taste sampler really helps.” —Margot Smith, Asst. Program Director/Music Director, Dave-FM Atlanta
“Always current and engaging, A Taste Of Triple A brings a good set of ears to the ’RNR music meetings.” —Alex Cortright, Program Director, WRNR Annapolis/Baltimore
“When A Taste Of Triple A arrives, it goes right in the CD player at WTTS.” —Brad Holtz, Program Director, WTTS Indianapolis
“Hands down, the best music service!” —Michael McCartney, Music Director, KEAO Lahaina, Hawaii
“I play three new songs every night at 9 and the A Taste Of Triple A offers a great selection to choose from. It’s also perfect for our music meetings!” —Gabby Parsons, WMMM Madison, Wisconsin
“Thanks for A Taste Of Triple A; it really does help me, on a monthly basis, discover new music, and that only enhances the sound of my station. You make my job easier.” —Rich Robinson, Program Director, WBJB Lincroft, New Jersey
“A Taste Of Triple A fills an important niche: Collecting some of the best new songs in Triple A and making them available in one professionally made package.” —Martin Anderson, Music Director, WNCW Spindale-Asheville/Charlotte, North Carolina
“I really appreciate that I can find so much of what I need to listen to in one fell swoop.” —Sandy Blackwell, Program Director, KROK Leesville, Louisiana
“I enjoy the A Taste Of Triple A samplers.” —Mark Colbert, PD/MD, WUTC Chattanooga, Tennessee
“I look forward to A Taste Of Triple A every month because there is SO much great music and I’m one of those people who always likes to be ahead of the curve. Even if something doesn’t get picked up in Triple A rotation and is a quality song (which everything seems to be on these samplers), I’m gonna give it a chance.” —Gregg Parish, Radioio.com, Eclectic
“A Taste Of Triple A continues to offer a variety of high quality tracks with each release. I look forward to it every month!” —Eddie George, Radioio.com, Pop and Country Music Director
“When A Taste Of Triple A lands on my desk with a stack of other offerings it’s the first CD into my player every time. It’s our monthly barometer, confirmation that what we are playing is right on, while also inspiring us with cuts we haven’t heard yet.” —Jason Samuel, General Manager, WGCS South Bend, Indiana
“I love your A Taste Of Triple A CDs. I anxiously await them each month.” —Jake Niemand, Program Director/Music Director, KKRM Montevideo, Minnesota
“I love receiving your Taste Of Triple A CD Samplers. I get excited when I see the package sitting on my desk (no lie). It is a valuable tool for me!” —Sue Waters, Music Director, KTKE Truckee, California
“A Taste Of Triple A is a great help to me in my constant search for quality independent music. It has turned me on to many artists I never would have known about otherwise.” —Wildman Steve, WildmanSteveRadio.com
“A Taste Of Triple A has helped streamline my work on my weekly radio program. With its fabulous notes and online-supported information, I’m able to quickly build my playlists and make contact with future guest artists. Other radio genres should be so lucky!” —Todd Richards, host of “Running Late” on WBWC Berea, Ohio
“I set aside time to preview A Taste Of Triple A. I have found it to be a reliable resource that helps me find tracks for my radio program that I would not have otherwise been aware of.” —Rick Galusha, host of “Pacific Street Blues & Americana,” KIWR Council Bluffs, Iowa
RECORDS
“A Taste Of Triple A is a great resource to expose bands both big and small—whether it’s an emerging artist, or a superstar act—in these days where all of us are assuming a lot more responsibilities having a ‘one-stop shopping’ resource to listen to current Triple A priorities is an invaluable tool.” —Adrian Moreira, VP Adult Format Promotion, RCA Music Group
“A Taste Of Triple A has been a valuable asset to our new label. Jim Nelson and his monthly sampler are well-respected throughout the Triple A radio community and we are quite pleased with the results.” —Glenn Halverson, Garage Door Records
“A Taste Of Triple A is a very effective tool for the independent label/artist to reach the decision makers at Triple A radio. Much to my delight, programmers were spinning the first single from a totally unknown artist on an unknown label prior to us even contacting them.” —Steve Yanek, Primitive Records
“I have worked with Jim putting artists on his A Taste Of Triple A sampler. He is very thorough and great at staying on top of what is happening in the industry. He’s also been very helpful with advice on the format.” —Courtney Gregg, Carnival Recording Company
“A Taste Of Triple A is the best music radio sampler produced in the music business. And Nigel Music Media is a great service for big or small companies to work with Music/Radio/Media campaigns.” —Robert Case, New Pants Publishing, Inc
MANAGERS
“What you’re paying for is making sure that every PD, MD and Specialty Show host in the Triple A format gets your song. A Taste Of Triple A’s mailing list is very accurate and updated immediately when there are any changes. That’s invaluable. Also, sending your record by itself with no recognition would probably not get the same listening. Most programmers are overwhelmed by the amount of music they receive and there’s not enough time in the day to listen to every single record that comes in, but many track through the sampler as a way to give a listen to the most important of the new releases all on one disc. It’s easy access. That’s the value of A Taste Of Triple A.” —Marc Ratner, Mishara Music
“A Taste Of Triple A really did help the cause early on in the awareness-building phase for Meiko; in fact one station first heard ‘Boys With Girlfriends’ on the sampler, and it prompted them to add Meiko into a great early rotation.” —Mike Savage, Mike Savage Artist Management
RADIO PROMOTERS
“Jim Nelson is one of the most conscientious and hardest-working men in show business! In the 12 years I have known Jim, he has been in several roles, including editor, ad/sampler/tracking sales, friend and partner. He is very serious about the work at hand, but as we are in the music/communications business, I feel Jim’s taste and openness to new ideas is also one of his best attributes. If you want the job done, and done correctly, Jim Nelson and his company are a good resource for promotional music distribution. Jim takes care of business! And he is a very nice guy too.” —John Rosenfelder, earbender
“A Taste Of Triple A is especially good for servicing some secondary stations that don’t get the single from our mailing list. They made it a point to tell us, ‘We got the song on the Taste Of Triple A sampler.’ It’s a big help in keeping us up-to-date. Thank you.” —Drew Murray, CO5 Promotion
“A Taste Of Triple A should be part of your marketing budget. I can’t tell you the number of times stations have told me they heard an artist I am working on A Taste Of Triple A, or asked me if the song was on the sampler. It’s made my job easier as far as making sure decision-makers have at least heard the CD.” —Jeff Appleton, Marathon Entertainment
“A Taste Of Triple A is effective and not too costly, and the music directors ask me if a song I'm working is on it.” —Peter Hay, Twin Vision
“I have found A Taste Of Triple A to be indispensable to the bands I work with, most of whom are just starting out for their first time at radio. It’s a low-cost way to reach everyone at the format—I even find some new fans at radio that I didn’t know about. I recommend it for anyone who wants to get the word out.” —“Notorious” Liz Cousins, Notorious Radio
“Jim is an honest, hard-working gentleman who always delivers of what he promises. He is well-loved in this business.” —Sean Coakley, Songlines
“I have had the pleasure of working with Jim on several occasions, while he was at The Album Network, Triplearadio.com and now with A Taste Of Triple A. He’s a guy who gets involved, loves his gig and actually likes music. What a concept!” —Bob Laul, Serious Bob Promotion
“Throughout the years, Jim Nelson is probably the most dedicated, detail-oriented and passionate music advocate I’ve come across. No matter what he tackles or where he goes, you expect no less than a 200% effort and absolute conclusion with great results. His consistency and professionalism have kept alive the AAA sampler when others went by the wayside; it’s never been “just a job” to turn people on to new music.” —Lenny Bronstein, Heavy Lenny Promotions
“All of the stations we work with utilize this very valuable tool. It’s so convenient for them to have so many of the records they want to bring into their music meeting all on one disc. Additionally, our clients save a fortune in reservicing to stations, simply by placing their single on A Taste Of Triple A.” —Michele Clark, M:M Music
“If a picture says 1,000 words, then having a song on A Taste Of Triple A is worth 10 times that. It does what all other advertisements do not: it brands your artist with something better than a quote or photo. Stations get the entire song with all the vital information in one convenient package and your band gets heard alongside major acts, up-and-comers and core artists.” —Meg MacDonald, M:M Music
ARTISTS
“The airplay I'm getting at Triple A stations nationwide is a direct result of inroads made using Jim Nelson’s ATaste Of Triple A Sampler. He's highly respected in the industry and adds credibility to my radio campaign. ” —Katey Laurel
“I’ve had a great experience with A Taste Of Triple A. The presentation is top-notch and delivered on time. It’s provided me with exposure to Triple A and Americana radio—two genres I love. And to boot, Jim Nelson is a great guy to work with. All in all, it’s an attractive avenue for musicians to get the word out about their music!” —Pennan Brae
“A Taste Of Triple A was the best decision my band made to promote our new album, The PondHawks Have Landed (Riverpool Records). Having two songs and a cover on the sampler got us immediately noticed. Radio stations added both songs and asked for the album! Airplay started the day the stations received the sampler. The feedback was tremendous.” —Jorie Gracen, The PondHawks
“It’s not easy to choose among the hundreds of independent radio servicing companies out there, all vying for scarce resources. We chose A Taste of Triple A because it’s an honest tastemaker. It was a pleasure to work with Jim.” —Patti Witten
MARKETERS
“I HIGHLY recommend Jim Nelson and his work w/A Taste Of Triple A. I’ve known Jim for 10-15 years now and have always found him to be extremely professional, strong attention to detail and follow-through, and best of all, passionate about the music and projects he works on. His relationships with the AAA and music industry are second to none, and Jim’s credibility is highly regarded. I’ve used Jim’s services many times, all to great success, and regularly recommend him to my clients in need of help in Jim’s areas of expertise. If you’re a manager, artist, or record label with a project that appeals to adults 18-34 in the AAA music genre, you would be well advised to consider using Jim and his company. The best!” —Greg Lee, Imagine Nation