America's Lip Sync Star National Search

Thank you for your interest in America’s Lip Sync Star National Search. Ranwood Productions is currently licensing savvy entertainment venue operators to conduct eight week auditions in search of the very best Lip Sync look-a-like performers across the country. Only your licensed event will offer contestants the opportunity to advance to the National Finals next year in San Diego for a chance at $10,000 in cash and prizes and the distinguished title of America’s Next Lip Sync Star.
In today’s uncertain economy venue operators are looking for new and exciting ways to attract new customers to their club. America’s Lip Sync Star National Search™ provides the venue operator with a rare and unique opportunity to receive free publicity and build customer traffic on a slow night over the eight-week contest period. America’s Lip Sync Star National Search™ is a proven promotion in any club atmosphere. Whether its country western, oldies, adult contemporary, rock and roll, top 40, or classic rock, America’s Lip Sync Star National Search is a sure way to generate revenues for your organization.
I have included for your review some background information as well as outlined the benefits to your organization, how the search works, and how to participate. The ultimate goal here is to again establish the grass roots excitement for the national search across the country and bring back an all new lip-sync television series America’s Lip Sync Star. With your participation along with others that have already come on board we will make this new show a reality again.


Wm. Randy Wood

About Us
In 1981 Mr. Wood began conducting “Lip Sync” contests held in Seattle area nightclubs. These contests involved ordinary people competing head to head lip-syncing the words by popular recording artists recreating in spectacular fashion the make-up, the hairstyles, the costumes… every movement and every gesture of their favorite performers. Just imagine, seeing look-a-like recreations of your favorite artist or group in concert on your stage. http://www.youtube.com/puttinonthehits
In late 1982 the contests became so popular among club owners Mr. Wood incorporated Lip Sinc International and developed a licensing program so clubs nationwide could participate conducting their own local search. This licensing program was unique in that the contest ran for eight-week consecutive weeks renewable at the same terms and conditions. The club owners had such great financial success with this format they renewed their license several times returning many times their initial investment in the program.
Mr. Wood continued to refine the contest format and further developed the concept as an entertainment form of mass appeal with contestants, sponsors, and the media. “Lip-syncing” as it came to be popularly known, became a national sensation, receiving considerable attention from dozens of local television stations around the country. Lip Sync International’s Lip Sync performers appeared nationally on numerous occasions on such shows as “PM Magazine”, “Solid Gold”, “The Dance Show”, “Entertainment Tonight” and internationally on the television show “Entertainment USA” on the BBC in Europe and on CTV in Canada. Likewise, news accounts and feature articles about the contests appeared in numerous publications around the country. By the spring of 1984 Mr. Wood had licensed over 1500 preliminary contests in 30 cities, and two National Finals.
In April 1984 Mr. Wood joined forces with dick clark productions stepping into the position of consulting producer for a new television series Puttin on the Hits based on the lip-sync contest format he had created and used in clubs nationwide. With the new show airing in September Mr. Wood immediately began converting his contests around the country to official auditions for Puttin' on the Hits providing a continuous flow of eager contestants for the series. Grand Final winners from club auditions in over fifty cities across America were given a chance in Hollywood to compete for the $25,000 Grand Prize. The series aired from September 1984 to 1988 in 26 countries, and was nominated twice for the Daytime Emmy Awards.

Over the last few years music reality and talent shows have become extremely popular among young and old alike such as “American Idol” , ”America’s Got Talent ”, ”Nashville Star”, MTV’s StarMaker, and others. In 2007 the hit television show, “The Next Best Thing” featured singing celebrity look-alikes who competed head to head sporting full costume, make-up, and hairstyles for a chance at $100,000 in cash. The look-a-like Las Vegas show “Legends in Concert” has become so popular it has expanded nationally, the latest show hosted at Dick Clark’s new dinner theater in Bronson Missouri. And let’s not forget all the Karaoke contests around the country, all these feature want to be stars who sing, but what about the majority of us that can’t sing? The all new America’s Lip Sync National Search™ gives ordinary people the chance to step into the spotlight and be the star they always wanted to be, and maybe even be discovered on national television.
To participate in this exciting search your venue must meet the following requirements to be eligible to host America’s Lip Sync Star National Search™.
Have a Stage and/or Dance Floor with Good Visibility
DJ and MC
Have a Sound System and Lighting
Have a Lip Sync Promotions Coordinator
Provide Prizes to Contestants
Current on BMI and ASCAP Music Royalties
Execute an Eight (8) Week License Agreement
Pay an Affordable License Fee


How the National Search Works

This year’s national search begins in September and runs until the National Finals in San Diego next year. Participating clubs must be licensed to conduct the promotion for (8) consecutive weeks, seven preliminary rounds and a grand final contest on week eight. You may conduct as many eight week contest cycles as you wish. Grand Final winners from each club will advance to the National Finals at the 4th and B West Coast Hall of Fame entertainment venue in San Diego.
Ranwood Productions, Inc. will produce the America’s Lip Sync Star™ National Finals at the 4th and B. This venue is an ideal location to host the nationals and showcasing talented look-a-like lip-sync performers and tribute bands to the nation. Only the very best performers will have the opportunity to perform and tour throughout southern California and around the country.
The 4th and B features three full bars, state-of-the-art sound, plus advanced lighting and visual projection systems. This 21,000 square-foot concert and dance venue has been a mainstay of San Diego's music scene for more than a decade. Concert performances span the gamut from blues, rock and jazz artists to hip-hop, punk, metal, alternative and country bands. The facility can accommodate over 1500 and features private seating areas and VIP space with bottle service.

BENEFITS TO THE VENUE OPERATOR
Few events exist that offers the opportunity to provide a highly successful entertainment event and enjoy a low risk profile at the same time. America’s Lip Sync Star National Search™ offers a low risk profile and high energy entertainment as a routine. The benefits are:
· Attract New Customers
· Increased Revenues
· Winners Represent Your Venue in all Appearances
· Attract Capacity Crowds Consistently
· Attract Free Press and Media Exposure
· Increase Traffic on Other Nights of the Week
· All Contest Materials Supplied
· Exclusive License comes with the Premium Package Only
Clearly, the attendance of the contestants, their friends, supporters, curious spectators, and media exposure will greatly increase revenues on the night of the event, particularly if the contest is held on one of the traditionally slower nights of the week.An added benefit to venue operators is the entertainment possibilities of your contest winners performing on other nights of the week. These lip sync performances not only promotes your contest night, but will draw additional customers on other nights of the week just to see the look-a-like performances.
WHAT DO I GET?
We have up-dated all our promotional materials and put together an affordable turn-key package that makes this promotion easy to implement in just a matter of two to three weeks. Your package contains all the promotional materials you will need to conduct a profitable promotion. The following contest materials are included in the standard package.

· Detailed “How To” Training Manual
· Weekly Organizational Binder
· Judges Score Sheets, and Related Forms
· Emcee Outline Show Script Sheets
· Full Color Flyer/Official Entry/Liability Release Form
· Full Color Promotional Posters
· Full Color Promotional (4x6) 2-Sided Postcards
· Full Color Table Tents
· Sample Ad Scripts
· Your Website Linked to ALSS Website
· In-House Promotional Lip Sync Videos (Optional)
· Banners (Optional)
· Press Releases to the Media via BusinessWire (Cost based on market size)
· On Site Consulting and Assistance (Extra Cost)
· Easy access by your patrons via your website to official entry forms, contest dates and times, club location as well as tracking your contest winners. If you choose to stream live video of your contest over the internet those videos can be posted on the internet for all to see.
(Some venue operators will prefer to use their own staff and printing source to produce their own color promotional materials to distribute. In this case a master digital file will be provided).

How Do I Sign Up?

Signing up is quick and easy. Just go to www.lipsynctv.com click the “Host Contest” tab at the top of our home page. Complete the short form at the bottom of the page and click the "Submit" button. A valid e-mail address is required. Required information is indicated with a red star next to the entry. If you prefer you can call me directly at 858 336 6326 and I will walk you through our licensing process, and discuss the details of your participation. But remember, you must sing up now to have an exclusive in your area, don’t be left out.

I hope the information included in this introduction meets your approval and answers all your questions regarding participation in the America’s Lip Sync National Search. If not we can be reached at the number below. We look forward to a long and profitable relationship with your company.

Please visit www.youtube.com/puttinonthehits for video performances of past lip-sync winners.

Ranwood Productions, Inc.
Wm. Randy Wood
randy@americaslipsyncstar.com
1611 S. Melrose Drive
Suite A-361
Vista, CA. 92081
Phone: 800-570-7145
Fax: 760-536-9010



Club Testimonials
Cooters Night Club, Houston, Texas
Mr. Patrick Henry, VP of Promotions
“Puttin’ on the Hits and the National Lip Sync Talent Search™ promotion was one of the most successful promotions that we ever hosted at Cooters. The Company’s staff was outstanding when it came to their help and support on the promotion”s.
JD DeMatteo, CEO
Atlantis International Supper Club
Shaharazod Night Club
“Senior management reported that the National Lip Sync Talent Search™ promotions routinely drew capacity crowds in the thousands. Panels of international celebrities officiated over months of competitions, culminating in the national finals in Chicago”.
“The National Lip Sync Talent Search™ promotion in Connecticut was the highest profit netting program of its day. The project expanded the clubs senior market share and greatly advanced our national brand recognition.” “ I am confident the promotion’s return will again generate a high yield. Best Regards with the return of this exciting promotion”.
Lance McFadden, CEO
McFadden Ventures, Houston, Texas
“The National Lip Sync Talent Search™ promotion at our 10 Confetti properties was by far a success. Bar revenues were significantly up as well as dinner sales. The contest materials and service they provided was top notch. The promotion was well worth the money invested”.

The All New Puttin' on the Hits TV Series

The All New
Puttin’ on the Hits

A one hour music reality television series
“The show that makes you the star you always wanted to be”
Created By William Wood



Logline:
(“Is it Live or is it Lip Sync”) Contestants from all across the country represent their city and compete head to head by singing, (Karaoke) performing and recreating live the sounds, looks, and moves of a popular artist or music group in search of being “the star they always wanted to be”.

Premise:
Puttin’ on the Hits is a one hour music reality television series pitting look-a-like performers against each other from all over the country. These contestants compete in a “Battle of the Bands” format, singing, performing, and puttin’ on the hits from yesterday and today, creating the illusion that they are that artist or group performing in concert.

Location:
Preliminary contests on the grass roots level are being held at karaoke clubs, malls and other venues in various cities with the grand final winners from these venues advancing to the next higher level (city finals) of competition. Show producers will be on hand (at these contests/auditions) to tape the city final contests as show segments that will include up close and personal interviews. These city final contest winners will earn the right to be flown to Los Angeles and compete on a Hollywood sound stage for a chance to win $100,000.00 in cash and other prizes.


Interactive:
Interactive elements will include text messaging, call-in, and Internet voting during the live elimination process and a website with information about the show, how venues can participate, and links to sponsors and merchandizing.


Audience:
Puttin’ on the Hits has proven to appeal to the 18 to 49 year old demographic as well with kids who can identify with these contestants. Viewers become well acquainted with the contestants as a result of the extensive biography segments, endearing family interviews and highly entertaining concert like tapings. The audience soon gets to know a lot about the personal lives of each the contestants, their families, the venue they represent. They get a real sense of what’s on the line for these contestants. The format allows viewers to form an involved, personal connection to the contestants and assures greater viewership than other, less personal reality talent shows.

Audience participation is constant and dynamic at home viewers are able to vote each week for their favorite contestants keeping them glued to their television sets. The studio audience can’t help but get caught up in the excitement and enjoy seeing recreations of famous recording artists performing in a concert like atmosphere.

Segments:
Puttin’ on the Hits is a 13-week reality series airing once each week after American Idol. The opportunity exists for a two hour special and a weekly feature in each episode where the audience must decide “Is it Live or Is it Lip Sync”.

The series begins week one with a taped episode of 6 winners (or group) from 6 city final competitions, continuing for the first 10 episodes. Live performances, voting, and elimination of 5 winners each week narrows the field to 10 winners for episode ten, leaving 5 remaining winners to compete in episode eleven, and 5 winners competing in episode twelve. Each of these segments calls for elimination of four of the five winners. The thirteenth Grand Final episode highlights the final 2 winners performing their two best performances with judges, the final vote and declaration of the winning group. Puttin’ on the Hits is “the show that makes you the star you always wanted to be”.

Special Note: These contest are currently be conducted all over the US however a large number are be conducted right here in Southern California. This national contact has already been contacted to participate. The on going in-market promotions is one of the keys to high ratings for this series. I will show you how it works.
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Facts about Puttin’ on the Hits

Created by William Wood in 1983

Aired from 1984-1988
$40 Million in Total Revenues
134 Episodes in 26 Counties
Received a 9.0 this first Season
First No. 1 syndicated Music Variety show in History
Nominated for two Daytime Emmy Awards
Trademark Registration # 2836536
WGA Reg. # 491439

Contact Information

William Wood
1765 Garnet Avenue
San Diego, CA. 92109
858 336 6326

Allen Fawcett and Me

Puttin on the Hits Fan Club

Hello Everybody,

I want to hear from all you Lip Syncers out their that appeared on the hit show Puttin on the Hits. Tell me your story. What do you do now?
Thanks,
Randy