25 Most Recent Posts on PSR
- Vancouver Radio Vet Ted Farr has a New Gig in Kelowna
- Seattle Radio Legend Norm Gregory Passes
- ICONIC RADIO DEEJAY BILL GABLE DIES SUDDENLY AT 69
- SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 22nd
- NBC News Boss Accused of Overlooking Sexual Misconduct
- RIP Former ZoomerMedia, Rogers exec George Grant
- Matt talks with Larry Gifford about his Parkinson's on the 'Sound Off' Podcast
- Justin Hayward/John Lodge have today's almost forgotten track
- FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 21st
- Dave Wheeler sues Rogers for $1.4M, says it encouraged 'edgy' on-air persona that got him fired
- Comcast, Fox to Face Off in Saturday Auction for Sky
- Allegations of shady practices pile up against Ticketmaster
- 'I Stand by my Decision to Publish' Despite Job Loss over Ghomeshi Essay
- Looking for On-Air/Copywriter for Fort St. James, BC
- Johnny, Edgar Winter have today's almost forgotten track
- THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 20th
- Toronto's 102.1 The Edge, Announces Sibling Duo as New Morning Show Hosts
- John Fogerty has today's almost forgotten track
- WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 19th
- US Senate Passes Music Modernization Act
- L.A. Kings Departing AM Radio, Streaming Instead via Kings Audio Network
- Emmy Awards TV Ratings Fall to All-Time Low (US)
- Jordan Bonaparte's 'Nighttime' Podcast to Air on Corus Stations
- You Need Courage To Coach, by Paul Kaye
- Eric Carmen has today's almost forgotten track
Vancouver Radio Vet Ted Farr has a New Gig in Kelowna
Farr will be reading radio news for the first time in 37 years at AM 1150 in the midday time slot.
Seattle Radio Legend Norm Gregory Passes
Norm arrived at KJR AM, Seattle, first doing early evenings and then afternoons
ICONIC RADIO DEEJAY BILL GABLE DIES SUDDENLY AT 69
Bill Gable was best known as Brother Bill, during his early years in broadcasting at CKLW, or the Big 8, in Windsor.
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 22nd
It’s the date that brought us Meryl Streep, Debby Boone, Joni James, Bonnie Hunt, Martha Scott and CBS newsman Richard C. Hottelet.
Maverick, Lost and (pictured) Fulll House debuted on ABC-TV;
Friends, Baywatch and Man From Uncle had their premieres on NBC Television;
the Everly Brothers performed together for the first time in 10 years;
The Supremes recorded their next smash ‘I Hear a Symphony,’
and Bob Dylan played Carnegie Hall…
Meantime, CIVT became Vancouver’s newest station, a UHF license that would be viewed by most on cable channel 9.
Obits include music makers Irving Berlin, Harry Warren and Eddie Fisher; actors George C. Scott, Gordon Jump, Edward Albert and Jackie Burroughs; and Laugh-In’s Dan Rowan.
ALL the milestones for Sept. 22nd INSIDE.
NBC News Boss Accused of Overlooking Sexual Misconduct
Andy Lack is being accused of overlooking complaints of sexual misconduct made during his tenure as chairman and CEO of Sony BMG Music Entertainment.
RIP Former ZoomerMedia, Rogers exec George Grant
Grant spent 50 years in the broadcast industry as a host, sales manager, programmer, and operations executive and played an integral role in the growth of ZoomerMedia.
Matt talks with Larry Gifford about his Parkinson’s on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
Matt Cundill works with radio groups on digital strategies and talent coaching. He recently started the Sound Off Podcast: The Podcast about Broadcast”
Justin Hayward/John Lodge have today’s almost forgotten track
Last month I watched the 2018 Rock Hall inductions, and enjoyed the Moodys segment very much but was reminded, while viewing, of the time when the band packed it in after years of touring…
Dave Wheeler sues Rogers for $1.4M, says it encouraged ‘edgy’ on-air persona that got him fired
A former Winnipeg radio host fired by Rogers Media after controversial on-air comments he made about transgender people is suing his old employer for more than $1.4 million
Comcast, Fox to Face Off in Saturday Auction for Sky
It is the first auction showdown between competing suitors set by Britain’s Takeover Panel since 2008.
Allegations of shady practices pile up against Ticketmaster
It was particularly shocking to see Ticketmaster directly encouraging the use of bots — automated programs that can scoop up tickets far faster than a human at a keyboard, given the company’s long-held public position on the issue.
‘I Stand by my Decision to Publish’ Despite Job Loss over Ghomeshi Essay
Ian Buruma says he lost his job after an intense backlash to the article by Ghomeshi from social media and magazine advertisers.
Looking for On-Air/Copywriter for Fort St. James, BC
Moose FM seeks On-Air Personality and Copywriter… A Great Opportunity
Toronto’s 102.1 The Edge, Announces Sibling Duo as New Morning Show Hosts
Toronto’s alternative station, 102.1 the Edge (CFNY-FM) have named Ruby Carr and Alex Carr as the new hosts of the station’s morning show, debuting January 2019. A dynamic sister and brother duo, Ruby and Alex will become the first pair of siblings to permanently co-host an FM radio morning show in Canada.
US Senate Passes Music Modernization Act
“Today is a momentous day for songwriters, artists, composers, producers, engineers and the entire industry that revolves around them.”
L.A. Kings Departing AM Radio, Streaming Instead via Kings Audio Network
All Los Angeles Kings games – including preseason, regular season and postseason contests – will now stream live on the new official LA Kings Audio Network, a custom station available on iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s all-in-one digital music, podcast, on demand and live streaming radio service
Emmy Awards TV Ratings Fall to All-Time Low (US)
NBC’s broadcast of the 70th awards falls short of the previous year and records its smallest audience ever.
Jordan Bonaparte’s ‘Nighttime’ Podcast to Air on Corus Stations
The Nighttime podcast is an award-winning audio documentary series covering unique stories from across Canada; hosted, written and produced by its creator Jordan Bonaparte. Topics range from true crime and mysteries to the paranormal or the just plain weird.
You Need Courage To Coach, by Paul Kaye
My mind instantly started acting like one of those old fashioned rolodexes, quickly flicking through all the possibilities. Mentally I was scrolling at pace through the endless mistakes and failings we all make when starting out. I am sure I am not close to mastering many of them, even now. Then my mind came stretching to a halt. I had my answer… courage
Rory McGouran of Winnipeg the New Voice of Humboldt Broncos
McGouran will be taking over for the late Tyler Bieber, who was killed along with 15 others in last April’s Broncos bus crash in Saskatchewan.
Zak Burns Gone from KIRO News/Talk
BURNS rejoined KIRO in SEPTEMBER 2016 to co-host nights, first with JASON RANTZ and later with GEE SCOTT.
San Francisco Tech Billionaire Buys TIME Newsweekly
The co-founder of Salesforce.com, Marc Benioff, and his wife are personally buying Time for US$190m.
Paul McCartney Earns First No. 1 Album in 36 Years
‘Egypt Station’ also gives the ex-Beatle his first debut at No. 1 and first chart-topper since ‘Tug of War’ in 1982.
A Tale of Two Reporters, by Byron Christopher
I recently spent time with two veteran broadcasters, both radio reporters. One was an old friend, the other a foe.
And they had the same address … 2502 Sparrow Drive, Nisku — site of a rural cemetery.
Nova Scotia’s Peter Donat, Mulder’s Father on ‘The X-Files,’ Dead at 90
The actor, the nephew of Oscar winner Robert Donat and ex-husband of Michael Learned of ‘The Waltons,’ also was in ‘The Godfather: Part II.’
JJ-365 Salutes Robert Gray
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018, we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on Rob Gray.
Longtime Voice of the NBA’s LA Clippers to Retire
Ralph Lawler has announced nearly every Clippers game — both on TV and on radio — since the franchise moved from Buffalo, New York.
Mike McGuire Returns to the Airwaves in Saskatoon!
Mike has been off the air for over a year, time to get back behind the mic, Mike!
CBC Victoria Celebrates its First 20 Years Sept. 28
The day’s activities include a meet and greet with CBC Victoria hosts (such as Gregor Craigie, pictured) and a free concert at Alix Goolden Performance Hall.
Jian Ghomeshi Speaks Out About his Sex Trial .. in U.S. Literary Journal
Disgraced former CBC Radio host Jian Ghomeshi has penned a personal essay in which he expresses “deep remorse” for the way he treated some people, admitting he was “demanding on dates” and “emotionally thoughtless.”
Jason Barrett from Barrett Sports Media joins Matt on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
The Sports Radio Special!
Jason Barrett from Barrett Sports Media.
Jeff Fager’s Texts that Led to His Firing
CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan revealed Fager’s threatening text messages to her.
CBC rebrands over-the-top streaming service to ‘CBC Gem’
The premium, ad-free service will continue to cost $4.99 per month.
Next Domino to Fall: Jeff Fager of 60 Minutes is Toast
The exec had been at CBS News for 36 years and has been a leading figure at the news division for decades.
General Manager for Community Radio Station in Picton, Ontario
99.3 County FM, a non-profit community radio station serving Prince Edward County Ontario, seeks a General Manager
‘Tonight Show’ Cancels Canadian Comic Norm Macdonald Over ‘Controversial Comments’
Macdonald drew criticism for saying he was “happy the #MeToo movement has slowed down a little bit,” and speaking about friends and fellow comics Roseanne Barr and Louis C.K.
Broadcaster Larry Gifford, a victim of Parkinson’s, to host Podcast
What happens When Life Gives You Parkinson’s? That’s the question Larry Gifford (pictured) is working to answer in a new podcast venture with Corus Entertainment’s CuriousCast and Parkinson Canada
JJ-365 Salutes Garth Buchko
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018, we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on Birthday Boy, Garth Buchko
Meet KRKO’s New Morning Man: Tim Hunter
Tim was a Northwest radio fixture for decades, producing for Larry Nelson and the KOMO Radio Morning show, along with his 19-year run at 92.5-KLSY, where he was the funny middle-man of the Murdock, Hunter & Alice morning show.
New Christian radio station coming to Regina
The CRTC has approved another FM radio station for Regina. The new station will offer a specialty Christian music format
Moonves ‘Steps Down’ in Wake of New Misconduct Claims
Multiple on-the-record claims of misconduct and harassment helped spur the decision for the CBS network chief to step down from a role he has held for more than a decade.
CBS Head Les Moonves Hit With New Sex Allegations
Six more women claim Moonves forced them into unwanted sexual situations and allegedly retaliated when they refused.
Bill Daily, Comic Foil on ‘The Bob Newhart Show’ and ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ Dies at 91
Daily, who employed Bob Newhart as his accountant in Chicago before the two went on to show-business fame, died Tuesday of natural causes in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 8th
IT WAS SEPT. 8th … when The Hoboken Four, featuring a 19-year old Frank Sinatra as lead singer, appeared on Major Bowes Amateur Hour on WOR radio, and won the week …
When Canada’s first English-language TV station, CBLT in Toronto started operations… two days after Montreal’s French-language CBC station…
When “Bat Masterson,” a western starring Gene Barry, began its 108-episode run on NBC-TV…
..and when the pioneering space series “Star Trek,” starring Montreal-born William Shatner, debuted on NBC-TV.
ALL the milestones for Sept. 8th INSIDE!
Finalists for 2018 Jack Webster Awards announced
The awards recognize excellence in journalism in B.C. and all finalists will be celebrated, and the one winner in each category will be announced at the October 29th awards dinner to be held at the Hyatt Regency, Vancouver.
Rapper Mac Miller Found Dead, Suspected Overdose at 26
He had been open about his struggles previously, referencing drug abuse and death in his music, particularly in the largely autobiographical 2014 mixtape “Faces.”
David Bray’s PPM Analysis for Calgary Radio .. Sept. 2018
Calgary: Country 105 leads the way for A12+ with a 9.7% (up from 8.3% last time out). Country 105 is popular with the ladies, taking #1 spot for F25-54 delivering a 13.1% share (up from 10.2%). For M25-54, X92.9 is #1 with a 10.8% (down from 11.0%). CJAY 92 takes top spot for M18-34 delivering an 11.4%. Country105 […]
David Bray’s PPM Analysis for Edmonton Radio .. Sept. 2018
Edmonton: The Bear passes NOW! for #1 with A12+ posting a 9.3% share of hours tuned (up from 5.8% last time out). NOW! Radio takes top spot for F25-54, delivering a 22.0% share (up from 19.5%). NOW tops the list for M25-54 with a 12.5% share (flat with the last book). For M18-34, NOW leads the way posting a […]
David Bray’s PPM Analysis for Vancouver Radio .. Sept. 2018
Vancouver: CBC Radio One grabs the #1 spot for A12+ with an 12.3% share of hours tuned (down from 15.3% ). Taking the top spot for F25-54 was QM-FM, posting a 17.7% share (up from 16.5% last time out). CFOX grabs the lead for M25-54 listeners, delivering a 13.0% share (down from 13.8 %). The FOX is well out […]
Vancouver PPM Radio Ratings… May 28th – August 26 2018
CBU Radio One loses 20% of its audience but continues to lead the 12+ chart, with CKNW and QM/FM in their usual runnerup positions.
Calgary PPM Radio Ratings… May 28th – August 26 2018
Unlike sister station CHED in Edmonton, Calgary’s Newstalk 77 holds the number one spot in Calgary, with Country 105 jumping up to second. Also a nice gain for CJAY 92.
Edmonton PPM Radio Ratings… May 28th – August 26, 2018
CHED is now coming in 5th spot. Now continues to hold the reign as the leader
Burt Reynolds, legendary actor, dead at 82
Burt Reynolds, the legendary actor with the disarming smile and trademark mustache who starred in iconic films including “Smokey and the Bandit” and “The Longest Yard” has died, Fox News confirms. He was 82.
Seattle Radio PPM Demo Breakouts, courtesy Research Director Inc.
Although Movin’ 92.5 topped the Seattle 6+ chart, KISW was again king of the demos.
Syndicated U.S. (Seattle) morning show ignites Ottawa listener backlash
“Just took 106.9 off my presets in the car and at home. Not supporting an American morning show or your station. Corus has dumped on Ottawa talent too many times and this is the straw that breaks the camels back for me,” wrote one listener.
CBS board offering CEO Moonves $100 million in stock as exit package
The sources say the board wants the right to claw back some of that compensation if sexual harassment allegations against Moonves are confirmed.
Movin’ 92.5 Leads Seattle’s Aug. PPM’s, News/Talk Takes Next Two Spots
KQMV drops 1.4 but still sports a substantial lead as #1 in the 6+ chart. KIRO FM jumps to #2, KUOW is #3.
Tom Mark Announces His Retirement
In his nearly 48 years in radio Tom held positions at a number of Vancouver radio stations, notably News Director at News 1130 CKWX from 1996-2001 and morning news anchor at CKNW from 2001-14.
Ronan Farrow breaks silence on NBC’s handling of Weinstein story
The reporter has not spoken in detail about his dealings with NBC News over the Harvey Weinstein story, but posted a response on Twitter, saying the memo by NBC News chief Andy Lack contains numerous false or misleading statements.
He Intentionally Crashed his Truck into FOX 4 in Dallas, then ‘Ranted’ before his Arrest
No injuries were reported as a result of the incident, which took place just before 7 a.m. ET.
JJ-365 Salutes Bob Saye
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018, we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on Bob Saye
PROSALESGUY – Ways To Make More Sales This Fall
With four months left in 2018, our sales training clients in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto are refocusing on what they can do to drive more sales into this year. Keeping things simple is always a great idea. Let’s give you a clear direction going forward. It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in. When it […]
Matt Sutton from Down Under joins Matt Cundill on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
Matt Sutton comes from Australia. There was a time when having people with funny accents was novelty. Then it became common place. With the advent of Youtube, Facebook and people consuming their media globally, it’s not a thing anymore. In 2012
Rachel Day, Toby Johnston & Robbin Reay all have one thing in common…
can you give me a hint?
Tamara Taggart’s 1st Intvw. Since CTV Fired Her in April
For the first time, Taggart opens up about her unexpected departure from CTV, its life-changing impact and what’s next.
CBC TV Ratings are in the Toilet…
CBC’s TV Ratings Are A Disaster
Spotting Great Talent, by Paul Kaye
Great talent makes the difference. It’s undeniable. Great talent gives your brand a point of difference. They get you noticed and talked about
Edmonton Media Ramps Up For Ratings Period, by Marty Forbes
Lots happening in the local media as everybody ramps up for ratings season. Here’s a brief description of some of the activity going on in town
JJ-365 Salutes Jim Conrad
Jim started his broadcast career at CHAT 1270 in his hometown of Medicine Hat, AB in June of 1977, hired by local Hat broadcasting legend Orv Kope. On his first on-air break he was so nervous that when he looked up at the big clock with the sweep hand he suddenly lost the ability to tell time!! He was still living at home at the time, so his Mom was the the only person that really knew HOW nervous he was. Why? “Because she still did my laundry” he says!
Remembering Vancouver Punk Pioneer Randy Rampage
A funeral will be held at the Christ Church Cathedral on Sept. 29. His companion of 10 years said the 58-year-old died in their Vancouver home on Aug. 14 of an apparent heart attack.
An Interview with Legendary Seattle DJ Pat O’Day, Now 84
Pat (seen here with Jimi Hendrix) was the king of Seattle Top 40 radio from 3 to 6 weekdays in the Sixties. The jingle he wrote for his station is nostalgic catnip to hundreds of thousands of aging Puget Sound baby boomers. They can intone it on cue: “KJR Seattle, Channel 95!”
CRTC reverses decision to slash Canadian programming requirements
Groups in both the English and French market will be required to allocate an average of $5.5 million a year to support the production of musical programs.
HBO Quietly Clears Out Late Night Porn Programming
Both HBO & Cinemax have phased out content including Taxicab Confessions, Real Sex and Cathouse as well as other adult movies.
Mississauga News/Talk AM Radio Station About to Debut
Nearly seven years after getting approval to operate an English-language commercial AM radio station, Elliott Kerr says the station is ready to launch Sept. 4 and deliver news of interest to the local market.
NBC Blocked Ronan Farrow’s Weinstein Investigation, Ex-Producer Says
Rich McHugh, a former producer at NBC News’ investigative unit, says the order to stymie the investigation came from “the very highest levels of NBC.”
Longtime CKNW Traffic Manager Pat MacPherson Dead at 89
Pat MacPherson succumbed to cancer August 28, just three days before her 90th birthday.
Seattle’s Hot 103.7 (KHTP) Names Bre Ruiz Morning Co-Host
Previously, Ms. RUIZ was MD/on-air at Top 40/Rhythmic sister KSFM/SACRAMENTO.
Jump! (Ottawa) morning show gone, replaced by American syndicated morning show Brooke and Jubal
National Association of Broadcasters Award-winning radio hosts Brooke Fox and Jubal Flagg have co-hosted Brooke & Jubal In The Morning together since 2011, with the show launching into national syndication in 2015.
JJ-365 Salutes Tom Tompkins
After a year in Edmonton, he got offered the operations manager gig at CKRY-FM in Calgary. It was a fairly new station and not doing as well as expected. He felt that if you can’t have a successful Country FM in Calgary you shouldn’t be programming radio so naturally he took the gig. He was there for about 5 years with General Manager Rick Meaney and it became a great success
Firings at Edmonton’s Newcap cluster, Capital FM & K-97
Firings at K-97 and Capital FM
Also gone GSM Kelly Walters
(Photo: Melissa Wright)
Bob Costas and NBC about to end a decades-long partnership
Costas, 66, told USA Today that “what was once a perfect fit no longer fits that description.”
Joe McFarland takes over the afternoon airwaves on QR 77 Calgary
“Joe brings a great mixture of skills ideally suited for this day part,” said John Vos, Director of Talk and Talent at Corus Radio Calgary
Mark Carcasole named Global News weekend anchor
By Connie Thiessen, Editor, Broadcast Dialogue August 28, 2018 . Mark Carcasole . Global Toronto reporter Mark Carcasole has been named the new Global News weekend anchor, effective Sept. 15. Carcasole will anchor the weekend 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts across multiple markets, including Toronto, Halifax, Montreal, Peterborough, Kingston, and Winnipeg. Carcasole started his broadcast career in 2005 as an […]
Calgary radio host says he was assaulted, believes attack was politically motivated
Kumar Sharma, a program host on Calgary’s Fairchild Radio FM 94.7 who says he was the victim of a swarming attack, says he believes he was targeted because of an unfavourable post he shared on social media involving an aspiring UCP nomination candidate.
Radio Futurologist James Cridland joins Matt on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
James Cridland is a radio futurologist. He will tell you he got that name because he printed it on his business cards, but he does possess a keen eye to where radio is headed. He is the man behind Podnews, a daily e-news letter and companion 2 minute podcast delivered daily
CNN caught red-handed fabricating fake news, fake sources… Watergate legend Carl Bernstein complicit… refuses to retract news HOAX
In a bombshell media scandal that’s growing by the hour, the tag-team of CNN and Watergate-fame journalism legend Carl Bernstein have been caught red-handed fabricating utterly fake news in a desperate effort to cast criminal blame upon President Donald J. Trump
PROSALESGUY – Web Conferencing Tips For Salespeople
We’re constantly providing sales tips to our sales training colleagues in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto. We’re happy to pass many of them on to our blog readers. Here’s one of the most important. Face to face meetings are always the best way to establish strong relationships with buyers. Shaking your buyer’s hand and […]
JJ-365 Salutes Willy Percy
On June 2nd I saluted Larry Hennessey from ‘Larry and Willy’, the famous Vancouver radio wake up team. I then told the story of how Ross Winters(now VP Programming Pattison Radio) came forward with a demo package from a couple of young guys in Thunder Bay. The pouch included a random thatch of jumbled reel to reel tape, and as added incentives they threw in shampoo samples and burger coupons. We laughed out loud at this different and fresh approach
Sportsnet announces changes to Calgary Flames broadcast team
The addition of former Calgary Sun writer Eric Francis sparked controversy.
Notice me! Please. Someone. Anyone! by Paul Kaye
There are many people who do good work, sometimes even great work, and yet managers overlook them. Their talents go unrecognized. Their results go barely acknowledged. Their contribution goes unrewarded. The promotion they dream of isn’t on the horizon
Canada’s reputation as a kids’ TV production powerhouse is under threat
“In the golden era, you could get upwards of 80 per cent of your financing in Canada.”
Daughter of broadcast mogul Allan Slaight makes bid to gain control of troubled JAZZ.FM
The daughter of Canadian billionaire Allan Slaight is behind a major push to gain control of JAZZ.FM, a Toronto radio station mired in scandal.
JJ-365 Salutes Jesse Modz
Jesse grew up playing hockey with the son of Paul-Carol Mott, the Mott’s (1010 CFRB) and was intrigued with radio from the first time he saw them broadcast their show at one of their hockey tournaments. They would let him come and intern with them in the summers while he was in highschool. The second he walked into the radio station for the first time he knew it was what he wanted to do
Neil Simon, King of Comedy Playwrights, Dies at 91
Beginning in the 1960s, Simon could guarantee good Broadway advance sales, a rare feat for a writer. He had more than 30 plays mounted on Broadway, including four that ran simultaneously in 1966: “Sweet Charity,” “The Star-Spangled Girl,” “The Odd Couple” and “Barefoot in the Park.”
Staff at Small Manitoba Radio Station in Fear; begin Night Patrols
The owner of the Swan River station says it has been the subject of several attempted break-ins and a threat to burn it down in recent weeks.
Ottawa station’s ‘girl-power hour’ tackles gender imbalance on country radio
Ottawa’s Country 101.1 FM plans to launch a “girl-power hour” starting Monday that’s dedicated to giving women a brighter spotlight.
Washington State Football Broadcasts to Feature New Color Commentator
Former WSU quarterback Alex Brink will take over as the network’s radio analyst for home and away football broadcasts, replacing fellow Cougar record-holder Jason Gesser, who’d held the position the last four years.
Sportstalk’s Dan Russell Enters Van. Canadians’ Media Hall of Fame
The C’s will honour Russell Saturday at The Nat with a spot in their broadcast and journalism hall of fame. There will be a ceremony before the 7:05 p.m. game against the Boise Hawks.
Robin Leach, ‘Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous’ Host, Dies at 76
The veteran journalist had been working as a celebrity columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
JJ-365 Salutes Dan Freeman
When I was Program Director for Vancouver’s LG/73 and CFOX, and National Program Director for Moffat Communications, a young fellow from AM 106 in Calgary came to see me. He was the nighttime DJ there and when I asked him how his ratings were doing he said he had a 75% share of the Calgary audience at night. I was like, really, but stayed polite and we continued on
Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist Ed King Dies at 68
The cause of death was not given, but King had been suffering from–and was recently hospitalized for–lung cancer.
Rob Fai: Voice of the Vancouver Canadians for Over a Decade
Doing play-by-play HIS way is part of why Fai wants to stay with the local baseball club.
Mi-Jung Lee, Scott Roberts named Co-anchors of CTV Vancouver News at Six
The anchor spots at six opened up when Mike Killeen and Tamara Taggart were released in a round of Bell Media budget cuts in April.
JJ-365 Salutes Greg Simpson
Greg was crying like a baby on this day back then. That’s because he was a baby, being born on this day in 1948. He came out talking and has been vocal ever since. His first few words were “I love music and radio”. Okay not true but could be!
Nielsen Finds Radio Tops the Time Americans Spend with Media
When comparing which platforms reach the most Americans today, legacy platforms lead the way, with radio and TV topping the list, followed by smartphones.
Voice of NFL’s Indianapolis Colts ‘Retires’ After Using Racial Slur
“Bob (Lamey) does want to acknowledge that while repeating a story while off-the-air last week to a (black) friend at a local radio station, he used an inappropriate word that had been used in the story.”
99.3 County FM seeks General Manager
Job Posting: General Manager Location: 38 Cold Storage Road, Picton Ontario Start Date: January 2, 2019 Position type: Full-time Mission Statement: 99.3 County FM is a not-for-profit, volunteer driven, community funded radio station. Connecting the County, this essential service reflects and contributes to the cultural richness, diversity and vitality of Prince Edward County. 99.3 County […]
JJ-365 Salutes Tamara Stanners
She was a bright young person full of energy and hope, and jumped at the chance to start over from her time in Edmonton
John Lithgow to Play Roger Ailes in Fox News Movie
He joins Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie who will play Megyn Kelly, Gretchen Carlson and an associate producer, respectively.
Jonathan West joins Matt Cundill on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
Jonathan West is a passionate about a few things, including two of our favourites, hockey and radio. We eliminated all the hockey talk from the podcast but I will bring him back at some point on “The Other” podcast to chat it up in February when the playoff races take hold
US TV Ratings: Video Music Awards Hit All-Time Low on MTV
The event falls short of the 2017 ceremony, which had the previous record-low audience.
Victoria Times-Colonist to be Printed by Black Press in Ladysmith
The switch to Black’s state-of-the-art press facility in Ladysmith will mean more colour pages in the T/C. No word on how any traffic problems on the Malahat will delay delivery.
How Hollywood is Racing to Catch Up with Netflix
The turmoil caused by Netflix’s meteoric rise is all that media moguls could talk about last month during their annual conclave at the Allen & Co. conference in Sun Valley, Idaho.
Aug. 20th is NATIONAL RADIO DAY in the US
Several inventors had a part in the invention of the radio in the late 1800s and not just one person can be credited with its beginning.
Advertisers Turn to Sports Radio to Reach Men
The Portland law firm’s founder Rick Jones says at first the company used yellow pages to reach men but then turned to radio which appealed to him for its reach and price.
Vancouver’s 604 Records riding the Comedy Resurgence
Never one to miss where the money is to be made, Canadian label 604 Records — which bills itself as “Canada’s Greatest Indie Music Label” — appears poised to add “where you go to hear comedy” to its tag line.
Clear Sky Seeks Sales Rep for Cranbrook, BC
Summit 107 FM serves the East Kootenay region of British Columbia including Cranbrook, Kimberley, Fernie, Sparwood and Invermere.
CFWE/CJWE Job Bank Openings Edmonton/Calgary Ab.
The Aboriginal Multi Media Society of Alberta’s Radio Division is growing and we are looking to expand our First Nation and Metis talent bank.
JJ-365 Salutes Boyd Leader
Boyd and I worked in Moffat Communications and CORUS off and on. All of us would congregate at the infamous Moffat Moose Jaw ball tournaments and that’s where we all got to know each other. If you want to build trust in an organization, it’s key to get people together outside of the normal work day. Photo: Boyd with Lloyd Robertson
Kelowna Newspaper Launches Digital Radio Station
Okanagan Valley Newspaper Group — publisher of The Okanagan Weekend, The Daily Courier in Kelowna, Penticton Herald, Courier Extra and Herald Extra papers — is preparing to launch OkanaganValleyRadio.com on Monday at 9 a.m.
Community Radio Documentary a ‘Fascinating Tale’
It’s a lengthy film — almost two hours. It was late in the evening and I was feeling drowsy when I started watching. But it grabbed my attention immediately, and held it through to the end.
Alice In Chains Set for Historic Performance Atop Seattle’s Space Needle
The band will be the first ever to perform on the Space Needle’s brand-new “Loupe,” the world’s first and only revolving glass floor located 500 feet in the air
Smartphones Overtake Television in Weekly Hours Viewed
Two-thirds of British Columbians (66%) say their smartphone plays a “very important” part in their lives, a significantly higher majority than what was revealed in our 2014 Smartphone Insights Report (57%).
FCC hits Radio Station Owners who carried Alex Jones with $15,000 Fine
A lawsuit filed this week accuses Liberty Radio of operating at 90.1 FM in Austin Tx without federal authority since at least 2013,
Tim James Heads Changes/Promotions at Vancouver’s News 1130
Tim James will join Alison Bailey as co-anchor of the midday run on News 1130 Vancouver, starting next month.
Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, Dies at 76
The legendary singer from Detroit earned 20 Grammys on the strength of such hits as the anthem “Respect,” “Chain of Fools,” “Think” and “Spanish Harlem.”
Colin James has today’s almost forgotten track
Surely this track is still receiving airplay, being by a Canadian and all, but, surely, there may be a whole generation that might not have been exposed to it as yet…
Scripps Gets Out of the Radio Business
“With our sale of these 19 stations (for $47 million), SCRIPPS has completed the sale of our entire radio station group.”
Winnipeg Broadcaster Loses Lawsuit over Cancellation
The judge ruled that Red River College did not violate Martin Boroditsky’s rights when they cancelled The Great Canadian Talk Show from the college’s Kick FM radio station in 2010.
Canada’s Sports Streaming Service DAZN Takes Another Baby Step
On Wednesday (today) DAZN will announce a three-year Canadian rights deal to broadcast the World Boxing Super Series, a high-level pro tournament that used to air on Super Channel.
Logan Anderson joins Matt in the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast this week…
Logan Anderson is the host of the Say the Damn Score Podcast. He loves being a sports broadcaster and found out that podcast was a great way to network and meet new people in his field. Guests have largely been the familiar voices that call games for places like Fresno State, South Dakota, Ball State, and Bradley
Steve Darling, Former Global News Anchor, to run for Council in Port Coquitlam
Darling announced his intentions on Facebook. It is his second try at politics.
Pattison Group Acquires Fabmar Communications – Chilliwack, Whitecourt & Melfort
The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group Limited Partnership (Pattison) and Fabmar Investments Ltd. (Fabmar) today jointly announced Pattison’s acquisition of Fabmar Communications Ltd. and it’s four radio station licences (and related assets) located in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan, subject to CRTC approval
Jeff Fager Returns to Work at ’60 Minutes’
Fager, the executive producer of the venerable CBS newsmagazine, has returned to work as a corporate investigation into the culture of the parent company and its news division continues.
Former CTV Vancouver Anchor Mike Killeen to Sub on CKNW Talk Shows
Killeen anchored the CTV News at Six with Tamara Taggart from 2011 until they were released in April.
Heartland is 1st CBC Hourlong Show to Reach 200 Episodes
It’s a warmhearted animal-centric show filmed at and near Calgary Alberta, and is aimed at a family audience.
Aretha Franklin, 76, Gravely Ill With Cancer, Surrounded by Friends & Family
Showbiz411’s Roger Friedman, who first reported the news on Sunday, said the Queen of Soul’s family is “asking for prayers and privacy.”
To My Unmet American, Radio Friends
Many of us from the Great White North are shocked and disappointed at the depth to which our friends in US radio are allowing the degradation of those (mostly) shared beliefs and values, and the speed at which this disassembly process of our industry is occurring.
JJ-365 Salutes Boyd Kozak
Boyd retired, after 60 years on the radio just a few weeks back. Tony Mario Mariani and a number of folks suggested him as a 365’er and they were quite right in that this fellow is truly one of the good ones. He has owned the Winnipeg radio market for decades
Would You Share your ‘Radio Nightmares’ with the BBC?
There’s little funnier on live radio than when things go wrong, listeners absolutely love those moments, says BBC Radio 4 presenter Steve Penk.
David Espinosa Hall Out at Seattle’s KING TV
David Espinosa Hall is out at KING TV, less than two years after he was hired to much publicity as evening anchor.
Mark Zuckerberg Personally Made Decision to Ban Alex Jones
Citing sources from inside Facebook, The New York Times reported on the process that led to Jones’ suspension.
Seattle Implications in the Wake of Sinclair-Tribune Deal Collapse
The $3.9 billion buyout of Tribune Media by Sinclair collapsed Thursday, ending a bid to create a massive media juggernaut that could have rivaled the reach of Fox News.
Longtime KGO radio host and scientist Bill Wattenburg dead at 82
Bill Wattenburg, a former nuclear weapons designer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory who hosted a popular late-night show on KGO radio for 39 years, has died of cancer at age 82
Did Bell Lobby Ryerson U to Support FairPlay Website-blocking Coalition?
More documents unearthed by Prof. Michael Geist point towards Bell lobbying Canadian post-secondary institutions.
Tribune Kills its Proposed Merger with Sinclair, Sues for Breach of Contract
America’s largest owner of local TV stations may try to make a deal with a different company.
Research Director Inc.’s Analysis & Demo Breakouts of Seattle Radio PPM’s (July)
Movin 92.5 may look good 6+, but KISW cleaned up in all the important demo categories. And KJR The Jet made great strides.
KUOW Seattle Increasing Local News Coverage
“We are investing in our local content and programming teams to continue to earn the trust of our loyal audience.”
Jonny Staub joins Matt on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
Jonny Staub got his big break when James Stewart offered him a job at Calgary top rated Power 107 shortly after we all calmed down from the Y2K problem. Jonny had some an incredible start to his career with big ratings at an early age at big radio stations in big markets
Movin’ 92.5 Extends its Lead Atop Seattle Radio PPM’s (July)
KJR-FM The Jet has a great 6+ book in second place, while KISW and KUOW continue to be tied for third.
CBS Delays Charlie Rose Findings, Folds Probe into Moonves Investigation
The report from law firm Proskauer Rose had been expected to be released in August.
WARNING! You are extremely contagious, by Paul Kaye
How you chose to approach the day has a significant impact not only on your own performance but also on the performance of others. Each morning you have a choice to make – to be positive or negative – to see the glass half full or half empty
JJ-365 Salutes Jacquie Donaldson
When in Vancouver on my second watch there, the job was as GM of the CORUS Radio Network and the four radio stations. On the FM it was ROCK 101 and the FOX, and on the AM it was CKNW and AM 730
Charlotte Rae of TV’s ‘The Facts of Life’ Dead at 92
The bubbly comic actress, who endeared herself to a generation of TV fans as the affable Mrs. Garrett on the long-running NBC sitcom The Facts of Life, died Sunday at her home in Los Angeles.
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. Aug. 6th
IT WAS AUG. 6th … when one of radio’s first serials, Real Folks debuted on NBC radio…
When singer Dinah Shore started her own Sunday evening show on the NBC Blue radio network. Later Dinah would also have a successful TV career spanning more than three decades…
When Chubby Checker appeared on Dick Clark’s Saturday Night Beechnut Show (ABC TV) and introduced ‘The Twist’…
When Jon Stewart closed out his 16 years as host of ‘The Daily Show’ …
When MOJO RADIO debuted in Vancouver on AM730 with “talk radio for guys” (which would prove to be a mistake)…
..and after establishing himself on Mexican border powerhouses, Wolfman Jack (pictured) debuted on WNBC Radio New York.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
’60 Minutes’ Boss Jeff Fager Extends Vacation Amidst Misbehaviour Allegations
A recent New Yorker expose included claims of misconduct by Fager and that he ignored and enabled bad behavior by two high-ranking male producers.
JJ-365 Salutes Gord Eno
Orignally he wanted to be a TV cameraman so he applied to the TV and Radio program at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in Calgary and they said ”sorry, try again next year.“
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Aug. 5th
IT WAS AUGUST 5th .. when KDKA Pittsburgh aired the first-ever baseball play by play, with pioneering announcer Harold Arlin at the mike …
When the daily radio drama “Backstage Wife” first aired on a network (Mutual), after proving popular for a few months on Chicago’s WGN. It moved to NBC a year later, and to CBS two decades later!…
When after becoming a huge TV hit in Philadelphia, Dick Clark’s “American Bandstand” made its debut on ABC…
.. and when Prince George (BC) got its second private radio station as CJCI 620 signed on the air. “C.I.” stood for Central Interior…
ALL the milestones for Aug. 5th INSIDE!
Cape Breton Radio Announcer Celebrates 50 Years Behind the Mic
“I came up here not expecting to stay, and fell in love with the people, the area, everything about Cape Breton Island.”
JJ-365 Salutes Gerry O’Day!
Radio began to interest Gerry in high school. He used to listen most nights to Vancouver’s Top 40 powerhouses CKLG 73 and 14 CFUN, as well as LG-FM and Jack Cullen on CKNW
San Fran. Radio Waves w/Ben Fong Torres
Both KGO and KSFO, now owned by Cumulus Media, are doing only so-so these days, but the Hall of Fame induction ceremonies will recognize several of their most prominent personalities, from when they were the toast of the Bay Area.
Acosta’s Integrity Scorched by Fed-Up Former MSNBC Host
Breaking what is generally regarded as a cardinal rule of journalism — if perhaps unwritten — CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta has made himself the center of the story on multiple occasions this week instead of simply reporting the story in an objective manner
Report: Les Moonves Defiant, Determined to Hang On at CBS
“Moonves is defiant, rejects the Ronan Farrow story as lies, and is determined to hang on. And he has many supporters inside CBS.”
JJ Richards Celebration of Life Set for White Rock
It will be held next Thursday, August 9th from 2 – 5 p.m. at Blue Frog Studios, 1328 Johnston Road in White Rock, BC.
What The CHUCK? Corus Radio Introduces Uniquely-Edmonton Station 92.5 The CHUCK
Buff up the Talus balls and grab a green onion cake. Corus Radio is bringing a new feel to the Edmonton airwaves today with the launch of 92.5 The ‘Chuck. Rebranded from Fresh Radio, The ‘Chuck is giving listeners more music variety full of hits and surprises, interspersed with irreverent slices of this city that we love.
The unflappable Alex Docking: Prairie broadcaster celebrates 50 years in the biz
“There isn’t a situation he hasn’t faced. There isn’t the pressure of a story that he hasn’t faced in order to guide you and help you.”
Roxy Music have today’s almost forgotten track
This came up in random play today and I just had to post it…the longest lasting of the followers here will remember that I posted this once before but it’s been a few years and I love the song so much…
News 1130 Moves John Ackerman to Morning Drive
He succeeds longtime anchor Reaon Ford, who was part of a handful of layoffs in the newsroom in June.
Tony Tighe Leaving Global Calgary after 40-Year Career
“Tony Tighe’s stellar reporting and support for community organizations have changed our city for the better,” Global Calgary news director and station manager Chris Bassett said.
Original Sportsnetter Daren Millard is Leaving
As a broadcaster with Sportsnet since its launch in 1998, there’s not many people more closely associated with the network than Daren Millard.
Coast-to-Coast’s Art Bell Died of Prescription Overdose
An autopsy found the 72-year-old Bell’s death April 13 at home in rural Pahrump was from “multiple drug intoxication from his own lawfully prescribed prescriptions.”
Ryan Wrecker joins Matt on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
Ryan Wrecker hosts Overnight America on 1120AM KMOX in St. Louis. It has been the radio home of the St. Louis Cardinals since the mid 50’s when Jack Buck became synonymous with both the team, and radio station across North America. Remember, the signal would carry for miles from Canada to Mexico, extolling the exemplary play of Bob Gibson, Ozzie Smith, Dizzy Dean an Stan Musial. I wanted to ask Ryan questions about what it is like to work after 10pm in a radio station. Is the coffee still awful at that hour?
Mainstream Media Has Ignored Over 538 Violent Attacks on Trump Supporters
On Sunday New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger complained to President Trump about “potential” violence against reporters. The New York Times has ignored the hundreds of violent attacks against Trump supporters.
Fox News Marks 25 Consecutive Months as Most-Watched Cable Network
Fox News Channel continues to “be best” when it comes to drawing viewers across the 24-hour day.
Texas Station Flips Format, Fires On-Air Staff, Midway through Remote
The announce talent were notified of their termination and the format change while on the air at the Sally Ann remote via text message.
Evan Cooke Leaving Kelowna’s AM 1150 for Alberta’s Blackgold Broadcasting
Along with anchoring morning newscasts on 88.1 he will also be the new play-by-play announcer for broadcasts of the Spruce Grove Saints hockey team.
Les Moonves Accused of Destroying Evidence in Shari Redstone Legal Fight
Embattled CBS Corp. CEO Leslie Moonves has been accused of destroying evidence relevant to his legal battle with the company’s controlling shareholder, the Shari Redstone-led National Amusements.
Shakeup in Vernon (BC) Morning Radio
Brian Martin will be moving crosstown to join Beach Radio from his current spot at Sun FM.
Jeff ‘The Fish’ Aaron Reflects on Two Decades in Seattle Sports Radio
Aaron plans to move to the Phoenix area where he’ll pursue his broadcast career and continue to expand his pub trivia company, Fame Trivia USA, to Arizona restaurants and bars.
Assiniboia gets its first-ever local radio station
Assiniboia is soon to have its very own radio station
CBS Leaves Moonves in Charge For Now
CBS board of directors is selecting outside counsel to conduct an independent investigation of allegations of personal misconduct against their CEO.
David Bowie has today’s almost forgotten track
It’s uncommon to feature an artist as iconic as Bowie in a series of almost forgotten tracks, but today I’m thinking of his covers album, Pinups…
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. July 31st
IT WAS JULY 31st … when the announcer introduced for the first time ‘Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy!’ on CBS radio…
When TV news anchor Chet Huntley (pictured) retired from NBC, ending “The Huntley-Brinkley Report” after 14 years…
When Leeza Gibbons made her first appearance on TV’s Entertainment Tonight, where she remained for 11 years…
..and when CBC Newsworld made its debut on Canadian cable. Today it is labelled CBC News Network.
ALL the milestones for July 31st INSIDE.
True or False: Radio Stations Mostly Play Songs Music Companies Pay Them to Play
Last week NuVoodoo Media revealed one of the new findings in our latest Ratings Prospects Study. Almost half the respondents in our latest sample of 3,049 persons 14-54 from all PPM markets across the country agree with the statement: “Radio stations don’t play a big variety of songs so they can save money on licensing fees.” It’s not true, of course, but the belief is widespread – especially among younger listeners.
CURIOUS ABOUT… “Best Of” Shows, by Paul Kaye
I often find myself curious about why we do things in Radio. I often worry that we’re just doing things without stopping to evaluate the strategic value gained from our actions
CBS Board to Meet Monday with Les Moonves’ Future Role at Issue
The board will also discuss whether to appoint someone as a temporary leader while Moonves is under investigation.
Dave Rutherford, Jay Hill make up The Dave and Jay Show…
Former talk show broadcaster Dave Rutherford and long-time Member of Parliament, Jay Hill, Dave and Jay will be provocative, compelling, and contrary – and want to get you engaged in the issues that matter to Canadians
Where is the Leadership in Radio?
What’s exciting is that this convention is filled with invigorated people, and sponsors clamoring to spend money. This is a conference filled with happy, upbeat people, and podcast listening has been soaring.
JJ-365 Salutes Red Robinson
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018, we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on the legendary Dr. Red Robinson, who is still rocking after all these years. Photo: Red with Pat O’Day
KIRO-TV For Sale: A Closer Look
Cox Media Group said it may sell 14 stations in U.S. cities including Seattle, Boston, Orlando, and Charlotte, North Carolina. Together, they reach more than 31 million viewers.
Faisal Hussain: What the mainstream media won’t tell you, by Candice Malcolm
A cold-hearted thug walked through a Toronto neighbourhood and opened fire at innocent civilians enjoying a warm summer evening. He murdered a 10-year-old girl and an 18-year-old young woman. He deserves our scorn, not our sympathy.
Head of CBS Moonves Accused By 6 Women of Misconduct in New Yorker Expose
On-the-record accusers in the story include actress Illeana Douglas, writer Janet Jones, producer Christine Peters and writer Dinah Kirgo.
New Jersey DJs Off Air for Turban Jibe at Prosecutor
WKXW-FM hosts Dennis Malloy and Judi Franco repeatedly used the term ‘turban man’ to describe New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal.
CHEK NEWS Seeks Managing Editor
Just imaging living in Victoria, British Columbia and working in television
Sirius XM’s Sarah Burke joins Matt on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast this week…
Sarah Burke has been the new girl at Sirius XM for about 18 months. After a decade at London, Ontario’s heritage rock brand FM96, Sarah moved back to Toronto to work at Sirius XM’s the Verge and later take on weekend duties at Indie 88. If you pay attention closely to this interview, you’ll note […]
Media spin on Danforth shooting is troubling, by Candice Malcolm
The world learned on Wednesday morning that the Islamic State took responsibility for the Danforth shooting that left two dead and 13 injured.
Canadians could be forgiven, however, for not knowing that the deranged Islamist death cult claimed to have had a hand in the Toronto massacre. Most Canadian media outlets decided to ignore the news altogether
CBS Stock Dives Ahead of Leslie Moonves Expose by Ronan Farrow
Within minutes of the first news reports alleging bad behavior on the part of Moonves, the stock took a nosedive on surging volume.
CFWE expands to Grande Prairie
We went on the air late last week and are testing at 105.7 – 100,000 watts erp
PSR Congratulates former Bear morning cohost Steve Huber on being granted a new radio license in Saskatchewan
The CRTC approved Saskatchewan’s newest FM radio station. The CRTC approved 98.1 CHOG-FM for the community of Assiniboia and region.
Flashback to Tom Middleton, Valdy and Skylark
local Victoria recording artist Tom Middleton mad his mark in Canadian music…
Ronnie Hawkins has today’s almost forgotten track
Ronnie Hawkins is a legend in Canada…as a musician and singer, sure, but as a man who can find, train, and work with future stars more than anything else..
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. July 27th
IT WAS JULY 27th .. when Moose Jaw radio station CJRM signed on with 500 watts at 665 KHz. It was later moved to Regina and became CKRM ….
When Okanagan Broadcasters Ltd. was incorporated, as Kelowna’s first radio station (CKOV) was moving from experimental to commercial status….
When Steve Allen (pictured) began a local late-night TV talk show in New York City that the following year went national on NBC-TV as ‘The Tonight Show’ ….
When a summer replacement series “Dean Martin Presents The Bobby Darin Amusement Company” debuted on NBC-TV…
.. and when NBC-TV removed the daily Dinah’s Place from its programming roster. The move brought Dinah Shore’s 23-year association with the Peacock Network to a close.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Facebook Loses $120 Billion in Value in Single Day as Stock Collapses
The drop in the price of the stock cost Facebook founder, chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg more than $15 billion.
CBC HYPOCRISY by Spencer Fernando
The state broadcaster continues pushing the propaganda narrative of the Trudeau government, and truth is left far behind
Rogers Media Enhances Wireless Service & Buys a Station in Medicine Hat
Rogers is investing in Alberta businesses and communities with ongoing network improvements and the purchase ofCJCY-FM Popular Classic Hits.
Fox News Joins Outcry After CNN Reporter Excluded from White House Event
The ban on White House reporter Kaitlan Collins sparked outcry from traditional rival Fox News and the White House Correspondents Association, which called the decision “wrong-headed, and weak”.
Joe Jackson has today’s almost forgotten track
Joe Jackson is one of those who is a prime candidate for this series, in my estimation…in the 80s he was somewhat ubiquitous, with every track receiving airplay and adulation, and though the latter of those two words still applies, I doubt that, given a couple of exceptions, he gets heard that much anymore…
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. July 26th
IT WAS JULY 26th .. when the Abe Burrows Show premiered on CBS radio, as the comedy writer got his own 15 minute program…
When UBC radio station CiTR was approved for operation on 650 KHz via AM carrier current, to cover the Point Grey campus only….
When the ABC-TV daytime soap General Hospital taped its 7,000th episode…
..and when legendary radio personality Don Percy (pictured) did his last morning show on Vancouver’s oldies station CISL AM 650, before returning to Winnipeg.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Chris Hardwick Will Return to ‘Talking Dead’
After an internal investigation into allegations by actress and ex-girlfriend Chloe Dykstra of sexual assault and emotional abuse, Hardwick will return as host of Talking Dead when the post-show series returns Aug. 12.
Hockey Playbyplay Guy Exits after New Owner Offers 80% Pay Cut
Chuck Kaiton Leaves After 39 Years As Voice of Carolina Hurricanes Club Opts for TV Sound Simulcast on Radio July 25, 2018 at 8:02 AM (PT) courtesy AllAccess.com . Kaiton Longtime CAROLINA HURRICANES radio play-by-play voice CHUCK KAITON is exiting after 39 years after he and the NHL team could not reach agreement on a […]
Veteran Nanaimo Clippers broadcaster wins prestigious play-by-play award
For nearly 11 seasons, broadcaster Dan Marshall has painted a gripping and exciting picture of what’s happening on the ice with the Nanaimo Clippers. He’ll now call games with a prestigious new medal sitting in his trophy case.
Three ‘Prairie Home Companion’ Employees Fired Including Keillor’s Son
MPR severed ties with Garrison Keillor over “allegations of his inappropriate behavior with an individual who worked with him.” Two months later, MPR CEO Jon McTaggart said the company had received further allegations of dozens of other sexually inappropriate incidents involving Keillor.
KIRO-TV & Other Cox Media TV Stations For Sale
Cox Enterprises says it is exploring a sale of its 14 television stations or a merger of them into a larger group. The company says it has decided its TV group “will need to be part of a larger entity to thrive in the future.”
Canadian Media Narrative differs from America’s CBS over Toronto Shooting!!!
Why are the Canadian Media Covering up the Facts of the Toronto Terrorist Attack, because that is exactly what it was…. we’re being fed lies…. Wake up Canada!
non-profit community radio station in Prince Edward County, Ontario seeks new GM!
99.3 County FM, a non-profit community radio station serving Prince Edward County Ontario, seeks a General Manager.
Demi Lovato Hospitalized After Possible Heroin Overdose
In a YouTube documentary about the singer that debuted last fall called Simply Complicated, she opened up about her past drug use, which began when she was 17
KRKO in Everett, WAS truly a great small market radio station!
KRKO is the oldest radio station in the State of Washington and has a proud history
NY Daily News Axes Half its Newsroom Staff
Daily News staff members were notified of the cuts in an email sent by the company’s human resources department. The note also detailed a new direction for the paper, with an increased focus on breaking news, particularly stories about crime, civil justice and public responsibility.
Hedley Frontman Jacob Hoggard Charged with Sexual Assault
Hoggard, a 34-year old Vancouver resident, is facing a charge of sexual interference as well as two counts of sexual assault causing bodily harm. Two women are the complainants.
Fired radio host Dave Wheeler returns .. via Podcast from his Basement
Dave Wheeler was back behind a microphone Monday morning, less than a week after he was axed from Winnipeg airwaves for making controversial comments about transgender people.
John Ashbridge Memorial Fund Established
“John was very generous with his time and talents and put his legendary voice behind many of our projects,” says Royal Columbian Foundation President and CEO Jeff Norris. “More importantly, John fully put his heart into his work in support of Royal Columbian.”
One of America’s All Time Great & Most Fun Radio Stations – KYYX-FM in Seattle
KYYX-FM was my friend, Pat O’Day’s brain child in the early 1980’s. “New Wave” music, top air personalities, massively big client promotions, an unlimited hydroplane, limousines and much more
Owner of company (Jimmy Pattison) involved in fatal duck boat sinking says they ‘shouldn’t have been out on the water’
“This business has been operating for 47 years and we’ve never had an incident like this or anything close to it,” Ripley Entertainment President Jim Pattison Jr. told CBS This Morning on Friday.
Veteran Toronto broadcaster John Donabie Retires After 53 Years
Donabie was inducted into the Canadian Broadcast Industry Hall of Fame in 2013.
Instagram post says Dave Wheeler to return with new podcast
It appears Dave Wheeler will soon be back behind a microphone, barely a week after being banished from the airwaves in Winnipeg
Elmarie Wendel, ‘3rd Rock from the Sun’ Star, dies at 89
Mendel’s 3rd Rock co-star Jim Beaver paid tribute to the actress on Twitter, recalling Wendel’s “raucous” personality and “terribly sweet” demeanor.
How to Succeed in Radio for 45 Years, from Seattle’s Marc Kaye
“As soon as you meet Marc Kaye, two things strike you…he’s all in for radio, and he’s great at what he does. The passion, the enthusiasm and the experience all shine through. You can’t ask for much more than that.”
Report on John Ashbridge’s Celebration of Life
An estimated 200 broadcasters, Canucks and Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation representatives, family and friends were in attendance.
‘Fox News has Parted Ways with Kimberly Guilfoyle’
A source tells DailyMail.coim that Guilfoyle will not be appearing in The Five and given the chance to say goodbye after 12 years with the network.
Will Sportsnet 650 Corner Any More Local Team Broadcasts?
Rival TSN 1040 will tell you that strong daily programming is the key and they have the more recognizable personalities in those slots, with the likes of Don Taylor and David Pratt
Paramount TV President Amy Powell Fired Over Allegedly Racist Comments
Sources say the inciting incident occurred during a studio notes call for Paramount Network’s First Wives Club reboot, which is being penned by Girls Trip co-writer Tracy Oliver and will feature a predominantly black cast.
NY Times, NBC & 60 Mins. Execs Hired These Media Assassins to Fight Sex Harassment Stories
As well as 60 Minutes exec. producer Jeff Fager, Clare Locke also did work for former Today show host Matt Lauer and current New York Times reporter Glenn Thrush, three sources say. The latter two were accused in news publications of sexually harassing women.
JUDGE JEANINE: Whoopi Goldberg Started Cursing at Me! She Said F-You! F-You! Get the F-ck Out of This Building! (VIDEO)
The idiots on The View picked the wrong one to abuse and berate
Waylon Jennings has today’s almost forgotten track
I got to thinking recently, while watching a Bob Wills video…on the list of choices to the right of the page was Waylon doing Bob Wills is Still the King, and I went looking for some early Waylon, and found this from an early pompadoured appearance on the Johnny Cash show…
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. July 20th
IT WAS JULY 20th … when NBC radio debuted ‘G-Men’ as a Saturday night feature. For most of its 20-year run the title was ‘Gangbusters’…
When “The Arthur Murray Party” premiered on ABC TV, featuring the man behind a nationwide chain of dance schools and his wife Kathryn. As it continued its 10-year run on the tube it would move to DuMont, CBS, & NBC…
When UBC’s student-operated radio station CiTR-FM broadcast in stereo for the first time….
..and when Vancouver-born actor James Doohan (pictured), best known for playing Scotty on Star Trek, died at his home in suburban Seattle at age 85.
ALL the milestones for July 20th INSIDE.
WFAN New York Sportstalker Joe Benigno Accused of Sexual Harassment
The woman claims, “WFAN was run like a frat house, with drinking by employees starting as early as 10 a.m. and executives condoning buying prostitutes for ad clients.”
Okla. City TV Anchor for 23 Years Lance West Out in Sexting Scandal
West offered up a resignation after screenshots of him sexting with a woman, while on set, surfaced online.
CNN Boss Jeff Zucker On Leave for Heart Surgery
CNN president Jeff Zucker informed network staffers on Thursday morning that he’s taking leave for six weeks to undergo heart surgery to address a heart condition he has had for 10 years.
Chris McCloy leaving Calgary’s X92.9
Chris McCloy is leaving his production director gig at X92.9 (CFEX-FM) Calgary after 12 years to move into the voiceover industry full-time.
Episode 107: Inside Dave Beasing with Matt on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
Dave Beasing is the known for many things including a ten year run as program director at 100.3 the Sound in Los Angeles, (R.I.P.) as a broadcast consultant at Jacobs Media, and most recently as a part of the team that created the highly successful Inside Trader Joe’s podcast. His company Sound That Brands has […]
Brent Musburger, 79, Becomes Radio Voice of NFL Raiders
The sports broadcasting legend will become the new radio play-by-play voice of the Raiders, starting this season. He’ll have a three-year deal, with the final year coming in the Raiders’ first season in Las Vegas.
Sinclair Reverses Course on Tribune Deal, Hoping to Win FCC OK
Sinclair, the top U.S. TV broadcast group, said it will drop plans to divest stations in Dallas, Chicago and Houston to “expedite” the transaction after the FCC suggested that under its plan the company would still control the stations.
“Rambling and Reflection After A Week On The Road” by Paul Kaye
As the car rolls to a halt in Vancouver I find myself reflecting. We have just watched the odometer click over to 4437KM after our drive from Toronto back to the West Coast and I’m pretty exhausted. However, in this moment of stillness I find myself ruminating on the many thoughts and observations about the radio I heard as I drove
Hubbard Radio/Seattle Market Mgr. Marc Kaye Announces Retirement
In 1997, KAYE began managing Sandusky’s five-station cluster in SEATTLE, which were then sold to HUBBARD. He is stepping down for personal reasons after 45 years in the broadcast business.
UPDATED: Winnipeg Broadcaster FIRED Over his Transgender Comments
Dave Wheeler of 92 CITI-FM was fired from his morning show, a day after making comments about transgender people that Rogers Media said were contrary to its “standards and core values.”
A Fly In Sinclair’s Ointment by Jason Remington
If Sinclair management wants to fashion their stations after FOX News, and hire talking heads that support Trump and the Conservative agenda, that is their prerogative
CBC Power & Politics Slammed For Bias
Michelle Rempel voices the frustrations of many Canadians tired of being forced to pay for leftist propaganda
Netflix Stock Plummets on Weak Subscriber Growth
The streaming giant added 5.15 million subscribers during the period, fewer than the 6.2 million it had forecast in April.
JJ-365 Salutes Don Kay
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018, we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on Don Kay
Nancy Sinatra Sr., First Wife of Crooner Frank, Dead at 101
The New Jersey natives were married from 1939-51 and had three kids. Ten days after their divorce, he married Hollywood glamour girl Ava Gardner.
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. July 14th
IT WAS JULY 14th … when satirist Stan Freberg (pictured) debuted a weekly sketch comedy series on CBS Radio; it ran for 15 unsponsored weeks….
When one of the shock jock’s early forays into TV, “The Howard Stern Summer Show” premiered on WWOR-TV in New York City…
When TV trash-talk show host Jerry Springer officially filed papers to run for the U.S. Senate from Ohio…
..and when two distinguished network news anchors, CBS’s Douglas Edwards and NBC’s John Chancellor, were born.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Roger Perry, Actor on ‘Star Trek,”The Munsters’ and ‘The Facts of Life,’ Dies at 85
The veteran character actor who guest-starred on a memorable episode of the original Star Trek and portrayed headmaster Charles Parker on The Facts of Life, died after a battle with prostate cancer,
AM/FM Radio Holds Strong for American Listeners
While local TV news still barely beats the internet as the top source of news for Americans, viewership and revenue continued to slide in 2017, But Americans are still strongly drawn to audio content.
‘Downton Abbey’ Movie will Feature Original Cast
Focus Features and Carnival Films are pacting to bring Downton Abbey and the lives of the Crawley family and its servants to the big screen. The film will be shot later this summer.
The Maytals have today’s almost forgotten track
Random play recently brought Toots and the Maytals my way, and I always smile when I hear Mr. Hibbert and company…
City TV Vancouver Announces Anchor Team for Return of Newscasts Sept. 3
Beginning Monday, Sept. 3, CityNews Vancouver will give the city a fresh source of local news, at 6 pm and 11 pm nightly.
Coast to Coast GONE from CKNW (Update) New Comments Added
As of Sunday night Dec. 17th the show was replaced with classic OTR radio programs from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s.
Research Director Inc. Analyzes Seattle Radio June PPM’s
KISW took a severe hit in the 6+ book, but remains a leading factor (together with Movin’ 92.5) in most of the demo breakouts.
Melz on the MIC joins Matt on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
Melz on the MIC is the Assistant Program Director and midday host (12p-3p) at 103.1 Kiss FM in Killeen, Texas. Melz posted a picture of a newspaper article with the headline, “Local Man Gives Up Career to Pursue Job as a Radio DJ”. After doing some listening, it was apparent that Melz had a lot more going on than just a local radio show
Movin’ 92.5 Back On Top in Seattle Radio June PPM’s
KISW tumbles from #1 in the 6+ book to #5, while Movin’ 92.5 reclaims top spot.
BBC’s Top 10 Radio/TV Talent Pay Includes No Women
Despite the corporation coming under fire last year for its gender pay gap, the top 10 highest-paid stars are still all white men.
Chuck McCoy tells us Boyd Kozak is hanging up his mic!
Following a career that spanned 60 years on the air, I’m told that Winnipeg radio legend Boyd Kozak has decided to retire
Canadian Press belatedly reports Times-Colonist Press Shutdown
18 workers will be laid off at the end of September, but Unifor said it is negotiating with Glacier to improve severance packages and to secure jobs for its members in other areas at the newspaper.
HBO Ain’t Broke, Why Does New Owner AT&T Want to Fix it
Network has to balance new boss John Stankey’s desire for scale without hurting its well-established prestige brand.
PROSALESGUY – The 3 Steps to Developing Salespeople
When providing sales training to our clients in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto, we’re constantly asked for our opinion on the development of Salespeople. Sales Managers know the benefits of having a highly skilled team in great sales performance and minimizing client and employee attrition.
KRKO AM 1380 Everett Switches From Sports Talk to Oldies Music
For nearly the last twenty years, the station has branded as ESPN or Fox Sports. Now, KRKO is circling back to representing their own brand.
Elvis Costello has Cancer; Diana Krall’s Husband Cancels Tour Dates
Costello revealed he was recently diagnosed with “a small but very aggressive cancerous malignancy” and has cancelled tour dates while he recovers from the subsequent treatment.
1950’s Teen Idol Tab Hunter, Actor-Singer, Dies at 86
His singing career brought about the creation of Warner Bros. Records.
Ray Charles has today’s almost forgotten track
Ray Charles’ work over the years covered virtually every genre from jazz to country…primarily, he’s perceived as an r’n’b artist, and I’ll concede that every form he tried, he mastered, but for me I like him the most when he’s pure blues as he is on this 1956 hit version of the Henry Glover song, performed here at Newport in 1960…
JJ Richards Obituary Courtesy Vancouver Sun
A Celebration of Life will be held in Vancouver in August.
Kootenay Co-Op Radio Fundraising tops $25,000
“Our truly local media outlet is of great importance to our listeners in the Kootenays especially as many media outlets are owned by large corporations that are not able to create local content radio in the same way that our community radio station does.”
Former Fox News Exec Bill Shine Named White House Communications Chief
Shine became tangled in controversies surrounding the departure of Roger Ailes, Fox News’ longtime chairman and CEO, who was accused by multiple women of sexual harassment.
The Hooters have today’s almost forgotten track
This band is one of the great forgotten bands of the 80s (there are many) but I’ve never been able to figure out why…
FRIDAY in Broadcasting History .. July 6th
IT WAS JULY 6th … when Canadian soprano Sarah Fischer sang 30 minutes of excerpts from Carmen in the first opera telecast by the BBC…
When following on years in supporting radio roles with Rudy Vallee, Paul Whiteman and Edgar Bergen, Judy Canova (pictured) began her own weekly comedy-and-music show on CBS…
When a hidden microphone eavesdropped on unsuspecting people for the first time, as Candid Microphone hit the ABC radio airwaves. Allen Funt was the host…
When Garrison Keeler’s ‘A Prairie Home Companion’ had its premiere on National Public Radio ….
..and when Karen & Richard Carpenter hosted the debut of their summer series, Make Your Own Kind of Music, on NBC-TV.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
JJ Richards, Former C-FUN, CKDA News Director, Dead at 88
“Our wonderful JJ Richards passed away on Saturday June 30 about 2 p.m. at his home in Palm Springs. An obituary will be placed in the Vancouver papers this weekend, and a celebration of life will be announced soon.”
US Radio, TV Talk Host Ed Schultz Dead at 64
The far-left host claimed his support for Sen. Bernie Sanders during the 2016 presidential election led to his firing from MSNBC.
THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. July 5th
IT WAS JULY 5th … when Ann Southern starred on CBS Radio as “Maisie” for the first time, beginning a six-year run ….
When “My Favorite Husband”, starring Lucille Ball (pictured), debuted on CBS Radio, laying the groundwork for the redhead’s later superstardom on TV…
When Fred Davis, the longtime host of ‘Front Page Challenge’ passed away at age 74 …
When Anne Murray hosted “The Midnight Special” on NBC-TV, singing five songs including “You Won’t See Me,” “Robbie’s Song For Jesus” and “He Thinks I Still Care”….
..and when the pilot episode of the landmark TV comedy”Seinfeld” aired on NBC.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Gruff Gushnowski joins Matt on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
Gruff Gushnowski has been living life openly and honestly for the last three and a half years. If you following him on social media, he can be uncomfortably candid about his postings, and he revealed in this week’s show about how helpful it has been
the 13th Floor Elevators have today’s almost forgotten track
The 13th Floor Elevators are legendary without having ever broken through to the mainstream…psychedelic to the max, frontman Roky Erikson became far more influential as time went by and to say that he is revered by many musicians is an understatement…
JULY the FOURTH in Broadcast History
IT WAS JULY 4th … when the radio panel show Life Begins at 80, with host Jack Barry, debuted on Mutual…
When L.A. deejay Casey Kasem (pictured) launched the longrunning ‘American Top 40’ as a weekly four hour syndicated radio feature…
When the third episode of CBS-TV’s Sunday night talent showcase ‘Toast of the Town” hosted by Ed Sullivan, starred baseball icon Joe DiMaggio and dancer Bill Bojangles Robinson…
… and when the “Tony Orlando and Dawn” TV show debuted as a summer replacement for Sonny & Cher.
ALL the milestones for July the 4th INSIDE!
‘Ingraham Angle’ Has Best Ratings Month to Date, while MSNBC Grows in Total Viewers
Ingraham’s numbers came despite the fact that there were calls for another advertiser boycott of the program, this time over comments made by the host regarding the separation of children and parents at the U.S. southern border.
Kevin Spacey Faces Three New Sex Assault Allegations in London
Scotland Yard is investigating three new sexual assault allegations against Kevin Spacey, bringing the total to six.
JJ-365 Salutes Shirley McQueen
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018, we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on Shirley McQueen.
Talent, Do These Things… by Paul Kaye
I’m a talent guy. I find radio stations that put the effort into finding entertaining and/or interesting people and focus on creating space for them to perform, tend to leave a better impression with me
Brian Ross Leaves ABC News Months After His Botched Report & Suspension
“It’s time to say good-bye after 24 years at ABC News,” says Ross in a tweet Monday.
Jaimie Alexander Petitions AMC to Bring Back Chris Hardwick
Alexander tweeted a Change.org petition to bring Hardwick back to TV after his show “Talking with Chris Hardwick” was pulled from AMC’s lineup following the accusations.
Iowa Sports Radio Host Larry Cotlar Dies in Flash Flood
The van he was in stalled on rain-swollen streets and he was pulled away by the rushing waters as he exited.
Canadian Actor in ‘Dallas’ & Several Daytime Soaps, Dead of Cancer at 77
Montreal-born Daniel Pilon had a 50-year career as an actor that reached its peak during the 1970s and ’80s,
CANADA DAY in Broadcast History .. Sun. July 1st
IT WAS JULY 1st .. when Prime Minister Mackenzie King dedicated Ottawa’s Peace Tower carillon in the first Trans-Canada radio network broadcast hookup over telephone and telegraph lines…
When Hall of Fame sportscaster Jim Robson at age 17 (pictured) broke into radio at CJAV Port Alberni …
When an apparently sanitized Elvis Presley appeared on NBC- TV’s ‘The Steve Allen Show’ in a tuxedo and sang ‘Hound Dog’, to a real live Hound Dog…
When Vancouver’s country music station JR Country 93.7 signed on at 9:37 a.m….
…and when Toronto CTV flagship CFTO-TV transmitted the first colour television in Canada.
ALL the milestones for July 1st INSIDE.
Long-time Sponsor Pulls Ads from Toronto’s JAZZ.FM91
Bay Bloor Radio, one of the station’s most prominent supporters, ordered its ads pulled from the Saturday morning show hosted by Ross Porter, who is accused of bullying and sexual harassment. The high-end audio-visual-component retailer recently decided to entirely pause its advertising on the station.
JJ-365 Salutes Jeff Brown
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018, we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on Jeff Brown.
Sask. Roughriders’ Voice Wins his Battle with the Bottle
After nearly losing it all, Regina broadcaster Rod Pedersen is on the straight and narrow after a long battle with alcoholism.
KISW ‘Rock Girl’ Sues Porn Star Ron Jeremy for Alleged Sex Assault & Battery
KRISTIN BRODIE, the KISW “Rock Girl” is accusing JEREMY of groping her & digital penetration at a promotional event at sex shop CASTLE MEGASTORE in TACOMA.
NBC News Shelves Another Accusation of Sex Harassment
For the second time in a year, NBC News has shelved a story about celebrity sexual harassment. Last summer, it was Ronan Farrow‘s expose on Harvey Wenstein, which was eventually published by the New Yorker, and won Farrow a Pultizer Prize.
Jeff Brown of Q 107 Calgary heading to west coast for Jack FM Mornings…
Changes and additions are on the way for 96.9, for the better…
BBC Sounds App features its 18 National Radio Stations and Many Podcasts
While the TV version of iPlayer is restricted to viewers in the U.K., almost all of its radio output is available worldwide. Even better, it’s free to use and free of ads.
News 1130 Weather: Russ in the AM, Soon Kuss in the PM
News 1130 is adding Michael Kuss (pictured) as their featured PM meteorologist to complement Russ Lacate in the morning.
Opinion: ‘Of Course CBC Cancels its Only Business-Friendly Show’
Killing off the national broadcaster’s main vehicle for business news and commentary raises the question of whether the CBC was motivated by its growing bias against business people’s views of the world, which inevitably tend to be more conservative.
Calgary’s Mercedes Stephenson Leaves CTV to Head Global’s Ottawa Bureau
“Mercedes has a reputation for accurately verifying and breaking news,” Ron Waksman, vice-president of news content for Global News and Corus Radio said. “She also sees the value in the accountability journalism we’re known for.”
Corus announces $936-million quarterly loss, cuts dividend by almost 80%
Facing intensifying pressure in its television business, Corus Entertainment Inc. is taking measures to save money, starting with a huge dividend cut that sent the company’s stock plummeting on Wednesday
CTV Van. Island reporter Chandler Grieve Leaving for Government Service
It’s a job he’s loved for most of a decade. But virtually having done it all for CTV Vancouver Island, Chandler can’t turn down a great opportunity to make a big buck working for the provincial government.
‘Little House on the Prairie’ condemned by PC police
The Association for Library Service to Children just renamed its Laura Ingalls Wilder Award to the Children’s Literature Legacy Award because
Joe Jackson, Michael’s Father & Jackson 5 Patriarch, Dies at 89
Joe began working on his kids’ musical careers in the early 1960s, while they were living in Gary, Indiana, bringing Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael into what would eventually become the Jackson 5.
Lower Mainland Radio Host says Bullets Were Fired at Her Car
Ashiana Khan is an outspoken critic of local gang violence. She and her car were targeted last Saturday night.
Jax from Kiss 92.5 Toronto and Kiss 91.7 Edmonton on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
Jaclyn Irwin from Kiss 92.5 Toronto and Kiss 91.7 in Edmonton. She joins me to talk about her early influences in radio and growing up Dartmouth
Jack Allen Revisits KMPS AM & FM
It was my turn to emcee when Crystal Gayle came to town (not paid). Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue topped the charts & was in heavy air-play rotation. All air talent was way sick of that song. I asked others if they would trade me for a future gig they are assigned to……
‘Fabulous Sports Babe’ Wins a Fabulous Honor
She was the weekday afternoon sports talk show host on KJR 950 AM Seattle from 1991 to ’94, before joining ESPN Radio. A Seattle Mariners official remembers her as the best the market has ever had, as a sports radio entertainer.
Rogers Radio Launches Frequency Podcast Network with Flagship Series, The Big Story
Available weekdays at 6 a.m. ET, The Big Story breaks down one critical story every day – anything from politics and entertainment, to sports, technology and human interest – all in 15 minutes.
Kyle Donaldson ends run on Breakfast TV, but will remain with Rogers with another exciting project
We heard this morning, today was the last morning for Kyle Donaldson as host on City TV’s Breakfast TV, so we contacted Kyle for confirmation, and he got right back to us…
Susan Reade New GM of Edmonton’s Newcap Cluster
When she was on the air at 630 CHED, she was known when she worked with Rob and Audie…
The Difference Between Success And Failure Is A Great Team, by Paul Kaye
Building and cultivating a high performing team is essential for achieving success. In almost every situation, having a well-functioning team is the best way for you to attain high levels of performance, innovation and employee satisfaction.
BCAB Returns to Victoria in 2019
Thank you to all those who attended, supported and sponsored the BCAB 71st Annual Conference, held May 15-17, 2018 at the Manteo Resort Waterfront Hotel & Villas. It was truly an inspirational week filled with great speakers, networking opportunities and innovators in the broadcasting industry
TSN 1040’s Bro Jake Announces His Sign-Off
Jake Edwards confirmed on air his last day co-hosting the morning show will be on Friday, June 29. He’s not completely leaving the airwaves though: he will continue to host a four-hour show on Saturdays.
New York’s 50-Year DJ Dan Ingram Dead at 83 (Video Added)
“He combined humor, an irreverent style, and impeccable timing and established himself as the leading rock radio personality in North America.”
Richard ‘Old Man’ Harrison of TV’s ‘Pawn Stars’ Dead at 77
“Richard Benjamin ‘The Old Man’ Harrison passed away this morning surrounded by those he loved. He will be tremendously missed by our family, the team at Gold & Silver Pawn and his many fans the world over.”
The Okanagan Valley’s 10 best radio personalities
The Peach City Beach Cruise that’s on this weekend in Penticton, was a gentle reminder of how great radio is.
Like print newspapers, radio is timeless… and like print, still very relevant
Bill Good Sparks Questions as Voice of New Anti-Electoral Reform Group
His appearance in automated robocalls and radio ads on the controversial issue, at the same time he continues his daily radio column on News 1130, has raised eyebrows among media ethics commenters.
Adam Wylde is heading to CHUM FM
Interesting developments in Toronto. Toronto Mike reports that Adam Wylde left Rogers and Kiss 92.5
Toronto JAZZ.FM91 Listeners Stunned at Changes, Allegations at Beloved Station
“It’s so disappointing, shocking that this is going on,” says long-time listener Deborah Abbott. She’s already cancelled her monthly donations of $120. “It’s very, very sad to see it all fall apart.”
Early Start to the Season Gives CFL a TV Ratings Bump
Rights holder TSN posted a 12 per cent increase in their Week 1 viewership numbers over 2017, despite the fact the season has been moved up by a week.
Former Broadcaster Chris Hebb Named BC Hockey League Commissioner
Hebb is a former senior executive with two of the biggest sports and entertainment companies in Canada – Orca Bay Sports and Entertainment (OBSE) in Vancouver and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) in Toronto.
‘The Conners,’ a Roseanne-free sitcom, Officially Picked Up by ABC
Three weeks after ABC abruptly canceled its top-rated series, Roseanne, the network has finally found a replacement show: a spinoff of the sitcom starring everyone but Roseanne Barr, whose racist tweet caused the show to be shelved in the first place.
MANIPULATION: Turns Out The Girl ‘Separated’ From Her Mother In Viral Photo Used On Time Magazine Cover Wasn’t Actually Separated From Her At All
Isn’t the media supposed to check the details beforehand?
Charles Krauthammer, Fox News Pundit and Washington Post Columnist, Dead at 68
On June 8, Krauthammer, a quadriplegic, revealed in a note published in the Post that doctors had informed him that he had only a “few weeks” to live because cancer removed from his abdomen 10 months earlier had returned.
Will Sterrett joins Matt on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
Will Sterrett is the founder and owner of Rockcastle Media. The Kansas based network launched its first offering Think Fast! in May 2016 on just a handful of affiliates, including KWIX/Moberly, MO, where Sterrett was first heard twenty years prior. Think Fast! quickly grew as did the opportunities for Rockcastle Media Networks, with the following month’s syndication launch […]
JJ-365 Salutes Drew Savage
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018, we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on Drew Savage.
Roger W. Morgan Finds a Radio Home in Coos Bay, Oregon
Radio DJ and personality Roger W. Morgan has made his home in Coos Bay after purchasing his own radio station here six months ago.
Disney Sweetens Fox Offer to $71 Billion, Outbidding Comcast
Chances are Comcast will counterbid with something in the low-$40-a-share range. But Disney may have another edge: It’s close to winning antitrust approval for its offer.
PROSALESGUY – How Competition Motivates Salespeople
The drive to compete is a sales attribute we look for when training Salespeople in Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton, Calgary and Toronto
Modern Family Co-Creator to Quit (?) in Protest of Fox News Immigration Coverage
Steve Levitan, co-creator of ABC’s hit sitcom Modern Family, announced plans to part ways with 20th Century Fox on Tuesday amid growing criticism over the Fox News Channel’s coverage of immigrant children being separated from adults at the border.
Everyone has genius in them, by Paul Kaye
Everyone has genius in them. You just have to know how to uncover it. When you do unlock your inner genius you will be amazed at what you are capable of achieving and how fulfilled you’ll be as you advance your career
New Xmtr Planned for KKOL AM 1300 Meets Opposition
The Salem broadcast subsidiary recently began work at the site without acquiring city permits necessary for that work, prompting the city to issue a stop work order.
There’s A Right Way To Run Radio Stations. Here Are 10 Smart Tips
With two of the nation’s largest radio companies in bankruptcy, iHeartMedia and Cumulus, many who don’t really know radio contend the medium is dead or dying
BBC Admits Defeat in Battle for Radio Audiences
The BBC will give up competing with commercial radio stations for audiences to focus on the threat to its future from music on Spotify and podcasts via Apple.
Chris Hardwick Pulled from AMC Show, San Diego Comic-Con
The decision comes one day after Hardwick’s ex-girlfriend, Chloe Dykstra, claimed he sexually assaulted her.
Victoria Times Colonist to Abandon its own Printing Operation
As of September the manufacturing and printing side of the paper will be contracted out, to some unidentified entity ‘outside of Victoria.’
Time Warner Renamed as Warner Media, after AT&T Takeover
John Stankey, the AT&T executive charged with running the Time Warner properties, said the company intended for the daily operations of HBO, Turner and Warner Brothers to “see little change.” And yet, he continued, “because we are now a subsidiary of AT&T Inc., many of the redundant corporate support functions between our companies at the HQ/holding company level will be eliminated in the coming months.”
After 9.5 years, Dave White exits News 1130 for CBC Calgary
Reporter/anchor/editor Dave White is leaving CKWX (News 1130) to take a job as afternoon anchor/editor at CBC Radio in Calgary.
Elvis’ Drummer D. J. Fontana Dies at 87
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame drummer played on countless Presley classics including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Heartbreak Hotel,”& “Hound Dog.”
After 27 Years, ‘Jerry Springer’ Ceases Production
The staff was informed in April when the syndicated show didn’t get a pickup from the station group. The CW swooped in with a deal to air the series, but the order is currently just for repeats. Sources say the network is considering an order for new episodes.
CRTC Ordered to Investigate Telecoms for High-Pressure Tactics
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains directed the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission to investigate and report on telecom sales practices and to come up with solutions to strengthen consumer protections.
Ruby Carr joins Matt on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast this week…
Ruby Carr (Pictured) from Z95.3 in Vancouver is the winner of the Allan Waters Young Broadcaster of the Year in memory of Steve Young
Former CKWX/C-FUN Newsman/Talk Host Jim Macdonald Dead at 87
After covering the crime beat and working as a city hall reporter for CKWX, Macdonald became an ‘open line’ talk show host and interviewer, teamed first with Barrie Clark, and later with Bob Bye.
Estefania Duran Dumps NW in favour of News 1130
Estefania is joining the News 1130 (CKWX-AM) Vancouver digital team.
Roger Millions Ends 39 Year Prairie Sportscasting Career for Politics
The former Calgary Flames play-by-play announcer has announced his bid to seek the United Conservative Party nomination for the Airdire-East riding in next year’s provincial election.
Facing Sex Harassment Charges, Ross Porter Out as CEO at Toronto’s JAZZ.FM91
The former CBC radio host, who took over as head of the not-for-profit station in 2004, became the subject of the third party probe following a letter signed by more than a dozen current and former employees, alleging he had sexually harassed staff and created a toxic workplace.
The Good Brothers have today’s almost forgotten track
I have been a Good Brothers fan since the first time I saw them at Smale’s Pace in London Ontario way back in 1970…
Comcast Unveils $65 Billion All-Cash Bid for Fox, Topping Disney’s Offer
The formal bid is expected to lead to a bidding war with Disney. Under their deal, Fox has to share any superior bid with Disney and give it at least five business days to sweeten its offer.
WAB Gold Medal Awards 2018 Gala
The Western Association of Broadcasters is pleased to announce the winners at the 2018 WAB Gold Medal Awards Gala which took place on Thursday, June 7, at the Fairmont Banff Springs in Banff, Alberta
Research Director Inc. Analyzes Seattle May Radio PPM’s
KISW ‘The rock of Seattle’ swept the demo breakouts for May .. as detailed inside.
Obit – Announcer John Ashbridge, 71, was the velvet voice of Vancouver hockey
John Ashbridge, the public-address announcer for hockey’s Vancouver Canucks for more than three decades, was an unseen but omniscient presence
Streaming Music Platforms Gain in Canada: Survey
Nielsen Music Canada’s latest survey of how people listen to songs and albums found that seven in 10 Canadians say they stream music using platforms like Spotify, Apple Music or Google Play.
Shaw Reportedly Shopping its Stake in Corus
Shaw is reportedly pursuing the sale as a means of freeing up capital to invest in its Freedom Mobile wireless network, with value of the shares estimated at CAD$540 million.
Global Edmonton says goodbye to long-time broadcaster Lorraine Mansbridge
She’s been in Edmonton media for 36 years, almost as long as the Global Edmonton station has been in existence. On Tuesday, Global Edmonton said goodbye to legendary broadcaster Lorraine Mansbridge
John Martyn has today’s almost forgotten track
I’ve been a John Martyn since the first time I heard him and his former wife Beverly on one of those old multi artist samplers labels used to use to intro new acts…
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. June 13th
IT WAS JUNE 13th … when the Rolling Stones made an appearance on ABC-TV’s “Hollywood Palace,” during their first tour of North America ….
When John Lennon made his last TV appearance on an ABC-TV salute to UK entertainment mogul Sir Lew Grade that had been taped in April….
When NBC’ late night TV host Tom Snyder interviewed serial killer Charles Manson on what has since become the most famous edition of his “Tomorrow” Show…
..and when Garrison Keilor (pictured), host and storyteller on the award-winning US public radio series, A Prairie Home Companion, left the show and its delightful shores of Lake Wobegon for Denmark where he intended to spend his time writing (he returned to the U.S… and the program … two years later).
ALL the milestones for June 13th INSIDE.
Seattle Mariners Announcer Rick Rizzs is Living His Dream
Rizzs has been the lead radio announcer for the Mariners since the 2010 death of his great friend and broadcasting partner, the legendary Dave Niehaus. But it was another legend, Chicago’s Jack Brickhouse, who originally spurred Rizzs.
Seattle’s KISW Jumps to #1 in May Radio PPM’s
KISW ‘the ROCK of Seattle’ leapfrogs into 1st place (12+) with KUOW dropping to 2nd, followed by Movin 92.5, KIRO FM and KZOK.
AT&T Gets Judicial OK to Acquire Time-Warner (& CNN)
The US ustice Department sued last year to block the merger, citing concerns that AT&T, owner of satellite television provider DirecTV, could charge rival distributors more for Time Warner content, resulting in higher prices for consumers.
Radio NL Pioneer John Skelly Dead at 89
Skelly brought Radio NL to Kamloops in May, 1970 and served as president and CEO from 1970 to 1982.
Making Your Feedback Heard, by Paul Kaye
For many people the idea of receiving feedback causes fear and makes them anxious. The anticipation of what may be said can be very uncomfortable
Amazon TV Looks to Rival Netflix After Signing Jordan Peele
While technology rivals Apple Inc. and Facebook Inc. flirt with Hollywood, Amazon is shelling out big money on entertainment. It has pledged to increase a programming budget that already eclipses $4 billion a year.
Is San Francisco Yet Ready Again for Progressive Talk Radio?
The lineup for REAL TALK 910 includes the syndicated STEPHANIE MILLER, THOM HARTMANN, and NORMAN GOLDMAN shows plus WESTWOOD ONE’s CLARK HOWARD.
Jeff Glor’s ‘CBS Evening News’ Ratings Crash in First 6 Months as Anchor
Over the 26 full weeks that Glor’s been on the air in the role, the nightly news program has slipped 5 percent in total viewers year-to-year and an even steeper 9 percent in the critical 25-54 year-old news demographic.
Online Oldies Radio Station Brings Canadian Classics to the Okanagan
Dusty Discs Radio prides itself on uncovering the misses, forgotten favourites, one-hit wonders and hard-to-find greats from Canadian and international artists.
SAG-AFTRA Strikes Deal for New Broadcast Contract
The tentative agreement, which will run through 2021, includes new language limiting auditions or meetings in private hotel rooms.
Radio host Mike Bullard admits making annoying calls to City TV reporter ex-girlfriend
Toronto radio host Mike Bullard admitted Friday that he made annoying phone calls to his ex-girlfriend, CityNews reporter Cynthia Mulligan (Pictured), and twice breached his bail conditions after their relationship dissolved
Fox News’ Charles Krauthammer Says He Has Weeks to Live
Recent tests showed that Krauthammer’s cancer has returned and it is aggressive and spreading rapidly.
50-Year Voice of Kitchener Rangers Don Cameron Has Died at 82
“I think in many ways he was the seventh man for the Kitchener Rangers. He was synonymous with the hockey team and always will be.”
After half a century, Kamloops news legend steps back
“It’s a career that’s been very gratifying and one I’ve had a great run at, and I certainly look forward to doing that for a little while longer, but in terms of the management side of it, time for somebody else to take the reins and move on,” says Doug Collins.
TV’s Travelling Celebrity Chef Anthony Bourdain Dead at 61, Suicide
Bourdain was found dead in a hotel room in Strasbourg, France, where he had been working on an upcoming episode of his program, CNN said.
David Bray’s PPM Analysis for EDMONTON .. June 2018
NOW! Radio takes top spot for F25-54, delivering a 19.5% share (up from 15.6%). NOW also tops the list for M25-54 with a 12.5% share (down from 13.1%).
David Bray’s PPM Analysis for CALGARY .. June 2018
Country 105 is popular with the women, taking #1 spot for F25-54 delivering a 10.2% share (down from 10.6%). For M25-54, X92.9 is #1 with an 11.0% (up from 10.9%).
David Bray’s PPM Analysis for VANCOUVER … June 2018
Taking the top spot for F25-54 was QM-FM, posting a 16.5% share (down from 19.6% last time out). FOX grabs the lead for M25-54 listeners, delivering a 13.8% share (up from 11.4%).
Samantha Bee’s ‘Full Frontal’ Lost 2/3rds of (US) National Ads for Apology Show
Only a small handful of national ads ran during the commercial breaks on Wednesday night, accounting for roughly one-third of the (number) of national ads that ran during last week’s “Full Frontal” episode.
Calgary PPM Radio Ratings .. Feb. 26 – May 27 2018
A good book for 12+ market leader CHQR, as well as Soft Rock 97.3, XL 103, Jack FM and even Funny 1060. On the other side with a major drop in audience is KiSS FM.
Edmonton PPM Radio Ratings.. Feb 26 – May 27, 2018
Now continues to dominate the Edmonton radio market place, with CISN coming in 2nd place. 630 CHED has taken a drop to 4th place, and K-97 took a dive…
Vancouver PPM Radio Ratings .. Feb. 26- May 27 2018
NW News/Talk 980 pulls ahead of QM/FM for 2nd place behind CBU Radio One. Other winners are News 1130, JR Country and The Fox. Not a good book for Z 95.3.
Radio NL AM 610 launches “The NL Morning News” All-New Morning program
“NL listeners were very fortunate to wake up to a host the calibre of Peter Olsen for 37 wonderful years.” says Sherri Pierce, General Manager of Newcap Radio BC. “We’re confident the NL Morning News is going to serve the community well and build on the trust and integrity established with the audience over those years.”
Iconic Broadcaster/Canucks PA Voice John Ashbridge Dies at 71
He began working with the Canucks as their public address announcer in 1987. During his time with the NHL, he worked through two Stanley Cup appearances.
Fox News Apologizes After NFL Player Blast
“Praying before games with my teammates, well before the anthem, is being used for your propaganda?!” tight end Zach Ertz said of pictures used during a segment on President Trump disinviting the Eagles to the White House.
Matt’s ‘Sound Off’ Podcast, Episode 101: This is Julie Adam
Julie Adam is the Senior VP of Radio at Rogers. Often I will receive suggestions about who they want on the podcast and her name comes up often. This episode was recorded on a morning when radio ratings for the diary markets were released so we talked methodology and ratings returns, Radioplayer Canada, Making mistakes, […]
Are you gonna make me laugh or what? by Paul Kaye
Working with morning show talent, I’m often abruptly reminded of the #1 attribute of any successful morning show; being funny
The Markey’s have today’s almost forgotten tracks
Take Booker T and the MGs, and add a horn section and you have The Mar-Keys…the quartet plus horn section played on virtually every track that came out of the Stax studios in Memphis, and, while the MGs had many hits under their own name, the Mar-Keys only had a handful, and, most notably, this one…
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. June 5th
IT WAS JUNE 5th .. when after 22 years, Canada’s longest running radio program, “The Happy Gang,” was heard for the last time…
When Toronto newsman Gordon Sinclair wrote and first broadcast one of the most popular spoken-word recordings of all time: “The Americans”…
When CBS-TV premiered the summer replacement show “The Bobbie Gentry Happiness Hour”….
..and when Edmonton’s CISN-FM signed on with 100,000 watts on 103.9 MHz as “Kissin’ Country”.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE>
‘Roseanne’ Spinoff Inches Closer to Reality at ABC
On Friday, ABC scheduled a meeting with producers to discuss potential ways to continue TV’s No. 1 show. Those talks are said to have heated up over the weekend……
Who Says Radio Stations are Playing What They Want When They Tune In?
It’s a tall order. Think about it. It means getting reasonably close to the expectations of millions of people every day. Yet radio does it remarkably well for a huge percentage of the population.
Chicago’s WGN Radio Leaving Showcase Street Level Studios Behind
With Tribune Tower sold for redevelopment, WGN Radio is leaving behind its street-level studio on North Michigan Avenue and relocating one block south to an 18th-floor perch at 303 E. Wacker Drive.
Coast to Coast’s George Noory Nominated for Radio Hall of Fame
Coinciding with George’s (68th) birthday comes the exciting announcement that he’s been nominated for induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame in the Spoken Word On-Air Personality category.
Netflix Approval Plummets Among Republicans
The fall in approval comes amid the company’s announcing a “multi-year agreement” with Barack and Michelle Obama to help produce films and series for the platform.
Netflix Viewing Tops Canada’s Largest Stations in English Language Market
The internet is becoming all that many Canadians need or want for entertainment purposes, the report puts forward, backing up its claim with data and research culled from the CRTC’s own research, as well as data from third-party firms including Numeris …..
‘Fundamentally Flawed’: Thoughtful Pushback on CRTC’s Broadcast Report
“…internet use is about far more than streaming videos or listening to music…” —Prof. Michael Geist
JJ-365 Salutes Larry Hennessey.
Welcome to JJ-365 Salutes. Over 2018, we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on Larry Hennessey
MSNBC Staff on Joy Reid: ‘Enough Apologies, We Want Answers’
Though she apologized for a new series of old, hateful posts, she and her bosses haven’t explained her dubious claim that she was hacked. Some inside 30 Rock are fuming.
CRTC Studies the Future of Programming Distribution in Canada
The CRTC was asked to examine the future of programming distribution in Canada and the extent to which the future environment will support a vibrant domestic market that will remain competive in the new global environment.
MSNBC Stands By Joy Reid After More Offensive Blog Posts Revealed
The cable network issued a statement of support for Joy Reid on Friday, coupled with a new apology from the host about her past blog posts. However, she did not take ownership of a new set of posts allegedly written by her more than a decade ago.
CFUR Prince George Hosting Radio Camp
“This camp is a great opportunity for young people to get a head start at a career in media, or just have fun making radio,” said Ian Gregg, station manager at CFUR.
WAB Order of Achievement – Application Deadline June 5th
As in the past years the Western Association of Broadcasters is pleased to continue the tradition of recognizing length of service to our Canadian broadcasting industry
CRTC Wants Internet Providers, Netflix to Contribute $$$ to Canadian Content
The broadcast regulator called for legislation that requires “equitable contributions” from any audio or video service provider — whether it’s foreign or local, traditional or new — that makes money in Canada from providing access to content.
Samantha Bee Apologizes for Crude Ivanka Trump Insult: ‘I Crossed a Line’
Many, especially conservatives, slammed Bee’s insult as sexist and drew comparisons to Roseanne Barr’s racist tweet about Obama administration adviser Valerie Jarrett, which got Barr’s hit ABC sitcom revival “Roseanne” canceled earlier this week. Some called for “Full Frontal” to also be axed in response.
Longtime News 1130’ers Reaon Ford, Ann Schmaltz GONE
Ford had been with the station since 2002, Schmaltz since 2007.
Don Kollins new PD of Peggy and Power in Winnipeg
Corus Radio is pleased to announce Don Kollins as the new Program Director at its FM stations in Winnipeg, Manitoba, including Peggy 99.1 and Power 97
Episode 100: Whatever Happened to Matt & Jake on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
My years in radio taught me to celebrate the milestones and accomplishments. No more so than the time I spent at 100.3 the Bear in Edmonton
Never Trust The CBC, by Candace Malcolm
Candace calls it like it is…
Explore this article for the truth…
The Drive in Prince George Celebrates 15 years on fm…
It was 15 years ago today, Prince George radio station CKPG 550am, flipped to fm with a new branding…
Surprise! Laura Ingraham’s Fox News Ratings are Up 16% Since Hogg’s Advertiser Boycott
Her first six weeks since the boycott have shown an improvement over the the previous six weeks in both overall viewers and in the advertiser-coveted 25-54 year-old demographic
Canada-born Voiceover Giant, ‘Deep End’ Host Nick Michaels Dies Suddenly
Based in Toronto, MICHAELS became one of Canada’s top voiceover artists before moving to New York in 1977 and becoming the voice for many radio and television stations and shows as well as one of the more prolific commercial voices and narrators.
UPDATED: Morgan Freeman’s Lawyer: ‘CNN Must Retract Sex Harassment Story’
The 10-page legal letter, obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, is addressed to Jeff Zucker, president of CNN, and claims the story has defamed and “inflicted serious injury” on Freeman’s reputation and career.
The End of a dream… It’s Really Over! RoundHouse Radio Is Gone…
Puget Sound Radio heard on Friday, equipment was being removed from the Railtown studios, so we sent our guy down to check it out today….
Clint Walker, Dead at 91, Starred in TV Western Cheyenne
He beat out several big names for the role of Cheyenne, but he speculated that it was because he was already under contract to Warner Bros. for much lower pay than other actors would have demanded.
Marty Forbes: Don’t touch that dial!
It’s hard to believe that it was nearly 36 years ago that I was part of a group from Maclean-Hunter Publishing to launch Edmonton’s first “Rocking Country” radio station CJAX-FM.
Veteran Vancouver Filmmaker Arvi Liimatainen Dies at 68
As a producer with Haddock Entertainment, he worked on Vancouver-shot TV series such as Da Vinci’s Inquest, Da Vinci’s City Hall, and Intelligence.
Media Blackout as British Government Scrubs Reports on Tommy Robinson Arrest and he’s now in hospital
British Journalist Arrested and Sentenced the Same Day!!!
Police Chief Blasts BBC over ‘Wholly Inaccurate’ Manchester Terror Attack Documentary
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) Chief Constable Ian Hopkins hit out at the broadcaster in a two-page open letter on Wednesday.
Election Rigging and Corruption? with Bev Harris on the Goddard Report
With the Ontario election less than two weeks away, its time media folk in particular to look into the possibilities of Election Rigging. Bev Harris of Black Box Voting has lots to share as she joins Jim Goddard on The Goddard Report… Click on Image for link… Election Rigging and Corruption?
After 37 Years, Morning Mayor Retires from Radio NL Mic
For 37 years Peter Olsen has woken up Kamloops residents with his deep voice, belly laugh and conversations with New York City cab driver Gabby Cabby.
Many BC & Alberta Radio Markets were Not Surveyed, says Numeris
“Similar to many research organizations, achieving targeted sample levels has become more of a challenge. It is becoming increasingly difficult to reach participants due to decreasing contact and cooperation.”
Winnipeg Radio Spring Ratings (Diary) Feb. 26 -April 22, 2018
Radio One still leads the pack, with Newstalk CJOB coming in 2nd place, followed by Country music CFQX
Morgan Freeman Apologizes Amid Sex Harassment Accusations from 8
Freeman’s alleged inappropriate behavior was not limited to one movie set, according to sources who spoke to CNN. A woman who was a senior member of the production staff of the movie “Now You See Me” in 2012 told CNN that Freeman sexually harassed her and her female assistant on numerous occasions by making comments about their bodies.
Blaine Gaffney Retires after 27 Years with Kelowna TV
Blaine Gaffney has retired as the senior reporter at Global Okanagan after 27 years with the station. We at PSR wish him a happy retirement.
Victoria Radio Spring Ratings (Diary) Feb. 26 -April 22, 2018
CBC Victoria continues to lead The Q and C-FAX. The biggest winner sharewise was The Ocean 98.5, up from 6.7% in the fall to 9.3%.
Rekindling Our Fading Romance with AM Radio
Many of us radio veterans remember those nights, lying in bed, where your trusty bedside AM clock radio pulled in signals from all over the U.S. and Canada.
Radio Should Reinvent Itself as All Things Audio
Radio’s biggest problem is how it has traditionally defined itself, which is by how it reaches consumers—over the air. Radio needs to define itself by a very different measure. That is by the consumer experience.
E-cigarette and Vaping Ads Coming Soon on TV & Radio
For the first time in decades, you could see billboards in Canada for recreational nicotine products.
PROSALESGUY – 10 Sales Tips For Better Time Management
Are you a B2B or B2C Salesperson always looking to improve your time management abilities? One of our most popular sales training Workshops in Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton and Calgary will give you insight into some useful techniques that help you become more efficient in planning your day
Randi Chase joins Matt on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
Randi Chase epitomizes the lyric in the WKRP theme song, “Town to Town; Up and Down the Dial.” The lyric conjures up images of jocks, successful or fired, who shuffle on to the next gig with a new town and call letters
JJ-365 Salutes Stirling Faux
we pay tribute daily to one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on Stirling Faux.
Talkers Magazine: Hannity is #1 for the First Time, Limbaugh #2
The only other time Limbaugh was not at top was in 2006 when Howard Stern held the top spot during the period he was transitioned from terrestrial to satellite radio.
Celebrate Or Commiserate? It’s Ratings Time!, by Paul Kaye
I’ve never become comfortable around ratings releases. After a decade I thought I would have acclimatized just a little, but no. I start feeling anxious days ahead of the release. I often don’t sleep well – if at all – in the days leading up to ratings
Victoria Day Parade (Live Stream) from CHEK TV and Victoria Buzz
live coverage of the Victoria Day Parade from CHEK with Stacy Ross and Ed Bain…. and Dana Hutchings and Gordie Tupper Live on Victoria Buzz…
Edmonton Radio Reunion coming up!
Edmonton Radio Reunion, past and present this June…
JJ-365 Salutes Matt Cundill
JJ- Salutes another one of “The Good Ones”. Today we are shining the light on Matt Cundill.
Matt’s ‘Sound Off’ Podcast: Brian Munz and Don Scott on Humboldt bus accident
The Humboldt bus accident that claimed the lives’ of 16 people on April 6, 2018 led to a worldwide outpouring of grief and support. In the hours after the crash, the lives of players, coaches, team support staff like a statistician and therapist were also lost; as well as Tyler Bieber who was the play-by-play host and worked at 107.5 Bolt-FM in Humboldt
Music Modernization Act Gains Momentum in US Senate
“It is not just about music,” Smokey Robinson told a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. “It is about lives — they could really use that money.”
Fox News Beats Andrea Tantaros’ Surveillance Lawsuit
A federal judge on Friday rejected a wiretapping claim that was premised on allegations of malware placed on Tantaros’ computer, attempts to wipe her Blackberry device, and surreptitious recording of women in the wardrobe department of the cable news network.
‘CHQT’ to be re-branded as ‘Global News Radio 880 Edmonton’
Edmonton Corus station CHQT to be rebranded….
For Traditional Radio, It’s All About Harnessing the Power of Digital
Each traditional medium faces its own unique struggle to adjust to digital competition for audience and advertising dollars, and that’s certainly true for radio, challenged by online services like Pandora and more recently Spotify.
Mike and Helena out at Kiss 91.7
A shakeup on afternoons at Kiss 91.7 Edmonton has taken place.
Suzanne Scott Named CEO of Fox News
“Suzanne has been instrumental in the success of FOX News and she has now made history as its first female CEO,” Lachlan Murdoch said in a prepared statement.
Long time former TV News Journalist Harvey Oberfeld suffers heart attack
In Harvey’s latest column he talks about his health issues from deep within the hospital (system)
US Senate Votes to Reinstate FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules
The FCC’s Republican majority claims that the rules were choking off investment and imposed service regulation on broadband akin to that placed on phone companies in the 1930s.
Bill O’Reilly in Talks to Return to Cable News
He’s in talks to head back to cable news in his old 8 p.m. slot, but at Newsmax TV, sources exclusively tell Page Six.
Radio’s Future Threatened by Streaming Services, says BBC Boss
BBC radio is under threat from streaming giants and must reinvent itself to survive, the corporation’s most senior music executive Bob Shennan has said.
Seattle’s KUOW (NPR) Tops the 6+ PPM Chart for April
Movin’ 92.5 Drops to Fourth place behind #1 KUOW, #2 KISW and #3 KZOK.
Doing the right thing even when it’s hard, by Paul Kaye
Recently, I found myself quite unexpectedly faced with a difficult decision. I was stuck between a preverbal rock and hard place with a choice to be made. If I did what I felt was right that would mean letting people down
Can Deregulation Fix What’s Wrong with US Radio? That’s the Hope
One might think those old radio hands would have their doubts, but in fact many share a sense that further consolidation might well be the industry’s best hope.
Yellowknife-born Margot Kidder, ‘Lois Lane’ to Christopher Reeve’s ‘Superman,’ dead at 69
Both Kidder and Reeve, who played Superman, were relative unknowns when they got their leading parts, and neither saw many major roles afterward. Reeve died in 2004.
BCAB Conference Starts Tomorrow in Kelowna
The BCAB 2018 Conference is 4 days away from happening on May 15-17, 2018, and we encourage you to download the official Conference App to have access to the most up to date program and speaker bios
Alex Hindmarch returns to Central Canada and a new gig!
Our friend Alex Hindmarch not only left Jack FM in Calgary awhile back, but exited Alberta for a new gig at Re-Wind in Sudbury, Ontario
‘Seinfeld’ Finale at 20: Hidden Tales From the Vault of a Comedian’s Bizarro World
Whatever the reason, audiences continue to discover and enjoy the masterful sitcom, one unlike any before it and the comedic Godfather of many since.
Changing Channels at Rogers
When company founder Ted Rogers was still alive, he would frequently dispatch Colette Watson to deal with problems that needed immediate attention, telling her, “Go fix this.” She did, with little fanfare and a single-minded approach to meeting her budget targets.
Canadian Music Week (CMW) Announces Industry Winners
Canadian Music Week is Canada’s leading annual entertainment event dedicated to the expression and growth of the country’s music, media and entertainment industries
Vernon BC Community Radio Push Gains Energy
Gord Leighton, former Sun-FM general manager and 50+-year broadcast veteran, is spearheading the drive to bring a community radio station to the North Okanagan by forming the Vernon Community Radio Society.
Coast-to-Coast AM Moves to Vancouver’s AM 1410
C2C is happy to announce a return to our longtime Vancouver, BC home, 1410AM, where we can be heard live nightly at 10pm! The station, now called ‘BNN Bloomberg Radio 1410’ also offers broadcasts at HDFM at 103.5FM HD2 and on the iHeartRADIO app.
SCTV Reunion Show Set for CTV, Netflix in 2019
The comedy special directed by Martin Scorsese will reunite former SCTV co-stars Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Catherine O’Hara, Martin Short , Dave Thomas, and now Rick Moranis.
Is TSN 1040’s Vancouver Whitecaps away-game coverage really live? by Martin Dunphy
TSN 1040 bills itself as the “Home of Whitecaps FC”, and the radio station has been covering Whitecaps games in one form or another since 2001
Gerry Forbes joins Matt Cundill on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
When Gerry Forbes announced his retirement, you can forgive CJAY 92’s competitors for letting out a silent cheer
Gord Lansdell On the Mend
Gord, the Northwest Broadcasters webmaster, who has been out of action for some three weeks fighting an intestinal disorder, is hoping to be released from hospital this weekend.
NBC’s Internal Probe Whitewash Seen as ‘Ludicrous’
The decision to employ NBC’s own counsel Kim Harris contrasts sharply with Fox News — who investigated former network president Roger Ailes — with an outside law firm.
Adrienne Pan named Host of CBC Edmonton’s PM Drive Show
May marks seven years for Adrienne at CBC Edmonton. She first started as the late-night TV host, and then moved on to co-host the News at Six with Mark Connolly. Since 2015, Adrienne has been solo anchoring the TV News at Six.
Gord Tupper, Dana Hutchings Reuniting to Cover Parade .. NOT for CHEK
The Victoria Buzz website will be streaming live via Facebook the annual Island Farms Victoria Day Parade later this month, challenging the longtime CHEK monopoly on the event with two of their own most experienced commentators.
Former Seahawk Cliff Avril Lands co-Host spot on KJR 950 Middays
Avril will co-host a radio show with Jason Puckett called ‘”The Jason Puckett and Cliff Avril Show” on weekdays fro,m 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
JJ 365 Salutes Brad Dryden
Around 1986 a woman by the name of Cathy Dryden booked an appointment with me at CITI-FM in Winnipeg. She was there on behalf of her son to inquire about how he might find his way into radio. This was obviously a very proud mom who professionally stepped me through her young son Brad’s already impressive history
Tyler Bieber Memorial Scholarship
It is with recognition of the talent & commitment to a career in broadcasting demonstrated by Humboldt Broncos play-by-play announcer Tyler Bieber, that Western Academy Broadcasting College has created the Tyler Bieber Memorial Scholarship
Spirit Day on 99.3 The Drive and 101.3 The River raises over $62,000 in Prince George
Spirit Day on 99.3 The Drive and 101.3 The River raises $62,096 for the Spirit of The North Healthcare Foundation!
Light-Fingered Sports Reporter Gone from KGO7 After 24 Years
Mike Shumann has been radio silent since video surfaced of him stealing a Golden State Warriors staffer’s jacket.
CBC Vancouver Revitalizes Noon Radio Show with New Host
Michelle Eliot steps in as host for call-in show BC Today, formerly known as BC Almanac.
‘NYPD Blue’ & ‘L.A. Law’ Casts Honor the Late Steven Bochco
What a reunion it was: In one corner NYPD Blue alumni Jimmy Smits, Dennis Franz and Mark-Paul Gosselaar huddled together; in another stood an L.A. Law foursome of Corbin Bernsen, Susan Ruttan, Michael Tucker and Jill Eikenberry;
Opinion: TV Revivals Prove to be Pale Imitations
While the return of a series is meant to play off our appetite for nostalgia, revivals are often more about sizzle than substance.
Seattle radio Legend Gary Crow joins www.nwczradio.com
NWCZRadio is proud to join forces with the Legendary Crow and unleash his Rock and Roll knowledge once again
Stingray Takeover Won’t Affect Newcap Stations’ Formats
The acquisition of Newfoundland Capital, which owns Newcap Radio, by Stingray Digital Group, isn’t expected to lead to format changes at the 72 stations involved.
Nobody Was Listening, Now everyone’s talking about Roundhouse Radio
Thoughts on what should replace Roundhouse Radio…
Charlie Rose Sued by Three Former CBS Employees for Sexual Harassment
The lawsuit alleges that Rose habitually made sexually suggestive comments and engaged in inappropriate sexual contact with the three employees.
BREAKING: Roundhouse Radio 98.3 has a New Owner
The buyer has yet to be announced, along with whether or not a new station brand and direction will take over Roundhouse’s signal or if they will continue with the name and mandate.
Kanye West boycott: Detroit radio hosts remove Rapper’s music
“We feel like Kanye has gone too far with his latest statement declaring that ‘slavery was a choice. We are over it. We don’t want to hear Kanye’s music, we don’t want to play Kanye on our show, we don’t want to talk about Kanye anymore.”
Kelowna Radio Host Seeks to Help Fellow Lupus Victims
“I can no longer cycle, a flight of stairs is a challenge, a brisk walk is a distant memory,” Johnson says of the diagnosis of lupus he was given just a few years ago.
Scott Howard of WOWO joins Matt on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
When Scott Howard made the change from on air to sales, he will be the first to tell you that he didn’t get it right away. His first opportunity came at WMUZ in Detroit where he freely admitted that he made a lot of mistakes
The Tornados have today’s almost forgotten track
This track, to those who were there at the time, will never be forgotten, but there are many here who were not listening to the radio devotedly in the very early 60s, and this one might not have meant as much to them as children as it did to us who were already teens…
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. May 4th
IT WAS MAY 4th …. when radio station KNX Los Angeles, the longtime West Coast flagship of the Columbia Broadcasting System, signed on for the first time…
When ABC-TV debuted the weekly “Alan Freed’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Revue,” which was cancelled after 4 episodes…
When Canada’s Johnny Wayne and Frank Shuster (pictured) made their first of a record 67 appearances on CBS TV’s Ed Sullivan Show…
When the 100th episode of the syndicated TV musicfest ‘Soul Train’ aired …
..and when two long-running daytime TV dramas debuted on the same day. “Another World” on NBC, “As the World Turns” on CBS.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Fox Moves to Revive Tim Allen Comedy Series ‘Last Man Standing’
The Tim Allen-fronted blue-collar comedy Last Man Standing may make Fox Broadcasting Co. its new network home after ABC abruptly canceled the successful series last year
KUBE Returns to Seattle
“An iconic brand has been missing in SEATTLE radio,” iHEARTMEDIA/SEATTLE Region Pres. ROBERT DOVE said. “KUBE is a name that’s been part of SEATTLE’s music conscience and lifestyle for over 20 years.”
Late Night ‘Conan’ Show Reduced to Half-Hour in 2019
“A half-hour show will give me the time to do a higher percentage of the comedy in, and out, of the studio that I love and that seems to resonate in this new digital world.”
After 35 Years, Vista Radio’s Prince George GM Gary Russell Retires
Russell started on the graveyard shift, and eventually ended up as Regional Cluster GM/GSM for all 10 Vista stations in Northern BC.
Fox Network’s Difficult Plans to Cut Back Ads
The 21st Century Fox-owned network has spent several weeks telling top media buyers that it intends to enact a massive 40% reduction in the number of TV ads it runs during its Sunday primetime schedule.
Opie of ‘Opie & Anthony’ Joins Westwood One Podcasts
“Boy, do I have a story to tell you, starting MAY 9th! Go subscribe to the OPIE RADIO Podcast now so you’re the first to hear it.”
Stingray Digital pushes into radio with $506-million purchase of Newfoundland Capital
Montreal media company Stingray Digital Group Inc. is making a big bet on radio with the purchase of Newfoundland Capital Corp. Ltd., Canada’s second biggest private radio broadcaster
Register Today: Meet Feature Speaker, David Allison at WAB 2018!
With the support of FACTOR and Canada’s private radio broadcasters, we are excited to bring the rising Saskatchewan country act, the Hunter Brothers to Banff! Luke, J.J., Ty, Brock and Dusty – a.k.a. The Hunter Brothers will perform exclusively for our delegates and guests at our President’s Dinner & Gold Medal Awards Gala on June 7, 2018. Don’t miss this fun evening!
Tom Brokaw Faces 50-Year Old Sex Complaint
“Brokaw made a pass at me 50 years ago in my rented hillside house . . . We talked and then, abruptly, he was embracing me and giving me a French kiss.”
Facebook to Ban all Conservative and pro-Trump content
Since the 2016 election Facebook has been cracking down on conservative and pro-Trump content
Cumulus to Emerge from Chapter 11 by the End of Q2
Upon completion of the restructuring process, Cumulus’s debt will have been reduced by more than $1 billion, and Cumulus will have greater financial flexibility with which to support its ongoing business transformation.
NBC Staffers Reportedly ‘Felt Forced’ to Sign Letter Supporting Brokaw
“The letter was being handed around the office and the unspoken threat was that if your name was not on it, there would be some repercussion down the road.”
Countdown to the BCAB 2018 Conference!
The BCAB 2018 Conference is 2 weeks away from happening on May 15-17, 2018, if you haven’t registered yet or booked your rooms, please do so through the link below
Indigenous radio returns to Calgary airwaves
There’s a new signal coming aross your FM Dial as Indigenous radio returns to Calgary for the first time in several years.
CJWE is testing its signal on 88.1 FM and will feature programming in Blackfoot, T’suutina, Nakoda and Cree as well as music that will include everything from country to hip hop and powwow songs
JJ Johnston – 365 Salutes Joe Aiello
Today we are shining the light on Joe Aiello
Dean Blundell returns to the airwaves on Tuesday…
We’re not exactly sure if Dean is coming aboard full time, but he will be joining Craig Venn & Lucky on Demand on 94.9 The Rock….
64 NBC Women Voice Support for Tom Brokaw
A cadre of female journalists including Rachel Maddow, Andrea Mitchell and Maria Shriver have signed a letter characterizing the veteran journalist as “a man of tremendous decency and integrity.”
Will Podcasting Eat Radio?
Podcasts are deliberately chosen and requested. Given that they’re speech, rather than music, they typically have the full attention of the listener. They’re mostly enjoyed on headphones, rather than speakers. It’s very different listening behavior.
Tom Brokaw Fights Back
The revered NBC News anchor accused of unwanted advances pens a strenuous denial and defense of his legacy.
For Mike Francesa, Retirement Didn’t Take
“MIKE’S ON” will return to New York’s WFAN for 3-6:30p (ET), and will be accompanied by a mobile app and website, also called “MIKE’S ON.”
Tom Brokaw Accused of Inappropriate Workplace Advances (in 1990’s)
Former NBC correspondent Linda Vester and an anonymous source claim that the NBC News special correspondent made unwanted advances and acted inappropriately to them in the 1990s.
How would you like to live in Victoria and Manage a TV Station?
TV Station in Victoria looking for a General Manager
Bill Cosby Convicted on All 3 Counts in Sex Assault of Canadian
Andrea Constand, a Toronto-born former Temple University administrator, says Cosby drugged and molested her at his nearby home in January 2004.
SNL Weekend Update Duo to Host 2018 Emmys
“NBC is thrilled to be the home of this year’s Emmy Awards and with Colin Jost and Michael Che in the driver’s seat as hosts, along with surprise appearances by other cast members of Saturday Night Live, I think we are in for one of the funniest awards shows in a long time.”
Art Vuolo Named 2018 Recipient of Talkers Lifetime Achievement Award
A Lifetime Achievement Award for Art Vuolo
Adult Contemporary, Classic Hits Radio Formats Rising in Q1
By combining the JANUARY, FEBRUARY and MARCH Nielsen PPM radio surveys to create a first-quarter data set, both Adult Contemporary (AC) and Classic Hits are seeing very strong results in 2018 compared to past years.
NBC’s $69 Million Bet on Megyn Kelly Looks Like a Disaster
Ms. Kelly’s ratings are low in every regard: compared to her own viewership at Fox, compared to her competitors in the same time spot, and compared to her predecessors at NBC.
Music Modernization Act Unanimously passes US House
In what is being hailed as a historic day for music creators, theMusic Modernization Act paves the way for improved royalty payments to songwriters, artists and creatives in the digital era.
CKPM FM (The Point) is off the air…
Power surge has damaged some equipment. We are off the air
Corus Radio Turfs Ottawa Music Host on Eve of 30 Year Anniversary
Wendy Daniels, host of Boom 99.7’s midday show, was let go on Monday, with the station announcing the news on its Facebook page.
Lauryn Schaffner joins Matt on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
Lauryn Schaffner (Pictured) is a writer, blogger, YouTuber, and overall lover of Rock music. On this week’s show we ask how her passion for rock music took her down this path, and find out what role radio played in getting her there
CBS All Access Launches in Canada
Canadian audiences will now be able to access 20 primetime shows including Star Trek: Discovery, NCIS, Bull, Seal Team, MacGyver and Instinct, with new episodes available seven days after they are broadcast.
Delayed Viewing Enhances ‘Roseanne’s’ Ratings Dominance
Roseanne isn’t just beating its competition on Tuesday nights, it’s beating the competition every other night of the week as well.
Sinclair Stations Air Self-Criticism Via Paid Spots
A Democratic candidate for Montana’s U.S. House seat is buying ads on Sinclair Broadcast Group-owned television stations that blast Sinclair for forcing reporters to read conservative-leaning corporate statements on air.
Kitchener DJ’s political antics prompt complaints
If you tune into Kitchener radio station 107.5 Dave Rocks most afternoons, you’ll get a steady dose of mainstream rock music. If Craig Fee was on the air, you’ve also been getting some unexpected political commentary
Real-time programming, by Paul Kaye
The mission for Radio is simple (but not easy) “create compelling content and relevant brands.” Over the last few weeks we have been reminded of the importance of needing to “program in real time not on our own time” in order to be relevant
New First Nations BC Radio Station Granted $180,500
The funding is being provided by Ottawa under the Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting component of the Aboriginal Peoples’ Program to the Tŝilhqot’in Community Radio project.
RTDNA Canada Announces Prairie Region Award Winners
RTDNA Canada is pleased to recognize journalistic excellence with the winners of the Prairie Region RTDNA Awards of Excellence.
2018 RTDNA Awards – WEST Region Winners
RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best journalists, programs, stations and news gathering organizations in radio, television and digital.
Announcing 2018 WAB Hall of Fame Inductees
Please join the Western Association of Broadcasters Board of Directors for a brilliant evening filled with entertainment, celebration and pride
Cheryl Bloxham Leaving CTV Vancouver Island
After 14 years Cheryl is moving on, to assume a role in communications with (reportedly) the provincial government. She has delivered the 11 pm news weeknights on Victoria’s cable channel 12 for a decade.
Matt Cundill of the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast coming from Europe
This week from Europe with Matt Cundill (pictured)
“I call up Bob Willette at 94.9 The Rock in Oshawa and we nerd out of the branding history of Edge 102” come on inside and listen
Where the Sports Talkers from TSN 1410 Will Be Available
Several of the big-name shows that were on 1410 will make the switch to TSN 1040.
Research Director Inc. Provides Seattle Radio PPM Detail
A good book for Movin’ 92.5, KZOK and KNDD.
Radio PPMs: Seattle’s 94.1 The Sound Climbs into the Top 10
Entercom’s format switch (from KMPS Country) is paying off.
Vancouver’s AM 1410 Drops Sports, Goes All BNN Bloomberg Business
AM 1410 will become BNN Bloomberg Radio, Canada’s first business news radio station, launching in conjunction with the new brand on Monday, April 30.
MIDDAYS / PRODUCTION / PROMOTIONS / WEB EDITING in Cranbrook, BC
Could Clear Sky Radio in the East Kootneys be looking you?
Roundhouse Radio 98.3FM will be going off the air as of April 30th, 2018
The independent station brought a refreshing collective of voices to Vancouver’s airwaves over the past two and a half years, broadcasting a variety of different perspectives and countless community stories from their studio in Railtown
Two Broadcasters Among the Dead in Saskatchewan Bus Crash
Bolt FM personality and play-by-play broadcaster for the Humboldt Broncos Tyler Bieber has been confirmed as one of the people killed in a devastating collision between the team’s bus and a semi on a Saskatchewan highway late Friday afternoon.
Support The Humboldt Broncos GoFundMe Page
Canadians are coming together to support the Humboldt Broncos after the tragic crash.
Seattle’s KNUC ‘The Bull’ is Full
The newly rebranded Country station KNUC (The New 98.9 The Bull)/Seattle has completed its fulltime on-air roster with the addition of Corey Dillon for afternoons.
BCAB 2018: Regular Registration Deadline – TODAY
Dear broadcasters & friends, Just a reminder that the Regular Registration Deadline for the BC Association of Broadcasters (BCAB) 71st Annual Conference is TODAY, April 6, 2018 at 11:59 PM (PST)
Lori Lewis joins Matt on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
Lori Lewis knows how to deal with change, which makes her ideal to lead the way when it comes to navigating the murky waters of Facebook. From its changing algorithm to the overextension of selling your data to third party sources, Lori offers up her tips and expertise to great posting and audience engagement. We also touched on some best practices for Facebook Live which still remains a challenge for talent.
‘Roseanne’ Revival Sets Delayed Viewing Record
The show scored the biggest total viewer lift for any telecast on any network after three days of delayed viewing.
RIP Steven Bochco, Creative Force Behind ‘Hill Street Blues,”L.A. Law’ and ‘NYPD Blue’
He was 74. Suffering with leukemia, Bochco received a stem cell transplant from an anonymous 23-year-old in late 2014.
Jordan Wilkerson is Newest KING5 Weather Person
Wilkerson joins the station from WCSC-TV Charleston, SC where she anchored both weather & traffic and was part of the team covering Hurricane Matthew in 2016. She got her start at KEPR-TV in Tri-Cities, WA as a feature reporter and weather anchor.
JJ-365 Salutes Gerry Forbes
Gerry, and brothers Gord Forbes and Marty Forbes all come by their radio success honestly. Their dad Jerry Forbes was the legendary and fabulously successful GM of CHED in the 60’s and early 70’s and was an amazing man
Former Global Winnipeg Reporter Finds New Way to Live Life on Camera
At the end of that summer day, the 34-year-old said her heartfelt goodbyes to colleagues at a local news outlet where she spent 10 of her 14 years in journalism, a profession Nickel adored
Soros-Funded Groups Fueling Advertiser Boycott of Laura Ingraham (Fox News Channel)
The George Soros-financed Media Matters for America progressive activist group has been helping to fuel an advertising boycott targeting Laura Ingraham’s Fox News show.
Bela Fleck & Jerry Douglas have today’s almost forgotten track
Not so much a forgotten track today as a chance to, hopefully, turn those of you who don’t know him, on to Jerry Douglas…guaranteed, you’ve heard him over the years, but his role as a sideman doesn’t always put him in the spotlight…
Lloyd Robertson, 84, Survives Toronto Car/Truck Crash
The highway was closed for several hours after two vehicles lost control and crashed into a cube van, which then rolled onto its side.
CKNW Absorption by Global Results in Ever-Shrinking Newsroom
This is a predictable outcome of the Shaw family–controlled Corus Entertainment taking over Shaw’s TV brands, including Global, in 2016.
Broadcasting Celebrates a Golden Anniversary in Edson
In 1967 three men in Edmonton’s broadcasting industry had a dream to own their own radio station in Alberta. One worked at CHED, the two others at CFRN. Over long lunches they expanded their ideas and finally picked an area to apply for a radio station: That area was Edson
Don Imus Says Goodbye
“There’s been nobody better on the radio than me… nobody ever did this, nobody. But it wasn’t me who did this… you know who I’m gonna miss? I’m gonna miss you (the listeners).”
Radioman Mark Burley joins Matt Cundill on this weeks ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
We are off to the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia and catching up with Mark Burley (Pictured). (SUN-FM, AM 1150 & 101.5 EZ Rock)
‘Roseanne’ Revival Delivers HUGE Ratings
ABC’s returning comedy averaged a whopping 18.1 million and an unbelievable 5.1 rating in the key demo.
Rent Not Paid for 8 Years, McBride’s Tofino Radio is Silent
A sister station in Ucluelet at 99.5 KHz, also licensed to McBride Communications, is unaffected, since it operates independently.
Possibility of a change at City TV
I thought I would write out some of the rumors regarding Rogers, City TV, and Steve Darling. If true we will see changes starting in the next month or so
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. March 28th
IT WAS MARCH 28th when one of Chicago’s great radio stations, WGN 720 first took to the air…
When the New York Times classical music station WQXR banned singing commercials from its schedule…
When UK pirate radio station Radio Caroline began broadcasting from a ship off the British coast ….
When we lost a Toronto radio legend Wally Crouter ….
And when New Westminster’s Raymond Burr (pictured) starred in an NBC movie ‘Ironside,’ which became (after Perry Mason) his second longrunning TV series.
ALL the milestones for March 28th INSIDE.
Nathan Carr is returning home to Windsor
Nathan Carr who is currently the morning show host at Fresh Radio Cornwall is leaving to take a job at 89X in Windsor.
Layoffs at Corus
Today Corus laid off several staffers across the country. Some on air and some behind the scenes.
Music & Broadcast Industry Awards – Nominations!!!
VOTING OPENS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28TH, 2018 Click to register to vote If you have already been accepted and have a password you can begin voting here on Wednesday, March 28th, 2018. AND THE NOMINEES ARE…… BROADCAST FINAL MUSIC DIRECTOR MAJOR Amy “Race” Ballard – Hot 899 – Ottawa Brad Challoner – 103.5 QM/FM – Vancouver […]
Ben Wagner Replacing Jerry Howarth on Blue Jays Radio Team
After 11 seasons as the voice of the Blue Jays’ triple-A affiliate in Buffalo, Ben Wagner makes his Major League debut calling the Blue Jays’ season opener on Thursday, March 29.
The Right Way to Run Radio Stations? 10 Smart Tips
Many who don’t really know radio contend the medium is dead or dying. But those who do know radio argue that it’s still every bit a vital medium.
Looking back at life on the air, by Gerry Forbes
My interest in radio began way back when in the days of turntables and cassette machines at age 12.
My father was a broadcaster and one of the best at radio station 630 CHED in Edmonton.
I was fortunate enough to get to work with him when I was a punk kid and loved everything I saw at the radio station. It was in my blood since birth.
RIP WX/NW/CKOV Talk Host Barrie Clark: His Years on Kelowna City Council
City councillors at Kelowna City Hall have some favorite memories of the Kelowna-born ex-radio guy who served with them for nine years.
‘BC Business’ Magazine Gives Roundhouse Radio a Boost
Roundhouse Radio aims to make Vancouver a better community. After shaking off some early setbacks, can the city’s newest station spin that social mission into listeners and advertisers?
CBC Edmonton Does it Right on Portia Clark’s Last Day
Co-host Rod Kurtz steered the show to what the Radio Active crew had planned for weeks — a dedication to Portia’s time at CBC Edmonton.
Radio Canada Journalist Ordered to Identify Leaker
Radio-Canada’s Marie-Maude Denis was told that she must identify the sources she used for a story that alleged collusion in the awarding of public contracts.
Seth Hughes Joins KNUC Seattle for Middays
Hughes co-hosted mornings at KMPS 94,1 until its flip to AC last December.
‘Chicago Fire’ Actress DuShon Monique Brown Dies Suddenly at 49
Brown has appeared in 53 episodes of the NBC drama since it began in 2012.
Update: Where is Steve Darling going?
Steve Darling packs in the new morning show on 650
CNN Head Blasts Fox News, Bannon Hammers CNN
“Did anybody at CNN, did any editor, any news person, any anchor, anybody get fired for the awful mess they made of the 2016 campaign which was a disgrace to journalism?”
Odds-Heterosexual Man is today’s almost forgotten track
Most of our Canadian friends will remember this one well, though its probably been awhile since they saw the video…The Odds were, and in a new lineup kinda way, are, a Vancouver band that actually did quite well the first time around…
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. March 23rd
IT WAS MARCH 23rd .. when the Vancouver World newspaper launched the BC city’s third radio station…
When 20-year old Foster Hewitt (pictured) called his first hockey game over the Toronto Star’s pioneer radio station CFCA…
When two radio classics, ‘Truth or Consequences’ and ‘ Beat the Clock’ first appeared, ten years apart ..
When Elvis Presley auditioned (unsuccessfully) for Arthur Godfrey’a Talent Scouts on CBS radio & TV…
When after 15 years Hugh Downs hosted the final NBC episode of the daytime quiz show ‘Concentration’…
and when the 30-minute daytime drama “The Bold & the Beautiful” had its premiere on CBS-TV.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
CKNW News Department Moving to the Global TV Studios in Burnaby
The CKNW news department will be moving in to the Global BC Burnaby studios in the next few months. The exact date has yet to be confirmed.
Gary Crow Exits KZOK
Seattle radio legend Gary Crow’s contract Not to be renewed with KZOK
Don Imus to Appear on ‘CBS Sunday Morning’
In the interview, IMUS discusses his battles with HOWARD STERN, who he calls among the best radio hosts ever and adds, “He (STERN) had a big problem with me. I didn’t with him.”
Seattle Radio PPMs (Feb.) Analyzed by The Research Director Inc.
KISW posted a narrow lead over KQMV atop the 25-54 chart, otherwise Movin’ 92.5 (KQMV) led in all demo breakouts.
Country KNUC Seattle Taps Michael Kraig Mason for Nights
Mason hosted afternoon drive at then-CLEAR CHANNEL Active Rock KFNK (FUNKY MONKEY 104.9)/SEATTLE for five years.
Seattle 6+ Radio PPMs (Feb): Movin’ 92.5 Returns to #1
KUOW drops to #2; KIRO-FM, KISW and KRWM round out the top 5.
Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle Unveils New Lineup
The team of Chuck Powell and Bucky Jacobsen has been assigned the 6 – 10 am morning show, designed to return KJR sports radio to its former glories.
Gregr, morning host at 107.7 The End joins Matt Cundill on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
Gregr is the morning show host at 107.7 The End in Seattle. Last summer at the Podcast Movement, Gregr shared the stage at Jacob’s Media’s Broadcaster meet Podcaster series. At dinner he had the deer in the headlights look.
Take that judgement out of here! By Paul Kaye
I’m often asked what the greatest mistake I see during concept sessions is. The answer is judgment. Judgement has no place in coaching. I find it interesting how some managers wear their job title like it’s a badge – a badge that allows them to make assumptions and judgments about those they manage. These managers don’t think twice about judging the work, intent, effort and/or performance of others
Former CKWX/CKNW Open Liner/Politician Barrie Clark Has Died
Clark, who was also a Liberal MLA long before that conveyed any kind of power in the BC legislature, passed away Friday at age 86.
CKNW Adds Global News Morning Simulcast at 5 am
This in addition to already simulcasting the evening 6 p.m. Global TV News Hour.
CFWE FM Calgary seeks Morning Man
We’re launching our new radio station in Calgary and are looking for a dynamic
broadcaster with a great work ethic to join the CJWE Radio Family as a morning host
Kelowna’s NEW Beach Radio, has a morning show!
From Beach Radio Program Director, Russell James: “It’s no secret that Beach Radio is quickly becoming Kelowna’s new favorite radio station, so it’s only right we give you a morning show as great as the station. We are set to deliver a fun, local, upbeat, energetic morning show with all the right ingredients!
CBC Exclusive: Accused of Rape, Hedley Singer Says it was Consensual
The 24 year old Ottawa woman says she decided to share her story with CBC after drawing courage from the dozens of mainly anonymous women who have spoken out on social media about alleged negative experiences with the B.C. band.
Petition Launched to Reinstate Hedley on Canadian Radio
It is addressed to Randy Lennox of Bell Media, Doug Murphy of Corus Entertainment and Hubert T. Lacroix of CBC Radio Canada, asking the companies to remove a ban on the band’s music following recent sexual misconduct allegations.
Maple Creek Radio Station Looking for Working Partners/Investment
Business Opportunity to get in on the ground floor on a new radio station in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan.
New radio station in Maple Creek is looking working partners/investor to help with further growth and development.
Seattle Radio PPM Analysis & Demo Leaders .. Jan. 2018
A great book for KISW 99.9 which replaces Movin’ 92.5 as the leader in all demo breakouts.
Barbara Alston, Singer with 60’s Girl Group ‘The Crystals’, Dead of the Flu at 74
The Crystals, along with The Ronettes, were among the definitive girl groups of the 1960s and helped construct Phil Spector‘s Wall of Sound.
Jean-Marie Heimrath joins Matt Cundill on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
Jean-Marie Heimrath became interested in podcast sometime in November 2016. He has always been fascinated by the business side of the entertainment industry he has worked in
KUOW 94.9 (NPR) Grows Atop Seattle 6+ PPM Radio Book
KISW 99.9 continues its year-long climb, landing in a tie for 3rd with Warm 106.9, just behind Movin’ 92.5 in 2nd.
Polygraph Anti-Polyanna’s Doug Williams interview with Drex on The Shift
Drex talks with Doug Williams the anti polygraph guy. Included in the interview is about the polygraph recently given to Patrick Brown.
PROSALESGUY – 8 Ways To Deal With Change In The Workplace
Change in the workplace is something that all of us encounter on a regular basis. Our sales training partners in Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver and Victoria are always looking for ways to best deal with it.
50-year reunion for NAIT’s Radio and Television alumni by Marty Forbes
People like Daryl McIntyre, Chris Scheetz, Josh Classen, Su-Ling Goh, Meg Morrison, Bryan Mudryk and Natasha Staniszewski from TSN, Jason Gregor, and Cam Moon (play-by-play for the Red Deer Rebels) are all grads of the course
Fox News to Launch ‘Fox Nation’ Streaming Service
The streaming service will not require a cable television log-in to access, and the content will not overlap with the network’s linear programming. The cost will be announced later.
Brad Phillips Upped to National Veep & FM Radio Boss for Corus Entertainment
Phillips has deep roots in broadcast management in both Vancouver and Victoria, and has been VP for Corus Radio West since April 2016.
Jack Allen once worked at Seattle’s KVI
Seattle radio veteran Jack Allan talks about the good ole’ daze of radio. Jack was host of the popular Love Line , a match making program on KVI.
Kiah Tucker to PM Drive at KiSS 104.9
Former Jack FM morning host Kiah Tucker will take over the KiSS Radio 104.9 PM drive show on Monday February 26th.
Radio’s Best Friend, Art Vuolo on the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast with Matt Cundill
Art Vuolo was radio’s best friend long before Scott Shannon knighted him with that legendary slogan. Throughout the decades, Art has been a mainstay at conventions and in the hallways of radio stations with the latest video technology ready to capture incredible radio moments
Jeffrey Tambor Officially Dropped from ‘Transparent’ in Wake of Harassment Claims
Jeffrey Tambor will not be returning to Amazon Studios’ Transparent in the wake of sexual harassment claims and a subsequent internal investigation by the retail and streaming giant.
The Iconic K brand returns to Kamloops As The New K-97 Today!
The New K97-5 features all of the great music you heard on the original K97! From ABBA to ZZ Top, the New K97-5 is all about the 70s, 80s, and 90s. You’ll hear an incredible variety of great songs spanning more than 30 years… Fleetwood Mac, Michael Jackson, Journey, John Mellencamp, Pink Floyd, Duran Duran, The Eagles, Billy Idol, and many others. If you grew up in the 70s, 80s, or 90s, you’ll love the music on the New K97-5
Hedley Dropped from Over 100 Radio Stations & Junos Show Amid Misconduct Allegations
Edmonton-based Hot 107 is one of at least 40 radio stations which have temporarily stopped airing Hedley’s music.
Global News lays off 70 staff across country, 21 in Vancouver
Unifor says camera operators, reporters, anchors, control room staff, make-up artists and other production crew received layoff notices in newsrooms across Canada, with Vancouver taking the biggest hit with 21 job cuts
After 25 years at CJAY 92, Gerry Forbes is hanging it up…
After 25 years at CJAY 92, Gerry Forbes is hanging it up…
Defining a successful career….Forbes style
Shaw Cutting 25% of its Workforce
About one-quarter of Shaw’s workforce have accepted buyouts and will be departing as part of a previously announced multi-year transformation of its business.
The 10th annual Steve Young Broadcaster Award. Nominations now wecome
Time once again for CMW’s Steve Young Broadcaster of the Year Award. If you could please publicize the following we would appreciate it
Glenn Beck Selling His Troubled ‘The Blaze’
The people who head Ben Shapiro’s conservative news site are in talks to buy Glenn Beck’s troubled media empire TheBlaze.
JJ Johnston Salutes Dave Reynolds
I first knew Dave Walpole (yep that’s his real last name) when he was growing up in Ottawa. He was an avid listener when I was doing evenings at CFGO. He would call in for requests, to win and do bits. During his first time in the studio he said, “where is everybody?”
Correction re CHEK Ownership: Employees Maintain Majority Ownership
A news story published here earlier today had the Sampson family now holding a majority of shares in CHEK, Not so, we’re told.
Matt Cundill welcomes Sharon Taylor to the ‘Sound Off’ Podcast
Sharon Taylor’s radio career has criss-crossed the country from Moose Jaw, Winnipeg, London, Ottawa and Toronto. Her love and passion for radio programming has made her one of my calls I make when I need an opinion
PROSALESGUY – Are You A Pushy Or Persistent Salesperson?
All of our sales training clients in Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, and Toronto constantly wrestle with the difference between being a pushy or persistent Salesperson. While we know the key to success is to be persistent, when does that self-discipline get misinterpreted from the buyer’s perspective as being over-the-top?
Saskatchewan Broadcaster Manfred Joehnick Dies at 64
Long-time Saskatchewan journalist and MBC legislative correspondent Manfred Joehnck has passed away suddenly in the Battlefords
What’s Your Number 1 Priority? by Paul Kaye
We are in business to win. Winning is the only desirable outcome. The secret to winning, and to the continuation of winning, is to build the best team. It is essential to form a cohesive group of individuals all working to achieve the same goal
JJ Johnston Salutes Keith James
In the MOFFAT Communication days which we all loved, all the markets generally did extremely well, including Calgary
Former BC Premier/Talk Show Host Dave Barrett Dead at 87
His short-lived government from September 1972 to December 1975 carried out reforms at a blistering pace including the creation of the Agricultural Land Reserve, the public auto insurance corporation ICBC, a provincial ambulance system and Pharmacare.
Nominations Now Open for WAB 2018 Awards
Nominations are being accepted for the Gold Medal Award recognizing Community Service, Leader of Tomorrow (under 30 years of age) and the most prestigious award, induction into the WAB Broadcast Hall of Fame
Radio Icon Rob Christie calls it a day…
Word out of West Edmonton Mall this morning is long time broadcaster Rob Christie has called it quits
BCAB 71st Conference Registration is Now Open
Registration is now open for the BC Association of Broadcasters’ 71st Annual Conference, to be held May 15-17, 2018, at the beautiful Manteo Waterfront Hotel & Villas, in Kelowna, B.C
Newcap’s New Look for Alberta…
We are very excited to announce a new look to the programming team in Alberta
Corus Radio Launches New Late-Night National Talk Show “The Shift With Drex”
“It’s stories, it’s opinion, it’s culture, it’s irreverent and it’s Canadian,” said Troy Reeb, Senior Vice-President, Global News and Corus Radio. “The Shift with Drex will tap into the common humour, pride and honesty that pulls our country together.”
Maple Ridge to Rename Street ‘Jim Robson Way’
On Jan. 27, the Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey Association will celebrate its 50th anniversary. As part of the event, the section of 105th Avenue that leads to Planet Ice and the Albion Fairgrounds will be rechristened Jim Robson Way.
CNN’s ‘Woman Problem:’ Network Lags Behind in On-Air Talent
A look at weekday coverage between 4 a.m. and midnight on all three channels revealed that CNN has just three women serving in solo anchoring roles: Kate Bolduan, Brooke Baldwin and Erin Burnett.
JJ Johnston Salutes David Kaye!
I first met David in the late 80’s. He grew up in Peterborough and came to the West Coast from a stint on-air in London, Ontario. I was the CFOX Program Director and David was the midday jock at sister station at CKLG-AM. When Brad Phillips left to go head up the new FM station Z 95.3, I also became the PD of LG73
Enrique Cerna Retires After 23 Years at Seattle’s PBS Station
Cerna began work in 1975 as a news reporter and anchor at KOMO Radio, and then moved to KOMO-TV and KING-TV before going to KCTS.
PSR Blindbox Job Ad Seeks Sales Career minded individual in Edmonton
The option of being anonymous when advertising with Puget Sound Radio’s Blindbox…
FRIDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 21st
Born this date were Bill Murray, Fannie Flagg, Ricki Lake, Cheryl Hines, Jerry Bruckheimer, Bill Kurtis, and the late Canadian performers Leonard Cohen, Tommy Common, and Air Farce’s John Morgan.
Kelowna’s CHBC-TV signed on, Monday Night Football and NYPD Blue debuted on ABC TV, Bing Crosby taped his Philco Radio Time in Vancouver, Raymond Burr (pictured) starred for the 1st time as Perry Mason on CBS-TV, The Jack Paar Show debuted in prime time on NBC-TV, and John & Yoko guested on ABC-TV’s late night Dick Cavett Show.
Checking out permanently were Walter Brennan, Arthur Godfrey singer Lu Ann Simms, Canadian bandleader Johnny Burt, televangelist Rex Humbard, and Old Time Radio’s Rye Billsbury.
Details and ALL the Sept. 21st milestones INSIDE.
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