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CKNW has been regaining, but the big news is LG 104, which is now in 6th place. Still not much life with KiSS !

Another Corus News Talker, QR 77 regains its strength, followed by Country 105. So much for Pattison's new WILD FM, which is in the basement.

NOW continues to lead the pack, followed by CISN. Virgin has dropped again, with the same percentage of Share as HOT, 2.7

After working at NOW for the last 3 years, Mark D is heading to the west coast

IT WAS SEPT. 9th .. when the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) was formed as a broadcasting service of the Radio Corporation of America, with partners General Electric & Westinghouse. 26 stations made up the US’s first national radio network … When the 1st broadcast of the long-running TV soap “Love of Life” aired on CBS… When 54 million viewers (82.6 percent of the U.S. television audience) turned their TV dials to the ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ on CBS to see 21-year-old Elvis “The Pelvis” Presley … .. and when NBC-TV’s “Huntley-Brinkley Report” (pictured), their evening newscast, expanded from 15 to 30 minutes, as had the CBS News (with Walter Cronkite) a week earlier. ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE!

Robinson’s vast career highlights are remarkable, from introducing The Beatles to the stage, ushering Randy Bachman to the status of superstardom, and as part of EXPO ’86, presenting The Legends of Rock’n’Roll featuring Ray Charles, Roy Orbison, Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis and The Righteous Brothers. Red Robinson recalls the highs, hurdles and triumphs of a celebrated time in rock-and-roll history, presented by the man who dug into the guts, glory and glitz that only a champion of the frontlines of music really can.

With 25+ years in the radio industry as an on-air host, salesperson and a Sales Manager, a career which developed numerous skills and values:

Winnipeg’s news and information leader 680 CJOB is rolling out a new programming lineup with the introduction of acclaimed local radio personality Shadoe Davis. Beginning Monday, September 12, these dynamic hosts will engage audiences with their thought-provoking opinions and ideas, taking Winnipeg’s most iconic radio station in a new direction.

A great idea can come from anywhere BUT here are four reasons why you should always run an advertising idea past the creative department before you pitch it to the client.

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-languageCBC 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!