Seattle Radio PPM’s .. Dec. 2015
Christmas Music does its annual wonders for KRWM 106.9 whiich vaults into 2nd place behind sister Hubbard operation Movin' 92.5.
First job in broadcasting by Dave Biro
Retired Broadcast Journalist Dave Biro reflects back with nostalgia about his first job in the biz...
Hudson Mack’s new book in time for Christmas
Hudson Mack's career began in 1980 at CFJC (Kamloops) and CKPG (Prince George). In 1985 he moved to Victoria and worked for CHEK TV, The New VI, A-Channel and CTV Vancouver Island
HD Radio Founder Bob Struble Leaves Company
Over the last 18 years, I’ve complained about HD Radio and I’ve praised HD Radio (Eric Rhoads – CEO RadioInk)
Rogers Introduces First Original Series in 4K
4K brings viewers even closer to the action with four times the pixels of HD for higher resolution and improved motion video.
Golden West gets approval for Lacombe station
Golden West Broadcasting Ltd. filed an application for authority to acquire from L.A. Radio Group Inc. the assets of the English-language commercial radio station CJUV-FM Lacombe
The Importance of Positivity by Paul Kaye
When you hear phrases like “have a positive attitude” it’s often accompanied with the image of some cheesy motivational speaker. The kind that makes your skin crawl
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. Dec. 22nd
It’s the birthdate of actors Ralph Fiennes and Hector Elizondo, Diane Sawyer of ABC News, the late announcer and game show host Gene Rayburn, and singer Jordin Sparks.
Pioneer New York radio station WEAF aired the first ever broadcast of a boxing match; the first experimental TV signals were aired from the top of the Empire State Building, two decades before the TV era began; Monty Hall presided over his last ‘Let’s Make a Deal’ on ABC-TV; Archie Bunker became a grandfather on CBS-TV’s “All in The Family’; and Conan O’Brien and Jack Black (pictured) engaged in a guitar duel on TBS’ late night ‘Conan.’
Among the obits for Dec. 22nd are radio announcer Jimmy Wallington, legendary soap opera creator Irna Phillips, and the great Lone Ranger narrator Fred Foy.
ALL the milestones for Dec. 22nd INSIDE.
Was CHCH ‘Restructuring’ in Fact Union-Busting?
An account manager for CHCH sent an e-mail to a prospective client indicating the restructuring would put an end to union representation at CHCH, freeing the station to bring on new talent.
