Vancouver Radio PPMs Nov. 27th – Feb. 25th
CBU Radio One continues to dominate the 12+ chart, followed by QM/FM, News/Talk 980, Rock 101 and Virgin Radio.
WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. March 7th
It was a March 7th when radio station KARI 550 signed on the air from Blaine, Washington with a Christian-spoken word format…
..when the “Beatles” made their broadcasting debut on BBC radio in England.
..when ”Peter Pan”, with Mary Martin and Cyril Richard, was presented as a live TV special on NBC’s Producer’s Showcase.
..when Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin co-hosted the 82nd Academy Awards telecast ..
..and when Vancouver’s CKWX 1130 dropped its adult contemporary music and became a country music station.
Specifics, and ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Study: Every $1 Spent on Radio Ads Returns $12 in Purchase...
"These findings show that a personal-care brand can use radio to realize impressive sales lift and a powerful return on ad spend."
Washington is First State to Enact Net Neutrality Law, in Clash...
The law bans broadband providers offering service in the state from blocking or throttling legal content, or from offering fast-lane access to companies willing to pay extra.
TUESDAY in Broadcast History .. March 6th
It was March 6th when the first US telecast from an airplane was aired from the skies over New York City…
when NBC-TV aired the musical special “An Evening With Diana Ross” (pictured) ….
when the 100th episode of “The Six Million Dollar Man” aired on ABC-TV…
and when Walter Cronkite signed off the CBS Evening News for the final time, to be replaced by Dan Rather.
Specifics, and many more March 6th milestones INSIDE.
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
MONDAY in Broadcast History .. March 5th
It was a March 5th when Milton Berle was the mystery guest on CBS-TV’s ‘I’ve Got a Secret.’
When Dionne Warwick, Gwen Verdon, Rodney Dangerfield and Alan King headlined the Ed Sullivan Show.
When singer Smokey Robinson appeared in a dramatic role on NBC-TV’s ‘Police Story.’
When US President Jimmy Carter took 42 questions on a radio call-in program moderated by Walter Cronkite.
And when Vancouver radio legend Fred Latremouille (pictured) died at age 69.
Details and ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
M*A*S*H* Favorite David Ogden Stiers Dies of Cancer at 75
"David had wisdom and talent in so many different areas. I wish people could know the beautiful heart that he had. His friends and family knew, as he told us so."
Canadian Country Icon Ronnie Prophet Dead at 80
Singer, guitarist was widely known for his television work and one-man shows mixing music and comedy.
JJ Jim Johnston Salutes Randy Moffatt
Randy was the President and owner of Moffat Communications which owned a number of Canadian radio stations, and TV and Cable holdings across Canada and in the U.S.













