Global Edmonton says goodbye to long-time broadcaster Lorraine Mansbridge

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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

WEDNESDAY in Broadcast History .. June 13th

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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