|
09/25/18 - Tributes are pouring in for veteran broadcaster Terry Moore, who passed away yesterday. CFAX AM 1070 Victoria has devoted the entire broadcast day as a tribute starting at 5 a.m. today and CTV Vancouver Island will be hosting a special on its 5 and 6 p.m. newscasts. CTV News Audio Clip
|
|
09/24/18 - Veteran broadcaster Terry Moore died this afternoon in the Victoria area at age 82. He had stage four cancer. His long career began at CKUA Edmonton in 1956 with stops in Toronto, Calgary and New York, along with CKWX and CKNW Vancouver during the 1970s and 80s and CKNW again during the early 2000s. Since 2008 he had been hosting talk shows at CFAX Victoria. Throughout his long career Moore had been a successful talk show host, a DJ, a music director, an assistant program director, and a news anchor in both TV and Radio. A Celebration of Life will be held in a few weeks. Recent Biography CFAX Obituary
|
|
09/24/18 - Contemporary Christian Spirit KCMS-FM 105.3 Seattle announces Scott Carty and Erica Parkerson
as its new, upcoming morning show team. Carty is a Seattle native
with background in radio, TV and voice-over at stations such as
KPLZ-FM, KOMO, KVI, KIRO and KISM-FM. Parkerson has been a key part of two successful morning shows in the CCM format. The show will launch in mid to late October. All Access Music Group
|
|
09/24/18 - KING-TV Seattle has announced Craig Herrera
(Recent News 08/21/18) will be the new face of weekday evening and
night side meteorology beginning September 24. He comes to Seattle
from KCBS-TV/KCAL-TV Los
Angeles where he has spent the last two years as their weekend
meteorologist, extensively covering the recent California wildfires. KING 5 Release
|
|
09/24/18 - Jim JJ Johnston, President, CEO, and Media/Executive Coach at JJIMS Inc.
JJ International Media and
Management Solutions, continues his focus
on western broadcasters. Today he salutes Jeff Vidler, who got his start as a copy writer at CKDA Victoria and started up the new FM station, CISQ-FM or Mountain FM in Squamish before continuing his career in Toronto. It's the latest in the JJ-365 Salutes series. JJ-365 Salute |
|
09/24/18 - A retirement party
has been scheduled for long-time CBC/Radio Canada Vancouver reporter
Pierre Martineau. It will take place at 5 p.m. Thursday, September
27th at the Shark Club, 180 West Georgia Street, Vancouver.
Contact Jeanne Ouellet at jeanne.ouellet@radio-canada.ca for further information.
|
|
09/23/18 - Word has been received about the passing of Seattle radio great Norm Gregory. According to a online post, he died Saturday morning (09/22) from complications of diabetes and a punctured lung due a recent fall. Gregory worked at KBRC, KPUG, KJRB, KJR, KZOK, KQFM, KOMO and KJR-FM beginning in 1967 and lasting until his retirement in the early 2000s. Backgrounder
|
|
09/22/18 - KEXP-FM 90.3
Seattle will launch three new programs in early 2019. It is
planning a youth-centered program created by young community members
participating in the newly launched KEXP Youth DJs program, a public
affairs program that uses interviews, artistry, commentary, insight and
conversation to illustrate why music and art matter and a new specialty
show, Pacific Notions, a weekly three-hour showcase of the best in neo-classical and ambient music. KEXP Release
|
|
09/22/18 - Beginning tonight, some Vancouver Giants broadcasts will be heard on
multicultural broadcaster Spice Radio CJRJ AM 1200 Vancouver when Sportsnet 650 CISL AM has a schedule
conflict with the Vancouver Canucks. Giants Release
|
|
09/20/18 - Ted Farr has announced on his Facebook page he is coming out of semi-retirement to join AM1150 CKFR AM
Kelowna. He’ll be reading radio news for the first time in 37
years in the midday time slot. Farr’s career includes time as PD
at CKWX-AM and KISS FM CKKS-FM Vancouver, and other on-air and senior programming roles.
|
|
09/20/18 - Brother and sister Vancouver broadcasters Ruby Carr and Alex Carr have been named the new hosts of the morning show at The Edge CFNY-FM 102.1 Toronto effective January 2019. Ruby has been the lead host of the morning show at Z95.3 CKZZ-FM Vancouver for the past four years. Alex comes from his role as midday host at CFOX-FM 99.3. Katie Scott Global News
|
|
09/20/18 - The Western Hockey League Seattle Thunderbirds and iHeart Media Seattle have announced the renewal of their partnership agreement to broadcast T-Birds games for two more years with a third-year option. All T-Birds regular season and playoff games can be heard on Sports KFNQ AM 1090 Seattle. Play-by-play talent Thom Beuning is entering his 18th season calling T-Birds games. Some regular season and playoff games could air on co-owned Sports KJR AM 950. T-Birds Release
|
|
09/19/18 - The Jack Webster Foundation has announced retired Vancouver television broadcaster Clive Jackson as the 2018 Bruce Hutchison Lifetime Achievement Award winner. He began as a news reporter for BCTV (now Global BC) transitioning to Assignment Editor. He retired in 2015. Jackson will be presented with his award
October 29. The award recognizes the careers of senior reporters
and editors who have received distinction in their communities for work
of long-lasting significance, clarity, fairness and innovation. Webster Foundation Release Global Video
|
|
09/17/18 - Former Vancouver author, broadcaster and retired educator Brian Antonson and his brother Rick continue their quest for the legendary Slumach's Gold in the Pitt Lake area, east of the city. The book Slumach’s Gold: In Search of a Legend, co-written with Mary Trainer and brother Rick Antonson
was first published in 1972 and then updated in 2007. Brian
Antonson was a CKNW production director before he became Associate Dean
of the Broadcast and Media Communications Department at BCIT, retiring
in 2010. Robin Gill, Global News Video
|
|
09/16/18 - Former Seattle market morning host Sean Demery
passed away Saturday (09/15). He had been paralyzed and limited
to eye motion communication after suffering a brain stem stroke on
January 20th. Demery hosted mornings at The Mountain KMTT-FM from November 2009 to January 2011. He was most recently Program Director and afternoon host at KINK-FM Portland. Rodney Ho, Atlanta Journal Constitution
|
|
09/15/18 - Jim JJ Johnston, President, CEO, and Media/Executive Coach at JJIMS Inc.
JJ International Media and
Management Solutions, continues his focus
on Vancouver broadcasters. Today he salutes Derek Bolduc, who hosted overnights and weekends at CFOX-FM and then was Music Director at CFMI-FM Vancouver during the early 2000s. Bolduc is currently morning host/MD at BIG 96.3 CFMK-FM Kingston, ON. It's the latest in the JJ-365 Salutes series. JJ-365 Salute |
|
09/15/18 - The FCC has granted License to Cover to FAB-5 for KTQA-LP 95.3 Tacoma. It's authorized to operated with an ERP of 19 watts non-directional at 73 meters HAAT at 47° 14' 21.70" 122° 26' 41.60". FCC Data
|
|
09/14/18 - CBC Radio One CBCV-FM 90.5 Victoria is celebrating its 20th Anniversary on Friday, September 28.
The day's activities include a meet and greet with CBC Victoria hosts
and a free concert at Alix Goolden Performance Hall, with performances
by local talents Towers and Trees and Fallbrigade. Free tickets
for the concert are available via Ticketfly. Apply promo code CBCVIC20. CBC Release
|
|
09/14/18 - Jim JJ Johnston, President, CEO, and Media/Executive Coach at JJIMS Inc.
JJ International Media and
Management Solutions, continues his focus
on Vancouver broadcasters. Today he salutes Rob Gray, who was a creative writer/producer/on air at CFOX-FM during the 1990s and Program Director of CKST Vancouver from 2001-11. Gray is currently Vancouver-based National Program Director for TSN Radio. It's the latest in the JJ-365 Salutes series. JJ-365 Salute |
|
09/13/18 - As noted on Puget Sound Media, KIRO Nights evening co-host Zak Burns has departed from KIRO-FM 97.3 Seattle. He notes on his Facebook page that he is a "former co-host at KIRO Radio". He had been co-hosting with Gee Scott. No reason has been given for his departure. All Access Music Group
|
|
09/13/18 - The FCC has granted
License to Cover to Educational Media Foundation for KLOY-FM 88.7 Ocean
Park. It is authorized to operate with an ERP of 900 watts
non-directional at 317 meters HAAT at 46° 15' 46.00" 123° 53' 9.00". FCC Data
|
|
09/12/18 - Pat O'Day,
legendary KJR DJ, concert promoter and king of Seattle radio in 1968 is
among notable Washingtonians profiled in a new exhibit in
Olympia. “1968: The Year That Rocked Washington” exhibit by Legacy Washington
features profiles, photos and artifacts that document the activism and
aftershocks of a landmark year in world history. It will open to
the public with a free event from 3-5 p.m. Thursday in the State
Reception Room at the Washington State Capitol, 416 Sid Snyder Ave. S.W. Annie Charnley Eveland, Union-Bulletin Legacy Washington info
|
|
09/11/18 - The FCC has granted a Construction Permit to Radio Pacific, Inc for KONP AM 1450
Port Angeles translator K269HB 101.7 Sequim. Frequency will
change to 101.3 with an ERP of 90 watts directional at the existing HAAT
and transmitter location. FCC Data
|
|
09/10/18 - The Bull KNUC-FM 98.9 Seattle morning co-host Tim Leary rappelled down the Hotel Murano in Tacoma to raise awareness for the "Habitat Challenge", which benefits the local Habitat for Humanity. All Access Music Group
|
|
09/10/18 - Larry Gifford, Senior Program Director at CKNW AM 980 Vancouver, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's last year, will host a new podcast venture with co-host Niki Reitmayer.
The series launches Wednesday, September 12 and shares Gifford’s
journey as he comes to terms with the disease that affects millions and
is understood by few. Parkinson Canada Release
|
|
09/10/18 - Veteran Seattle radio personality Tim Hunter returns after 15 years to host weekday mornings on Classic Hits KRKO AM 1380 Everett, beginning today.
Hunter was a Northwest radio fixture for decades, producing for Larry
Nelson and the KOMO Radio Morning show, along with his 19-year run at
KLSY. Bonnie Johnson, Everett Post
|
|
09/08/18 - A Celebration of Life for former CBC Vancouver staffer Liz Hughes has
been announced. It will be held Saturday, September 15 from 1:00
to 3:00 p.m. in the Audience Lounge and Studio One, CBC Vancouver, 700
Hamilton Street. Hughes, who died May 4th at age 67, was the
impetus behind a myriad of projects and initiatives at CBC, from
creating Canada Now, the first network program spearheaded in
Vancouver, to creating cutting-edge mobile first strategy, before
retiring in 2014. Celebration of Life CBC News
|
|
09/08/18 - An obituary has been
published for former CKNW AM 980 Vancouver staffer Pat MacPherson, who
died at St. Michaels Hospice in Burnaby
on August 28 at age 89. As per her wishes, there is no funeral
service. Family and friends will be contacted about a Celebration
of Life. MacPherson was the traffic manager at CKNW for more than
two decades from 1968 to retirement in 1994. Sun/Province Obituary
|
|
09/07/18 - David Bray of Bray and Partners Communications breaks down the most recent Numeris
PPM ratings for Vancouver: CBC Radio One grabs the #1 spot for
A12+ with a 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). FOX grabs the lead for M25-54 listeners,
delivering a 13.0% share (down from 13.8 %). The FOX is well out
in front for M18-34 with a 20.8 % share of hrs. tuned down from 22.0
%). When it comes to Females 18-34, QM-FM takes the top spot with a
16.8 % share. |
|
09/06/18 - CBC Radio One CBU AM 690/FM 88.1 continues in first place with a 12.7 share in the Numeris
Vancouver 12+ PPM for May 28 - August 26, 2018. News/Talk CKNW AM 980 is second with 11.5. AC CHQM-FM 103.5 is third with 10.6. Numeris release |
|
09/06/18 - The FCC has granted License to Cover to South Sound Broadcasting, LP for K271BS 102.1
Auburn. The translater is licensed to operate with an ERP of 250
watts non-directional at -5 meters HAAT at 47° 18' 21.00" 122° 14' 53.00". The station relays KOMO-FM 97.7. FCC data
|
|
09/06/18 - The Ratings Experts at Research Director, Inc.
provide exclusive August PPM analysis
for Seattle-Tacoma and four other radio
markets. All Access Music Group |
|
09/06/18 - News 1130 CKWX AM Vancouver evening producer Kenny Mason is leaving to return to sister station 660 News CFFR AM Calgary, where he got his start in radio. He’s been with News 1130 since 2015.
|
|
09/05/18 - CHR KQMV-FM 92.5 remains in first place with a 6.4 share in the Nielsen Audio Seattle-Tacoma August 2018 Portable People Meter 6+ ratings. News/Talk KIRO-FM 97.3 is tied for second with News KUOW-FM 94.9 with 5.9 shares. Radio Online |
|
09/05/18 - Jim JJ Johnston, President, CEO, and Media/Executive Coach at JJIMS Inc.
JJ International Media and
Management Solutions, continues his focus
on Vancouver broadcasters. Today he salutes former local personality Bob Saye who entertained at a number of Vancouver stations from 1980-2013 before moving to Ontario. It's the latest in his JJ-365 Salutes series. JJ-365 Salute
|
|
09/05/18 - Former Vancouver news anchor/ND Tom Mark has announced on his Twitter page that he is retiring after nearly 48 years. He held positions at a number of Vancouver stations, notably News Director at News 1130 CKWX AM from 1996-2001 and morning news anchor at CKNW AM 980 from 2001-14. He then moved to the Okanagan and is currently morning anchor at Beach Radio CJIB-FM 107.5 Vernon, where his last shift will be October 26. Mark is the recipient of four RTNDA Best Newscast Awards. Twitter Announcement
|
|
09/04/18 - Former CTV Vancouver news anchor Tamara Taggart opens up about her release by the station. The popular news anchor, who hosted CTV News at Six with Mike Killeen, were both released last April after anchoring together since 2011. Taggart had been with the station since 1997. TV Week
|
|
09/04/18 - The FCC has granted a
license to cover to Northwest Rock N Roll Preservation Society for
translater K289CQ 105.7 Tumwater. ERP increases to 150 watts
directional at 637 meters HAAT at 46° 58' 24.00" 123° 08' 11.00". The station relays KGTK AM 920 Olympia. FCC data
|
|
09/03/18 - CityNews Vancouver debuts tonight at 6 on City. There will be 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. broadcasts emphasizing local news seven days a week. Long-time Breakfast Television Vancouver anchor Kyle Donaldson is the Supervising Producer. Hana Mae Nassar, CityNews
|
|
09/02/18 - Jim JJ Johnston, President, CEO, and Media/Executive Coach at JJIMS Inc.
JJ International Media and
Management Solutions, continues his focus
on Vancouver broadcasters. Today he salutes the commercial, TV and
radio promo and imaging broadcaster with the golden pipes, Jim Conrad. It's the latest in his JJ-365 Salutes series. JJ-365 Salute |
|
09/02/18 - Following the recent announcement of the launch of the new multicast entertainment television network Start TV, beginning Monday, September 3, KVOS-TV Bellingham is adding it to channel 12.5. Start TV showcases strong and resourceful female leading characters in a lineup of contemporary and proven procedural dramas.
|
|
09/01/18 - Legendary Seattle DJ and promoter Paul Berg, aka Pat O'Day,
looks back on his radio career, which began in Astoria OR in
1956. He made his Seattle debut on KAYO in winter 1959, going on
the air at KJR for the first time on New Year’s Day 1960. John C. Hughes, Seattle Times
|
|
09/01/18 - The FCC has accepted for filing License to Cover to South Sound Broadcasting for K271BS 102.1
Auburn. The transmitter is on one of the KMIA AM 1210 towers in
Auburn, rebroadcasting KOMO-FM 97.7, covering Auburn to
Renton/Tukwila. ERP is 250 watts non-directional at -5 meters HAAT at 47° 18' 21.00" 122° 14' 53.00". FCC Data
|
