Broadcasting

Rosalie with Bob Seger and Bruce Springsteen.

Rosalie Trombley: “Everybody’s Favorite Little Record Girl”

November 28, 2021

by Doug Thompson

Last week we reported on the death of Rosalie, but she was such an extraordinary woman that we felt it necessary to include a follow-up story a

Allan with celebrated CFRB morning man Wally Crouter.

Personal Recollections About the Genius Of Mr. Allan Slaight

September 29, 2021

by Doug Thompson

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What was it about Allan Slaight’s influence that those of us who worked for him (and even some who didn’t) were inspired to do things well beyond our own self-imposed limitations? Simply put, Allan Slaight was a born leader as well as a daring innovator and entrepreneur.

RIP: Broadcast Pioneer, Philanthropist Allan Slaight

September 21, 2021

by Nick Krewen

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(John) Allan Slaight, media mogul, billionaire philanthropist, and founder of Standard Broadcasting Corporation Limited, once Canada’s largest priv

A Podcast Conversation with...Mike Boon

May 26, 2021

by Bill King

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Known online as Toronto Mike'd, this prolific indie podcast wizard profiles personalities from a variety of fields, including sports, music and radio. Learn more about him in Bill King’s latest FYI podcast.

Dave Charles Is Fighting To Win With Twin Elmnt FMs

May 9, 2021

by David Farrell

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A Podcast Conversation with...Glen Woodcock

May 5, 2021

by Bill King

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The year was 1976 when Frank Sinatra brings Jerry Lewis’s former partner Dean Martin onstage, unannounced, at the 1976 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon in

A Conversation With ...Marty Forbes

March 3, 2021

by Bill King

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I’m working through the final chapters of Talk, Vol.

Media Beat: December 10, 2020

December 10, 2020

by External Source

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Consultant David Bray does the honours again with an out-of-the-gate analysis of the latest radio measurement rankings that were released on We

Cliff Dumas: KUZZ's Morning Man & Media Entrepreneur

December 9, 2020

by Nick Krewen

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No matter how hard he tried, Cliff Dumas couldn't pass the Buck.

Q107’s Audience Share Booms With Repatriated Chums

September 23, 2020

by David Farrell

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The also-ran FM that was once the pride of Toronto has done the unthinkable and crushed the competition. It took a pandemic, (pictured) Tammy Cole and the Q crew to make 'Rock Matters' the destination stop on the dial again.

A Conversation With ...John Devenish

September 10, 2020

by Bill King

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The popular Toronto jazz radio host reflects upon his family’s musical background, his passion for Black culture and history, and his own diverse musical tastes in this in-depth interview.