Broadcasting

Broadcasting

John Derringer via YouTube
May 25, 2022
by David Farrell

Corus Radio’s executive and management teams are under public scrutiny after Q107 morning man John Derringer was called out by four former female colleagues for an alleged pattern of abusive verbal behaviour.

Image courtesy of Avonlea Blog.
May 24, 2022
by Dave Charles

This week I sent a Facebook salute to the ‘original’ cast of talents that started the life of Q107 fm Toronto on May 22nd, 1977.  I rece

Caroline Beasley, CEO Beasley Broadcast Group; James Cridland, Radio Futurist
March 16, 2022
by FYI Staff

Following a three-year absence, Canada’s foremost broadcasting conference is back, as part of CMW in Toronto, June 7 and 8. Expect over 20 sessions on all things audio, presented in a hybrid format and featuring such sector luminaries as Caroline Beasley and James Cridland (pictured).

Image courtesy of Meet the Dealer.
January 25, 2022
by External Source

Dave Charles and Lee Abrams are legends in radio worldwide or, as Dave describes, "salty old dogs".

Rosalie with Bob Seger and Bruce Springsteen.
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.
September 29, 2021
by Doug Thompson

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. 

Photo credit: Christina Gapic.
September 21, 2021
by Nick Krewen

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

May 26, 2021
by Bill King

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.