Here’s my latest update on local media stuff:
- Wednesday, March 25 will be Nicola Crosbie’s last day on Global Edmonton as she is making the move to CRUZ FM 95.7 where she’ll co-host the morning show with Lochlin Cross. Here’s the statement she posted to Facebook: “I have loved my job at Global and have appreciated greatly everything that a career in television has helped me to achieve.” She is making the change to spend more time with her kids.
- Congratulations to the Edmonton Journal’s Sarah O’Donnell who has been nominated for a National Newspaper Award for excellence in editorial writing. “The Journal has a long history of taking strong editorial positions, crafted by accomplished editorial writers,” O’Donnell said. “It’s very special to think I am part of that tradition.” You can see the full list of nominees here. The winners will be announced in Toronto on May 22.
- Among other things, Omar Mouallem writes the Footnotes column every week for Metro Edmonton. He’s still going to be doing that, but starting next week, he’ll also be Metro National’s biweekly culture columnist. Congrats Omar!
- Edmonton native Stephen Keppler is replacing Alex Hindmarch on Fresh FM, who is rumored to be heading south to Calgary when he leaves the station on April 2. Stephen was most recently in Red Deer at KG Country.
- Here is Marty Forbes on Cam Tait and his new book, Disabled? Hell no! I’m a Sit-Down Comic!: “Cam Tait is one impressive human being.”
- The Edmonton Broadcasters Club spring luncheon is taking place on April 15 at the Norwood Legion. The event will celebrate CHQT’s 50th anniversary.
- Congrats to Janice Johnston on 10 years with CBC!
- Boyle McCauley News has updated its website with a new responsive design. Now it looks good on mobile devices too!
- Matt Bowes is the new Arts + Film editor for The Pulp. Their latest issue went live today.
- Congrats to Nicole on relaunching VV Boutique Style as The Spirited Thrifter!
- Here’s another blast from the past – some clips of ITV from 1996!
- HBO’s upcoming miniseries on Lewis and Clark is shooting in Alberta and they’re looking for extras! There’s an open casting call taking place at the Sandman Hotel all day Saturday.
- Premier Jim Prentice will deliver a 24 minute television address on Tuesday evening, just two days before the budget is announced.
- Here’s another iMEDIA recap, this time from Elliot Rose.
- And speaking of social media, here are Linda’s latest notes. I like the new graphic!
- I think it was grade five that I was introduced to ham radio. Here’s a feature on the Northern Alberta Radio Club who use their hobby to support charitable events.
- The CRTC has made a big decision about TV bundles: “By December 2016, Canadians will be able to subscribe to channels on a pick-and-pay basis, as well as in small packages.” They say the change will offer Canadians more choice and affordability.
- Why do NHL players speak in cliches? How has “hockeyspeak” developed over the years? The Edmonton Journal’s Chris O’Leary discusses what some call “drive-thru journalism” and others call simply the code among hockey players.
- From the New York Times: “Nothing attracts news organizations like Facebook. And nothing makes them more nervous.”
- Here’s a feature on The Verge, one of the few sites that I read every single day.
You can follow Edmonton media news on Twitter using the hashtag #yegmedia. For a great overview of the global media landscape, check out Mediagazer.
So, what have I missed? What’s new and interesting in the world of Edmonton media? Let me know!
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