Posts Categorized: Media Monday Edmonton

Here’s my latest update on local media stuff: Bob Layton has been appointed to the Western Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. On its website, WAB describes the Hall of Fame award as the “most prestigious award given to a Canadian broadcaster.” Catherine Griwkowsky has left Postmedia after 10 years and will be starting with… Reads more »

Here’s my latest update on local media stuff: Goodbye Metro Edmonton, hello StarMetro Edmonton/TheStar Edmonton. Torstar has “doubled the size of our Metro Edmonton newsroom” and will be relaunching/rebranding on April 10. The newspaper will now be called StarMetro Edmonton, and the website will be TheStar Edmonton, a new local hub on thestar.com. The company… Reads more »

Here’s my latest update on local media stuff: Friday was Portia Clark’s last day behind the microphone on CBC Edmonton’s Radio Active. “The Radio Active crew went behind Clark’s back, collecting goodbye messages from columnists she has worked with over the years and roping in other columnists to share tips and advice for her new… Reads more »

Here’s my latest update on local media stuff: Finalists for the 69th annual National Newspaper Awards have been announced. The Edmonton Journal received 3 nominations – Paula Simons, Maclom Mayes, and Larry Wong were all nominated. Winners will be announced in Toronto on May 4. Friday was Gareth Hampshire’s last day at CBC Edmonton. He’s… Reads more »

Here’s my latest update on local media stuff: The latest radio ratings are out: 102.3 Now FM is back on top, followed by 630 CHED, CISN Country 103.9, and CBC Radio 1. Claire Theobald has moved from Postmedia over to Metro Edmonton. She started at the Sun back in August 2014 (and was at the… Reads more »

Here’s my latest update on local media stuff: Great to see that John Sexsmith was back in the Global Edmonton newsroom “after taking some time off to focus on his health (and kicking cancer’s butt.)” News photographer Geoff Stickle has retired from Global Edmonton after 42 years with the station. “Thanks to all. It’s been… Reads more »

Here’s my latest update on local media stuff: The Wanderer is running an Alberta BoostR campaign to launch a print publication. “To celebrate our five-year anniversary, we are publishing our FIRST-EVER print publication! This magazine will not only celebrate The Wanderer, but also Edmonton as a whole.” They have raised $575 of the $7,500 goal… Reads more »

Here’s my latest update on local media stuff: “We published more than 250 items in the last year, and more than 60 newsletters.” Jeff Samsonow reflects on the first year of Edmonton Quotient. Congrats on the milestone! Marty Forbes wrote about the NAIT Radio & TV 50th anniversary. “Many of our city’s finest media talent… Reads more »

Here’s my latest update on local media stuff: Friday, February 9 was Rob Christie‘s last day on the air as he heads now into retirement. He has worked in Edmonton radio for many years, at 630 CHED, Power 92, Magic 99, and 96.3 Capital FM. Cam Tait shared the story of meeting Rob and saluted… Reads more »