Broadcast Dialogue

Just in time for International Women's Day, Canadian media personality, producer, and host Sarah Burke, has announced the launch of the Women In Media Network, a new home for women and gender-diverse podcasters.

Burke joins us on Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about why she feels it's time to shake up the Canadian podcast landscape and start a collective dedicated to empowering women through podcasting. 

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The federal government spent more than $86 million on advertising during fiscal 2022-23. 71% of that was with digital media, including nearly $14 million that went to social platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Just 14% or $2.68 million was radio ad time.

Steve Jones, Senior Vice-President of Brands & Content for Stingray Radio, returns to Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast as Stingray and a coalition of 20 independent broadcasters - including Pattison Media, Vista Radio, Evanov Communications, Acadia Broadcasting and others - join forces in an appeal for a greater share of the federal ad spend to go to local media.

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With radio's viability in question as of late, we welcome Trey Morris of the Center for Sales Strategy to Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about the latest CSS Media Sales Report.

Among other hot button issues we tackle are striking the right hybrid work balance, selling in what's agreed is the hardest-ever climate to get that first appointment, and we discuss making radio cool again.

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World Radio Day this year is all about celebrating radio's second century of service as one of the most dependable and widely used forms of media across the globe.

To mark the day this year, the National Campus & Community Radio Association (NCRA) and Farm Radio International are hosting a live broadcast from downtown Ottawa on Carleton University's CKCU, celebrating the essential role the medium is still playing, particularly in areas underserved by other media.

That's especially true for a lot of NCRA member stations as community radio experiences a renaissance. Executive Director Barry Rooke returns to Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about that and more.

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Bell is undertaking its largest restructuring initiative in 30 years, announcing it’s reducing its workforce by 4,800 positions and selling 45 of its 103 radio stations, pending CRTC approval.

Seven independent buyers, including Vista Radio, are poised to acquire those divested radio properties.

Vista President Bryan Edwards joins us on this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about why this is a good news story for radio, why Vista plans to retain and grow the staff count at those stations, his thoughts on the current regulatory landscape, and more.

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Amanda Cupido is among the new faces that have joined the Radio Trailblazers, the organization recognizing women who've blazed new trails in radio for almost 20 years, as it issues its call for nominations for the Rosalie Award, annually handed out during Canadian Music Week (CMW) in the spirit of legendary CKLW music director Rosalie Trombley.

Cupido, the founder of Lead Podcasting and the former Director of Talk & Talent at 640 (CFIQ-AM) Toronto, joins Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about the next generation of Trailblazers, share some of her podcast predictions for the coming year, and more.

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The Canadian Journalism Forum on Violence and Trauma, the Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) and the Carleton University School of Journalism are hosting a special series of online industry forums tackling the critical issue of the mental health and well-being of those in the news industry.

"Taking Care in News: 2024 industry discussions on well-being" is open to journalists, editors, managers, educators and students.

On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we welcome journalist and mental health advocate Dave Seglins, one of the lead authors of 2022 report, Taking Care: A Report on Mental Health, Well-being and Trauma Among Canadian Media Workers, a study revealing alarming levels of burnout, anxiety, depression and trauma exposure within the industry.

In this episode, we talk with Seglins about his ongoing work to enact a culture shift in newsrooms to improve mental health across the industry.

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Finding what makes you or your brand stand out is the mission of Steve Pratt's new endeavour The Department of Differentiation. 

Launched with partners Jennifer Ouano, one of Pratt's former co-founders at Pacific Content, and Deborah Coll - an executive strategist who has worked with 980 CKNW, the Vancouver Canucks and Grizzlies, and Expedia - the new company aims to help organizations set themselves apart in the crowded consumer landscape, offering what they're calling "Competitive Differentiation Strategy." 

We welcome Steve Pratt to this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about finding value in 'weird' and how his background in branded podcast content is informing his differentiation work.

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Over 40 years, MusicMaster has forged a path to become the world's most flexible and intuitive music scheduling system. 

Jerry Parker is Director of Technical Services for MusicMaster. And with the bench strength of he and the entire team, it’s no wonder the company has a lock on the Canadian marketplace -- with MusicMaster Pro and MusicMaster CS – Client Server Edition.

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The Canadian Radio Awards are here! In this special bonus episode, we go over the results and give you our thoughts on the lineup this year, speaking to some of the winners about their year in radio.

The categories and their winners are as follows:

Station of the Year - presented by NLogic

Major - 94.5 Virgin Radio (CFBT-FM), Bell Media, Vancouver

Medium - Energy 106 (CHWE-FM), Evanov Communications. Winnipeg

Small - 103.5 Capital FM (CKGC-FM), Northern Lights Entertainment, Iqaluit

Program Director of the Year - presented by David Kaye

Major - Christian Hall, SONiC (CKKS-FM)/JACK FM (CJAX-FM), Roger Sports & Media, Vancouver

Medium - Jacquie Beckett, K-Rock (CIKR-FM)/Country 93.5 (CKXC-FM), Rogers Sports & Media, Kingston

Small - Chris Walker, Moose FM (CKFU-FM), Fort St. John

Music Director of the Year - presented by MusicMaster

Major - Katie Stanners, KiSS 91.7 (CHBN-FM), Rogers Sports & Media, Edmonton

Medium - Wendy Boomer, National Music Director, Country Network, Rogers Sports & Media 

Small - Danny Ismond, GX94 (CJGX-AM), Harvard Media, Yorkton

Best On-Air Solo Host (Music)

Major - Lauren “Hunter” Daugherty, SONiC 102.9 (CHDI-FM), Rogers Sports & Media, Edmonton

Medium - Adele Newton, CHYM 96.7, Rogers Sports & Media, Kitchener

Small - Vanessa Murphy, Bounce 91.9 (CKLY-FM), Bell Media, Lindsay/Kawartha Lakes

Best On-Air Team or Host (Music)

Major - Ryder and Lisa, play107 (CKPW-FM), Harvard Media, Edmonton

Medium - The Biggs & Barr Show, 106.1 CHEZ, Rogers Sports & Media, Ottawa

Small - Mornings with Crash & Sarah Betts, MOVE 106.9 (CIBX-FM), Bell Media,Fredericton

Best On-Air Team or Host (News/Talk/Sports) - presented by HD Radio

Major - Mornings with Simi, 980 CKNW, Corus Radio, Vancouver

Medium - The Start, 680 CJOB, Corus Radio, Winnipeg

Small - Arnie Jackson, JSA Sports Network, Real Country 910 (CKDQ-AM),Stingray Drumheller

Best Canadian Multi-Market Network Program - presented by Momentum Media Networks

Major - The Roz and Mocha Show, KiSS Radio Network, Rogers Sports & Media

Medium - The Brock and Dalby Show, Rogers Sports & Media 

Small - At The Crossroads, ATC Blues Radio 

Best Anchor or Reporter

Major - Richard Southern, CityNews 680, Rogers Sports & Media, Toronto

Small - Tara Clow, 91.9 CKNI, Acadia Broadcasting Corporation, Moncton

Best Podcast - presented by Hippynet

Major - The Jann Arden Podcast, Orbyt Media 

Medium - The Hot Tub Podcast, Stingray 

Small - River Reads, Smithers Community Radio Society 

Best On-Air Promotion - presented by vcreative

Major - ZCARES Food Drive, Z103.5 (CIDC-FM), Evanov Communications, Orangeville

Medium - Robin & PJ’s Singles Night, Country 106.7 (CIKZ-FM), Rogers Sports & Media, Kitchener

Small - Junior Announcer Contest, 92.1 ROCK (CJQQ-FM)/KiSS 105.3 (CKGB-FM), Rogers Sports & Media, Timmins

Best Commercial

Major - Canadian Food Bank PSAs, The Pro Bono Group, National

Medium - The Sodfather, 94.3 NOW!radio (CHNW-FM), Pattison Media, Winnipeg

Small - Chillys Heating & Cooling, CJGX, Harvard Media, Yorkton

Best Performance in a Commercial

Major - Ron James, Canadian Red Cross Maritimes Relief, The Pro Bono Group 

Medium - Jim Van Dusen, Heebie Jeebies, QX104 (CFQX-FM), Pattison Media, Winnipeg

Small - Scott Armstrong, Michelle Somerville, The Hungry Wolf, True North FM(CJCD-FM), Vista Radio, Yellowknife

Best Imaging Voice

Major - Sammi Morelli, [CKFM, CIBK, CFMG, CJCH, CHSU, CFCA, CIQM, CJFM, CFBT, CHBE, CIDR, CKMM], Vancouver

Medium - David Kaye, 104.9 The Wolf (CFWF-FM), Harvard Media, Regina

Small - Rosemary Trace, At The Crossroads, ATC Blues Radio, National

Best Imaging Production - presented by Benztown

Major - Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop, VIBE 105 (CHRY-FM), Toronto

Medium - Dylan vs The World, The Zone @ 91-3 (CJZN-FM), Pattison Media, Victoria

Small - 89.7 Sun FM (CJSU-FM), Vista Radio, Duncan

Best Community Service Initiative

Major - Canadian Food Banks, The Pro Bono Group, National

Medium - The Okanagan Comes Together, New Country 100.7 (CIGV-FM)/K96.3(CKKO-FM), Stingray, Kelowna

Small - Recover Together/True North FM NWT Wildfire Relief Fund, 100.1 True North FM (CJCD-FM), Vista Radio, Yellowknife

Best Community or Campus Station - presented by the Community Radio Fund of Canada

Major- VIBE 105 (CHRY-FM), Toronto

Small - BayFM 100.1 (CKVB-FM), Corner Brook, NL

Best Achievement in Engineering - presented by Momentum Media Marketing

Major - Corus Radio Vancouver, CKNW, CFMI, CFOX, CKGO 

Medium - Corus Radio London, CFPL, CFHK, CKDK, Engineering Team of Steve Sproule and David Bachner 

Small - Cat Country 98 (CIAT-FM), Assiniboia, SK, Huber Radio 

Sound of Success Award - presented by Validate

Major - The Pro Bono Group, Canadian Food Bank PSAs

Small - Pattison Media Prince George, CKKN, CKDV, CKPG-TV, Trench Brewing & Distillery

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Durham Radio President and Founder Doug Kirk is the recipient of this year's Ontario Association of Broadcasters (OAB) board-nominated lifetime achievement honour.

Kirk, who has grown Durham Radio from a single station in Ajax, ON in 1994 to seven stations today, used his acceptance speech to take aim at the CRTC - which was notably absent from this year's gathering, as well as big broadcasters practicing widespread consolidation.

Broadcast Dialogue caught up with Kirk following this year's awards presentation to talk about everything from the current regulatory environment to industry viability and strategic decision-making. 

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Beyond bringing film to audiences, the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) has made an effort in recent years to explore new technology and champion local artists and tech talent.

VIFF presented the second edition of Signals at this year's festival, in partnership with DigiBC, an interactive exhibition featuring 35 curated projects that investigate the potential of creative tech in storytelling from interactive AI to Augmented Reality installations.

On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast we catch up with VIFF Executive Director Kyle Fostner, DigiBC Executive Director Loc Dao, Dene interdisciplinary artist Casey Koyzcan, and filmmaker and artist Loretta Todd, one of the matriarchs behind the IM4 Lab, an inclusive Indigenous space offering mentorship in immersive technologies.

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CPAC President & CEO Christa Dickensen, who joined CPAC from Telefilm almost exactly one year ago, joins us on Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about her return to the channel at a time when journalism is in jeopardy and the broadcast landscape undergoing complex transformation.

Under the mentorship of Rogers' Vice-Chair Phil Lind over the past year, she also talks about carrying on the late CPAC founder's legacy to uphold the torch of democracy.

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Dielectric has taken part in its share of RF installations at iconic transmission sites, from atop Mount Wilson in Los Angeles to One World Trade Center in New York City.

Dielectric recently installed an antenna system to support transmission for WEDW-DT, part of the Connecticut Public Television (CPTV) PBS member network that has now improved reach into the coveted New York City television market. 

Mechanical Engineer Shane Cyr joins our publisher Shawn Smith on Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about the installation's unique challenges, the company's 80-year legacy, and more.

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Troy Schaab - better known by his on-air handle Troy Stevens - the former co-founder and President of L.A. Radio Group - the original licensee of KRAZE FM (CKIK-FM) Red Deer and Sunny 94 (CJUV-FM) Lacombe, Alberta - has penned a memoir reliving his 24 years in radio.

In his words "Go With Me On This" is "simply a story about a Saskatchewan farm kid who took his dreams and ran like hell."

We welcome Troy to Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to talk about his life-long love affair with radio and risking it all to follow the dream of station ownership.

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Charles Adler doesn't have a lot of time or love left for radio anymore.

The veteran talk host, who parted ways with Corus Radio in 2021, transitioned into podcasting earlier this summer with the launch of The Charles Adler Show, in partnership with Crier Media and the Sound Off Podcast Network, making his podcasting debut at #1 on the Canadian News Commentary chart.

He joins us on Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast to share his unfiltered thoughts on the state of Canadian media and why he thinks the big broadcasters are in trouble. We also get into his enduring love affair with Winnipeg.

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At a time when most radio stations are maximizing their voice tracking, airing syndicated programming, or introducing listeners to AI-generated content in off-peak listening hours, Durham's Radio's 94.9 The Rock (CKGE-FM) - licensed to Oshawa, ON - has gone in the opposite direction, launching a live overnight show hosted by cable TV and MuchMusic icon Ed the Sock.

On this episode of the podcast, we welcome Steven Kerzner, the voice behind Ed the Sock, and Program Director Doug Elliott to the podcast to talk about taking radio back to its roots in the age of streaming.

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Among the recurring themes out of the many discussions that took place - both on stage and off - at the inaugural Radiodays North America event, were the need to attract younger audiences, shifting consumer listening habits, including the ongoing battle for in-car, audience measurement challenges, and of course the artificial intelligence vs. authenticity debate. On the latest episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we talk to conference veterans including PodNews editor James Cridland, Radioplayer Worldwide General Manager Lawrence Galkoff, The Creativity Business founder Steve Pratt, and Radiodays GM Peter Niegel on their personal takeaways and highlights from the conference's North American debut.

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Jenny West, one-half of the afternoon drive show on Pattison Media's The Zone @ 91-3 (CJZN-FM) in Victoria, is this year's Allan Waters Young Broadcaster of the Year, annually presented in memory of late programmer Steve Young.

West joined us on Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast in advance of Canadian Music Week in Toronto where she received her award during Radiodays North America.

In this episode, we cover everything from her podcasting and charity endeavours - which happen to intersect, to the importance of mental wellness, and why she believes we're in control of the future of radio.

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On this special edition of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, we bring you the opportunity to listen in on a conversation from the recent BC Association of Broadcasters (BCAB) Conference between Pattison Media President Rod Schween and Jimmy Pattison, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Jim Pattison Group.

Now 94, Pattison still goes into the office six to seven days a week, overseeing one of Canada's largest privately-held companies, which in addition to 48 radio and three television stations, encompasses automotive, grocery and entertainment, among other ventures.

In this abridged conversation, the business magnate talks about his journey to becoming Canada's third-richest man, addresses some urban legends, and more.

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