Linking
Are you Linked In? I am, over and over and over again. But I have to wonder what good it is. …
Working
More Than Words
And now, another instalment of words that make me go “hmmm”.  Newswriting is a tricky business. It’s usually done to the fast ticking of a clock to deadline which is why editors are so important. …
With Apologies to Managers Past, Present and Future…
Sometimes a meeting is an exchange of information. More often it’s just held because it’s expected.  Sometimes it’s necessary. More often, it’s not. …
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A Thankless Job
In my own little way, with a shiny, happy heart, I’m trying to spread some support and optimism. …
Getting In The Way
This photograph comes second only to the Banff squirrel for making me laugh at an unintentional subject in a  photo. …
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Diary: A Short Week in the Old Life
Granted, a 4:30 am start is a far cry from 2:30 which is what my old life required, but it’s earlier than usual. And it has been a bit odd! …
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Three Things Every Radio Advertiser Should Know
In my former life as a partner in a jingle/commercial production studio, and throughout my radio career, I’ve learned a lot about radio commercials. It goes beyond what a person likes or dislikes. It’s what works! …
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Post-ride Report
Yesterday’s ride for Brantford’s Lansdowne Centre wasn’t your run of the mill gathering of bikers. …
Delaware – It’s On!
Racing at Delaware Speedway was rained out last Friday. Tonight, it’s looking like we’re a “go”. So this is how I spend my time in my duties for Delaware, writing previews and post-race reports, media releases, profiles of racers and fielding media inquiries until race night when I’m on site, taking photos, notes, etc for all of the aforementioned articles. This is the latest preview written by yours truly with help from my boss-man, who knows a heck of a lot more about the track’s history than I do. …
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“Art is what you can get away with.” Andy Warhol
A couple of my paintings are going on public display this month. …
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Delaware Days and Nights
Delaware Speedway opened for the season on Saturday. This Friday will be the first night of the year that features the series NASCAR-sanctioned late-model drivers out on the track. …
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Fear as an Advertising Tactic
There are ways to sell a safety product that don’t have to do with scaring the bejesus out of potential customers. …
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Congrats to my Ol’ Peeps at 680
When I was at 680 News I had a reputation for not caring about awards. …
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April Tip of the Month
Every month I send out a broadcasting tip to clients and colleagues.  Usually it’s something I wish someone would have told me early in my career because it would have saved me a lot of frustration. I keep colleagues on the email list, if they want, just to stay in touch.  So here’s the gist of what I sent out for this month: …
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A Tale of Two Storytellers
Recently I had the experience of hearing a news story on one radio station, and then immediately hearing it on another. This isn’t such a rare thing except the story was told so differently by the two anchors that it was like a slap in the ears with a velvet glove. …
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Pavlov’s Radio Host
It happens every day around 11 am. One of the restaurants in the building downstairs from 1039fm fires up the grill and like the dinging of a bell, the drool-inducing smells of searing meat start wafting up through the ventilation system. …
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