August 20th is National Radio Day in the US. Anyone know is there anything similar in Canada? February 13th is World Radio Day which all UNESCO member countries observe but I am not aware of anything in Canada specifically. Either way HAPPY NATIONAL RADIO DAY!!
For all of it's faults, downsizing and changes, I wouldn't trade one minute of my 16 years on air and in radio sales. Loved all of it, and I am proud to have worked in such an interesting business full of great people and unique characters. I guess it is a bit idealistic but I always felt it was a privilege to be on the air or working on advertising campaigns for customers.
Always enjoyed meeting listeners when hosting events or on remote. You never know who is listening to you and even now once or twice per year I meet someone who actually remembers me from my announcing days which ended about 25 years ago.
Anyway if there is a National Radio Day in Canada, I would sure like to hear more about it.