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AAC
A company sold to CanWest Global, representing a transition in the broadcast industry.
Broadcast Industry Forces
Technological change, commerce, creative aspirations, and societal changes influence the broadcast industry.
Variety Programming
A show format with a mix of acts appealing to a broad audience, like SNL and talk shows.
Narrowcasting
Tailored broadcasts that serve specific audience needs, unlike traditional broadcasting.
First Public Radio Broadcast
Conducted by Reginald Fessenden, featuring music and narrative on Christmas Eve 1906.
Golden Age of Radio
The 1930s and 1940s saw radio as the main source of home entertainment.
Payola Scandal
Illegal payments to DJs in exchange for playing specific records on-air.
CRTC
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, mandates radio content requirements in Canada.
CBC
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, a public broadcaster funded by taxpayers.
Public vs. Private Broadcasting
Public broadcasting aims to inform and educate without bias, while private focuses mainly on commercials.
Sponsorship in Radio
Sponsorship controls programming by sponsoring entire shows, influencing content and direction.
Graham Spry
Creator of the Canadian Radio League, advocating for a Canadian media industry.
FM Radio
Frequency modulation radio that became dominant over AM radio due to better sound quality.
National Public Radio (NPR)
A nonprofit public broadcaster that does not own its affiliate stations but provides content.
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
American public broadcaster reliant on government funding and donations, featuring educational content.
W5
A Canadian news magazine program that gained significance during events like the Kennedy assassination.
Edward R. Murrow
A pioneer in TV news, known for his integrity and coverage of significant events like the McCarthy hearings.
