Just about everything has a shelf life in every day use: typewriter, phonograph, 8-track player, the newspaper. Okay okay, some hardcopy newspapers are still among the living mostly as a complement to the on-line presence where most of the clicks and advertising presence sustains corporate journalism. In the old days, we called them family-run newspapers […]
Entries Tagged as 'WICC'
They Once Composed A Newspaper Here–The Reality Of Corporate Journalism
November 26th, 2017 · 6 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Media, News and Events
Tags: CT Post·John Burgeson·Ken Dixon·Michael Daly·Mike Mayko·WICC
The Real D’Elia–Globe-Trotting Journalist Chronicles Maestro Pappano’s Bridgeport Roots
October 7th, 2017 · 6 Comments · News and Events
Travel journalist Valarie D’Elia, who worked at WICC and News 12, has roots in Bridgeport. And so too the subject of her upcoming PBS feature on renowned conductor Antonio Pappano who lived in Bridgeport during his youth and musical training years. Pappano is the music director of the Royal Opera at Covent Garden in London as well […]
Tags: Antonio Pappano·Lenny Paoletta·Nick Panuzio·Sam Tedesco·WICC
‘Pal’ Jim Buchanan Leaves Mike With A Mark On Thousands Of Listeners
September 19th, 2017 · 3 Comments · Analysis and Comment, News and Events
For thousands of listeners Jim Buchanan was good company, like the uncle you could joust with, make peace and come back another day. Talk radio is a fragile existence in the world of corporate bottom lines that prefer low-cost canned shows to informative live bodies sharing breaking news and an outlet for conversation. Last Monday, as […]
Tags: Jim Buchanan·WICC
When Radio’s Voice Becomes A Whisper
June 12th, 2017 · 11 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Media, News and Events
Back in the day, Bridgeport was a radio town: WICC, WNAB, WDJZ, WEZN, all with newsrooms and most with regular talk shows to examine issues, events and public officials. NAB, DJZ and EZN are now gone or different animals. WICC remains with Jim Buchanan’s talk show weekdays 4 to 7 p.m. but no reporters on […]
Tags: Hartford Courant·John Marshall Lee·University of Connecticut·WICC
Join Us On Jim Buchanan Radio Show, Connecticut Characters
May 4th, 2017 · 3 Comments · News and Events
So much to talk about these days. And that’s what I’ll be doing tonight (Thursday) 6:30 to promote my latest book Connecticut Characters: Personalities Spicing Up The Nutmeg State on Jim Buchanan’s Talk Of The Town, radio station 600 WICC. Listen in, give us a call, make it an OIB moment.
Tags: Jim Buchanan·WICC
Ganim Appoints Rowena White Communications Director
February 3rd, 2017 · 7 Comments · News and Events
Mayor Joe Ganim on Friday announced the appointment of veteran marketing professional Rowena White as director of communications replacing Av Harris who has assumed a new role as director of legislative affairs and public policy. A Bridgeport resident, White’s annual salary is $100,000. She was a volunteer during Ganim’s 2015 comeback campaign.
Tags: Av Harris·Joe Ganim·Rowena White·WICC
Meanwhile, Ganim Claims Lamont ‘Waffling’ On Supporting Casino For City
July 20th, 2018 · 13 Comments · Analysis and Comment, News and Events, State Politics
Is Ned Lamont waffling on a waterfront gaming destination for Bridgeport? Mayor Joe Ganim, his rival in the August 14 Democratic primary for governor, claims Lamont’s support is melting. The next governor sworn into office in January will inherit a host of issues including a major budget deficit and a legislative session that is expected […]
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Tags: Joe Ganim·Ned Lamont·Toni Harp·WICC