TOP 30
SELECTED IN SEARCH FOR NEW VOICE OF OTTAWA RADIO
JUMP! 106.9 Receives
Overwhelming Response in Search for New Co-Host
OTTAWA (ON) – Since
early March, JUMP! 106.9 has given aspiring broadcasters the chance to achieve
instant radio fame with the station’s “Greatest Gig On Earth,” a nine-week
search for the new co-host of their morning show.
Over 160
hopefuls uploaded their submission videos before the April 2 deadline, each
looking to land the coveted spot alongside current breakfast show host Tony
Stark.
“I am
absolutely floored by the reaction! And I am positive Ottawa’s next radio star
is in this competition... don't touch my shoes!” said Stark. “We launched this search in
hopes of finding a total radio newbie – someone the entire city will love
listening to. We’re extremely confident that he or she is in our top 30.”
Upon submitting their
video, participants were given a series of tasks to complete on social media –
further proof the advent of
social media has opened the door to finding on-air talent in new,
non-traditional ways.
With the field
narrowed down to 30, the station is encouraging everyone to vote online for
their favourite. Videos are posted on www.jumpradio.ca.
“With
#JUMPSGREATESTGIG, our search has really taken off on social media,” said Mark Dickie, general manager of Corus
Radio Ottawa. “We’ve had
some fantastic entries, including some humorous videos from members of the
Ottawa Fury FC, Ottawa REDBLACKS, and Canadian recording artists Shawn Desman
and Kardinal Offishall.”
Online voting
closes at noon on April 9, narrowing the field down to the top 10. A live
audition process on April 19, featuring a celebrity panel of judges including
celebrated Canadian singer/songwriter Karl Wolf, will then whittle the
participants down to 5 and 3, respectively. The winner will be announced on-air
on Friday, May 8.
Listeners are
encouraged to spread the word using #JUMPSGREATESTGIG.
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