Jonny5
Senior Member
I can't recall there ever being a dedicated thread to discussions about the Toronto Media landscape, and it's various personalities, who have a big impact on our lives. I am not looking to start a discussion about rumours and gossip on news people. I'm just interested in facts and stories about hirings, firings, controversies, etc., at the various newspapers, TV stations, and radio stations in the GTA, and to discuss what we think about them. If there is a thread out there, feel free to merge this post into it.
It came to my mind to look for one today as I was wondering what people thought about the revelations that Global anchor Leslie Roberts has been indefinitely suspended after The Star uncovered he booked guests on his show who were also clients of a PR firm in which he secretly held an equity stake. I'm sure on a morning show people don't have high expectations that the information they are receiving isn't arranged by some level of sponsorship, or advertising dollars. However it sounds like he even hid this from Global itself, which is probably why they have removed him as they don't want to taint the whole organization with an impression that any staff member can have a side gig that influences their shows.
It came to my mind to look for one today as I was wondering what people thought about the revelations that Global anchor Leslie Roberts has been indefinitely suspended after The Star uncovered he booked guests on his show who were also clients of a PR firm in which he secretly held an equity stake. I'm sure on a morning show people don't have high expectations that the information they are receiving isn't arranged by some level of sponsorship, or advertising dollars. However it sounds like he even hid this from Global itself, which is probably why they have removed him as they don't want to taint the whole organization with an impression that any staff member can have a side gig that influences their shows.
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