A presenter on radio/TV since 1980. Currently specialising in media interview, public speaking and presenter coaching. I’m also a BBC licence fee payer.
Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Joined July 2009
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I have discovered that Ofcom does not oversee the BBC in the same way as it does ITV, Ch4 and Ch5. There is a system called BBC First, where complaints are referred from Ofcom back to the BBC to address. You can follow up again with Ofcom, but the reality is that most will not bother.
We were @LyricBelfast to see Brian Friel’s ‘Faith Healer’. Brilliant acting. The title reminded us of a late friend who sold cars in Holywood and regularly got calls asking if he was the ‘faith healer’. His reply was usually: “No missus, I’m Terence McKeag - I’m a Fiat dealer!”
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Distressingly, I saw tonight that the account of my lovely ex-colleague Sharon B, who died last month, has been hacked. I've reported it, so please do too. This is awful.
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Great to attend the recent @CBI_NI Annual Breakfast, discussing Northern Ireland’s economic opportunities, energy security and sustainable growth.
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Some events are more than just dates in the diary.
Proud to have managed @NIfoodanddrink's 30th Annual Dinner last week, marking a major milestone for the industry.
From strategy and planning to design, PR, social media, filming and event delivery, it was a true team effort across Morrow Communications ✨
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I want to build the best team of journalists across The News Letter and Iconic’s other newspapers in Northern Ireland. Whether you’re starting out or bring years of experience, I want to hear from you. Email your CV and examples of your work to [email protected].
.@U105radio are currently telling us that the latest listening figures are just out. No they’re not! The quarterly RAJAR survey results are due out in seven days on Thursday 29th October. By doing this, U105 are blatantly misleading their advertisers and audience. @Ofcom
If a @bbcradioulster presenter ever corrects you or cuts you off for using what @BBC deems to be colourful language, just remember that after tonight (Weds), the word ‘bollocks’ is now acceptable on @BBCNewsNI & @BBCnireland. What’s more, it was the live presenter who said it. 🤔
📻 One week to go to the release of the latest @RAJARLtd quarterly listening figures for NI radio stations. Has @U105radio done enough to claw back lost listeners following the departure of six popular presenters in Spring/Summer? The results are due out on Thursday 29th October.
A fascinating insight into the songs associated with the 1798 Rebellion and the Society of United Irishmen. An excellent production worth another watch. Congratulations to all at Imagine Media Belfast and TG4. @ImagineMediaTV @TG4TV
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A speeding driver who killed a man will be behind bars for only 15½ months. Another got 2½ years. What is this aversion in our culture to putting people in jail for a long time? From death drivers to Donaldson, the public feels cheated by meagre sentences belfasttelegraph.co.uk/comme…
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Great reporting on this from
Elaine Mitchell but why was there a day by day BBC podcast on a recent Belfast based inquest and not on this hugely important inquiry in Omagh with serious implications for cross border relations?
Police investigations into the Omagh bombing did not follow guidelines and "shortcomings" in the inputting of data may have lead to "missed opportunities", the inquiry into the explosion has heard.
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The BBC have axed award-winning radio series A Perforated Ulster after more than 30 years.
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Lovely shout out in @beltel for my pal @RonanGKelly from @claire_mccollum on how he helped launch her career and provided invaluable media training. A hat tip to you, Sir!
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A trade union boss has said any probe of Sky’s £1.6bn takeover of UTV’s parent company must include its impact on media in Northern Ireland.
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President Donald Trump has fired Katie Zacharia as press secretary, advisers to the president said, ending her turbulent week-long stint as the White House's top spokesperson. cnn.it/3VPdpAE
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President Trump tells new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia the job might not be right for her and that she should "reconsider."
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Another 38 jobs in BBC Northern Ireland look set to be axed, as the corporation reveals plans to save £4.1m by the end of 2027/28. belfasttelegraph.co.uk/enter…
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As part of our Meaning of Life series, the broadcaster and host Claire McCollum chats about wellbeing and the importance of friendship belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/…
