One of CBC radio‘s best offerings, a weekly documentary on the history of marketing and public relations, is not in the fall 2008 schedule. That’s right… The Age of Persuasion will go back into remission, falling into the down curve of the on-again-off-again nature of the show as accepted by the program’s cult following.
Fortunately, the back catalog from 2007 is being trickled out on the show’s website which goes to show you that in this topsy-turvy world of terrestrial radio and digital media, there are many opportunities for disappointment and excitement in The Age of Persuasion.
Always a show that I looked forward to. Thanks for the heads-up about the archives.
Comment by Eric Lussier — July 31, 2008 @ 8:34 pm
Sad news.
A superbly produced radio show. One of the very few for which I turn on my Model One (that’s my kitchen radio) at will.
Still, I read on the website that there are plans for producing “a crop of new shows”.
This is a good time to check the archives, which I will.
The show’s website is functional and I was able to stream even behind the “cruel” firewall at the office. Which I can’t say of another CBC show…just read my blog -)
Comment by George Motoc — August 1, 2008 @ 11:37 am
This is the reason I still listen to CBC, the Age is a GREAT show.
Comment by Dave Brodbeck — August 5, 2008 @ 12:28 am
I’d happily follow AOP from the CBC to any radio network smart enough to pick it up.
Comment by Cath — August 23, 2008 @ 3:27 pm
I was devastated last Saturday afternoon when The Age was a no show. What next…Vinyl Cafe….
Comment by Colin Boehner — September 14, 2008 @ 1:18 pm
Just a note about our show, The Age of Persuasion. We are essentially a January to August show. We have gone on hiatus every year from September to end of December. But this year, we’re still on Sirius every Saturday night at 9:30pm, and in smaller markets Thursdays at 3:30pm.
Looks like we’ll be back for a fourth season in 2009 – which is great news. Fresh episodes begin in January.
Thanks for all the kind words about the show!
Comment by Terry O'Reilly — October 7, 2008 @ 11:18 pm
Thanks for the comment, Terry. We fans of the show are a hard core and loyal (to a fault) bunch.
I’m looking forward to January.
Comment by Mark — October 8, 2008 @ 5:59 am
Mark – Mike Tennant and I have written a new book titled “The Age of Persuasion” based on our radio show, and it hits bookstores Oct. 27th. You’ve been such a great supporter of the show, if you’d like to do an online Q&A, or something, just let me know.
Cheers,
Terry
Comment by Terry O'Reilly — October 23, 2009 @ 9:02 pm
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Pingback by A good day — October 27, 2009 @ 5:05 am
Terry and staff! I miss you guys so much on the radio. I keep checking back, but no new shows on….When will you be back? Love the show! Thanks for all of your hard work!
Comment by Corrie — November 4, 2009 @ 2:31 pm
Corrie… I recently published an interview with Terry and Mike about The Age of Persuasion radio show and book. You can listen to it at http://www.markblevis.com/terry-oreilly-and-mike-tennant/
Comment by Mark — November 8, 2009 @ 9:15 pm