The Road to a Morning Show
How does a radio personality get that coveted morning show spot? Well Chris Palliser, one of Victoria’s newest morning show hosts, says, “you have to start in small markets and give it time.” Radio is one of the oldest media that still exists today. While many have been predicting the death of radio, it still seems to stick around. Palliser says, “even if it is just for weather and traffic, it’s all about making that personal and local connection.” Palliser got his start at Victoria’s own Camosun College by taking the Applied Communication Program. He gained interest in Radio and Television right away. When he was first starting out he had to accept a job in Nanaimo and then he made the move to Fort St. John. He worked in the small market of Fort St. John for a few years to gain experience. From there he was able to make moves to Edmonton and then to ...