Bob McDonald
Summary
Bob McDonald (born January 25, 1951) is a Canadian author and science journalist. He is the National Science Commentator for CBC Television and CBC Newsworld, and since 1992 has been the host of a weekly radio science show, Quirks & Quarks which draws approximately half a million listeners each week (citation required). McDonald's academic background includes theater, English, and philosophy. In 1972 he began his science communication career as a demonstrator at the Ontario Science Centre, and eventually traveled to California to watch the live action of NASA's first space probes. Upon returning to Canada, he was in great demand to talk about the missions and eventually became the regular science correspondent for a number of shows.From 1986 to 1992 he was the host and one of the producers of Wonderstruck, a Gemini Award nominated science program for children.
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Sponsor revealed for Loughgall Festival 2012
The pace is gathering for the 2012 Loughgall Festival of Motorsport and Classic Country Lifestyle Fair, the organisers are pleased the announce the title sponsor as Burkes Of Corniscriebe Ltd. This local, long-established family business have provided undaunting support to this event, which could not happen without them. Organised by Armagh Lions Club and North [.
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P&G marketing chief admits it needs to 'fundamentally shift how it operates'
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has admitted that it needs to make "fundamental shifts" in its approach to digital marketing and move spend out of TV advertising into digital channels.
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P&G admits it needs to 'fundamentally shift' its approach to digital
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has admitted that it needs to make "fundamental shifts" in its approach to digital marketing and move spend out of TV advertising into digital channels.
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Twitter’s long road to IPO – partly dependent on likes of P&G
The Wall Street Journal does some future gazing looking at a possible future Twitter IPO, which most seem to agree is at least a year away if not further distant.
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Why Ad Execs Are FURIOUS After P&G CEO Said Hits On Facebook Are 'Free' (PG)
On Jan. 30, I wrote an item describing how Procter & Gamble CEO Bob McDonald was going to "moderate" — i. e. reduce — his $10 billion global ad budget because his brands can get"free" impressions on Facebook and Google.
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The 25 Best Companies To Work For In America
Nap pods and rock-climbing walls are fun, but what really makes a great company are the simple things: good people, good opportunities, good pay.
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Q&A: Trevor McDonald
'Whenever there were explosions in Northern Ireland or gunfire in Beirut, I ran like hell'.
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