The national outbreak of norovirus that has been in the headlines lately, has now made its way to Connecticut. But according to the US Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, it’s not as severe as it was last year. They say about 13% of all norovirus tests here in the northeast were positive as of February 17. The national average is about 12%. Last year, the positivity rate here in the northeast stood at 15%, so it is somewhat of an improvement. Because norovirus tends to spike during the winter months, the current rise was not unexpected. If you experience symptoms like fever or nausea, stay home to prevent further spread.
Ed launched his radio career in 1975 and has spent more than five decades in the broadcasting industry. During that time, he has served in a wide range of roles including Air Personality, News Director, Sales Manager, Operations Manager, and General Manager at numerous radio stations in various markets across the country.
Beyond on-air and management responsibilities, Ed has also worked extensively on the technical side of broadcasting. His background includes RF engineering and information technology, with particular experience configuring digital automation systems and remote voice-tracking platforms used by stations across the country.
Ed was also among a select group of industry professionals invited by Google to its California headquarters following the company’s acquisition of Scott Studios. He was one of just 12 broadcasters nationwide chosen to participate in discussions and provide input during the design and rollout of Google’s digital broadcast automation platform.
Although the majority of Ed’s career—spanning roughly four decades—was rooted in music radio, he transitioned into news and information programming in 2012. He says the move into spoken-word broadcasting was a natural evolution after decades of experience in multiple areas of the industry.
