Host and Producer, "The WNPR Health Forum", Creator, "The Real Life Survival Guide".
Greater New York City Area
- Current
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- Principal at Barber Productions, Inc.
- Past
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- Co-host, Smith and Barber the Morning Show at WPLR (99.1) in New Haven, CT
- Co-host, Smith and Barber the Morning Show at WKRL-FM (98 Rock) in Tampa, FL
- Co-host, Smith and Barber the Morning Show at WPLR (99.1) in New Haven, CT
- Morning Show Co-host and News Director at WGRQ-FM (97 Rock) in Buffalo, NY
- Intern at WGRQ-FM (97 Rock) in Buffalo, NY
- Sports, Public Affairs, and Production Director at WEOS-FM, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, New York
- Education
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- Hobart and William Smith Colleges
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Bruce Barber’s Summary
I am the creator of "The Real Life Survival Guide", an online collection of practical advice and "Tips for Living".
I also host and produce "The WNPR Health Forum" in partnership with Yale Cancer Center and Connecticut Public Radio.
For over twenty years, I was the co-host of successful morning radio programs in Buffalo, New York, New Haven, Connecticut, and Tampa, Florida.
Bruce Barber’s Specialties:
Professional broadcasting, independent radio production, creative web development, blogging, vlogging, and podcasting.
Bruce Barber’s Experience
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Principal
Barber Productions, Inc.
(Media Production industry)
January 2003 — Present (6 years 7 months)
Own and operate an independent production company. Responsible for multi media content creation, in-house production (encompassing audio engineering, digital editing, voiceovers, and file transfers), budgeting, marketing, and administrative work.
Created an online collection of programs addressing the challenges people encounter in every day life; www.thereallifesurvivalguide.com. Responsible for content ideas, research, interviews with experts, Website management, publicity, podcast production, and distribution via iTunes.
Manage all aspects of a weekly health program. Responsible for oversight of segment hosts, copy writing, voiceovers, editing, and program uploads.
Provide talent and production assistance for advertising campaigns.
Host live events and functions for various civic and charitable organizations. -
Co-host, Smith and Barber the Morning Show
WPLR (99.1) in New Haven, CT
(Broadcast Media industry)
May 1990 — January 2003 (12 years 9 months)
Hosted an interactive daily radio show featuring on air discussions of current events with feedback from listeners. Also responsible for personal appearances, implementing strategies for ratings growth, and supervision of support staff.
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Co-host, Smith and Barber the Morning Show
WKRL-FM (98 Rock) in Tampa, FL
(Broadcast Media industry)
March 1989 — March 1990 (1 year 1 month)
Hosted an interactive daily radio show featuring on air discussions of current events with feedback from listeners. Also responsible for personal appearances, implementing strategies for ratings growth, and supervision of support staff.
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Co-host, Smith and Barber the Morning Show
WPLR (99.1) in New Haven, CT
(Broadcast Media industry)
March 1985 — March 1989 (4 years 1 month)
Hosted an interactive daily radio show featuring on air discussions of current events with feedback from listeners. Also responsible for personal appearances, implementing strategies for ratings growth, and supervision of support staff.
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Morning Show Co-host and News Director
WGRQ-FM (97 Rock) in Buffalo, NY
(Broadcast Media industry)
January 1981 — January 1985 (4 years 1 month)
Hosted an interactive daily radio show featuring on air discussions of current events with feedback from listeners. Responsible for implementing strategies for ratings growth and supervision of support staff.
Also responsible for personal appearances and live concert coverage for acts including The Who, Bruce Springsteen, and The Rolling Stones. -
Intern
WGRQ-FM (97 Rock) in Buffalo, NY
(Broadcast Media industry)
August 1980 — January 1981 (6 months)
Assisted in on air production work and station promotions.
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Sports, Public Affairs, and Production Director
WEOS-FM, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, New York
(Broadcast Media industry)
March 1978 — June 1980 (2 years 4 months)
Responsibilities included the on air presentation of music, sports, and public affairs programming.
Bruce Barber’s Education
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Hobart and William Smith Colleges
BA , History , 1976 — 1980
- Activities and Societies:
- President, Theta Delta Chi Fraternity
Additional Information
Bruce Barber’s Websites:
Bruce Barber’s Interests:
Converging media technologies; digital audio production, web development, social networking and online content distribution.
Bruce Barber’s Groups:
Board of Directors, Friends of the Yale New Haven Children's Hospital (1994-2004)
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Friends of Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament
Bruce Barber’s Honors:
"Buffalo's Most Popular Disc Jockey" (Streetbeat Magazine)
"Favorite Morning Show" (New Haven Advocate)
"FM Radio Top Dogs" (New Haven Register)
"Best of Connecticut - Morning Drive Show Host" (Connecticut Magazine)
Bruce Barber’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
