Bruce Barber

Current

• Principal at Barber Productions, Inc.

Past

• 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

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Education

• Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Media Production

Bruce Barber’s Summary

I host and produce "The WNPR Health Forum" for Connecticut Public Radio.

I also blog at "The Real Life Survival Guide", where I help you help me help you.

Bruce Barber’s Specialties:

Professional broadcasting, independent radio production, creative web development, blogging, vlogging, consulting, speaking, and podcasting.

Bruce Barber’s Experience

• Principal

  Barber Productions, Inc.

  (Media Production industry)

  January 2003 — Present (6 years 11 months)

  On air radio hosting and voiceover work.
  
  Multi media content creation and in-house production, encompassing audio engineering, digital editing, and file transfers.
  
  Personal appearances and production assistance for national advertising campaigns.
  
  Live event hosting for 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 a 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.

• 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 a 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.

• 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 a 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.

• 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 a 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.

• 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

• Hobart and William Smith Colleges

  BA , History , 1976 — 1980

  Activities and Societies:

  President, Theta Delta Chi Fraternity

Additional Information

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)

•    Facebook.com
•    Twitter
•    Social Media Marketing
•    Friends of Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament
•    Future Social Media
•    Social Media Design & Creativity
•    Social Media Club New Haven

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