Bell Media Radio Calgary Poised to Deliver All Comedy, All the Time with Funny 1060AM, Starting Sept. 12

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CALGARY (August 12, 2013) – Calgary commuters will finally be able to laugh their asses off to and from work. Launching Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6am, Bell Media Radio Calgary station 1060AM will become home to Funny 1060AM. The hilarious new format promises 24/7 stand-up comedy from some of the biggest comedians in the world, including Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen DeGeneres, George Carlin, Chris Rock, Louis C.K., Sarah Silverman, and Dennis Miller.

“Our goal is to deliver a laugh a minute, and we’ll be able to do this every minute of every day!” said Ross MacLeod, Brand Director, Bell Media Radio Calgary. “In between non-stop laughs, Funny 1060AM will offer live weather and traffic updates to help make the daily commute smooth for our listeners. We are excited to give Calgary something truly unique on the dial, and look forward to becoming Calgary’s go-to station for the best stand-up performances from around the world.  Hell, we might just become Calgary’s second favourite radio station.”

Funny 1060AM kicks off its side-splitting programming with help from comic Tracy Morgan of 30 Rock fame, who will be in town with performances at The Laugh Shop at Hotel Blackfoot (5940 Blackfoot Trail SE), Sept. 12 – 14.

About Bell Media Radio

Bell Media is also Canada’s largest radio broadcaster, with 107 licensed radio stations in 55 markets across Canada, including Toronto’s CHUM FM, Canada’s #1 FM station, and international brands like Virgin Radio. Recognizing the diversity of each market it serves, Bell Media Radio has a strong reputation for providing exemplary service to these communities. In addition to music, news, weather, and sports, listeners also tune-in for information on local politics, events, entertainment, and other community issues. Bell Media’s Radio includes the country’s most dynamic, popular, and respected brands and is a leader in innovative programming.

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For more information please contact:

Ross MacLeod, Brand Director, Bell Media Radio Calgary, 403.240.5838, ross.macleod@bellmedia.ca

Jason Almeida, Promotions & Marketing Director, Bell Media Radio Calgary, 403.240.5841, jason.almeida@bellmedia.ca

Patricia Garcia, Bell Media Publicity, 416.384.2645, patricia.garcia@bellmedia.ca