680News - Lisa Brandt

I joined Facebook.com shortly before its recent explosion. Someone mentioned that there was a 680News fan club on the networking website, so I had to go and check it out for myself. I cyber-met Kevin Leung, the creator of the club, and we are e-pals now.

Where else but on the Internet could a savvy, smart and sophisticated high school student and a professional radio broadcaster ever meet? It’s quite fascinating when you think about it. On the web, we are all equals. There is little or no bias about age or looks or any of that face-to-face stuff. My typing and your typing turn out exactly the same.

Now that I’ve been a Facebook-er for many months, I’ve been contacted by everyone from former colleagues at radio and TV stations, high school classmates and people who listen to 680News in the morning.

Sites like Facebook and Classmates inspire fear in some people but I’m always thrilled to hear from people, old and new. It’s not about living in the past, it’s about relationships past and present and honouring them, even if only for a few moments.

I’ve posted some candid shots from the 680 newsroom on the Facebook fan page so people who are interested can see some of us in action. I’ve always enjoyed connecting with our listeners because – let’s face it – that’s what it’s all about. We are here because of you and we’re glad that you listen.

Cheers,

Lisa