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Shawn Smith

Shawn Smith

Verified

Publisher, Broadcast Dialogue

Vancouver

Final Covers

Design, Art , Fashion, Culture, Politics , Music

Doesn’t Cover

anything that isn't geopolitics.

Journalist Type

Seniority Positions

Medium Formats

Content

Total articles 22

  • Trapped between hustle and hope

    By Shawn Smith| Jamaica Observer Verified Jamaica’s youth are increasingly trapped in an economic paradox, high educational attainment in some sectors coexisting with persistent unemployment, underemployment, and an overwhelming reliance on the informal economy. The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (Statin) reported in 2023 that youth unemployment stood at 17.2 per cent, more than double the national average, with female youth particularly disadvantaged.

    By Shawn Smith · Jamaica Observer

    Apr. 15, 2025

  • 4 Ways to Create Employee Safety & Compliance Training Programs That Stick -- Occupational Health & Safety

    By Shawn Smith| Occupational Health & Safety Verified Well-trained workers are three times more likely to stay with their employer, so how do you ensure your safety training is up to the task? Safety and compliance training can mean the difference between a thriving workplace and a dangerous one. But in a recent survey, only 24 percent of frontline workers1 strongly agreed they receive the training they need to succeed. The top three reasons for this shortfall: time constraints, limited practice opportunities, and inaccessible resources.

    By Shawn Smith · Occupational Health & Safety

    Mar. 13, 2025

  • Trapped between hustle and hope

    By Shawn Smith| Jamaica Observer Verified Jamaica’s youth are increasingly trapped in an economic paradox, high educational attainment in some sectors coexisting with persistent unemployment, underemployment, and an overwhelming reliance on the informal economy. The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (Statin) reported in 2023 that youth unemployment stood at 17.2 per cent, more than double the national average, with female youth particularly disadvantaged.

    By Shawn Smith · Jamaica Observer

    Apr. 15, 2025

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Company Info

Broadcast Dialogue

Broadcast Dialogue is a leading Canadian publication dedicated to the broadcast industry, established in 1992 by Howard Christensen. Originally a weekly newsletter, it has grown into a monthly magazine and trade supply guide, offering essential insights into radio, TV, film, podcasting, and digital media. The publication provides daily industry news through its website and a weekly email briefing, covering regulatory updates, personnel changes, and industry trends. It features signature columns that delve into various aspects of broadcasting and offers job listings to connect employers with candidates in the sector. Broadcast Dialogue also provides custom content and advertising solutions, including advertorials and lead generation campaigns, supported by detailed analytics. With a strong digital presence on social media and podcast platforms, Broadcast Dialogue engages a wide audience, including executives, engineers, and production teams across Canada. The publication transitioned to a fully digital format in 2016 under the leadership of Shawn Smith, enhancing its ability to serve the evolving needs of the industry.

'+1 604-872-8900

Founded: 1992