CALGARY – Global Calgary is launching a companion online digital format Monday, bringing a multi-platform approach to the news, weather, and traffic information Calgarians need to start their day.
Starting June 11, Global News Morning Calgary will feature content specifically designed for digital audiences on social media platforms to create more interaction and engagement with the news broadcast.
Matthew Conrod will be the online social host of the program, ensuring that linear television audiences stay up to date with information curated from the digital space, while reporting the daily news on the station’s Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook platforms. Conrod is a former Sportsnet radio and TV host and was most recently a host and live reporter for the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.
Global News Morning Calgary’s new four-person team will also see the expansion of roles as Dallas Flexhaug brings her local experience into the anchor position full-time, with meteorologist Jordan Witzel taking on new duties as co-anchor, and Leslie Horton will ensure important community events and traffic stories are featured across all platforms.
“Global News Morning has a long history of innovation and creativity to ensure our audience is up to date with the stories that matter most to Calgarians,” said Kenton Boston, Corus’ VP news and information for Western Canada, in the news release. “Now, we are going to give you that experience online as well so our digital audience can continue to grow with Global News.”
Global News Morning Calgary’s new anchor lineup pictured l to r: Jordan Witzel, Dallas Flexhaug,
Leslie Horton, and Matthew Conrod.
