Another departure at Cogeco Media, after Patricia Paquin, PY McSween and MC Gilles

The start of an eventful season for Gogeco Media began with the unexpected departure of its president, Carolyn Paquette. The owner of 98.5 FM, the company and its chairman have parted ways “by mutual agreement,” a press release said.

Earlier this week, another Cogeco Média-owned channel, Rythme 105.7 FM, reacted by replacing Patricia Paquin with Maripier Morin as co-host. lunch ladies, Also, a few hours before this lunchtime show starts again.

“I have written and rewritten this message many times, but there is no simple way to say it […] You will understand that this is not my decision but a change in broadcasting strategy. Such is life,” the 55-year-old host wrote in a post on Facebook.

Marie-Ave Janvier was also shocked by the news on the show, as evidenced by her reaction on social networks. “Dear Patricia, I am writing this message with a heavy heart. Our adventure ends today… My God I’m Gonna Miss You on Girls at Lunch Rythme 105.7 […]»

According to a source close to the matter, the controversial decision will not result in Caroline Paquette’s departure, but will demonstrate “a broader crisis within Cokeco Media.”

• Read more: Host Maripier Morin will replace Patricia Paquin on the afternoon show on Rythme 105.7.

Tensions

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Shortly after taking office, Caroline Pocket had to deal with the announcement of Paul Arcand’s departure from the 98.5FM morning show. Since then, popular collaborators such as MC Gilles and Pierre-Yves McSween have been released and Patrick Lagacé has taken on the role of successor to the “King of the Airwaves”.

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A few months after his departure, MC Gilles admitted in an interview The Journal From the moment Paul Arcand announced his intentions he sensed “tensions at all levels of the organization”.

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• Read more: “He’s an impeccable guy”: MC Gilles surprised by Pierre-Yves McSween’s exit from 98.5 FM

• Read more: It ended for Pierre-Yves McSween at 98.5

New boss

Former Bell Media executive Martin Spaulding will replace the incumbent for the past three years.

«[Caroline Paquet] Initiated the company’s digital transformation and redefined Gogeco Media’s position as a key leader in the audio world in Quebec.

“We would like to warmly thank him for all his efforts that have contributed to the sustainability of the company and wish him the best of luck in his new projects,” said an email from Senior Director of Communications and Marketing Christine DeCaire.

Martin Spaulding begins his term on August 26. Kogeko praised him for his extensive experience in the media world.

“Martin is a well-known figure in the radio world who has worked in sales and programming for over 25 years.”

– In collaboration with Sarah-Emily Nault