NAME OF FEATURE | THE GLEANER | SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2025 25 RADIO JAMAICA 75TH ANNIVERSARY FEATURE | THE SUNDAY GLEANER | AUGUST 31, 2025 AN IRONIC ENTRY “Ironically, I walked into the marketing department on the very same day Radio Jamaica was celebrating its 40th anniversary – July 9, 1990. It felt surreal to begin my journey on such a historic date – exactly four decades after RJR94FM rst went on air on July 9, 1950.”My heart racing, it was like a dream as this was the station I listened to growing up, and to be in the midst of some of the people I listened to and admired was like a dream come true. “Coming from an advertising agency, I quickly learned the ropes of the department and how things worked from the station side of things. I learned so much in a short space of time and had the support of team members who assisted me in my growth. When the manager and senior representative for the department left, I was asked to oversee the department, and so once again, I was in a position to learn. I also acted as supervisor for FAME’s marketing team and for the traffic department for a short time – again more learning. All of these responsibilities helped me to grow and understand how this great media house functions. As a result, for many years I received Best Service Agent Award from the Advertising Agencies Association of Jamaica (AAAJ). My clients and advertising agencies have become like family as we have grown and shared so much over the years. 35 AMAZING YEARS When I walked through the doors of 32 Lyndhurst Road, I never dreamed it would be 35 years, but this is a job I grew to love, with people and an institution I respect. To this day, I still ght for keeping our values high in honour of those no longer with us who helped to build this great Tanya Thurlow’s journey with RJR 94FM Tanya Thurlow PLEASE SEE TANYA, 26
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