The Southern Ontario/WNY Radio-TV Forum / Terry O’Reilly: How He Became Canada’s King Of Advertising

**Posted by RadioActive** February 6, 2025 7:55 am

If you have half an hour to spare, you might be interested in this extra length interview about how the host of "Under The Influence" got to "ad" 'expert on advertising to his resume.

Terry O’Reilly: How He Became Canada’s King Of Advertising

**Posted by Shorty Wave** February 7, 2025 9:28 am

When I was working for Alliance Atlantis, they brought Terry O’Reilly in for a creative writing workshop for us. I think I learned more in a day than any other course I had ever taken. A very engaging guy!

**Posted by betaylored** February 7, 2025 10:04 am

Can't wait to read this article. I've been a fan of Terry O'Reilly for decades.

Years ago I spent a Saturday afternoon at Terry's Pirate Toronto studio. I was there for a voice actor class and just to stand in the booth in front of the mic reading the copy, hearing the playback and getting coached on my delivery by Tracey Hoyt was a memorable experience. The sound quality created at Pirate was exceptional.

I know Terry's affiliated with the CBC right now but I'd love to hear John Moore interview him one day.

Last edited by betaylored (February 7, 2025 10:05 am)

**Posted by mic'em** February 8, 2025 10:20 am

Not to be a spoiler , O'Reilly has a GTHA connection at the start of his career. His first radio gig was at FM108 in Burlington.