Media Buzz
Carpe Diem Makes a Comeback
October 4, 2007 - "Nicole Scaplen knew her fear of public speaking was holding her back when she didn't apply for a job that was perfect for her. One requirement — that she be a media spokesperson — struck fear in her heart. "I was so mad at myself," says the 28-year-old St. John's resident."
Canadians tackle their biggest anxieties in new CBC reality series 'No Opportunity Wasted'
October 3, 2007 - "If you're like most people, you're afraid of something — even if you won't admit it. So, tell the truth: what's your kryptonite? Spiders? Clowns? The Dr. Who theme song? According to a web poll by the CBC, most Canadians are scared of heights, failure, and drowning — in that order."
Inspired by NOW
July, 2007 - Here's an article about Kim Baird . Kim was inspired by No Opportunity Wasted, who immediately made a difference to a "random" stranger's life.
Phil Keoghan hand-picks Canadian adventurer Bruce Kirkby as the Guide for the new CBC series "NO OPPORTUNITY WASTED"
June 5, 2007 - NOW Canada Productions announces that Phil Keoghan has personally selected Canadian adventurer Bruce Kirkby to facilitate each NOW challenge on the new CBC series "No Opportunity Wasted". Phil Keoghan chose Bruce Kirkby as the Canadian guide for NOW from hundreds of applicants because he embodies the NOW philosophy.
Click to read the full press release .
More press...
May 16, 2007 - Here are a couple more hits from the web/blogosphere.
I should point out that Phil Keoghan has done dozens of interviews with radio and TV on this tour, and there have been a ton of print articles too. While we're on the road, we're just posting the ones you can get to online:
Just Give Me Chocolate and Nobody Gets Hurt mentions a husband auditioning for the show.
Canadians are Ready to Take Risks according to the Vancouver Province
This guy blogged about his experiences on the road with No Opportunity Wasted
Special Note: as yesterday, the No Opportunity Wasted Facebook group has over 500 members contributing photos and stories about meeting Phil Keoghan on the NOW auditions tour.
The Hour and Gill Deacon
May 14, 2007 - Phil's interview with George Stroumboulopoulos on The Hour went really well- the fans were wild and the chat was peppy.
Hot off the presses...
May 10, 2007 - It just keeps getting bigger:
This release went over the Canada NewsWire about the Calgary stop .
This article showed up in the Edmonton Journal .
Crazy fan Maygen made the Halifax Daily News by showing up at 5 am
This blog post appears to be a thinly veiled marriage proposal ...
Watch this space for a complete list of the interviews and appearances Phil has done on this trip. It's mind-blowing.
Note that there's now a Flickr set for photos of the applicants, and there's a No Opportunity Wasted! group on Facebook too.
Making the news!
May 2, 2007 - Here's an article from the St. John's Telegram about Phil and the show...
Moving west, we find a story in the Montreal Gazettte ...
And another another article from the Toronto Star ...
Media in Canada posted this story ...
And we will keep YOU posted as more come along.
BTW... check out the No Opportunity Wasted! group on Facebook , too.
Phil Keoghan - No Opportunity Wasted - Canadian Appearances!
May 1,. 2007 - Audition and book signing tour schedule: Canadians across the country have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Phil Keoghan and apply for a chance to be on the series “No Opportunity Wasted” at the following Chapters bookstores: (and stay tuned to this site as we follow Phil from the maritimes to the Pacific coast!)
- St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador Tues., May 8 from 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
Location: Chapters, 70 Kenmount Road - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Tues., May 8 from 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
Location: Chapters Mic Mac, 41 Mic Mac Boulevard - Montréal, Québec Wed., May 9 from 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
Location: Indigo Place Montreal Trust, 1500 McGill College Avenue - Toronto, Ontario Sat., May 12 from 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Location: Indigo Manulife Centre, 55 Bloor Street West - Winnipeg, Manitoba Sun., May 13 from 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Location: Chapters St. Vital Centre, 1225 St Mary's Street - Regina, Saskatchewan Mon., May 14 from 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
Location: Chapters Southland Mall, 2625 Gordon Road - Calgary, Alberta Tue., May 15 from 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
Location: Chapters - MacLeod Trail, 9631 MacLeod Trail S.W. - Vancouver, British Columbia Wed., May 16 from 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Location: Chapters Robson & Howe, 788 Robson Street