TESTIMONIALS

Speaker Testimonials

"Steve's presentation was excellent, well prepared and professionally delivered. There was something for everyone in his talk, it had humor where needed, it provoked one to think and it left the listener wanting to discuss it. I noted how many folks post dinner were still discussing some of the issues he raised. We waited a long time for Steve to be available for that night and everyone agreed, the wait was worth it, for he was one of our best speakers. Steve is, and always has been, a seasoned professional well versed in judging his audience, knowing how to provoke them in a sensitive and well thought out way, we are very lucky to have in our midst this kind of person to draw upon."

Carol Dodds, President, Royal St. George’s Society

“Thank you for delivering the keynote address at our 150th Anniversary Gala. Your remarks and presentation were pitch-perfect for the occasion. I very much appreciate the thought that you clearly put into it. You were the perfect cap to a special evening for us!”

Morgan Peters, CEO Fredericton Chamber of Commerce

“Your legendary broadcasting expertise, coupled with your charisma and professionalism, have captivated our audiences year after year. Your ability to engage and entertain our guests while seamlessly guiding the program is truly remarkable. Your presence has added a special touch of prestige to our event and always boosts the excitement of attendees leading up to and during the Celebrity Roast!”

Natalie Fournier, Arthritis Society Canada

"Steve Murphy has been a guest speaker at two fundraising dinners that I have organized and all tickets to both events sold out soon after they were announced. An indication of Mr. Murphy's popularity!

Steve was courteous and co-operative with planning the events making it easy to organize them. Our supporters enjoyed a wonderful fundraising event hearing our featured guest who can be very funny but also serious when the subject warrants it.

Steve Murphy was born and raised in Saint John so he is very popular in that city but he is famous throughout the Maritimes for his integrity, professionalism and his "way with words"

Jacqueline Oland, Saint John N.B.

“Steve is as humble and generous as anyone I have worked with. His on-stage professionalism and ability to connect with the audience through his charisma speaks for itself; top shelf, everyone can see this. What people don't see is how easy Steve has made it on the organizers with his preparation and honest care for charitable causes. I know our organization has raised more funds because of Steve's involvement.

Regardless of our audience demographic or size, Steve Murphy is a pleasure and an asset on any team.”

J. Fanning, Canadian Progress Club - Halifax

Steve Murphy

With a career spanning close to fifty (50) years in television, radio and social media, Steve Murphy is among Atlantic Canada’s best known personalities.  He started young, reading and anchoring newscasts on CFBC radio in his hometown of Saint John, NB, at the tender age of 16. Five years later he was hosting the top-rated HOTLINE show on 92/CJCH Halifax, for which he was twice nominated as Canada’s best phone-in broadcaster.  He has won regional and national awards for his commentaries, interviews and newscasts on ATV, later CTV, where he hosted Live at 5 for seven (7) and anchored CTV News at Six for twenty-eight (28) years.

Murphy has interviewed seven (7) Canadian Prime Ministers and more forty (40) provincial premiers, countless federal and provincial ministers, foreign heads of government, royalty, business leaders and show business personalities.  He anchored remote broadcasts from more than sixty (60) locations in Canada, the US and Europe.  He also anchored dozens of election broadcasts and news specials, and was recognized with a national industry award for his coverage of President George W. Bush’s visit to Halifax  in 2004.

Murphy stepped down as chief anchor and Executive Editor at CTV Atlantic in December 2021 but continues to report as the network’s special correspondent, analyst and commentator, with his popular biweekly “MURPHY’s Logic” segment.  His 2023 book of the same name was a Globe and Mail and Toronto Star national bestseller.

Steve Murphy is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Radio-Television Digital News Association and of the Eldred Savoie Award from St. Thomas University and the New Brunswick Legislature Press Gallery.

Working with Christmas Daddies, the IWK Children’s Hospital, United Way, Progress Club, Hospice Saint John and numerous other organizations, Steve Murphy has played a role in raising more than $160 million for charity, for which he was recognized with the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee medal and in 2023, as a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International.

He is the proud father of two adult children, Nora and Brendan, and a grandfather of two.

SPEAKING TOPICS

Fake’s always* free

LESSONS & WARNINGS FOR A FACT FREE FUTURE

A keynote to build sessions and panels around - fake’s always free, Steve’s masterclass lesson in media, journalism and warnings for a “post-facts” media landscape.

* At least it should be.

  • What happened to facts and the folks who reported them

  • Why fake takes hold in the modern media landscape

  • Real news and its broken business model

  • Preparing for a fact-free future

Learn to See

DISINFORMATION AND HOW TO SEE THE TRUTH IN NEWS

Expose your audience to an expert-level exploration of truth, disinformation and how to know the difference in today’s attention-centric media economy.

  • Exploration of the tell-tale signs you are seeing or reading untruths

  • Expert-level analysis of how disinformation has taken hold in media

  • Spotting opinions dressed up like news

  • Thoughts on why none of this is ok and how you can do something about it

Fundraising

IF IT’S NOT IT’S NOT

Perfect for not-for-profit leads, fund development voices and business minds committed to giving back, fund raising with Steve Murphy explores the essential component in raising money, excitement or attention - fun. 

  • Hundreds of millions raised for important Canadian causes

  • How to nail the host role in event fundraising

  • Delivering as host, what you need to know

  • Stories and lessons learned from hundreds of fundraising moments

LIVE ON STAGE INTERVIEWS

With a vast experience in live on stage interviews, Steve creates an engaging conversation with your guest of choice. Consider interviews with CEO's, executive team members, top performers or a special celebrity guest. Steve's live on stage interviews have included author Peter C. Newman, Hon. Frank McKenna and Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York. Connect with VOX to discuss your On Stage Interview.