Judi Paparelli

Radio and television veteran Judi Paparelli is a media entrepreneur known for her brainpower, personality and elegant delivery.

Before going national, New York native Judi Paparelli hosted talk shows in Laconia, New Hampshire; Charleston, South Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia and Boston, Massachusetts.  While in Charleston, she won the city's prestigious "Young Career Woman" award.

In Boston, Judi's intelligent wit made her a popular traffic reporter and sidekick on Kiss 108 Radio, and News & Entertainment Director on WROR Radio's morning show. 

A media pioneer, Paparelli developed TRAFFIC WATCH, a traffic reporting system broadcast jointly by Boston's WBZ-TV and KISS 108 Radio. The communication system incorporated graphics, live cameras and traffic construction forecasting -- techniques now widely used across the country. For her efforts and innovation in behalf of the City of Boston, Judi Paparelli was awarded a special honor by then-Boston Mayor Raymond Flynn. The U.S. Department of Transportation also recognized her project for its success in bringing together local, state and national officials as well as transportation experts in order to coordinate effective communication.

While broadcasting in Boston, Judi was tapped by Talk America Radio Network to create her own show, and "JudiWorld: A Global Radio Adventure" was born. "It's a show created for our time," Paparelli says, "Because today… global is local." Her hosting style, direct-yet-respectful delivery and ability to connect with listeners from all demographics have been described as "controversy with class." 

Known for her live special event coverage, Judi was chosen to carry the Olympic Torch for the City of Boston, sailed the Tall Ships, covered the Boston Marathon, the U.S.S. Constitution "Old Ironsides" 200^th Birthday Sail and presidential primaries and inaugurations. Judi traveled to Saudi Arabia in 2002 with a delegation of eight American radio hosts, reported live from the 2004 Democratic and Republican National Conventions and provided on-scene radio coverage during and after four hurricanes -- Frances, Jeanne, Ivan and Charley -- struck Florida in 2004. In 2008 Paparelli covered the presidential election from the perspective of a grass roots campaign worker. She continues to provide workplace coverage, entertainment reports and live event coverage for media outlets across the country. Her trademark original "Audio Diaries" invite listeners inside whatever world Judi covers.

As a TV staff writer and copywriter, Judi has written, created and voiced scores of successful radio and television commercials and developed advertising proposals for clients and sponsors around the world, including GM, Bermuda Tourism, Formula Boats, Honda and Vacation Outlets.

Judi produces and co-hosts "Hollywood Plus: The Radio Show" with Hollywood storyteller Stephen Schochet.

She is a public speaker and consultant on communication and workplace issues.

Broadcaster and writer Paparelli is also currently at work on her international radio documentary and book focusing on the effects of positive communication on daily life, business productivity and workplace atmosphere.

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