By David Bray

In the midst of significant changes in measurement methodology for many of the other markets, PPM in the big five keeps rolling on.

The new PPM release from Numeris completes the thirteen-week period covering Aug. 29 to Nov. 27. The subsiding stages of the COVID-19 pandemic seem to be having a lesser effect, as radio revenues are generally improved from their low points. However, it may be worth noting that instead of driving to and from work, many are still working from home, which in turn alters the nature of drive time.

Toronto

Bragging rights at the top of the ratings heap go to CBC Radio One, delivering a 14.3% share (up from 12.9% in the last release), followed by hits station BOOM-FM with 12.1%.

There is an extremely tight race for women 25 to 54 as adult contemporary stations CHUM-FM and CHFI-FM both deliver an 11.3% share, with BOOM-FM just a hair behind at 11.2%. Once again, BOOM-FM is well out in front for men in the same age group, posting an 11.5 % share.

BOOM-FM also leads the way for men 18 to 34 with a 13.7% share and women 18-34 at a 15.7% share, thought it was followed closely by CHFI-FM with 15.0%.

We’re not sure exactly what effect the departure of host John Derringer has had at Q107, but numbers for men 25 to 54 have been falling back a bit to 6.2%, although it still has a fairly health 9.7% share among men 18 to 34.

Vancouver

Talk station CKNW grabs the number one spot with a 12% share of hours tuned (flat with the last book).

Taking the top spot for women 25 to 54 is Virgin with a 14.3%. share. JR Country holds the lead for men in the same age group, delivering an 11% share. Move 103.5 is out in front for men 18 to 34 with an 11.1% share of hours tuned. When it comes to women 18 to 34, fellow adult contemporary station 104.3 the Breeze continues to perform well and with a 16% share.

Edmonton

Adult hits station UP 99.3 takes the number one spot, posting an 11.6 % share of hours, followed by CISN Country at 10.4%.

Adult contemporary station NOW! holds top spot for women 25 to 54, delivering a 14.4% share, followed by UP 99.3 at 14.1%. Classic rock station K97 tops the list for men 25 to 54 with a 10.8 % share.

For men 18 to 34, UP 99.3 is way out in front at 19.6%. CISN Country led with women 18 to 34, delivering a 16.3% share, followed by NOW at 16.1%.

Calgary

CBC Radio One and talk station CHQR lead the way, both with a 9.7% share.

Adult contemporary station Star 95.9 is most popular with women 25 to 54, delivering a 10.5% share, followed by Virgin at 10.2%. For men 25 to 54, alternative rock station X92.9 rules with a 15.5%.

101.5 Today Radio is in the top spot for men 18 to 34, delivering a 15.6% share. Country 105 is tops with women 18 to 34, posting a 14.7%.

Montreal

Talk station CHMP 98.5 is number one among Francophone audiences with a 23.6% share. For Anglophones, CJAD 800 is number one with a 22.6%.

CHMP-FM takes the top spot for Francophone women 25 to 54, delivering a 19.0% share. For Anglophone women, The Beat 92.5 is well out in front with a 31.5% share.

For Francophone men 25 to 54, CHMP 98.5 FM is also on top at a 26.3 % share. For Anglophone men, The Beat 92.5 is number one at 20.4%, followed by CHOM-FM at a 15.0% share.

David Bray is president of Bray & Partners Communications.