Radio

CRTC shuts down ads on Radio 2 and ICI Musique

In its ruling, the regulator said the CBC hasn’t proven it used national advertising funds to maintain radio investments.

Rogers Radio taps Shazam for a new kind of countdown

The media co has paired with the music app for sponsorable and localized music shows based on the songs listeners are searching for most.

Rogers buys the top: Media Monitors

The telco bought the most radio advertising for the week of Aug. 22 to 28.

Fintech startup mixes it up with first campaign

LowestRates.Ca is focused on brand-building, and is taking a multi-pronged approach to reach everyone from the millennials to boomers.

Honda Dealer Association buys the top: Media Monitors

The car dealers purchased the most radio advertising for the week of Aug. 15 to 21.

Radio revenue down: StatsCan

The Atlantic provinces and Saskatchewan posted the strongest profit margin gains in 2015, according to the latest numbers.

Chrysler buys the top: Media Monitors

The car co purchased the most advertising in Toronto for the week of Aug. 8 to 14.

Sleep Country Canada buys the week: Media Monitors

The mattress retailer bought the most radio spots in Toronto for the week of Aug. 1 to 7.

Honda Dealer Association buys the top: Media Monitors

The car dealer purchased the most radio advertising in Toronto for the week of July 25 to 31.

Honda Dealer Association buys top spot: Media Monitors

The car co purchased the most advertising in Toronto for the week of July 18 to 24.

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Blue Jays drive revenue for Rogers Media in Q2

Sportsnet and baseball helped push revenue up by 6% in Q2 despite continued softness in advertising across the media division.

Toronto radio station connects listeners with Scenetag

Vibe 105 is the first station to sign with the connective technology, aiming to increase listener interaction through the deal.

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Mitsubishi Motors buys the week: MM

The automaker bought the most amount of radio ads for the week of July 11 to 17 in Toronto.

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The Home Depot buys the top: Media Monitors

The retailer purchased the most advertising in Toronto for the week of July 4 to 10.

The Home Depot buys the top: Media Monitors

The DIY store bought the most radio time in Toronto for the week of June 27 to July 3.