Radio

Digital spend to increase by 15% in ’16: Carat
According to a report from the agency 2016 will witness a healthy 4.5% increase in ad spend.

Rob Farina joins Bell Media
The radio exec is the media co’s new advisor, helping to launch and build iHeartRadio’s market in Canada.

Honda Dealer Association takes the week: Media Monitors
The car dealer association bought the most radio advertising in Toronto for the week of March 21 to 27.

The radio just got more inspiring
Bell Media has announced the addition of Ted Radio Hour to its family of news/talk radio stations.

Rogers Wireless buys the top: Media Monitors
The telco bought the most radio advertising in Toronto for the week of March 14 to 20.

Rogers Wireless buys the top: Media Monitors
The telco bought the most advertising time in Toronto for the week of March 7 to 13.

Samsung goes all-out for the S7
The launch campaign is “one of the most extensive” the company has run to bring the phone’s features to life.

Radio check-in: buyers’ analyses
Hot on the heels of the latest PPM release, David McDonald from IPG Mediabrands and David Goodfellow from MEC detail spend trends.

Numeris overview: New PPM ratings
Bray and Partners president David Bray breaks down which radio stations are on top in Toronto, Montreal, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver.

Ford buys the top of the chart: Media Monitors
The dealer association bought the most radio advertising in Toronto for the week of Feb. 29 to March 6.

Jim Pattison plays a new tune in Calgary
The company has swapped adult alternative for country on 95.3 in the city.

Newcap aims to fill a void in Toronto radio
The company is focusing on throwbacks, rebranding Flow 93.5 as 93.5 The Move.

Sunwing Vacations takes the week: Media Monitors
The vacation company bought the most advertising in Toronto for the week of Feb. 22 to 28.

Branded content for your ears only
A Vancouver-based content co is helping brands reach targeted audiences by getting potential consumers to listen to their podcasts.