Radio
Bell Media revenue down in Q2
Ad revenues are down for the company’s media business, but parent co BCE posted a 25% increase in profit.
Auto cos take the top: Media Monitors
Honda held the top spot in Toronto for the week of July 27 to August 2.
Vancouver’s fledgling radio entrant
Roundhouse Radio readies for a September launch, presenting opportunities to reach Vancouverites through its on-air and online presence.
Honda buys the top: Media Monitors
The car co bought the most ad airtime in Toronto for the week of July 20 to 26.
Fresh Radio changes its format
The set of Corus stations has rolled out a new All Music Workday.
NHL deal contributes to Rogers Media Q2 revenue increase
While overall profits dipped, the company’s media division saw revenue growth related to NHL, Sportsnet, the Jays and Next Media Canada.
Should CBC go ad-free?
A Senate committee has tabled a report recommending an examination into the costs and benefits of TV advertising on CBC/Radio-Canada.
What’s the future of French-language music on radio, CRTC asks
The CRTC’s latest proceedings examine whether there is enough French-language music programming.
Cadillac takes the week: Media Monitors
Ads for the General Motors car had the most airtime for the week of July 13 to 19.
Corus Entertainment posts Q3 loss
President and CEO Doug Murphy says the next 18 months will be a period of increased focus, following what he calls “disappointing” third quarter results.
BMO wins the week: Media Monitors
The bank had the most radio advertising in Toronto and Montreal for the week of July 6 to 12.
Ford Lincoln buys the top: Media Monitors
The car co had the most radio advertising in Toronto and Montreal for the week of June 29 to July 5.
A radio station’s point of pride
With Cyndi Lauper draped across a float, Boom 97.3 forewent ad revenue and opened up programming to reach new listeners.
Chevrolet buys the top: Media Monitors
The car co bought the most radio advertising in Toronto for the week of June 22 to 28.
CRTC yanks AVR radio licence
The broadcaster has lost its radio licence for all five Canadian cities in which it operated, opening up a new opportunity for reaching Aboriginal Canadians on the dial.
