R3 Ratings Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary and Montreal

Toronto: Bragging rights at the top of the ratings heap, despite a significant decline, go to CHFI-FM with a 9.8% share of hours tuned for A12+ (up from 9.5% last time out). CHUM-FM takes the #1 spot with the ladies 25-54 delivering a 17.9% share (down from 18.4 followed by CHFI-FM with 14.2% (down from 14.6%). BOOM-FM holds the #1 spot for males 25-54, posting a 12.9% share (down from 13.8% in the last 13 week book) followed by Q107 at 11.7% (up from 9.3%). Virgin 99.9 leads the way for M18-34 with a 10.1% share. For F18-34, CHUM-FM tops the list posting a 19.6% (down from 26.3%).

Vancouver: 103.5 QM-FM grabs the #1 spot for A12+ with a 11.7% share of hours tuned (up from 11.6% last time out). Taking the top spot for F25-54 was QM-FM, posting a 14.9% share (up from 12.3% last time out). JACK-FM holds the lead for M25-54 listeners, delivering a 13.6% share (up from 10.8%). The FOX is out in front for M18-34 with an 18.2% share of hrs. tuned (down from 22.0%). When it comes to Females 18-34, Z95.3 takes top spot with a 14.4% share (down from 17.2%).

Edmonton: 102.3 NOW Radio rules the roost for A12+ posting a 12.1% share of hours tuned (up from 11.1%). NOW! Radio takes top spot for F25-54, delivering a 10.1% share (down from 16.7%). NOW also tops the list for M25-54 with a 15.9% share (up from 15.7%). For M18-34, NOW! posted a 18.3% (down from 19.1%) For F18-34 NOW! delivered a 23.2%.

Calgary: Country105 leads the way for A12+ with a 10.9% (up from 10.2%) followed closely by XL103 with a 10.8% share (down from 10.9%). Country 105 is popular with the ladies, taking #1 spot for F25-54 delivering an 11.8% share (up from 11.3%) followed by XL103 at 11.1%. For M25-54, XL103 is #1 with an 11.4% (down from 12.4%). Country 105 takes top spot for M18-34 delivering a 14.7% share. Country 105 is #1 for F18-34 posting a 14.5% share.

Montreal (Total): CFGL-FM 105.7 Rythme FM is #1 for A12+ with a 15.5% share (up from 14.7%). CFGL-FM 105.7 Rythme FM is tops with the ladies, taking #1 spot for F25-54 delivering a 20.1% share (up from 17.5 %). For M25-54, CHMP 98.5FM is in a dead heat with CITEF: 107,3 Rouge Mm both at 13.5% share. Virgin Radio 96 is #1 for M18-34 with a 15.1% share.

See summary charts belowA brief overview of share figures from the latest PPM 2015 Numeris release courtesy of David Bray...

Toronto

% Share of Hours Tuned

(Mon.-Sun, 5a-1a)

 

Station	A12+ PPM June 1- Aug. 30	A12+ PPM March 2- May 31
CBC Radio Two	2.2	2.4
CBC Radio One	8.6	9.6
AM 640 Toronto	1.7	1.8
Classical 96.3 FM	4.1	5.1
102.1 The Edge	4.2	3.2
News Talk 1010	6.6	8.0
680 News	5.5	5.5
Flow 93.5	2.8	3.1
AM 740	4.0	3.6
Boom-FM	9.0	8.8
98.1 CHFI-FM	9.8	9.5
TSN 1050	.5	.7
104.5 CHUM-FM	9.3	9.2
Z103.5	2.8	2.5
Q107	5.9	5.5
95.3 Fresh-FM	.7	.8
KX 94.7	1.0	1.1
Sportsnet 590 The FAN	4.0	3.1
Jazz FM 91	1.3	1.3
Jewel 88.5	1.1	1.6
Virgin Radio 99.9	6.6	5.2
KISS 92.5	4.1	4.2
G98.7	1.3	1.5
Indie 88.1	1.6	1.4

 

Troy Weston | Account Manager

Bell Media | t 416.384.4846 | m 416.560.2370 | troy.weston@bellmedia.ca 260 Richmond St W Toronto, ON M5V 1W5 Canada

 

TSN Radio 1150 - Debuts Labour Day Monday

TSN Radio 1150 in Hamilton hits the airwaves this Labour Day (Monday, September 7). The station’s all-sports programming is also available online at TSN.ca, and via the TSN GO app.

The city’s first all-sports radio station kicks off with live programming from Tim Hortons Field with Mark’s Labour Day Weekend, featuring the Hamilton Tiger-Cats taking on the Toronto Argonauts, as the long-time rivals battle for first place in the CFL’s East Division.

TSN 1150’s daily sports related programming begins Tuesday, featuring two new locally focused shows: Ticats at Noon with Jim Tatti, and Marsh & Milton, the station’s daily drive home show featuring veteran Hamilton Spectator sports columnist Steve Milton and former McMaster Marauders quarterback Marshall Ferguson.

TSN 1150 programmers promise lots of live sports talk with a focus on Hamilton’s teams, including the Ticats and McMaster Marauders, as well as the Toronto and Buffalo sports scenes.

“We are thrilled to officially launch TSN Radio 1150 in Hamilton, and there is no better day to introduce Hamiltonians to their new all-sports station than the Labour Day Classic,” said Mike Nabuurs, Program Director, TSN Radio 1150 in Hamilton. “Launching with Ticats at Noon and Marsh & Milton will allow us to connect with Hamilton sports fans on one of the city’s biggest sports days. It’s a wonderful time to be a Hamilton sports fan.”

“Am I excited to hit the airwaves and spend each day breaking down Hamilton’s pride and joy, the Ticats? Yes Guy!” said Jim Tatti, host, Ticats at Noon. “Ticats at Noon will be fans’ #1 source for news, analysis, and discussion surrounding the team.”

“I’ve been part of the local sports scene longer than I care to mention, and I’m honoured to begin a new era for sports in Hamilton with the launch of TSN 1150,” said Steve Milton, co-host, Marsh & Milton. “I look forward to discussing the key issues that matter to Hamilton sports fans and celebrating the best of this great sports city.”

In May 2015, the Bell Media Radio confirmed a new multi-year partnership with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL) that includes live broadcasts of all Tiger-Cats games as well as additional programming.

With the Labour Day launch of TSN Radio 1150 in Hamilton, TSN Radio is now available in seven major Canadian markets: Hamilton, Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Edmonton.

Government is moving Ad Dollars to Digital and Radio

Government spending shifting towards digital: Report

Radio also a beneficiary of shifting spending

Chris Powell September 01, 2015

The internet and radio are the biggest beneficiaries of recent shifts in government advertising, according to a new report from Newspapers Canada, with investment increasing 30% and 82% respectively in the most recent reporting period.

The federal government spent $75.2 million on advertising in 2013-14, according to the report, with traditional media accounting for more than two thirds of that total ($56.8 million).

But while government spending against traditional media was up slightly over the previous year, the report noted it had also fallen significantly since reaching $114.3 million in 2009-10.

Daily and community newspapers attracted a combined $4.3 million in spending in the most recent fiscal year, accounting for approximately 7.6% of the government’s total advertising investment. Dailies attracted $2.2 million in spending, a 58% increase from $938,843 in the previous fiscal year.

Community newspapers attracted $2.09 million in government spending, a total that also includes spending of $1.2 million on Official Language publications, ethnic publications and Aboriginal publications. According to the report, this means annual government spending of just $1,021 in each of the country’s 849 community publications.

While television attracted an industry-leading $26.7 million in government spending, its share of total revenue fell to 46.4% from a high of 60.1% the previous year. The internet, meanwhile, surged forward with government spending of $15.6 million, its share of total government spending increasing to 27.05%.

The report noted internet spending has increased steadily from less than 1% in 2002-03, following a global trend that has largely come at the expense of print. The report also noted radio’s share of government spending grew from 2% to 12% between 2011 and 2014.

“The government should and must communicate the programs and services it provides directly to citizens and get the best value for the taxpayer’s money,” said the report. “But the way in which it chooses to advertise says a lot about what media it values, and why.

“TV and internet ads work to build brand, not to inform. Newspapers generate debate and serve as a forum for discussion.”

The report details several high-profile advertising initiatives, including an $11.3 million “Better Jobs” campaign from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada encouraging youth to pursue education in so-called “high demand” fields, and informing them of programs supporting training and skills development.

Other large government campaigns included Finance Canada’s $10.5 million Economic Action Plan awareness campaign, informing Canadians of the programs and benefits available to them through the plan, and a $7.6 million campaign from Industry Canada providing details about the government’s telecommunications policy and measures being taken to improve services and costs for consumers.

The report also detailed a reported $3.4 million in public notices, an area that newspapers are fighting to retain as online plays an increasingly important role in their dissemination.