Tag: Steve Jones

Federal budget falls short on closing advertising loopholes, AI protections, say...

A cross-section of Canadian media advocacy and culture groups are taking issue with what was "missing" from last week's federal budget, ranging from a...

Revolving Door

Originally published in the March 14, 2024 edition of The Weekly Briefing Steve Jones will assume the role of President of Stingray Radio as Ian...

Steve Jones promoted to president of Stingray Radio as Ian Lurie...

Steve Jones will assume the role of President of Stingray Radio as Ian Lurie transitions to serve as the company's Executive Chairman. Set to take...

Radio & Podcast News – Nielsen says radio reaching 40 per...

Nielsen’s newly-released Total Audience Report for Q3 2023 says AM/FM radio is now reaching 40% more American consumers, 18-49, than TV. Radio’s weekly reach...

Stingray SVP Steve Jones on radio’s appeal for a greater share...

The federal government spent more than $86 million on advertising during fiscal 2022-23. 71% of that was with digital media, including nearly $14 million...

G98.7 rebrands to Flow 98.7 as Stingray relinquishes heritage brand

Toronto's G98.7 (CKFG-FM) is getting a rebrand, moving forward as the "All New" Flow 98.7 as Stingray relinquishes the heritage, urban hip hop format...

Stingray stations mark 40th anniversary of John Lennon’s death

Stingray's Classic Rock and Classic Hits stations will be marking the 40th anniversary of John Lennon's death on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Imagine: A Day for...

Stingray Radio temporarily lays off 90 nationwide

Stingray Radio has temporarily laid off just under 90 employees nationwide due to what Steve Jones, SVP Brands & Content, Radio, describes as a...

Radio & Podcast News – Stingray named International Broadcast Group of...

Stingray won multiple awards at the 2019 Worldwide Radio Summit on Mar. 29 in Burbank, CA, including International Broadcast Group of the Year. Steve...

Stingray set to flip Classic Hits stations in Edmonton and Vancouver

Stingray has announced that it’s flipping its Classic Hits stations in Vancouver and Edmonton. LG 104.3 (CHLG-FM) Vancouver and 96.3 Capital FM (CKRA-FM) Edmonton will...