Tag: Steve Jones
Stingray moves away from 24/7 newstalk in Kamloops
Stingray is moving away from airing 24/7 news/talk programming on Kamloops, BC heritage station, CHNL.
The network says going forward the AM station will now...
Stingray bets on New Country in Toronto
Stingray has introduced New Country 93.5 (CFXJ-FM) in Toronto, as the company takes a bet on the rising popularity of Country music.
The New Country...
Regulatory, Telecom & Media News – Rogers partners with Comcast to...
Rogers Communications has announced a 10-year agreement with Comcast that will see its Entertainment OS and 10G internet connectivity technology introduced in Canada. Currently...
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...
