As the winter winds begin to howl, things are heating up in anticipation of the CRTC decision coming out of the hearings held in early November. Nothing less than the future of radio in Canada is at stake. For now, the race for ratings is as hot as ever as demonstrated by the Fall BBM released today.

Toronto: CHUM-FM claimed a market leading 9.4 per cent share of hours tuned for A12+. EZRock proved that the summer book was a minor blip as they posted a formidable 8.1 per cent share. Q107 turned in an impressive 7.3 per cent share of A12+ and a 15.4 per cent share of M25-54. 680News continued their strong showing with a 5.5 per cent share of A12+.

As Canada lies buried beneath the depths of winter, I'm sitting here embroiled in a discussion about who is hot. Or more specifically, which formats are hot and which are not. So its time to work up a little perspiration and churn out some analysis.

Below is a recap of 8 large markets, detailing the percentage share of hours tuned (A12+, M-Sun. 5a-1a) for each format in the Fall 2000 BBM. There is some subjectivity in determining whether a station should be categorized, for example, as Hot Adult Contemporary or Contemporary Hit Radio station.

Even as the winter chill settles in, things on the radio landscape are heating up with the latest PPM radio ratings. Today’s radio release from BBM completes the thirteen week period covering August 27th to November 25th. This marks the thirteenth 13 week period in the new era of measurement for Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary. Let’s take a look at some of the numbers.

Toronto: Bragging rights at the top of the ratings heap go to CHFI-FM with a 13.5% share of hours tuned for A12+ (up from 12.2% last time out). CHUM-FM holds their #1 spot with the ladies 25-54 delivering a 19.0% share (up from 17.9%) followed by CHFI-FM posting a 17.0% share (up from 14.0%). Q107 holds their #1 spot for males 25-54, posting an 11.9% share (up from 10.7% in the last 13 week book). The Edge holds their edge over the competition with M18-34 turning in a 15.5% share (down from 15.9%). For F18-34, CHFI-FM tops the list with a 21.4% (up from 17.5%) share of hours tuned followed by CHUM-FM posting a 20.4% (up from 19.6%) share.

With summer in the rear view mirror, it’s time to take a look back at the last 13 weeks with the latest PPM radio ratings. Today’s radio release from BBM completes the thirteen week period covering May 28th to August 26th. This marks the twelfth 13 week period in the new era of measurement for Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary.  Let’s take a look at some of the numbers.

A brief overview of share figures from the latest PPM 2012 BBM release courtesy of David Bray...This is an overview of the 4 week ratings released today compared to the last 4 week book.

With spring peeking around the corner, the radio landscape is heating up with the latest PPM radio ratings. Today’s radio release from BBM completes the thirteen week period covering November 28th to February 26th. This marks the tenth 13 week period in the new era of measurement for Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary.  Let’s take a look at some of the numbers.

As the winter winds start to blow, the radio landscape is heating up with the latest PPM radio ratings. Today's radio release from BBM completes the thirteen week period covering August 29th to November 27th. This marks the ninth 13 week period in the new era of measurement for Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary. Let's take a look at some of the numbers.

As wistfully we watch summertime scenes in our rear view mirrors, today we get a chance to reflect on radio over the summer with the latest PPM radio ratings. Today’s radio release from BBM completes the thirteen week period covering May 30th to August 28th. This marks the eighth 13 week period in the new era of measurement for Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary. Let’s take a look at some of the numbers.

Summer’s (almost) here and the time is right for… the latest PPM radio ratings. Today’s radio release from BBM completes the thirteen week period covering February 28th to May 29th. This marks the seventh 13 week period in the new era of measurement for Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary. Let’s take a look at some of the numbers.

The snow is melting and things are heating up… with the latest PPM radio ratings. Today’s radio release from BBM completes the thirteen week period covering November 29th to February 27th. This marks the sixth 13 week period in the new era of measurement for Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary.  Let’s take a look at some of the numbers.

Vancouver

PPM Comparison

% Share of Hours Tuned

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

Toronto

% Share of Hours Tuned

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