Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Radio Gazza - Canadian Radio Update for May 15th, 2009

Just back from a week off in Miami, so no colour commentary this week, just the goods.

Notable:
-David Corey bumped to National PD at CHUM Radio
-Stephanie Friedman hired as GM of Nielsen BDS Radio Canada
-Russ Empey is the new MD at CJAY 92 Calgary, Chad Martin is new PD
-Ceara K moves from Kool Victoria to PD at Vibe (replacing Martin) in June
-680 News Toronto launches Blackberry Application

This Week's Most Added Tracks at Canadian Radio (**As published by Radio & Records):

Top 40:
#1 Katy Perry "Waking Up In Vegas"
#2 Sean Kingston "Fire Burning"
#3 Jonathan Roy "Lies"

Rock:
#1 Nickelback "Burn It To The Ground"
#2 Chickenfoot "Oh Yeah"
#3 Cage The Elephant "Ain't No Rest For The Wicked"

Hot A/C:
#1 Kelly Clarkson "I Do Not Hook Up"
#2 Katy Perry "Waking Up In Vegas"
#3 Suzie McNeil "SuperGirl"