Radio Gazza - Canadian Radio Update for February 27th, 2008

More layoffs in radio land this week. This comes on the verge of XM Radio supposedly making a big announcement next week. Rumour has it as a price reduction, but that remains to be seen. CMW is now just a few weeks away and while attendance is looking like it will be OK, it certainly won't be at the level that it's been in the past.

Notable:
-CHUM Radio, a division of CTV Limited confirmed a staff reduction as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce operating expenses. Affected are 40 positions, including 17 terminations and 23 vacancies that will be eliminated.
-7 layoffs at Rogers Sudbury including news director, morning host, PD/Afternoon Drive host
-23 layoffs at Astral Media
-The Hawk signs on in Chilliwack with a Modern & Classic rock blend
-Michael Moman joins Magic 98.3 Saskatoon as PM Drive and AM Co-Host


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

Top 40:
#1 Britney Spears "If U Seek Amy"
#2 Simple Plan "No Love"
#3 Nickelback "If Today Was Your Last Day"

Rock:
#1 Pearl Jam "Brother"
#2 Kings Of Leon "Use Somebody"
#3 Theory Of A Deadman "Hate My Life"

Hot A/C:
#1 Lily Allen "The Fear"
#2 Miley Cirus "The Climb"
#3 Flo Rida Feat Ke$ha "Right Round"

Radio Gazza - Canadian Radio Update for February 13th, 2008

Ratings time again (it's really never ending) so stations are tightening things up a bit, but there's still a ton of activity to look at.

Notable:
-Corus Entertainment has partnered with StreamTheWorld to deliver its 52 radio stations on a Corus iPhone application.
-Energy 101.5 Calgary, Hot 89.9 Ottawa and a few other stations pull Chris Brown from the playlist.
-CRTC repeals Hit/Non Hit restrictions in all markets except Montréal and Ottawa


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

Top 40:
#1 Nickelback "If Today Was Your Last Day"
#2 Elise Estrada "Poison"
#3 Akon Feat Colby O'Donis & Kardinal Offishall "Beautiful"

Rock:
#1 Trews "Can't Stop Laughing"
#2 Kings Of Leon "Use Somebody"
#3 Pop Evil "100 in a 55"

Hot A/C:
#1 Katy Perry "Thinking Of You"
#2 Karl Wolf Feat. Culture "Africa"
#3 All American Rejects "Gives You Hell"