Radio Gazza - Canadian Radio Update for May 22nd, 2009

Still a lot of folks on post-ratings vacation, but that hasn't slowed things down on the add front, especially at rock radio. The big news, though it's not fully reflected below was that Billy Talent and Linkin Park dropped new tunes which were added everywhere they could be.

Notable:

-Dean Ernst has reportedly joined the Yangaroo team (DMDS' parent company)

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

Top 40:

#1 Kristina Debarge "Goodbye"

#2 Katy Perry "Waking Up In Vegas"

#3 Black Eyed Peas "Boom Boom Pow"

Rock:

#1 Billy Talent "Rusted From The Rain"

#2 Arkells "Ballad Of Hugo Chavez"

#3 Nine Inch Nails "Not So Pretty Now"

Hot A/C:

#1 Rob Thomas "Her Diamonds"

#2 September "Can't Get Over"

#3 Kristina Debarge "Goodbye"

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"