New series joining the 2025-26 AMI-audio schedule as of Sept. 2, include:

Reflections, Tuesday-Friday at 1 p.m. ET

Hosted by Ramya Amuthan (Kelly & Ramya), Reflections listens in on how we make sense of the world, through conversation and the lens of the lived experience of the disability community, weaving our questions with your stories. Contributors to Reflections include Kelly MacDonald, Grant Hardy, Joeita Gupta, Beth Deer and Nisreen Abdel-Majid. Available as an audio podcast.

Disability Rights, and Wrongs: The David Lepodcast 

In this audio podcast, outspoken disability rights advocate David Lepofsky  and AMI’s Jacob Shymanski welcome guests to discuss the latest in disability rights…and wrongs.

Returning programming on AMI-audio:

Voices of The Walrus, Sunday, Wednesday and Saturday at 8 a.m. ET

Veteran radio broadcaster Roger Ashby takes you into the pages of The Walrus, with a chorus of vibrant voices bringing to life essays and fiction from some of Canada’s best writers. Available as an audio podcast.

My Life in Books with Red Széll, Monday and Thursday at 8 a.m. ET

Join broadcaster Red Széll for My Life in Books with Red Széll, featuring one-on-one interviews with audiobook authors who discuss their life, works and three books that have resonated with them. Available as an audio podcast.

Maclean’s Magazine, Tuesday and Friday at 8 a.m. ET

Anastasia Maclean and Paul Berry present a selection of feature articles from the most recent edition of Maclean’s.

The Guardian Daily, daily at 9 a.m. ET

Hosted by Mike Ross, listen for a selection of feature articles from The Guardian, a British daily newspaper with a distinctly international outlook  focused on politics, economics and environmental issues.

The Globe and Mail Today, daily at 10 a.m. ET

Corinne Van Dusen and Matt Speirs deliver the Canadian news, editorials and business, sports and entertainment stories pulled from the latest edition of The Globe and Mail.

The Washington Post This Week, daily at 11 a.m. ET

Shawn Lavigne and Paul Berry read American news and opinions from the latest edition of The Washington Post.

Double Tap, daily at noon ET

Tune in daily for new episodes of Double Tap for discussions, led by Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, on news, reviews and technology stories of interest  to people who are members of the blind, partially sighted and disability community. Also available as an audio podcast and video podcast on YouTube.

Audiobook Café (formerly AMI Audiobook Review), Mondays, Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. ET

Host Jacob Shymanski keeps you up to date with the latest audiobook releases and literary news, sharing in-depth conversations with authors, narrators and industry experts. Available as an audio podcast.

Para Sport Nation, Sunday, Monday and Saturday at 1:30 p.m.  ET

Para Sport Nation is where elite competition meets real stories from the  world of Para sport. Hosted by Paralympian Nathan Clement and AMI’s Alex Smyth, each episode dives into the athletes, events, and moments shaping adaptive sport in Canada and beyond. Also available as an audio podcast and video podcast on YouTube.

AMI-tv

Highlights of AMI-tv’s upcoming fall programming include:

September

Our Community returns Thursday, Sept. 4, at 9:30 p.m. ET to AMI-tv and AMI+ 

Celebrating its 10th season on AMI-tv, the Golden Sheaf Award-nominated Our Community highlights the people, places and organizations that have made life more enjoyable for Canadians with a disability. Organizations featured in the 12-episode 10th season include Vancouver’s All Bodies Dance project, Ontario’s WindReach Farm and Saskatchewan’s Prairie Branches.

Desert Racers debuts Friday, Sept. 19, at 9 p.m. ET on AMI-tv

Bruce Cook, the star of AMI’s IndieFEST award-winning By Hook or By Cook, is back with the brand-new six-episode series Desert Racers, exclusively on AMI-tv. Jimmy Diaz, a small-town Baja dreamer, teams up with the paraplegic daredevil to take on the most grueling off-road race in  the world: The Baja 1000. Desert Racers is produced by Render Digital Media. 

October

Game Changers returns Thursday, Oct. 2, at 9 p.m. ET to  AMI-tv and AMI+

Each episode of Game Changers finds Dave Brown in his element, visiting stunning locales while spending the day chatting with notable Canadians. Upcoming guests in the 20-episode, second season include Mary Walsh (This Hour Has 22 Minutes), Olympic gold medal-winning  hockey goaltender Sami Jo Small, comedian Courtney Gilmour, Barenaked Ladies’ Kevin Hearn, hockey analyst and internet personality Steve Dangle, Gavin Crawford (Because News) and professional race car driver Marie-Soleil Labelle. Game Changers is produced by FRANK Digital.

November

Got Game returns Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 9 p.m. ET to AMI-tv and AMI+

Hosted by Joshua Ang, the six-episode second season of Got Game explores coming-of-age in a board game café as six youths with disabilities share their stories in a round table discussion while playing inclusive tabletop games, recognizing the individualism of these youth aside from  their disability. Got Game is produced by Mountain Road Productions.

All AMI-tv originals are available post-broadcast on demand at AMI+.

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Feel free to forward questions and inquiries:

Phone: (416)431-5792  

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As I previously reported, 56 diary markets were discontinued by Numeris, leaving us with our current 22, reporting central area only. radioCount, using a different methodology has recently released their Fall book surveying 21 markets (Prince George withdrew). All 22 Numeris markets were measured under continuous measurement, using the Online Radio Diary. Today’s Numeris release covers the period of Sept. 9 to Nov. 3, 2024. Since Numeris was having difficulty getting sufficient sample, they also borrowed from previous releases for most markets. This includes weekly measurement from Nov. 6, 2023 to Nov. 3, 2024. 

It is worth mentioning that AM/FM radio reached 82% of Canadians 25-54 in diary markets. This fall, 38% of Adult 25-54 listening occurred in their vehicles, while 33% of listening was done in the home. 

Now, let’s take a look at five sample markets from the latest Numeris release:

Ottawa-Gatineau: Bragging rights at the top of the ratings heap go to CBC Radio One, well out in front delivering a 20.0% share for adults (up from 19.1%). CBC Radio One grabs the #1 spot with women 25-54, delivering an 11.5% share followed closely by Hot 89.9 with 10.6%. CBC Radio One holds the #1 spot for men 25-54, posting a 14.0% share, followed by CHEZ 106 at 10.1%. CBC Radio One boasts a lead for men 18-34 with a 15.4% share of hours tuned, followed by CHEZ 106 with 11.2%. For women 18-34, CBC Radio One has a lead, posting a 10.0% share, followed closely by Hot 89.9 with 9.9% and boom 99.7 at 9.9%.

Winnipeg: CBC Radio One grabs the #1 spot for adults with a 14.6% share of hours tuned, followed by CJOB with 13.6%. Top spot for women, 25-54, goes to QX104 Country with a 13.3% share of hours tuned, followed by Bounce 99.9 at 10.2% and Virgin Radio with a 10.0% share. For Men 25-54, 92.1 CITI-FM is tops with a 17.3%. 92.1 CITI-FM heads the list for men, 18-34, with a 13.1%, followed by Energy 106 with 12.7%. For women 18-34, the favourite is QX Country with 13.3%

Halifax:  CBC Radio One takes #1 with adults, posting an impressive 19.9% share of hours tuned. Virgin Radio takes top spot for women 25-54, delivering a 16.4%. Q104 tops the list for men 25-54 with 18.9%. For men, 18-34, Virgin takes the lead with 20.9%, followed by Q104 with 19.2%. When it comes to women 18-34, Virgin takes top spot with a large lead, posting an impressive 31.2% share.

Quebec City: CHOI 98.1 leads the way for adults with a 17.1% share of hours tuned. WKND 91.9 is popular with women, taking #1 with 25-54, delivering a 27.5% share. For men 25-54, CHOI is on top with an 30.4%. CHOI also takes top spot for men 18-34, delivering a 21.5%. WKND 91.9 also takes the lead for women 18-34, posting a 27.5% share.

Victoria: CBC Radio One is #1 A12+ with a 21.3% share (down from 22.0 %). CBC Radio One is tops with women, taking #1, 25-54, delivering a 16.4% share, followed by Ocean at 13.0% and The Zone at 12.5%. For men, 25-54, The Zone is on top at 16.4% share, followed by The Q with 15.5%. For men, 18-34, The Q leads with 22.0%, followed by The Zone with 17.3%. For women 18-34, the leader is The Q, posting a 25.6 %, followed by Virgin Radio at 18.0 %.

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They say Rock and Roll will never die. Can the same be said of the medium that brought us those songs? Not so long ago, Bell Media announced the sale of 45 of its radio stations, shockingly declaring “it’s not a viable business anymore.” Radio ad revenues continue to decline across the country. Radio measurement has become problematic. Questions surround Numeris. How long can this continue?

I have worked on radio for 40 years and I continue to love the medium. Still, certain facts can’t be ignored. The PPM numbers I discuss below display a few wonky results. There have been a variety of problems with PPM and sample sizes continue to be a real concern.

The PPM methodology has been extremely expensive to operate, making the task of raising sample sizes difficult. In days gone by, we used to discuss the three-hit theory. With PPM, it is difficult to achieve a frequency of two. That raises the question, if Numeris shows stations in a relatively poor light to buyers, are we somehow doing a disservice to station owners? Is the system insufficiently reliable and stable for buyers and analysts? Right now, owners are exploring options. Tomorrow, I will discuss the diary markets and the alternatives being explored there. 

With this book, radio retains an average weekly reach of 83% for Canadians A12+. In home represents 49% of tuning. Out of home represents 51% of tuning. We should note that, for Canadians, 10% of radio consumption comes from AM/FM live radio streaming. Let’s forge on.

The latest PPM release from Numeris completes the 13-week period covering August 26, 2024-November, 2024. Let’s look at the five PPM markets.

Toronto: Bragging rights at the top of the ratings heap go to CBC Radio One delivering an 11.7% share for A12+, followed closely by CHFI with an 11.5%. CHFI-FM comes out on top with women 25-54 with a 13.7 % share (up from 12.3%). For men 25-54, boom leads with 10.1 % (down from 12.0%). In a surprising shift, 640 AM CFIQ is out in front for M18-34 with a 12.9%. CHFI is #1 for F18-34, topping the list at 16.1%. 

Vancouver: CKNW grabs the #1 spot for A12+ with a 12.1% share of hours tuned (down from 12.2%). Taking the top spot for F25-54 is Move 103.5 with a 20.3% (up from 18.8%) share. Virgin Radio holds the lead for M25-54 listeners, delivering a 13.1 % share followed by FOX at 11.1 %. Move 103.5 is out in front for M18-34 with a 14.3% share of hours tuned. In a very unusual shift, when it comes to women 18-34, CFOX drops to 9.1% from 26.7% in the last book and Move takes a huge lead with 30.3%.

Edmonton: UP!99.3 takes #1 with A12+, posting a 10.5 % share of hours tuned. NOW! holds top spot for F25-54, delivering a 16.3% share (down from 17.3 %). NOW! Radio tops the list for M25-54 with a 13.4% share (up from 11.8%). For M18-34, the Bear is out in front at 16.8% (up from 6.9 %). UP! 99.3 led with F18-34 delivering 24.1% (up from.14.3%) – another unusual statistical jump.

Calgary: XL 103 leads the way for A12+ with a 15.9% share. 90.3 Amp Radio is popular with women, taking #1 spot for F25-54 delivering an 11.3 %. For M25-54, X92.9 rules with a 13.8% (up from 13.1%). X92.9 is in the top spot for M18-34, delivering a 21.2% (up from 16.3%). CJAY tops F18-34 posting a 12.6%.

Montreal: CHMP 98.5 FM is #1 for A12+ (Franco) with an 18.6.% share (down from 21.4%). For A12+ (Anglo) CJAD 800 is #1 with a 31.3% (down from 31.6 %). 107,3 Rouge is tops with women, taking #1 spot for F25-54 (Franco) delivering a 17.0 % share. For F25-54 (Anglo), The Beat 92.5 is well out in front with a 24.3% share (down from 32.4 %). For M25-54 (Franco), CHMP 98.5 FM is on top at a 23.3% share (down from 23.4%). For M25-54 (Anglo), CHOM-FM is #1 at 19.9 % (down from 20.8 %). 

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