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Press Releases - 2013 April 16

ASTRAL AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

ONE GIANT TOOLBOX

Download our new B2B app and you could end up at the 2013 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity! The contest to win an all-expense paid trip runs from now until May 10th, 2013. Aggregating news from Astral's various business units, its many features include client case studies, an events calendar, tons of information & tools to keep you in the know.

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Industry - 2013 March 05

AN OPEN LETTER TO OUR CLIENTS

BELL-ASTRAL TRANSACTION

An Open Letter to our clients regarding the announcement of the Competition Bureau's approval of the Bell-Astral transaction.

Mario Cecchini, Senior Vice President
Sales and Marketing
Astral Radio

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Resources - 2013 March 05

'RADIO ENGAGEMENT IN CANADA STUDY'

> RADIO CONTINUES TO BE A DAILY TOUCHSTONE

Commissioned by the Canadian Association of Radio Broadcasters, Vision Critical conducted a study in late 2012, to provide 'fresh and forward-looking insights into the role and relevance of radio to listeners and to advertisers in today's fast-changing media landscape'.

The full report is available at radioahead.ca along with the agency presentation 'Radio Ahead' developed with Lauren Richards of Pollin8 Communications Consulting, from the key findings of this study and others.

Jeff Vidler, Senior Vice President of Media and Entertainment Research at Vision Critical, who presented at the February 26th BRC (Broadcast Research Council of Canada) Event 'New Radio Research: Synergies Between On-line and Broadcast Radio', provides insight from the Study for the 'Broadcast Dialogue' feature: 'Broadcast Radio - at a dead end, or just another fork in the road?'

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Industry - 2013 March 05

'THE CRYSTALS': CELEBRATING THE BEST IN CANADIAN RADIO CREATIVE

2013 HOST: STEVE PATTERSON & MUSICAL GUEST: SHAWN HOOK

Steve Patterson: Canadian Stand-Up Comedian, Actor, Writer, Television And Radio Host.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel (Grand Ballroom). Complimentary Reception starts at 5:30pm, and continues after the Dinner & Awards Ceremony. Shawn Hook:
'Every Red Light'

Canadian Music Week: "The superstars of marketing break bread, accept honours and schmooze at this eagerly-anticipated awards dinner – a colourful event fairly bursting with wit, wisdom and creative energy. Closely watched by agencies and broadcasters alike, The Crystals are an industry barometer of who’s who, and who’s hot. Limited tickets are available now for this unparalleled networking event."

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Industry - 2013 February 25

THE ROSALIE AWARD

BETTY SELIN OF 105.7 SUN-FM VERNON NAMED 2013 RECIPIENT

Co-host of 'The Sunrise Show With Brian And Betty' , Betty Selin will be presented this Major Award during Canadian Music Week at the Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Awards gala dinner on March 21st in Toronto.  The annual award named after Rosalie Trombley; gives recognition to a Canadian  'Trailblazer' among women in the radio broadcasting industry. Betty who is a seasoned, award-winning professional journalist and broadcaster of 33-years figures prominently in her local community. Vice-President and General Manager of Astral's BC Interior Operations, Don Shafer said "Betty is a genuine trailblazer", adding "We can't be more pleased to see Betty take the national stage at Canadian Music Week and see her work and career recognized across Canada". Read Complete Release. Congratulations to Betty and good luck to all of the Astral Radio CMBIA Nominees.

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