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Bell Media Radio Extends Canada’s #1 Hit Music Brand as 105.3 Becomes 105-3 Virgin Radio

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KITCHENER, Ont. (July 29, 2016) – Starting today (July 29) at 12 noon Bell Media Radio introduces 105-3 Virgin Radio to the Kitchener community. Listeners across the region can now enjoy today’s most current music and artists with 105-3 Virgin Radio’s focus on Top 40 Hit Music. “We are thrilled to adopt the internationally lauded Virgin Radio name as the station changes its format, giving listeners the musical hits and artists they have told us they wanted to hear,” said Michael Melling, General Manager, 105-3 Virgin Radio. “We look forward to continue entertaining our Kitchener radio listeners with this new winning format, and warmly welcome new listeners across the region to tune to 105-3 Virgin Radio, Kitchener’s #1 Hit Music Station.” As part of the format change, Kitchener’s favourite morning radio personality Angie Hill moves to sister station KFUN 99.5 FM, as host of THE ANGIE HILL SHOW on weekday mornings. New 105-3 Virgin Radio talent will be confirmed in the weeks to come. 105-3 Virgin Radio will uphold and expand on the valued relationship with listeners by maintaining its role as an invested community partner, telling local stories and sustaining its ongoing dialogue with the Kitchener radio audience. Listeners can also tune in online at www.105.3virginradio.ca.  

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Bell Media Radio is Canada’s top-ranked radio broadcaster, with 106 licensed radio stations in 54 markets across Canada, including Virgin Radio, Canada’s #1 ranked contemporary hit radio network, along with top brands TSN, ÉNERGIE, CHUM FM, Rouge fm, and QMFM. Recognizing the diversity of each market it serves, Bell Media Radio has a strong reputation for providing exemplary service to these communities and is a leader in innovative programming. In addition to music, news, weather, and sports, listeners also tune in for information on local politics, events, entertainment, and other community issues. Across Canada, Bell Media Radio is the largest radio provider and is ranked first in people reached and hours tuned.

 

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