CHBN-FM
Encyclopedia
CHBN-FM is a contemporary hit
radio station
based in Edmonton
, Alberta
, Canada
. The station, which is jointly owned by Rogers Radio
, operates at 91.7 MHz with an ERP of 100 kW.
When the station first signed on, the Bounce was portrayed as a rhythmic top 40 format, but moved to the current contemporary hit radio
format in December 2005
. They became the only contemporary hit radio
station in the Edmonton market when CKRA
(96X) shifted their format to play a hot adult contemporary format in August 2005, and then later to country music
four months later. After this surprise development, The Bounce shifted more to pop music. It is now common to hear today's biggest pop stars like Lady Gaga
, Katy Perry
and Britney Spears
.
Every year in October, in an event called "Bras Across the Bridge", for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
, the Bounce collects bras
from listeners. For each bra donated, CHBN donates $1 to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
. At the end of the month, they then tie all the bras together, to see how many times they can span the string of bras across the Edmonton High Level Bridge
.
At the time of their launch, the Bounce was jointly owned by CHUM Limited
and Milestone Radio
. In June 2007, all of CHUM's assets, including its share of CHBN-FM, were sold to CTVglobemedia
. On June 23, 2010, it was announced that CHBN would be sold to Rogers
(which also owns Edmonton's World FM
and Sonic
), along with its sister station in London, Ontario, CHST-FM
, pending CRTC approval. See also CRTC Broadcasting notice from September 27, 2010.
When CFMG-FM
flipped from AC to contemporary hit radio
as "Virgin Radio, it marked the first three-station FM top 40 battle in Edmonton
as of February 2011
(the other competitor being CJNW-FM). Following suit of The Bounce, Virgin has a similar playlist and even uses the the same station slogan as The Bounce. Since the launch of Virgin Radio, The Bounce has been playing fewer commercials, as seen with the introduction of Commercial Free Mondays, and playing more currents and higher-charting songs than its competition. CHBN-FM will continue to report on Mediabase
& Nielsen BDS' Canadian contemporary hit radio
panel.
Contemporary hit radio
Contemporary hit radio is a radio format that is common in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia that focuses on playing current and recurrent popular music as determined by the Top 40 music charts...
radio station
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
based in Edmonton
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
, Alberta
Alberta
Alberta is a province of Canada. It had an estimated population of 3.7 million in 2010 making it the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The station, which is jointly owned by Rogers Radio
Rogers Radio
Rogers Radio is a subdivision of Rogers Communications, specializing in the radio broadcasting industry. Rogers Radio is Canada's third-largest radio broadcaster....
, operates at 91.7 MHz with an ERP of 100 kW.
History
91.7 The Bounce (CHBN) signed on the air on February 17, 2005.When the station first signed on, the Bounce was portrayed as a rhythmic top 40 format, but moved to the current contemporary hit radio
Contemporary hit radio
Contemporary hit radio is a radio format that is common in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia that focuses on playing current and recurrent popular music as determined by the Top 40 music charts...
format in December 2005
2005 in radio
The year 2005 in radio involved some significant events.-Events:*April 29 - KFRC 610 AM in San Francisco, switches formats as a result of ownership change. KFRC becomes KEAR, the "Sound of the New Life", a listener-supported, gospel/religious only station. It had been previously KFRC from...
. They became the only contemporary hit radio
Contemporary hit radio
Contemporary hit radio is a radio format that is common in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia that focuses on playing current and recurrent popular music as determined by the Top 40 music charts...
station in the Edmonton market when CKRA
CKRA-FM
CKRA-FM is a radio station licensed to and serving Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, broadcasting at 96.3 FM. The station is owned by Newcap Broadcasting, and launched a classic hits format as "96.3 Capital FM" on March 28, 2008...
(96X) shifted their format to play a hot adult contemporary format in August 2005, and then later to country music
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
four months later. After this surprise development, The Bounce shifted more to pop music. It is now common to hear today's biggest pop stars like Lady Gaga
Lady GaGa
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta , better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in New York City, she primarily studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and briefly attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts before withdrawing to...
, Katy Perry
Katy Perry
Katy Perry is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Born in Santa Barbara, California, and raised by Christian pastor parents, Perry grew up listening to only gospel music and sang in her local church as a child. After earning a GED during her first year of high school, she began to pursue a...
and Britney Spears
Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album...
.
Every year in October, in an event called "Bras Across the Bridge", for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure...
, the Bounce collects bras
Brassiere
A brassiere is an undergarment that covers, supports, and elevates the breasts. Since the late 19th century, it has replaced the corset as the most widely accepted method for supporting breasts....
from listeners. For each bra donated, CHBN donates $1 to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is a charitable organization which raises money to advance research, education, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Established in 1986, it works to fund, support, and advocate for education and awareness programs, early diagnosis and treatment of breast...
. At the end of the month, they then tie all the bras together, to see how many times they can span the string of bras across the Edmonton High Level Bridge
High Level Bridge (Edmonton)
The High Level Bridge, opened in 1913, spans the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Located next to the Alberta Legislature Building, the bridge linked the separate communities of Edmonton and Strathcona, which became one city in 1912. It was designed from the outset to...
.
At the time of their launch, the Bounce was jointly owned by CHUM Limited
CHUM Limited
CHUM Limited was a media company based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from 1945 to 2007. Immediately prior to its acquisition, it held full or joint control of two Canadian television systems — Citytv and A-Channel — comprising 11 local stations, and one CBC Television affiliate, one...
and Milestone Radio
Milestone Radio
Milestone Radio Incorporated was a Canadian radio broadcasting company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. They were the only broadcasting company in Canada that was owned and operated by Black Canadians. The company's president was Denham Jolly....
. In June 2007, all of CHUM's assets, including its share of CHBN-FM, were sold to CTVglobemedia
CTVglobemedia
CTVglobemedia , was one of Canada's largest private media companies. Its operations include newspaper publishing , television broadcasting and production , radio broadcasting , and their respective Internet properties.Originally established by BCE and the Thomson family in 2001 combining CTV Inc.,...
. On June 23, 2010, it was announced that CHBN would be sold to Rogers
Rogers Radio
Rogers Radio is a subdivision of Rogers Communications, specializing in the radio broadcasting industry. Rogers Radio is Canada's third-largest radio broadcaster....
(which also owns Edmonton's World FM
CKER-FM
CKER-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 101.7 FM in Edmonton, Alberta. The station airs a multilingual programming format branded as 101.7 World FM and is owned by Rogers Media.-History:...
and Sonic
CHDI-FM
CHDI-FM is the callsign of a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 102.9 FM in Edmonton, Alberta. The station broadcasts a modern rock format under the brand name SONiC 102.9.-General information and history:The OK Radio Group Ltd...
), along with its sister station in London, Ontario, CHST-FM
CHST-FM
CHST-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 102.3 FM in London, Ontario. The station uses the on-air brand and format Bob FM. BOB FM broadcasts with an average effective radiated power of 5.84 kW from the CFPL-TV tower in Southwest London...
, pending CRTC approval. See also CRTC Broadcasting notice from September 27, 2010.
When CFMG-FM
CFMG-FM
CFMG-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at FM 104.9 in Edmonton, Alberta. Branded as '1049 Virgin Radio', the station plays a contemporary hit radio format....
flipped from AC to contemporary hit radio
Contemporary hit radio
Contemporary hit radio is a radio format that is common in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia that focuses on playing current and recurrent popular music as determined by the Top 40 music charts...
as "Virgin Radio, it marked the first three-station FM top 40 battle in Edmonton
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
as of February 2011
2011 in radio
The following events occurred in radio broadcasting in 2011.-Events:*January 1: 2 Knoxville stations change formats as WDLF and WYLV flip to K-LOVE and Air 1 , and a few Pittsburgh station change formats, as ESPN Radio moves from WEAE to WBGG, and Radio Disney moves from WWCS to the renamed WDDZ,...
(the other competitor being CJNW-FM). Following suit of The Bounce, Virgin has a similar playlist and even uses the the same station slogan as The Bounce. Since the launch of Virgin Radio, The Bounce has been playing fewer commercials, as seen with the introduction of Commercial Free Mondays, and playing more currents and higher-charting songs than its competition. CHBN-FM will continue to report on Mediabase
Mediabase
Mediabase is a music industry service that monitors radio station airplay in 180 US and Canadian markets. Mediabase publishes music charts and data based on the most played songs on terrestrial and satellite radio, and provides in-depth analytical tools for radio and record industry professionals...
& Nielsen BDS' Canadian contemporary hit radio
Contemporary hit radio
Contemporary hit radio is a radio format that is common in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia that focuses on playing current and recurrent popular music as determined by the Top 40 music charts...
panel.
Contests
The Bounce airs numerous contests for concert tickets, trips, money, and other prizes. The most popular contest held by the Bounce is the semiannual "Beat the Bank". In Beat the Bank, the on air DJ takes a caller after a cue to call. The caller then opens a series of "bank vaults", each time with the option to leave with the money won, or risk it by opening the next vault, which may contain the bank alarm. Each time the contest has been played, the highest potential winning amount has been $50,000, until 2011, when it was raised to $100,000.Bounce Showdown
The Bounce has held seven singing contests, named the "Bounce Showdown", it has been called Canada's most successful talent competition. The winner of the Bounce Showdown is signed to record two songs with a record label, and their songs played on the Bounce. The past winners have been:- 2005: Kreesha TurnerKreesha TurnerKreesha Turner , is a Canadian R&B/pPop recording artist. She cites as her inspirations R&B acts such as Erykah Badu, Jill Scott and D'Angelo, hip-hop acts including A Tribe Called Quest, Andre 3000 and Common and rock acts like the Foo Fighters and Our Lady Peace.-Early life:The oldest of three...
- 2006: ShilohShiloh (singer)Shiloh Hoganson , known by her stage name as Shiloh, is a Canadian pop singer and songwriter. Shiloh has performed with Lady GaGa, Katy Perry, Stereos, Hedley, Theory of a Deadman, Marianas Trench, and Faber Drive.-Early life:...
- 2007: Nathan Brown
- 2008: Quanteisha BenjaminQuanteishaQuanteisha Benjamin, often referred to by the mononym Quanteisha, is a Juno Award winning Canadian R&B singer.-Early life:Quanteisha grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, and attended Jasper Place Composite High School...
- 2009: Justin Blais
- 2010 (June): Beatrice "Love" Gouchey
- 2010 (November): Bryan Finlay
External links
- The Bounce (Station website)
- The Bounce Showdown website
- CHBN-FM history at Canadian Communications FoundationCanadian Communications FoundationThe Canadian Communications Foundation is a history of Canadian broadcasting for radio and television chronicles and documents. It also provides a history of radio and television stations, including networks, programs, broadcasters and many others....