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CKZZ-FM
CKZZ-FM (95.3 MHz) Z95.3 is a commercial FM radio station in Vancouver, British Columbia. The station airs a hot adult contemporary format, and is owned by Stingray Group. The studios are on Horseshoe Way in Richmond.
CKZZ-FM is a Class C station with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 20,001 watts (57,003 watts maximum). The transmitter tower is atop Mount Seymour in the District of North Vancouver.
On February 19, 1990, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) initiated a call for applications for a new commercial FM radio station in Vancouver on the frequency 94.5 MHz. Six companies submitted proposals to the commission for approval. On June 20, 1990, the CRTC approved South Fraser Broadcasting's application for the frequency. On November 1, 1990, the CRTC approved South Fraser's application to amend the frequency to 95.3 MHz due to potential interference with CJJR-FM.
CKZZ signed on the air at 8:00 a.m. on May 23, 1991, and ran commercial-free until May 27. The first song played was "Here We Go (Let's Rock & Roll)" by C&C Music Factory. It was founded by South Fraser Broadcasting and controlled by Michael Dickinson. CKZZ shared studio and office space with its then-sister station CISL (650 AM). CKZZ's format was authorized by the CRTC as dance music, using the rhythmic contemporary charts. After its launch, CKZZ quickly gained popularity among younger audiences in Greater Vancouver. CKZZ was a top-rated station, constantly remaining in the Top 3 most listened-to stations in the market.
In 1995, CKZZ and CISL were sold to Standard Radio. The $18 million CAD purchase was approved by the CRTC on May 8, 1996. Following the sale, CKZZ began to move to a more mainstream Top 40/CHR format.
The station's success continued into 2001, as the station ranked number two overall among radio stations in the Vancouver market in the Bureau of Broadcast Measurement (BBM) ratings for much of the year. Its website also ranked 28th on the list of the "50 Best Radio Station Websites in the World", compiled by U.S. trade publication "Radio Ink". In addition, CKZZ was named "Station of the Year" by Canadian Music Week in March 2002.
In August 2002, the station changed again, edging away from its current-based Top 40/CHR format and began using the slogan "The Best of the Nineties and Today", but technically remained a CHR outlet.
In February 2004, the station started playing an uninterrupted stream of hit music from its 13-year history, in preparation for another format change. The station switched to a hot adult contemporary sound in March, with the slogan "Your Music, Your Zed, with the Best of the 80s, 90s and Now". Ironically, the station was named "CHR Station of the Year" by Canadian Music Week a few days before its format switch. The first song under the Hot AC format was Coldplay's "Clocks".
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CKZZ-FM
CKZZ-FM (95.3 MHz) Z95.3 is a commercial FM radio station in Vancouver, British Columbia. The station airs a hot adult contemporary format, and is owned by Stingray Group. The studios are on Horseshoe Way in Richmond.
CKZZ-FM is a Class C station with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 20,001 watts (57,003 watts maximum). The transmitter tower is atop Mount Seymour in the District of North Vancouver.
On February 19, 1990, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) initiated a call for applications for a new commercial FM radio station in Vancouver on the frequency 94.5 MHz. Six companies submitted proposals to the commission for approval. On June 20, 1990, the CRTC approved South Fraser Broadcasting's application for the frequency. On November 1, 1990, the CRTC approved South Fraser's application to amend the frequency to 95.3 MHz due to potential interference with CJJR-FM.
CKZZ signed on the air at 8:00 a.m. on May 23, 1991, and ran commercial-free until May 27. The first song played was "Here We Go (Let's Rock & Roll)" by C&C Music Factory. It was founded by South Fraser Broadcasting and controlled by Michael Dickinson. CKZZ shared studio and office space with its then-sister station CISL (650 AM). CKZZ's format was authorized by the CRTC as dance music, using the rhythmic contemporary charts. After its launch, CKZZ quickly gained popularity among younger audiences in Greater Vancouver. CKZZ was a top-rated station, constantly remaining in the Top 3 most listened-to stations in the market.
In 1995, CKZZ and CISL were sold to Standard Radio. The $18 million CAD purchase was approved by the CRTC on May 8, 1996. Following the sale, CKZZ began to move to a more mainstream Top 40/CHR format.
The station's success continued into 2001, as the station ranked number two overall among radio stations in the Vancouver market in the Bureau of Broadcast Measurement (BBM) ratings for much of the year. Its website also ranked 28th on the list of the "50 Best Radio Station Websites in the World", compiled by U.S. trade publication "Radio Ink". In addition, CKZZ was named "Station of the Year" by Canadian Music Week in March 2002.
In August 2002, the station changed again, edging away from its current-based Top 40/CHR format and began using the slogan "The Best of the Nineties and Today", but technically remained a CHR outlet.
In February 2004, the station started playing an uninterrupted stream of hit music from its 13-year history, in preparation for another format change. The station switched to a hot adult contemporary sound in March, with the slogan "Your Music, Your Zed, with the Best of the 80s, 90s and Now". Ironically, the station was named "CHR Station of the Year" by Canadian Music Week a few days before its format switch. The first song under the Hot AC format was Coldplay's "Clocks".