Montreal, September 11, 2025 – Stingray (TSX: RAY. A; RAY.B), an industry leader in music and video content distribution, business services, and advertising solutions, today announced strong results from the Summer 2025 Numeris PPM ratings, highlighting significant listenership growth across its Canadian radio stations. The data reveals a positive trend for radio listenership nationwide and showcases the exceptional performance of Stingray stations in key markets.

Overall, English commercial radio in the metered markets saw a 3.2% year-over-year increase in average weekly listeners aged 25-54, growing to almost 5.5 million. The sector also saw substantial growth in key demographics, including a 6.5% increase in female listeners aged 25-54 and a 7.3% increase in listeners aged 18-34.

“We are thrilled with these results, which reflect our team’s unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality, engaging content that connects with our communities, and delivers results for our valued advertisers” said Dean Rutherford, Vice President of Sales at Stingray Radio. “From coast to coast, our stations are not only growing their audiences but are also solidifying their place as the go-to source for music and entertainment. This success is a direct result of our focus on local talent and programming that truly resonates with listeners.”

Market Highlights:

• TORONTO CTRL: 

• • boom 97.3 stands out as a true powerhouse this Summer 2025, with over 30K Canadians 18+ listening in an average minute making it the most-listened-to English commercial radio station in the country, with over 1.7M Canadians 18+ tuning in an average week.  

• • New Country 93.5, launched in Fall 2024, demonstrated impressive growth, with a 12.6% increase in listeners aged 25-54 and a 10.3% increase with A 18-34 listeners from Spring to Summer 2025. 

• VANCOUVER CTRL: 

• • The Vancouver commercial station market experienced strong year-over-year growth, with listenership up 12.5% among adults 25-54 and 13.9% among adults 18-34. 

• • Z95.3 increased its average weekly listenership with A 25-54 by 4.8% and by 15% with F 25-54 year-over-year. 

• • 104.3 The Breeze saw its F 25-54 audience grow by 18.2% year-over-year. 

• CALGARY CTRL: 

• • XL103 delivered tremendous increases, with its A25-54 audience growing 14.4% year-over-year and a remarkable 23% from Spring to Summer 2025. 

• • 90.3 AMP Radio’s A 25-54 average minute audience grew 14.5% year over year. 

• EDMONTON CTRL: 

• • K97 grew its listenership substantially from Spring to Summer 2025, with an 11.9% increase among adults 35-64. 

• • 96.3 The Breeze saw a 22.6% increase in its A18-34 audience from Spring to Summer, while its F 25-54 listenership grew by 4.6%

The Summer 2025 Numeris ratings confirm Stingray’s strong position in the Canadian media landscape. With significant listenership gains in key demographics and markets, its radio division continues to demonstrate robust growth and an unparalleled connection with its audience. Stingray is committed to being the soundtrack of its listeners’ lives, and these results prove it is on the right track.

About Stingray 
Stingray (TSX: RAY.A; RAY.B), a global music, media, and technology company, is an industry leader in TV broadcasting, streaming, radio, business services, and advertising. Stingray provides an array of music, digital, and advertising services to enterprise brands worldwide, including audio and video channels, 97 radio stations, subscription video-on-demand content, FAST channels, karaoke products and music apps, and in-car and on-board infotainment content. Stingray Business, a division of Stingray, provides commercial solutions in music, in-store advertising solutions, digital signage, and AI-driven consumer insights and feedback. Stingray Advertising is North America’s largest retail audio advertising network, delivering digital audio messaging to more than 30,000 major retail locations. Stingray has close to 1,000 employees worldwide and reaches 540 million consumers in 160 countries. For more information, visit www.stingray.com .

For more information, please contact:

Frédérique Gagnier
Director, Communications and Partnerships
Stingray
fgagnier@stingray.com