Moses Znaimer announces ZoomerMedia acquisition of Owen Sound’s CJOS Bounce 92.3 FM from Bell Media

“Reports of Radio’s death have been greatly exaggerated.”

TORONTO, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZoomerMedia Limited (TSXV: ZUM) (“ZoomerMedia”), a modern multi-platform media company that provides analogue and digital content and membership to demographics ranging from Boomer Zoomers to GenZ Zoomers, announces the acquisition of CJOS Bounce 92.3 FM from Bell Media. CJOS broadcasts Adult Hits in Owen Sound, Ontario. The sale is subject to CRTC approval and other closing conditions.  

Moses, Founder & CEO: “ZoomerMedia is an experienced radio operator and we already own other media in South Georgian Bay. To our New Classical 102.9FM, and lifestyle magazine On The Bay, and the new television station in a digital box Baywatch.ca, we now add CJOS in Owen Sound. Taken together, ZoomerMedia will become a more powerful regional voice in local news, music and information. Bell has passed this public asset license to people with a long-term interest in the area.

In a world of maddening paywalls and creeping subscriber fees, radio is the one medium that remains free for all. It can be consumed over the air or over a wire, in analogue or digital, anywhere in the world, and, as I’ve heard from so many listeners during the pandemic or in the days of the great digital outage, radio is a reliable technical and emotional companion, and a great emergency assist in bad times, as well as good.”

Dan Hamilton, GM Radio & Chief Revenue Officer: “Moses is a well-known champion of local media in general, and of Southern Georgian Bay in particular. Ten years ago, he established ZoomerMedia’s presence here in Collingwood. Since then, we’ve built up a trusted local sales force who know the geography, the businesses, and the people. And we have a long roster of loyal clients who appreciate the one-stop-shop integrated media plans we offer. CJOS is a natural extension of our service to the area and will enable advertisers to broaden their reach and impact.”

ZoomerMedia operates an office in downtown Collingwood out of which it publishes On The Bay magazine four times a year for the towns and villages of Southern Georgian Bay; and broadcasts The Classical Jukebox 5 hours a day weekdays with local host Daniel Vnukowski live on The New Classical 102.9 FM (Southern Georgian Bay) plus 96.3 FM (GTA), and 103.1 FM (Eastern Ontario). Recently, ZoomerMedia launched Baywatch.ca, a TV style digital channel featuring up-to-the-minute Headlines and sales offers, along with video stories showcasing local faces, places and events.