Canadian radio formats are listed alphabetically below. 

Go to Data Sources in CONNECT to view the stations on each format panel. Create an Airplay Format Report to see activity at the format level.

View U.S. Airplay formats here. 

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Canada Airplay formats

The below formats correspond to official Billboard Airplay charts for Canada. Click the links to see those charts in CONNECT.

All Format

Used for the Billboard Canada All Format Airplay chart.

AC / Adult Contemporary

Sometimes called Canada Mainstream AC. Used for the Billboard Canada AC Airplay chart.

CHR / Top 40 

Used for the Billboard Canada CHR Airplay chart. Also used as part of the Billboard Canadian Hot 100.

Canada Country

Used for the Billboard Canada Country Airplay chart.

Hot AC

Used for the Billboard Canada Hot AC Airplay chart.

Mainstream Rock

Used for the Billboard Canada Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.

Modern Rock

Used for the Billboard Canada Modern Rock Airplay chart.

More to know

Metro Radio/Streaming: Build Airplay reports

Activity Types: Tracking music consumption methods