630 CHED

What 630 CHED does

630 CHED (also branded as 880CHED and Global News Radio) is an Edmonton, Alberta-based AM radio station broadcasting since 1954. The station is operated by Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B), and serves the Edmonton metropolitan area and surrounding Northern Alberta communities with local news, talk radio, and sports coverage anchored by the Edmonton Oilers (NHL) and Edmonton Elks (CFL). Its programming slate includes flagship shows such as CrossTalk Replay with Shaye Ganam, This Morning with Stacey Brotzel, Oilers Now with Bob Stauffer, and The Courtney Theriault Show, supplemented by syndicated content from the Curiouscast podcast network.

The station distributes content across multiple channels: traditional AM radio broadcast at 880 kHz, live streaming on globalnews.ca, on-demand audio replay, podcast distribution via Curiouscast, Alexa smart speaker integration, and a broad social media presence (Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, BlueSky, Telegram). It also operates owned-audience assets including the CHED Insider email newsletter and community programs such as 880 CHED Santas Anonymous. Core technology is conventional AM broadcast with digital streaming layers; no proprietary AI/ML or data assets are disclosed.

Revenue is generated through radio advertising, including local sponsorships (e.g., Edmonton Elks 2026 season) and commercial content aired during programming. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated based on time slot, program, and audience reach. The station is reported to have 7 directly attributed employees, though on-air talent and operational resources are shared across the broader Corus/Global News network. Individual station revenue is not separately disclosed by the publicly listed parent.

Name

630 CHED

Legal name

Corus Entertainment Inc.

Website

https://630ched.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

630 CHED is an Edmonton-based AM news/talk radio station operated by Global News (Corus Entertainment), serving Northern Alberta audiences with local news, Oilers and Elks sports coverage, and talk programming distributed via broadcast, streaming, and podcast channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Network-Affiliated Local Radio Stations (News/Talk/Sports Syndication Affiliates) (MPABACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

News Talk Radio & Current Affairs Stations (MPABAIAI), Talk/News/Sports Radio Networks & Syndication (MPAIAEAG)

Keywords

• AM radio broadcast
• Local news radio
• Talk radio programming
• Sports radio coverage
• Audio on demand

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Radio Advertising: The station generates revenue through advertising, with sponsorships such as 'Edmonton Elks 2026 Season proudly supported by Global Edmonton' and various commercial content aired during programming.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

630 CHED (880CHED) is an Edmonton, Alberta-based AM radio station that broadcasts live local news, talk radio programming, and sports coverage including the Edmonton Oilers (NHL) and Edmonton Elks (CFL). Content is also distributed via live online streaming, podcast/audio-on-demand through the Curiouscast podcast network, and smart speaker integration. The station operates under the Global News brand as part of Corus Entertainment's media portfolio.

Product overview

630 CHED (also known as 880CHED) is an Edmonton-based AM radio station owned by Corus Entertainment/Global News. The station operates as a single broadcast product with multiple branded programming components: its core AM radio broadcast delivers live news, talk radio, and sports coverage (Edmonton Elks, Oilers), supplemented by on-demand audio replay services and an email newsletter. The station's programming slate is anchored by flagship shows including CrossTalk Replay with Shaye Ganam, This Morning with Stacey Brotzel, Oilers Now with Bob Stauffer, and The Courtney Theriault Show, along with syndicated content from Curiouscast and other Global News programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CrossTalk: Talk show hosted by Shaye Ganam airing on 880CHED
• This Morning
• CHED Insider Newsletter

Products and services

• 880CHED AM Radio Broadcast AM radio broadcast from Edmonton, Alberta providing live local news, talk radio programming, sports coverage of the Edmonton Elks and Edmonton Oilers, and community-focused content for Edmonton-area listeners.
• CrossTalk Replay with Shaye Ganam Evening talk show replay featuring Shaye Ganam covering current events, interviews, and listener call-ins. Aired 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM on 880CHED.
• This Morning with Stacey Brotzel Morning talk show hosted by Stacey Brotzel covering local Edmonton news, interviews, weather, and community stories.
• Oilers Now with Bob Stauffer Edmonton Oilers-focused sports talk show providing game analysis, player interviews, and hockey commentary.
• The Courtney Theriault Show Midday talk radio program featuring Courtney Theriault covering current events, interviews, and community topics for Edmonton listeners.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• 680 CJOB: Winnipeg-based news/talk AM radio station with comparable format (news, talk, sports) and advertiser-supported model. Directly comparable as another major-market Canadian AM news/talk station targeting local audiences.
• Newstalk 1010 CFRB: Toronto-based news/talk radio station operated by Bell Media. Directly comparable to 630 CHED as a major-market Canadian AM news/talk format station with similar advertiser-supported revenue model and flagship talk personalities.
• CityNews / 1130 News Vancouver (CHMI-FM/AM): Vancouver news/talk radio station operated by Rogers Sports & Media. Comparable as a major-market Canadian news/talk station with similar programming pillars and advertiser base.
• AM980 CFPL: London, Ontario-based AM radio station operated by Corus Entertainment/Global News. Same parent company and network, comparable news/talk format and distribution infrastructure, making it a direct operational peer within Corus's radio portfolio.
• News/Talk 770 CHQR: Calgary-based news/talk AM radio station also operated by Corus Entertainment/Global News. Closely comparable — same network, same format, same parent, serving the adjacent Alberta market with overlapping sports and news coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Stingray Radio: Canadian music and audio broadcaster operating radio stations and digital audio platforms nationally. Comparable as a multi-station Canadian radio operator competing for digital audio audience and ad revenue.
• Rogers Sports & Media: Division of Rogers Communications operating radio stations, TV, and digital news brands (CityNews, Sportsnet). Comparable as a large incumbent Canadian media operator with overlapping news, sports, and talk formats competing in similar ad markets.
• Bell Media Radio: Division of BCE operating a portfolio of Canadian radio stations including news/talk, music, and sports formats. Comparable as a larger incumbent operating multiple radio properties across Canada, competing for both audiences and ad budgets.
• CBC Radio One: Canada's public broadcaster operating a national news/talk radio network. Comparable as a competing source of news and talk programming in Edmonton and across Canada, with broader scale and public funding rather than ad revenue.

Others

• Curiouscast (Corus podcast network): Podcast network operated by Corus Entertainment that distributes 630 CHED's audio on-demand content. Comparable as the digital distribution layer extending 630 CHED's content beyond AM broadcast into on-demand streaming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/880ched
• YouTubeyoutube.com/globalnews
• Facebookfacebook.com/880CHED
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/630-ched
• Instagraminstagram.com/globalnews
• TikToktiktok.com/@globalnews.ca

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Investors

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Investments

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