About Media Results Inc.

Dave Charles is a renowned Canadian broadcaster with a career spanning over 60 years, known for his contributions to both Canadian and international radio. He began his radio journey in 1963 at CJBQ in Belleville, Ontario, and became one of the first Canadian DJs to play The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper album on air. His career took off with notable positions, including launching Toronto’s Q107 and working at CKOC in Hamilton​ with the legendary Nevin Grant.  He also was Music Director of 1050 CHUM Toronto, Canada’s most successful and influential top 40 radio station in the early 70’s. Charles co-founded Joint Communications Corporation and Media Results Inc., consulting for major broadcasters worldwide, including stations in Canada, Australia, U.K. Ireland, Europe, Malaysia, and South Africa. He played a pivotal role in shaping Canada’s music scene, advocating for Canadian content and helping establish radio stations abroad, such as the successful creation and launch of five ASTRO Radio Networks in Malaysia​. Internationally, Charles left a mark in Australia, where he helped develop the successful TODAY and Triple M networks, and in South Africa, where he worked on rebuilding the country’s radio after apartheid​. Today, his contributions continue to influence radio broadcasting, and he is recognized as a significant figure in Canadian radio history, set to be inducted into the Canadian Radio Hall of Fame​ (Dave continues to hold a prominent position in the radio industry as a consultant and innovator). He is the founder of Media Results Inc. (MRI), where he focuses on content development and strategic consulting for radio and media platforms globally​. Through MRI, Charles has worked with companies like Corus, Austereo, and First Peoples Radio, helping them innovate and adapt to the changing media landscape. His current role involves shaping radio programming, particularly in content creation and multi-platform media strategies. He is also an advocate for using AI to enhance radio's efficiency while preserving its local and community-oriented focus​

In addition to consulting, Charles remains a mentor to up-and-coming radio professionals and is actively involved in the broadcasting community, contributing to major events like Canadian Music Week​.

In July 0f 2024 Dave was inducted into the Canadian Radio Hall of Fame at ‘Radio Days North America’s’ conference. His decades-long influence continues, ensuring he remains a key figure in both Canadian and global radio.

A senior communication industries expert with extensive experience in regulatory affairs, business development and broadcasting. She is a media strategist as well as a principled, strong leader who understands public trust and excels at working with government, boards, stakeholders and senior teams. A proven consensus builder, problem solver and ambassador with industry associations, international and domestic partners, she also has extensive expertise in financial management, operational execution and competitive positioning.  She has held senior management positions in private broadcasting and was appointed as a Ontario Regional Commissioner of the CRTC in 2005 where she served for 7 years. Rita now provides MRi’s clientele with advice, analysis and strategic direction on regulation and policy impacting broadcasting in Canada. 

Gary is an experienced professional, consulting in areas where music meets technology.

He has held creative management positions with record labels (Nimbus 9/CBS/Warner/) recording major artists such as The Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, Peter Gabriel and Black Sabbath. As an event promoter, he produced concerts with The Police and Talking Heads, the stage musical “Napoleon” and the consumer exhibition “Star Trek:  The Exhibit.”

With the advent of digital, he co-founded Iceberg Media, one of the world’s first major internet broadcasters, pioneering streaming media audio and video entertainment and innovated the digital delivery of music to broadcast outlets over the internet as a member of the team that developed and marketed the now industry standard – DMDS.

Glenn Prins heads up MRi’s Broadcast Engineering services for our clients in todays complex media environment.

As and example, at the beginning of the Pandemic, he was able to quickly move FPR Radio into a virtual operational mode allowing the team to safely work from home.  This kind of creative IT and engineering solution is what we offer radio and media clients.

This is a practical example of how we think and act to resolve problems and find creative cost effective solutions.  This is the very essence of operating a smart media business in todays unforgiving world.

We want our media clients to know that they have other options that are more relevant to the way consumers are connecting to the vast number of entertainment and information streams.  This kind of forward thinking IT and engineering strategy is a better way to assure that your media investments are not static but are flexible to adopt and adapt to new growth.

Glenn Prins applies his thinking as a part of our media solutions to clients.  He makes sure that the designs and protocols are relevant and adaptable.  We call it Glenngineering!