Colin James

Colin James

Country: CA | Gender: male

Influential: 52.24% Fanbase: 27.22% Trending: 64.75%
As of: 2025-10-03

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

Scotiabank • 61.17% • Very Strong

As of 2025-08-16

17,987

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-08-16

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

Updated 2025-10-03 20:04:25 UTC

Genres

rockrockblues rockclassic canadian rockpop rockbluesmodern blueselectric bluescanadian bluescontemporary blues

Scores

Score: DMDB 52.20% | Fanbase 27.20% | Trending 64.80% | CAREER STAGE: MID_LEVEL

Biography

Colin James, with a career spanning 35 years, has achieved immense success with 21 studio albums, 8 Juno Awards, and multi-platinum record sales. From his debut album in 1988 to being inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame in 2013, Colin has continuously pushed musical boundaries and worked with renowned artists like Bonnie Raitt, Carlos Santana, and Buddy Guy. His evolution as a musician is evident in his confident voice and electrifying stage presence, making him a celebrated guitarist and a respected figure in the music industry.

Colin James' impressive timeline includes hit songs like "Voodoo Thing" and "Just Came Back," and the launch of the swing revival with his successful Little Big Band project. Throughout his career, Colin has stayed true to his musical roots, showcasing his talent and passion on stage. With a reputation as a consummate professional and a musician's musician, Colin's dedication to his craft and unwavering commitment to music have solidified his status as a top artist in the industry.
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Colin James Marketing Affinity & Brand Fit Data

Report Date: 2025-08-16

Colin James indexes high with fans in the 45-64 range in CANADA, UNITED STATES, UNITED KINGDOM. The skew is heavily male (71%), which clarifies product positioning and tone. Momentum is most visible on Youtube with 1,762 avg views per post; Instagram rounds out day-to-day engagement. The brand graph leans toward Scotiabank, Live Nation, Ampeg, making Concert tickets and VIP experiences, Merchandise like t-shirts and vinyl records, Music streaming subscriptions a natural test bed. Choose Colin James when the KPI is cultural lift plus measurable fan actions.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low
How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.
Connection Strength
Artist Colin James score 1.65%Moderate bucket.
Brand: ScotiabankBrand: Live NationBrand: Ampeg Product: Concert tickets and VIP experiencesProduct: Merchandise like t-shirts and vinyl recordsProduct: Music streaming subscriptions
Followers:17,987
Engagements:296
Rate:1.6%
Posts:1,195
Views:1,762
Avg Likes:277
Avg Comments:26
Avg Views:1,762

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

MetricValueWhy It Matters
Social Snapshot Followers 17,987 · Engagements 296 · Rate 1.6%
Posts 1,195 · Views 1,762 · Avg Likes 277 · Avg Comments 26 · Avg Views 1,762
Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown 45-64: 41%
35-44: 29%
25-34: 20%
18-24: 8%
Largest: 45-64 (41%); next: 35-44 (29%)
Gender Split Female: 29%
Male: 71%
Non-binary/Other: 0%
Skews male (71%)
Top Countries CANADA (59%)
UNITED STATES (14%)
UNITED KINGDOM (4%)
SPAIN (4%)
GERMANY (2%)
Top regions: CANADA (59%), UNITED STATES (14%), UNITED KINGDOM (4%)
Platform Engagement Instagram: 193 avg likes/post · Youtube: 1,762 avg views/post Best reach: Youtube 1,762 avg views; best engagement: Instagram 193 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

Scotiabank
Finance, Banking & Insurance
Score: 61.17
Live Nation
Entertainment
Score: 49.51
Ampeg
Audio & Music Gear
Score: 37.30
Tim Hortons
Food & Snacks
Score: 35.09
Air Canada
Travel & Hospitality
Score: 25.82
Amazon Music
Entertainment & Media
Score: 18.76
Lionsgate
Entertainment
Score: 15.57
Pro Tools
Tools, DIY & Garden
Score: 14.22
MOOG
Automotive
Score: 13.96
Budweiser
Beverages
Score: 13.73
NHL
Sports & Outdoors
Score: 13.68
Sennheiser
Audio & Music Gear
Score: 13.48

Recommendations

Products & Services
  • Concert tickets and VIP experiences
  • Merchandise like t-shirts and vinyl records
  • Music streaming subscriptions
  • Collaborative music projects with other artists
  • Guitar and music gear endorsements
  • Music lessons and workshops
  • Exclusive behind-the-scenes content
  • Fan club memberships with special perks
Marketing Angles
  • Highlighting his long-standing career and achievements
  • Emphasizing collaborations with renowned artists
  • Showcasing live performance energy and stage presence
  • Leveraging nostalgia for classic rock and blues
  • Targeting music enthusiasts and guitar players
  • Promoting Canadian music heritage and pride
Content Themes
  • Behind-the-scenes of music creation
  • Stories from his 35-year career
  • Live performance highlights
  • Collaborations with other artists
  • Music gear reviews and recommendations
  • Fan interactions and Q&A sessions
Partnership Brands
  • Scotiabank
  • Live Nation
  • Ampeg
  • Tim Hortons
  • Air Canada
  • Amazon Music
  • Sennheiser
  • Budweiser
  • Spotify Music
  • NHL
  • Pro Tools
  • MOOG
  • Lionsgate
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Guinness
  • McDonald's
  • Yamaha
  • Lululemon Athletica
  • Activision Blizzard
  • Tupperware Brands
  • Kickstarter
Brand Category Score
Scotiabank Finance, Banking & Insurance 61.17
Live Nation Entertainment 49.51
Ampeg Audio & Music Gear 37.30
Tim Hortons Food & Snacks 35.09
Air Canada Travel & Hospitality 25.82
Amazon Music Entertainment & Media 18.76
Lionsgate Entertainment 15.57
Pro Tools Tools, DIY & Garden 14.22
MOOG Automotive 13.96
Budweiser Beverages 13.73
NHL Sports & Outdoors 13.68
Sennheiser Audio & Music Gear 13.48
Pilsner Urquell Alcoholic Beverages 8.68
Jim Beam Alcoholic Beverages 8.55
Spotify Music Entertainment & Media 5.80
Margaritaville Apparel & Fashion 5.66
Pacific Northwest Wonderland Apparel & Fashion 5.49
Pfizer Health & Wellness 4.98
Cadillac Automotive 4.85
Nixon Accessories (Bags, Eyewear, Etc.) 4.74
Costco Grocery & Pantry 4.72
Guinness Alcoholic Beverages 4.68
iHeartRadio Music Awards Entertainment 4.65
Showtime Entertainment 4.45
Baileys Beverages 4.29
Kickstarter E-commerce & Marketplaces 4.28
The Olympic Games Sports & Outdoors 3.85
Harley-Davidson Automotive 3.56
Coors Alcoholic Beverages 3.45
Martini Alcoholic Beverages 3.34
Columbia Pictures Entertainment 3.28
Paramount Pictures Entertainment & Media 3.27
GMC Automotive 3.24
McDonald's Restaurants & Food Service 3.04
NBC Entertainment & Media 2.79
Chrysler Automotive 2.77
Activision Blizzard Gaming & Esports (Software/Titles) 2.73
Jack Daniels Beverages 2.69
Lululemon Athletica Apparel & Fashion 2.67
Tupperware Brands Home & Living 2.60
Emporium Apparel & Fashion 2.54
Airbnb Travel & Hospitality 2.48
Yamaha Consumer Electronics 2.38
Sunnies Studios Apparel & Fashion 2.36
WWE Entertainment 2.22
Chevrolet Automotive 2.10
CBS Entertainment & Media 2.06
Bentley Automotive 2.00
Jeep Automotive 1.93
Lush Beauty & Personal Care 1.86

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Artist: Colin James

Date Range: 2025-10-03 → 2025-10-03
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Radio Spins (2025-08-21)

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Aired At Song Station Location Duration (s)
2025-08-21 16:13:27 I'm Losing You ROCK 95 Barrie, ON, CA 216
2025-08-21 09:45:58 Five Long Years CKBC Bathurst, NB, CA 260
2025-08-21 05:26:53 Why'd You Lie The Q Sooke, BC, CA 270
2025-08-21 00:41:07 Voodoo Thing CFWMFM [BOB FM 99.9] Winnipeg, MB, CA 189

Popularity (2025-10-02)

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