Hitz939 is a radio station operated by ARN in Bundaberg, Australia.
| Broadcast area | Bundaberg |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 93.9 MHz |
| Branding | Hitz 939 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Hot adult contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| 4BU | |
| History | |
First air date | 29 March 1993 |
| Technical information | |
| ERP | 3,000 watts |
| HAAT | 35 m |
Transmitter coordinates | 24°50′41.6″S 152°25′34.3″E / 24.844889°S 152.426194°E |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
Using the callsign 4RUM, Hitz939 is notable for being the first commercial FM licence in the Bundaberg region. Commencing broadcast on 29 March 1993 as a rock format station Hitz FM 93.9, the first song broadcast was "We Built This City" by Starship.
Since then, the station has moved towards a Hot Adult Contemporary format, playing a mix of 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and new music appealing to a 25–40 audience.
In November 2021, Hitz939, along with other stations owned by Grant Broadcasters, were acquired by the Australian Radio Network. This deal allows Grant's stations, including Hitz939, to access ARN's iHeartRadio platform in regional areas. The deal was finalized on 4 January 2022.[1] It is expected Hitz939 will integrate with ARN's KIIS Network, but will retain its current name according to the press release from ARN.
Hitz939 broadcasts exclusively local content through the day, plus Fitzy and Wippa and Australia's number 1 drive show, Kate, Tim & Marty, and The Random 30 and OzMade in the evenings. The station studios are located at 38 Crofton St, Bundaberg.
Hitz 939 On-Air Line-up
edit6am to 9am: Breakfast With Matty & Trace
9am to 12pm: Mornings with Billy
12pm to 5pm: Bundy’s Big Arvo with Brendo
5pm to 7pm: Will & Woody
7pm to 8pm: Kyle And Jackie O
8pm to 10pm: The Random 30
10pm to 12am: OzMade
Key Staff
edit- General Manager: Corey Pitt
- Program Director: Mark Hamel
- Production: Brendan Egan
- Promotions/Breakfast Announcer: Tracey Sergiacomi
Other current staff:
- Breakfast Announcer: Matthew Ambrose
Previous Staff
edit- Mike Lundberg
- Trevor Taege
- Louise Morrow
- Julianne Pemble-smith
- Keiron Atkinson
- Tania Feaver
- Jason Roe
- Steve Baker
- Craig Huth
- Mike Cameron
- Pete Brandtman
- Scott Rose (news)
- Glenn Mintern
- Peter Hurren
Ratings
editIn survey results released on 12 July 2016, Hitz939 was found to be Bundaberg's most listened to station, with 23.3% of the audience.[2] Hitz939 also led in the Breakfast and Workday timeslots and on weekends.
Hitz939 also had the highest 10+ cumulative audience, with 28,300 listeners.
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ ARN and Grant Broadcasters unite to create Australia's leading radio and digital audio business AdNews Australia 4 January 2022
- ^ "BUNDABERG - XTRA INSIGHTS - SURVEY 1: 2016" (PDF). Commercial Radio Australia. Retrieved 13 January 2016.