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Coordinates: 26°3933S 153°0501E / 26.6591004°S 153.0835434°E / -26.6591004; 153.0835434
 

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26°39′33S 153°05′01E / 26.6591004°S 153.0835434°E / -26.6591004; 153.0835434

Zinc 96.1
  • Australia
  • Broadcast areaSunshine Coast, Queensland
    Frequency96.1 MHz
    BrandingZinc 96.1
    Programming
    FormatClassic hits
    Ownership
    Owner
  • (Ami Radio Pty Ltd)
  • Sister stations

    91.1 Hot FM
    Links
    Websitesunshine.radiozinc.com.au

    Zinc 96.1 (ACMA callsign: 4NNN) is an adult contemporary-formatted commercial radio station based in Maroochydore, Queensland and broadcasting to the Sunshine Coast, owned by ARN.

    History

    [edit]

    Zinc was first launched in 1997 as The Heat 96.1 by then-owners Broadcast Operations Group. In July 2005, the station was sold to AMI Radio, owners of former rival Hot 91.1.[1]

    In February 2006, the station relaunched as Zinc 96.1, targeting the 40+ demographic, with Jamie Dunn, Jo Beth Taylor, Ian Calder and Johjo Switzer hosting the morning zoo-formatted breakfast show.[2] Both Zinc and Hot were sold in 2007 to Prime Media Group,[3] and in 2013 to Grant Broadcasters.

    In November 2021, Zinc 96.1, along with other stations owned by Grant Broadcasters, were acquired by the Australian Radio Network. This deal will allow Grant's stations, including Zinc 96.1, to access ARN's iHeartRadio platform in regional areas. The deal was finalized on 4 January 2022.[4] It is expected Zinc 96.1 will integrate with ARN's Pure Gold Network, but will retain its current name according to the press release from ARN.

    Programming

    [edit]

    The station is aimed at the over-35 section of the market, male-skewed but female-friendly, playing adult contemporary music.

    [edit]

    References

    [edit]
    1. ^ "Hot time on the Sunshine Coast with new station owner". Radioinfo. 5 July 2005. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
  • ^ "Zinc 96.1 now on air". Radioinfo. 9 February 2006. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
  • ^ "Prime Radio network buys Zinc and Hot from Rob Gamble". Radioinfo. 2 August 2007. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
  • ^ ARN and Grant Broadcasters unite to create Australia's leading radio and digital audio business AdNews Australia 4 January 2022

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