Hitz939

Hitz939 is a radio station operated by Grant Broadcasters in Bundaberg, Australia.

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.

Hitz939 broadcasts almost exclusively local content, the exception being Fitzy and Wippa. All other programs are broadcast from Bundaberg Broadcasters studio hub on Maryborough St.

Hitz 939 On-Air Line-up

6am - 9am: Bryce & Trace
9am - 1pm: Simone Bayley
1pm - 5pm: Kenny In The Backseat
5pm - 7pm: Fitzy & Wippa
7pm - 9pm: The Noise
9pm - 11pm: Oz Made

Key Staff

• General Manager: Trish Mears
• Program Director: Mark Hamel
• Journalist: Zoe Mclaughlin
• Production: Brendan Egan
• Promotions/Breakfast Announcer: Tracey Sergiacomi
• Breakfast Announcer/Digital: Bryce Ruthven

Previous Staff

• Mike Lundberg
• Trevor Taege
• Louise Morrow
• Julian Pemble-smith
• Keiron Atkinson
• Tania Feaver
• Jason Roe
• Steve Baker
• Craig Huth
• Mike Cameron
• Phil Brandtman
• Scott Rose (news)
• Glenn Mintern

Ratings

In survey results released on July 12, 2016, Hitz939 was found to be Bundaberg's most listened to station, with 23.3% of the audience.^[1] 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

• Hitz939 Official Website

References