Hitz939
| Company type | Commercial radio station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Radio broadcasting |
| Founded | March 29, 1993 |
| Headquarters | Bundaberg , Australia |
Area served | Bundaberg and surrounding areas |
Key people | Corey Pitt (General Manager), Mark Hamel (Program Director) |
| Products | Radio broadcasting (Hot Adult Contemporary) |
| Owner | ARN (Australian Radio Network) |
| Website | www |
Hitz939 is a radio broadcaster managed by the ARN based in Bundaberg, Australia.
Operating under the callsign 4RUM, Hitz939 was the pioneering commercial FM station in the Bundaberg area, commencing transmission on 29 March 1993 with a rock music format branded as Hitz FM 93.9. The very first track aired was "We Built This City" performed by Starship.
Over time, the station transitioned to a Hot Adult Contemporary playlist, focusing on listeners aged 25 to 40, featuring a blend of hits spanning from the 1980s through to present-day tracks.
In November 2021, ARN expanded its portfolio by acquiring Hitz939 along with other stations from Grant Broadcasters, enabling these regional outlets to access ARN’s iHeartRadio platform. This transaction was finalized on 4 January 2022. Following integration, Hitz939 is anticipated to join ARN's KIIS Network while maintaining its established brand identity.
Programming on Hitz939 includes locally produced content during daytime hours and nationally syndicated evening shows such as Fitzy and Wippa, Kate, Tim & Marty, The Random 30, and OzMade. The station’s studios are situated at 38 Crofton St, Bundaberg.
Hitz 939 On-Air Line-up
6 am to 9 am: Breakfast With Matty & Trace
9 am to 12 pm: Mornings with Billy
12 pm to 5 pm: Bundy’s Big Arvo with Brendo
5 pm to 7 pm: Will & Woody
7 pm to 8 pm: Kyle And Jackie O
8 pm to 10 pm: The Random 30
10 pm to 12 am: OzMade
Key Staff
- General Manager: Corey Pitt
- Program Director: Mark Hamel
- Production: Brendan Egan
- Promotions/Breakfast Announcer: Tracey Sergiacomi
- Breakfast Announcer: Matthew Ambrose
Previous Staff
- 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
As reported in July 2016, Hitz939 commanded the largest share of Bundaberg’s radio audience with a 23.3% market share, leading key segments including Breakfast, Workday, and weekend periods. It also recorded the highest cumulative listenership (10+), attracting 28,300 listeners.