SparkNet and Passion Radio (Oxford) to Partner in an Exclusive United Kingdom Agreement Build the JACK FM and "Playing What We Want" Brands
In a move to widen the JACK FM radio format and “Playing What We Want” brands around the globe, SparkNet Communications has reached an exclusive agreement under which Passion Radio Oxford Ltd (PRO) will work to expand JACK FM throughout the UK. PRO is already a licensing partner of SparkNet and operates JACK FM in Oxfordshire where it has been recognized as the most successful new radio brand launched in the UK for over two decades.
“The JACK FM and ‘Playing What We Want’ brands are successful in every country in which they’ve been launched and now on both sides of the Atlantic” says SparkNet Communications International Licensing Manager Ken Benson. “This agreement is a natural extension to an already successful and established base for JACK FM in the UK.”
PRO’s and 106 JACK FM Oxford’s General Manager Ian Walker says, “after two very successful years operating the first JACK FM in the UK, we are very excited about the potential of helping to bring about the launch of many more JACK FM’s under the expert guidance of the multi-award winning JACK FM Oxfordshire creative team”.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
SparkNet Signs Radio Express to Rep JACK-FM Format Internationally
Exclusive Agreement Will Build "Playing What We Want" Brand in 25 Countries
In a move to widen the JACK FM radio format and “Playing
What We Want” brands around the globe, SparkNet Communications has reached an
exclusive agreement with Radio Express, Inc., the world's leading independent
supplier of entertainment programming to radio stations outside the United
States, to represent JACK FM in 25 countries including most of Central and
South America, parts of the Caribbean and Africa. Collectively, these nations
and territories comprise more than half a billion potential listeners.
“The JACK FM and ‘Playing What We Want’ brands are
successful in every country in which they’ve been launched, on both sides of
the Atlantic,” says SparkNet Communications Co-President Garry Wall, “This
agreement with Radio Express gives us unparalleled access to broadcasters
worldwide. Tom Rounds and Radio Express’ relationships with key industry
leaders will greatly accelerate our global expansion effort.”
In addition to more than 60 U.S. markets, JACK FM is already
broadcast in the UK, Austria, Germany, Russia, and Canada, is trademarked in 70
nations and recently was added to American Forces Network programming
worldwide.
Radio Express founder and CEO Tom Rounds who works with
radio stations in 140 countries says, “JACK FM and Playing What We Want is an
outstanding branded solution that we now can offer, and we're excited about
reaching out to our worldwide radio community with news about how JACK can be
customized and made relevant to their localities.”
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
JACK Joins American Forces Network Programming Lineup
"Playing What We Want" Format One of Four New Armed Services Offerings
U.S. military personnel and their families around the world can now enjoy the popular JACK FM format via American Forces Network, as the branded presentation has been selected as one of four new satellite services being offered to refresh AFN’s current 12-channel radio schedule. JACK’s programming is supplied directly to the AFN Broadcast Center in Riverside, California.
“We were in a position to acquire some new and different programming for the troops and their families, and we jumped on it,” said AFN Director/Radio Jef Reilly. “JACK is aimed at a demographic, which we’ve been looking to attract to AFN Radio.” The format is carried in 177 countries and U.S. territories, as well as aboard U.S. Navy ships at sea.
“At AFN’s request, we are honored to make JACK available to entertain our servicemen and women across the globe with its unique variety of music and personality”, said Garry Wall, Co-president of SparkNet Communications, which programs and furnishes the JACK FM format to AFN in partnership with Dial Global.
The American Forces Network (AFN) is a service of The American Forces Radio and Television Services (AFRTS) and the Defense Media Activity (DMA), whose vision is to provide a “touch of home” to U.S. service members, Department of Defense civilians and their families stationed or deployed overseas through U.S. television and radio news, information and entertainment programs.
*Arbitron Tapscan Web, Fall 2008, National Regional Database.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
JACK is #1 with Adults 25-54 in Los Angeles, Keeps Lead in Seattle
JACK-Branded Stations Continue to Dominate Adult Hits Format
JACK-branded and formatted KCBS-FM is now the No. 1 radio station in Los Angeles among adults 25-54, climbing from 4.9-5.5 between July and August to its best Arbitron PPM monthly ratings ever. As America’s No. 1 Adult Hits station with more than 1.5 million listeners each week, KCBS-FM has seen its ratings grow steadily since February’s 3.2 share, with average-quarter-hour persons 25-54 skyrocketing a whopping 63% over the last six months. In terms of total weekly audience, KCBS-FM is No. 4 in L.A., No. 17 among all music stations in America, and No. 19 among all radio stations.
In Seattle during August, JACK-formatted KJAQ finished No. 1 25-54 for the second straight month and third of the last four. KJAQ earned a 5.6 share and attracted nearly 460,000 consumers, good for No. 3 in weekly reach overall. In another example of JACK’s strength, KZJK/Minneapolis ranked fourth in adults 25-54 for the fourth consecutive month, posting a 6.6 share and nearly 475,000 listeners, also third in the market.
The JACK format is the dominant leader of Adult Hits programming. Although they represent fewer than 25% of all Adult Hits stations, JACK stations are the driving force of the format’s ratings success, delivering nearly 44% of Adult Hits’ 17 million weekly reach and almost 33% of its quarter-hour listeners*. Demonstrating its efficiency at delivering the “money” demos, JACK generates close to 46% of Adult Hits’ total 25-54 cume and more than 35% of the format’s entire 25-54 quarter-hour audience.
*Arbitron Tapscan Web, Fall 2008, National Regional Database.
There are now 10 JACK's in the Lone Star State with last week's launch in Lufkin, Texas. Don't believe us? Check the map.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Dial Global and JACK-FM Team up for New Network Deal
In an exclusive arrangement with SparkNet Communications™, Dial Global will begin offering the JACK-FM® radio format to stations across the U.S. on March 31. All current affiliates of ABC Radio Networks’ version of JACK-FM will be transitioned to Dial Global Digital 24/7 Formats on that date, with no disruption of service. With SparkNet’s consultation, Dial Global will continue to offer a mix of adult hits with key imaging elements of the JACK-FM brand.
"JACK-FM is a smart, well-developed brand, and a perfect addition to our 24-hour format line-up," said Kirk Stirland, President of Dial Global Programming. "Dial Global’s customer service and marketing/sales support will generate increased revenue for affiliates of this already-successful format."
Garry Wall, Co-President of SparkNet Communications, added, "Dial Global will provide the perfect JACK-FM product for the marketplace. This marriage with Dial Global will give SparkNet some new barter-based tools for generating business with stations in markets of all sizes."
Operational questions about the transition may be directed to Matt Caldaronello, VP of Affiliate Management at Dial Global Digital 24/7 Formats, at mcaldaronello@dial-global.com or (661) 294-6222.
Friday, December 21, 2007
JACK-FM is now on the air in Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia.
Ever wonder what JACK would sound like if it was from England? Well, it's a mystery no more. As of Thursday, October 19th, JACK-FM can be heard across the pond over in Oxford. If you are in the UK and would like to listen online, check out http://www.jackfm.co.uk/.
