Jack FM

Jack FM, a radio format ( and the name of several radio stations in the United States (eg WWJK - JackFM 94.7 FM ) and Canada (eg CKLG -FM - 96.9 FM Jack, Vancouver ) ), the first time in 2002 Canada went on the air. In contrast to previous transmitters that certain narrow Music rotations have (Youth Size " CHR ", " Adult Contemporary " etc.), transmitter operate with Jack FM concept of a very broad spectrum. For example, get between Country and Elvis songs also known rapper place. However, the main component of the playlists are rock hits of the 1980s. With 1,200 to 1,500 music tracks the rotation is about three times as large as generally common in American broadcasting stations.

Jack FM is the nucleus of the radio format Variety Hits. The target group of Jack -FM are 25 - to 54 - year-old.

The rights for the concept are in Canada at Rogers Media and in the U.S. at Paragon Media. These companies supply the radio stations, the complete music rotation and pre-produced facilitation blocks. 60 % of the music are identical for all Jack FM stations, 40 % are determined by local surveys. For all locations, the claim ( playing what we want ) and the program scheme is identical. Outside the breakfast bar in addition to music, there are only the pre-produced elements moderation and advertising. News, reports, or other service elements not take place.

Jack FM has been developed since the previous concepts on the radio losing more and more acceptance. Starting from Canada took over some stations in the U.S. format. In Europe, the format on many radio stations is carefully analyzed, but also highly controversial. 21 Radio and its partner stations Rockland Radio have adopted this format as the first radio station in Germany in August 2009.