ARN acquires Fairfax Perth channel 96FM to complete five capital city offering

Miranda Ward

December 22, 2014 9:18

Australian Radio Network has acquired Fairfax’s 96FM in Perth which will be integrated into ARN’s Kiis network completing the network’s five capital city offering.

The final radio ratings survey of the year saw the station positioned as the third top FM station with a share of 10.7 per cent, with its breakfast show grabbing an audience share of 9.9 per cent .

ARN chief executive Ciaran Davis said: “We’re excited about the acquisition of 96FM as we know the business well and look forward to working even closer with the team, having represented its national sales for six years.

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Miranda Ward

Miranda Ward worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2017, eventually becoming deputy editor. Miranda joined Mumbrella in September 2013 from Sky News.