# Zinc 96.1

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**Zinc 96.1** (ACMA callsign: 4NNN) is an [adult contemporary](/source/Adult_contemporary)-formatted commercial radio station based in [Maroochydore, Queensland](/source/Maroochydore,_Queensland) and broadcasting to the [Sunshine Coast](/source/Sunshine_Coast,_Queensland), owned by [ARN](/source/Australian_Radio_Network).

## History

Zinc was first launched in 1997 as *The Heat 96.1* by then-owners [Broadcast Operations Group](/source/Broadcast_Operations_Group). In July 2005, the station was sold to [AMI Radio](/source/AMI_Radio), owners of former rival [Hot 91.1](/source/Hot_91.1).[1]

In February 2006, the station relaunched as *Zinc 96.1*, targeting the 40+ demographic, with [Jamie Dunn](/source/Jamie_Dunn), [Jo Beth Taylor](/source/Jo_Beth_Taylor), [Ian Calder](/source/Ian_Calder) and [Johjo Switzer](/source/Johjo_Switzer) hosting the [morning zoo](/source/Morning_zoo)-formatted breakfast show.[2] Both Zinc and Hot were sold in 2007 to [Prime Media Group](/source/Prime_Media_Group),[3] and in 2013 to [Grant Broadcasters](/source/Grant_Broadcasters).

In November 2021, Zinc 96.1, along with other stations owned by [Grant Broadcasters](/source/Grant_Broadcasters), were acquired by the [Australian Radio Network](/source/Australian_Radio_Network). This deal will allow Grant's stations, including Zinc 96.1, to access ARN's iHeartRadio platform in regional areas. The deal was finalized on 4 January 2022.[4] It is expected Zinc 96.1 will integrate with ARN's [Pure Gold Network](/source/Pure_Gold_Network), but will retain its current name according to the press release from ARN.

## Programming

The station is aimed at the over-35 section of the market, male-skewed but female-friendly, playing adult contemporary music.

## External links

- [Zinc 96.1](http://www.radiozinc.com.au/sunshine/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20110213093034/http://www.radiozinc.com.au/sunshine/) 13 February 2011 at the Wayback Machine

## References

1. ["Hot time on the Sunshine Coast with new station owner"](https://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/hot-time-sunshine-coast-new-station-owner). *Radioinfo*. 5 July 2005. Retrieved 26 May 2015.

1. ["Zinc 96.1 now on air"](https://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/zinc-961-now-air). *Radioinfo*. 9 February 2006. Retrieved 26 May 2015.

1. ["Prime Radio network buys Zinc and Hot from Rob Gamble"](https://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/prime-radio-network-buys-zinc-and-hot-rob-gamble). *Radioinfo*. 2 August 2007. Retrieved 26 May 2015.

1. [ARN and Grant Broadcasters unite to create Australia's leading radio and digital audio business](https://www.adnews.com.au/news/htande-completes-acquisition-of-grant-broadcasters) *AdNews Australia* 4 January 2022

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