SparkNet Communications L.P., owner of the JACK-FM(R) radio brand,
is taking JACK-FM international.
Ofcom, the UK's independent communications regulator, recently
announced that Absolute Radio International (ARI), who launched their
bid with the JACK-FM format, successfully won the new FM radio license
for Oxford and the surrounding South Oxfordshire area.
While already a huge success in North America, JACK's UK invasion
is the first step in its international expansion to bring the
innovative and effervescent JACK brand and its Playing What We Want(R)
attitude to markets around the globe.
As in North America, JACK-FM will be programmed locally and will
bring its unique musical variety and irreverent attitude to listeners
across the pond.
The Oxford UK station is expected to launch by March 2007.
In related news, SparkNet is pleased to announce that Ken Benson
will be spearheading JACK-FM's worldwide expansion. Ken will serve as
the International License Administrator for the JACK brand outside of
North America.
For further information on JACK-FM licensing outside of North
America, please contact Ken Benson at 360-910-4119 or through email at
ken@sparknetcommunications.com.
About Ken Benson
Ken is a former award-winning program director who has a wealth of
experience within the radio industry spanning four different
continents. He was the VP of Music Programming at MTV New York, where
he helped create the top-rated show Total Request Live, and was also
the Executive VP of Programming for Citadel and its 200+ stations. Ken
currently serves as VP International for Pinnacle Media Worldwide.
About SparkNet Communications L.P.
SparkNet Communications L.P. is the owner of the international
JACK-FM(R) trademark, the Playing What We Want(R) format, and the
website www.jack.fm. SparkNet is a privately held US company formed in
July 2005 as a limited partnership between Canadian Bohn and
Associates Media and US Wall Media.
JACK-FM(R) and PLAYING WHAT WE WANT(R) are trademarks of SparkNet
Holdings, Inc. in the United States and internationally are trademarks
of SparkNet Communications L.P.
About Absolute Radio International
Absolute Radio International is a privately held company that
explores ownership, investment and radio management opportunities in
global radio. ARI brings its unique mix of skills to dozens of radio
stations worldwide including stations in the UK, US, Germany, Poland,
Hungary, Ireland, Czech Republic, Denmark & India
(www.absoluteradio.co.uk).
