WJFX
Encyclopedia
WJFX is an FM radio station
located in Fort Wayne, Indiana
. The station operates on the FM radio frequency of 107.9 MHz. They are a rhythmic CHR station (per Mediabase
& Nielsen BDS reports) that has been broadcasting for over a decade in the Fort Wayne area. They currently feature Ryan Seacrest
during midday.
They are owned and operated by Oasis Radio Group.
Although WJFX tweaked its format from Rhythmic Contemporary
to a mainstream Top 40 direction in the fall of 2008, they continue to report to Mediabase
and Nielsen BDS
' Rhythmic panel. Prior to its Rhythmic format, WJFX was a longtime Mainstream Urban
station. By 2011
, the station tilted back to rhythmic contemporary
.
HOT 1079's on-air lineup includes Austin & Alana In The AM (AAA Show) 6am-10am, Ryan Seacrest 10am-2pm, Chris Cruise 2pm-6pm, and "The Takeover" where listeners choose every single song 6pm-Midnight.
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
located in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne is a city in the US state of Indiana and the county seat of Allen County. The population was 253,691 at the 2010 Census making it the 74th largest city in the United States and the second largest in Indiana...
. The station operates on the FM radio frequency of 107.9 MHz. They are a rhythmic CHR station (per Mediabase
Mediabase
Mediabase is a music industry service that monitors radio station airplay in 180 US and Canadian markets. Mediabase publishes music charts and data based on the most played songs on terrestrial and satellite radio, and provides in-depth analytical tools for radio and record industry professionals...
& Nielsen BDS reports) that has been broadcasting for over a decade in the Fort Wayne area. They currently feature Ryan Seacrest
Ryan Seacrest
Ryan John Seacrest is an American radio personality, television host, network producer and voice actor. He is the host of On Air with Ryan Seacrest, a nationally syndicated Top 40 radio show that airs on KIIS-FM in Los Angeles and throughout the United States and Canada on Premiere Radio Networks,...
during midday.
They are owned and operated by Oasis Radio Group.
Although WJFX tweaked its format from Rhythmic Contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary
Rhythmic contemporary, also known as rhythmic top 40, rhythmic contemporary hit radio or rhythmic crossover, is a music radio format that includes a mix of EDM, upbeat rhythmic pop, hip-hop and R&B hits. Rhythmic contemporary rarely uses rock music or country music in its airplay, but it may...
to a mainstream Top 40 direction in the fall of 2008, they continue to report to Mediabase
Mediabase
Mediabase is a music industry service that monitors radio station airplay in 180 US and Canadian markets. Mediabase publishes music charts and data based on the most played songs on terrestrial and satellite radio, and provides in-depth analytical tools for radio and record industry professionals...
and Nielsen BDS
Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems
Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems, better known as BDS, is a service that tracks monitored radio, television and internet airplay of songs based on the number of spins and detections...
' Rhythmic panel. Prior to its Rhythmic format, WJFX was a longtime Mainstream Urban
Mainstream Urban
Mainstream Urban is a term used to describe a radio format similar to an Urban Contemporary format. The format differentiates itself due to two factors: playlist composition and target demographic...
station. By 2011
2011 in radio
The following events occurred in radio broadcasting in 2011.-Events:*January 1: 2 Knoxville stations change formats as WDLF and WYLV flip to K-LOVE and Air 1 , and a few Pittsburgh station change formats, as ESPN Radio moves from WEAE to WBGG, and Radio Disney moves from WWCS to the renamed WDDZ,...
, the station tilted back to rhythmic contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary
Rhythmic contemporary, also known as rhythmic top 40, rhythmic contemporary hit radio or rhythmic crossover, is a music radio format that includes a mix of EDM, upbeat rhythmic pop, hip-hop and R&B hits. Rhythmic contemporary rarely uses rock music or country music in its airplay, but it may...
.
HOT 1079's on-air lineup includes Austin & Alana In The AM (AAA Show) 6am-10am, Ryan Seacrest 10am-2pm, Chris Cruise 2pm-6pm, and "The Takeover" where listeners choose every single song 6pm-Midnight.