ARN Regional

ARN Regional is an Australian regional radio network that also includes a small number of metropolitan radio stations. It is a subsidiary of Here, There & Everywhere.

For the former American media company, see Grant Broadcasting.

ARN Regional
IndustryRadio
Founded1942
FounderWalter Grant
Headquarters
Sydney
,
Australia
Area served
Regional Australia
Key people
Alison Cameron (CEO)
Revenue$101 million (2021)
$36 million (2021)
Number of employees
700 (2021)
ParentHere, There & Everywhere
SubsidiariesSee below
Websitewww.grantbroadcasters.com.au

History

Grant Broadcasters was founded by Walter Grant in 1942 when he bought 2DU in Dubbo. In 1972 a shareholding in 2ST in Nowra was purchased followed in 1979 by 2PK in Parkes and in 1982 2MG in Mudgee. In 1986 2DU, 2PK and 2MG were sold with full ownership taken of 2ST. Over the next three decades, the company expanded through acquisition, purchasing radio stations in all States and territories of Australia, owning 46 stations by November 2021.[1] In November 2021 Grant Broadcasters (except for the Geelong, Perth and Canberra stations) was purchased by Here, There & Everywhere who intend to integrate it with its Australian Radio Network business by January 2022.[2][3][4] The deal was finalized on January 4, 2022.[5]

Radio stations

Contemporary Hits Radio (CHR)

Chilli FM

Magic FM

Power FM Network

Sea FM

Adult Contemporary

Zinc/Star Network

Classic/Adult Hits

Talk

KIX Country Radio Network

Leased to other groups
  • 3CW 1341 AM - Geelong, (leased out) - Chinese language

References
  1. The Grant Story Grant Broadcasters
  2. HTE buys Grand Broadcasters and will merge it with ARN network Mediaweek 12 November 2021
  3. ARN's parent company acquires Grant Broadcasters Mumbrella 12 November 2021
  4. HT&E to acquire Grant Broadcasters for $307.5m Lending Association 12 November 2021
  5. Grant Broadcasters sale completed Radio Today Australia 5 January 2022
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