CKWM-FM
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CKWM-FM | |
Broadcast area | Kentville, Nova Scotia |
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Branding | Magic 94.9 |
Frequency | 94.9 MHz (FM) |
First air date | March 14, 1965 as CKEN-FM |
Format | Slow adult contemporary |
Owner | Maritime Broadcasting System |
Website | http://www.magic949.ca/ |
CKWM-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting from Kentville, Nova Scotia on 94.9 FM. It plays a hot adult contemporary format and is branded Magic 94.9. The station has been on the air since March 14, 1965. It was originally broadcast on 97.7 FM and was branded Magic 97 until it moved to 94.9 in 2003, while AVR moved to 97.7.
CKWM used to be a part-time affiliate with the CBC Stereo network until 1988.
The station is owned by Maritime Broadcasting System.
[edit] Sister Station
Magic 94.9 is AVR's sister radio station. They share the same building and many of the same staff.
[edit] Centralization
The Magic 94.9 / AVR building also houses the creative department, who writes (but does not produce) nany of the MBS ads in the Greater Halifax Area.