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Support your community Radio Station by Sponsoring with us Background
FM99.3 was established over 30 years ago as a non-profit organisation with the objective of serving the North Shore community. We have an individual sound that mixes a variety of genres to give a highly listenable, relevant and compelling alternative to commercial radio. Our aim is to become the radio station of choice for those who live, work and travel on Sydney’s North Shore. Our listener demographics are enviable: professional, white collar, 35-64 years of age with an average household income of 100K or higher*. FM99.3 is in the unique position of delivering community oriented benefits for our business sponsors who are seeking to connect with their customers on the North Shore. *McNair Research 2010, FM99.3 Research 2011

Our listener demographics are enviable: professional, white collar, 39-64 years of age with an average household income of 150K or higher. – McNair Research
Designed for Sponsors…Appealing to Listeners

We offer a consistent sound so that our listeners know what to expect. We play great music, we feature informative interviews and we keep our listeners up to date with all the lastest traffic and travel news. We become our listener’s trusted friend – someone to share their day with. We are fussy about our program presenters too. We have proved that community radio can sound equally as professional as commercial radio stations in terms of the quality of our programs and broadcasts. What’s our secret? Our presenters and all of our volunteers are truly passionate about what they do and the benefit we bring to the community. Along with our very popular breakfast and drive shows, we keep our listeners with us through the day with entertaining morning and afternoon programs. For those who prefer something more specific, North Shore’s FM99.3 also broadcasts a variety of shows after peak hours that appeal to special interest groups as well as the wider FM99.3 audience. We are active in keeping our listeners and business informed of station news with newsletters and outside broadcasts. Our website is another way to communicate with our community and is used for access to live streaming, sales promotions and contact details for our business sponsors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How will my business stand out on FM99.3?

Our licence permits a maximum of only 5 minutes of announcements per hour. There is no clutter. You will not find 10 ads in a row. You will be heard by listeners that believe in their community and believe in supporting local business. Their very nature means FM99.3 listeners are pre-disposed to help to keep you in business.
How much does it cost?
Because we are volunteer based, our operational costs are significantly lower. This translates to dramatic savings and sensible decision making for our sponsors who are looking for a long term commitment to their business, their brand, their customers and the community that supports them. Rates start at just $20.
It’s a big step…Who can I talk to?
We don’t bite. We recognise that any business that supports us, needs our support in return. We are here for the long term and want you to be. Just give our station manager a call on 9419 6969, or email manager@fm993.com.au.

You can support us in a number of ways:

• Financially support us by becoming a subscriber
• Promote your business by taking up a sponsorship deal
• Be an on-air or off-air volunteer
• Come to one our events
• Simply listen to the station.

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The Board of Northside Radio, together with our fabulous volunteers, coordinators, and listeners alike are delighted to announce the arrival of our new aerial. It is now operational!

 THANK YOU!

It will boost our reception and more importantly the opportunities to connect with the community and bring it great programming.

It is a long sought opportunity to thank our supporters for their faith and unshakeable confidence. It was a long term priority for the board.

There were obstacles along the way. They are now historical footnotes because we intend to focus on connecting with our local community and providing more opportunities for participation, support for emerging artists, broadcast opportunities and unique content.

Thanks are due to many people contributing in different ways from engineering or as board members supporters coordinators or meeting stakeholders we deal with and other ways.

It is tempting to name a few people. That’s not possible here and unfair to many who participated over a long period.

But it would be remiss not to acknowledge critical support from Willoughby Council. We will show that its faith and confidence in our capacity to serve our community was well placed.  We use the opportunity to serve the community even better.

I am delighted the first supportive congratulations I received was from Mayor Gail Giles-Gidney with unquestioned support of fellow councillors over time underpinned by a highly effective Council team.

Let’s also pause and acknowledge critical early support from former Mayor, the late Pat Reilly, himself a former presenter and contributor at Northside Radio.

This is a great milestone.  But it is no resting point. Our focus now is to honour those who helped and those who intend to do so by leveraging a major and successful project to connect with our local community even more.

 It could not have been done without you.

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Richard Bell

Chair Northside Radio

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