WPEZ

Last updated
WPEZ
WPEZ Z93.7 logo.png
Broadcast area Macon, Georgia
Frequency 93.7 MHz (HD Radio)
BrandingZ 93.7
Programming
Format Adult contemporary
Subchannels HD2: WMAC simulcast
Affiliations
Ownership
Owner Cumulus Media
History
First air date
1993;31 years ago (1993)
Former call signs
  • WMGB (1993–2001)
  • WEGF (2001)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 52551
Class C1
ERP 100,000  watts
HAAT 207 meters (679 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
24°34′17.00″N81°44′25.00″W / 24.5713889°N 81.7402778°W / 24.5713889; -81.7402778
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen live
Website www.z937.com

WPEZ (93.7 FM, "Z93.7") is a commercial radio station that is licensed to Jeffersonville, Georgia and serves the Macon, Georgia area. The station is owned by Cumulus Media and broadcasts an adult contemporary music format.

Contents

History

The station at 93.7 FM first signed on in 1993 as WMGB, broadcasting a contemporary hit radio (CHR) format known as "B93.7".

On September 10, 2001, WMGB exchanged frequencies with WEGF, an adult contemporary (AC) station at 95.1 FM. This move sent the WMGB call letters and CHR format to 95.1 FM, while 93.7 FM took on the WEGF call sign and the AC format, rebranded "Z93.7". A week later, on September 19, WEGF changed its call sign to WPEZ to match its new moniker.

From 2009 to 2019, Brian Roberts was WPEZ's program director and hosted the Z93.7 More Music Morning Show. Roberts left the station in November 2019 due to budget cuts at Cumulus, and in February 2020 he resurfaced at sister stations KEHK and KSCR in Eugene, Oregon as their program director. [2] [3]

Programming

Syndicated programming on WPEZ includes The Bob and Sheri Show in morning drive, John Tesh Radio Show middays, and Delilah weeknights. Weekends feature Your Weekend with Jim Brickman on Saturday mornings and both editions of Backtrax USA — the 1980s version on Saturday evenings and 1990s on Sunday nights.

WPEZ plays Christmas music from late November through Christmas Day. In 2006, a round-the-clock holiday format began on November 17. [4]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WWWQ</span> Radio station in Atlanta, Georgia

WWWQ is a commercial radio station licensed to Atlanta, Georgia, carrying a top 40 (CHR) format known as "Q99.7". Owned by Cumulus Media, WWWQ serves the Atlanta metropolitan area as the regional affiliate for The Daly Download with Carson Daly and is the flagship station of The Bert Show and Elliott & Nina. WWWQ's studios are located in the Atlanta suburb of Sandy Springs, while the station transmitter resides in Atlanta's Druid Hills neighborhood. In addition to a standard analog transmission, WWWQ broadcasts over three HD Radio channels with the second and third subchannels simulcast over low-power FM translators and is available online.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WMIM</span> Radio station in Luna Pier, Michigan

WMIM is a commercial FM radio station licensed to Luna Pier, Michigan, and serving the Toledo metropolitan area. It is owned by Cumulus Media and it airs a country music radio format, concentrating on the hits from the 1980s, 90s and early 2000s. It uses the moniker Nash Icon, a format programmed on several other Cumulus-owned stations around the country, including WSM-FM Nashville. On weekends, a syndicated country oldies show with Terri Clark is heard, along with specialty shows playing Bluegrass music and Southern Gospel.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WCZX</span> Radio station in New York, United States

WCZX is a radio station licensed to Hyde Park, New York and serving the Mid-Hudson Valley of New York state. The station is owned by Townsquare Media and broadcasts at 300 watts ERP from the Illinois Mountain master tower in Marlborough, New York with studios on Pendell Road in the Town of Poughkeepsie.

KCHZ, is a conservative talk radio station licensed to Ottawa, Kansas and serving the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. The Cumulus Media, Inc. outlet operates with an ERP of 98 kW. Its studios are located in Overland Park, Kansas, and its transmitter is located near Linwood, Kansas. KCHZ serves as an FM simulcast of KCMO.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WJBQ</span> Radio station in Maine, United States

WJBQ is a commercial radio station in Portland, Maine. It is owned by Townsquare Media and it airs a top 40 (CHR) format. The studios and offices are at One City Center in Downtown Portland.

WARM-FM is a commercial radio station licensed to serve York, Pennsylvania. It is owned and operated by Cumulus Media through licensee Radio License Holding SRC LLC and airs an adult contemporary music format, using the slogan "Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites". For much of November and December, it switches to Christmas music. Syndicated programming on WARM-FM includes The John Tesh Radio Show on weeknights, both the 1980s and 1990s versions of Backtrax USA on Saturday nights, and Your Weekend with Jim Brickman Sunday mornings.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WQKL</span> Radio station in Ann Arbor, Michigan

WQKL, known on the air as ann arbor's 107one, is a commercial radio station in Ann Arbor, Michigan. WQKL is owned by Cumulus Media, airing an adult album alternative/alternative rock radio format. WQKL has its studios at the south area of Ann Arbor near Briarwood Mall, and broadcasts its signal from a 3,000 watt transmitter atop Tower Plaza in the city's downtown.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WKQZ</span> Radio station in Midland, Michigan

WKQZ is an active rock radio station serving east-central Michigan, owned by Cumulus Media. The station is licensed to Midland, Michigan, although its studios are in Saginaw. WKQZ is the Tri-Cities affiliate for the Detroit Lions.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WFLZ-FM</span> Contemporary hit radio station in Tampa, Florida

WFLZ-FM is a commercial radio station in Tampa, Florida. It airs a contemporary hit radio radio format and is owned and operated by iHeartMedia. The station's studios and offices are located on Gandy Boulevard in South Tampa. Local DJs are heard on weekdays, with syndicated shows, including American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest, the iHeartRadio Countdown, the Remix Top 30 with Hollywood Hamilton and On The Move with Enrique Santos, heard on weekends.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WFMK</span> Adult contemporary radio station in Lansing, Michigan

WFMK is an adult contemporary radio station licensed to East Lansing, Michigan and serving the Lansing radio market. The station is owned by Townsquare Media and broadcasts in HD radio. WFMK is one of the oldest adult contemporary stations, as it has been carrying the format for almost 5 decades. The station also switches to an all-Christmas music format, temporarily replacing its AC format from mid-November through December.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WNDX</span> Mainstream rock radio station in Lawrence, Indiana, United States

WNDX is a commercial radio station, licensed to Lawrence, Indiana, and serving the Indianapolis metropolitan area. It is owned by Cumulus Media and airs a mainstream rock radio format, using the moniker 93-9X. The studios and offices are located on North Shadeland Avenue on the east side of Indianapolis.

KMGA is a commercial radio station licensed to Albuquerque, New Mexico. The station is owned by Cumulus Media and broadcasts an adult contemporary radio format. For much of November and December it switches to Christmas music. The radio studios and offices are in Downtown Albuquerque.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KKPK</span> Radio station in Colorado Springs, Colorado

KKPK is a commercial FM radio station licensed to Colorado Springs, Colorado and serving the Colorado Springs and Pueblo metropolitan areas. It is owned by Cumulus Media and airs an adult contemporary music radio format with a variety hits element. Peak FM is known for its community involvement, assisting charitable organizations with such promotions as the "Peak FM Pantry Raid." It carries the syndicated "John Tesh Intelligence for Your Life" program at night.

KEHK is a commercial radio station licensed to Brownsville, Oregon, and serving the Eugene-Springfield radio market. It is owned by Cumulus Media and airs a hot adult contemporary radio format, using the moniker "Star 102.3." Studios and offices are on Executive Parkway in Eugene. The transmitter is off Blanton Road, also in Eugene, among several other FM and TV station towers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KUJZ</span> Radio station in Creswell, Oregon

KUJZ is a commercial radio station licensed to Creswell, Oregon and broadcasting to the Eugene-Springfield radio market. The station is owned by Cumulus Media and the broadcast license is held by Cumulus Licensing LLC. It airs a sports radio format, with several sports betting shows each day. The studios and offices are on Executive Parkway in Eugene.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KBBY-FM</span> Radio station in Ventura, California

KBBY-FM is a commercial radio station that is licensed to Ventura, California and serves the Oxnard–Ventura, California area. The station is owned by Cumulus Media and broadcasts an adult contemporary music format.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WBBQ-FM</span> Radio station in Augusta, Georgia

WBBQ-FM is a commercial FM radio station in Augusta, Georgia. It carries an adult contemporary radio format and is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. For much of November and December, WBBQ-FM switches to Christmas music. The radio studios and offices are located at the Augusta Corporate Center on Perimeter Parkway, near the I-20/I-520 interchange in Augusta.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WMGB</span> Radio station in Montezuma, Georgia

WMGB is a radio station licensed to Montezuma, Georgia and serving the Macon, Georgia area with a top 40 (CHR) format. This station broadcasts on FM frequency 95.1 MHz and is under ownership of Cumulus Media.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">WWFF-FM</span> Radio station in New Market, Alabama

WWFF-FM is an American radio station licensed to New Market, Alabama, and serving the Huntsville, Alabama, market. Owned by Cumulus Media, the station broadcasts a oldies-leaning country music format branded as 93.3 Nash Icon. Studios are located in Athens, Alabama while its transmitter is located in Huntsville.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">KSCR (AM)</span> Radio station in Eugene, Oregon

KSCR was a radio station airing a soft adult contemporary format. Licensed to Eugene, Oregon, United States, the station served the Eugene-Springfield area. The station, established in 1962, was owned by Cumulus Media. It had been granted a construction permit by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to change its transmitter site, and decrease day power to 600 watts and night power to 40 watts.

References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for WPEZ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "Brian Roberts Restructured Out Of WPEZ/Macon". All Access. All Access Music Group. November 14, 2019. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
  3. Venta, Lance (February 12, 2020). "Brian Roberts To Program KEHK/KSCR Eugene". RadioInsight. RadioBB Networks. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
  4. "WPEZ Flips To Christmas". All Access. All Access Music Group. November 17, 2006. Retrieved June 21, 2019.