Jovem Pan FM

Brazilian radio network in format Top40/CHR
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Jovem Pan FM is a large Brazilian Radio Network, with 25 million listeners and 87 broadcasters, it is the largest FM radio network in Brazil, Latin America and the Southern Hemisphere, and is also one of the largest radio stations on the planet.

Jovem Pan FM
TypeRadio Network
Country
 Brazil
Branding"Jovem Pan"
Programming
FormatTop 40/CHR
Ownership
ParentJovem Pan Group
Sister stations
Jovem Pan News
History
Launch dateApril 29, 1975 (1975-04-29)
Former names
Jovem Pan 2
Links
Websitejovempanfm.com.br

The name is derived from the word jovem, which means "young", and Pan-american. The latter comes from the name of Radio Panamerican, which began broadcasting from São Paulo on May 3, 1944 and was purchased in November of the same year by entrepreneur and sports executive Paulo Machado de Carvalho.

History

The idea to start an FM station began with Antonio Augusto Amaral de Carvalho Filho, (better known by his nickname, "Tutinha"), and began transmitting on July 1, 1976. The name "Jovem Pan", however, was coined in 1965 by Tutinha's father, Paulo.

Tutinha's ideas were new to Brazilian FM radio. These ideas included new approaches to the DJ's delivery and the scope of music programming. They quickly put Jovem Pan near the top of the ratings. [citation needed]

In July 1994, Jovem Pan started syndicating via satellite. The service (known as Jovem Pan SAT) was an immediate success and currently has over 87 affiliated stations.

Programs on Jovem Pan FM Sat

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