BandSports FM (PatrZDZ's vision)

**BandSports FM** is a Brazilian sports radio network owned by Grupo Bandeirantes de Comunicação. It was founded on May 17, 2012, replacing Rede Verão, a Grupo Bel project originating from the end of Oi FM's operations.

## History

After the close of Oi FM as a radio network, there were several possible considerations: maintaining the qualified young adult programming already known from the previous and ended project, or a radical change in its schedule and philosophy. But the brand's destiny had a certain direction: the radio would be customized, that is, with a brand stamping its name.

After so many mysteries, the future of Rede Verão was defined, as the provisional project of Grupo Bel was known: a bank would be the master sponsor, it would have a partnership with the already strong Grupo Bandeirantes de Comunicação and there would be profound changes in the schedule and philosophy: the Radio would dedicate itself to the world of sports. A project that was previously unheard of in Brazil, but successful in European countries and the United States. The station debuted in all locations where Grupo Bel had a concession to transmit the radio signal as part of the company's package, with the exception of Recife.

Before the launch itself, names from other radio stations and sports themselves were hired, in addition to using names from the house. One of the main signings was José Carlos Araújo, "Garotinho", a graduate of Rádio Globo, who was on the Rio team for almost 2 years (he transferred to Transamérica with Edilson Silva taking his place), and Álvaro José, journalist specializing in Olympic sports, who returns to Grupo Band. The default voice, on calls and institutional calls, is that of Sérgio Patrick, who currently also makes expectation calls on the radio stations that will be part of the network. In Porto Alegre, José Aldo Pinheiro, who was at Rádio Gaúcha for more than 15 years, was hired for this new project.

In January 2017, it was reported that Bradesco Esportes FM was in the process of changing its name, according to journalist Flávio Ricco, due to difficulties in renewing its contract with Bradesco, which could break the partnership with Grupo Bandeirantes and Grupo Bel at any time. In a meeting held on March 4, 2017, employees were officially informed of the relaunch of the station as BandSports FM. The name was officially adopted on March 12, 2017.

## Concept

BandSports FM prepares Brazilians for the stage of major sports events such as the Confederations Cup, the World Cup and the Olympics. News, renowned columnists, music and much more in a schedule that talks, in a different way, about all sports 24 hours a day, seven days a week. BandSports FM has a star-studded team with all the information and details about everything that happens in the world of sport. The network combines national and local programming with news updates every half hour, in addition to making room for quality of life, university sports, sports marketing and, of course, live broadcasts of the main sporting events in Brazil and the world.

## Affiliates

### Owned-and-operated stations

* São Paulo - 94.1 MHz
* Rio de Janeiro - 91.1 MHz
* Belo Horizonte - 94.1 MHz
* Porto Alegre - 90.3 MHz
* Ribeirão Preto - 94.1 MHz
* Santos - 102.1 MHz
* Fortaleza - 101.7 MHz
* Vitória - 105.7 MHz
* Campinas - 94.1 MHz
* Uberlândia - 101.9 MHz