Launched as the grand finale of OFM's 40th birthday celebrations, the competition invited listeners to capture a photo showing how OFM is part of their daily routines. Whether listeners tuned in from the road, the office, the farm, the kitchen, or around the braai, the entries highlighted the special connection between the station and its audience.
Gerber's winning entry — a photo of her getting the OFM logo tattooed on her arm — aimed to perfectly capture the spirit of the SHOW YOUR OFM competition. Her display of loyalty and enthusiasm impressed the judges and ultimately earned her the top prize, says the station.
"I had to choose between changing my name to OFM at Home Affairs or getting the OFM logo tattooed on my arm," Gerber said.
Gerber says she's been an OFM listener since her high school days, when the station was still known as Radio Oranje. She remembers falling asleep with the station playing in the background and says OFM has been part of her life ever since.
"This campaign crowned OFM's 40th birthday celebration. To witness the incredible effort and creativity shown by our audience reaffirms that OFM truly has a special place in the hearts of the people of Central South Africa. It is both a privilege and an honour. OFM remains the sound of Central South Africa's life," says Tim Thabethe, Programming Manager of OFM.
The SHOW YOUR OFM competition concludes a year of special promotions, events, and giveaways celebrating OFM's 40 years on air. While one listener walks away with R40 000, every entry aimed to serve as a reminder of the enduring relationship between OFM and the communities it has served for four decades, says tge station.
OFM concludes that it extends its sincere thanks to everyone who entered the competition and joined in celebrating this milestone.
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