New Hampshire Public Radio

What New Hampshire Public Radio does

New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public radio organization founded in 1977 and headquartered at 2 Pillsbury St., Suite 600, Concord, New Hampshire. The organization operates a network of nine FCC-licensed FM stations across New Hampshire (WCNH in Concord as primary, plus WEVC, WEVF, WEVH, WEVJ, WEVN, WEVO, WEVQ, and WEVS), delivering local, regional, national, and international news, talk, and cultural programming to New Hampshire residents. NHPR is an NPR member station and carries national programming including Morning Edition and All Things Considered, while maintaining a dedicated local newsroom covering politics, environment, health, education, weather, and civic affairs specific to the Granite State.

The organization's product portfolio spans a traditional radio broadcast service, the nhpr.org digital platform, mobile applications for iOS and Android, live radio streaming, and an extensive podcast network featuring flagship original programs such as Bear Brook (true crime), Civics 101 (civic education), Outside/In (natural world), Safe to Drink (water quality/environmental investigations), Patient Zero, Stranglehold, The 13th Step, Something Wild, and Homegrown NH. Supporting products include ClassicalNH (a dedicated classical music service), a network of email newsletters (The Rundown, The Weekender, NHPR Books, NH News Quiz Alerts, and a Spanish-language newsletter), an NH Elections Database, the By Degrees climate coverage vertical, Conexión (New England outdoors), and the NH at 250 semiquincentennial initiative. NHPR partners with Mount Washington Observatory for a weekly Recreational Forecast podcast and collaborates regionally through the New England News Collaborative.

NHPR's revenue model is characteristic of U.S. public media: recurring member donations and sustaining memberships (suggested at $5/month), corporate underwriting/sponsorship delivered across radio and digital, planned giving through an estate-planning portal, and one-time gifts including vehicle donations. The organization does not operate a traditional paywall or subscription product; content is freely distributed. Distribution channels include the nine-station terrestrial broadcast network, website streaming, major podcast platforms, iOS and Android apps, and social media (Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn). Technology stack includes Tomorrow.io Weather API for forecasts, Google Universal Analytics and DoubleClick for Publishers for ad serving, Disqus for community commenting, and RSS/XML feeds for content syndication. NHPR is governed by a Board of Trustees and operates a Community Advisory Board.

Name

New Hampshire Public Radio

Legal name

New Hampshire Public Radio

Website

https://nhpr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public media organization operating nine FCC-licensed FM stations across New Hampshire, delivering local and NPR-affiliated news, podcasts, classical music, and community programming to Granite State listeners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Public/Community Local Stations (PBS Member Stations, Community Radio, LPFM) (MPABACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public/Nonprofit Radio Networks (NPR-style) (MPABABAB), Public/Noncommercial Radio Broadcasting (NPR, Community, Campus) (MPAIAEAB)

Keywords

• Public radio broadcasting
• Local news coverage
• Podcast production
• Cultural programming
• NPR member station

Headquarters

HQ city

Concord

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership and Donations: NHPR operates as a nonprofit public radio station relying on listener/member donations. The website features membership drives (June Membership Drive mentioned), sustaining membership options, and various giving mechanisms including the Digital MemberCard and Leadership Circle.
2. Corporate Sponsorship and Business Support: NHPR generates revenue through underwriter/sponsor relationships. The website references 'Sponsorship & Business Support' and mentions a matching corporate donor program through 'Corporate Match'. Sponsorship messages are delivered across radio and digital platforms.
3. Planned Giving: NHPR offers planned giving options through a dedicated portal at nhpr.plannedgiving.org, allowing supporters to include the station in estate planning.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

New Hampshire Public Radio is a nonprofit public media organization that delivers local and national news, talk, cultural, and music programming across nine FCC-licensed FM stations in New Hampshire, complemented by digital distribution through nhpr.org, iOS and Android mobile apps, podcasts, email newsletters, and live events. Core listener offerings include Morning Edition and All Things Considered newscasts, an extensive podcast catalog (Bear Brook, Civics 101, Outside/In, Safe to Drink, Patient Zero, Stranglehold, The 13th Step), ClassicalNH classical music service, and specialty local coverage of politics, environment, climate, health, and education. The organization is sustained by listener donations, memberships, planned giving, and corporate sponsorship.

Product overview

New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR) is a nonprofit public radio broadcaster operating as a network of nine FM stations across New Hampshire. The organization's product portfolio centers on its core radio broadcast service combined with a comprehensive digital platform. The primary digital products include NHPR.org (news website), NHPR Newscasts (daily news programs including Morning Edition and All Things Considered), and an extensive podcast network featuring flagship programs like Bear Brook, Civics 101, Outside/In, and Safe to Drink. Supporting products include ClassicalNH (classical music programming), the Recreational Forecast (weather podcast with Mount Washington Observatory), NHPR Newsletters (daily, weekly, and specialty email publications), mobile applications for iOS and Android, live radio streaming, NH Elections Database, and membership/donation services. Special initiatives include NH at 250 (semiquincentennial coverage), Spanish-language content through Noticias en Español, and community engagement through events and comment systems. The organization also provides FCC public file access and operates in partnership with NPR, PRX, American Public Media, and BBC World Service for content syndication and distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bear Brook: A true crime podcast produced by NHPR
• Civics 101
• Outside/In
• Safe to Drink
• ClassicalNH

Products and services

• NHPR Radio Broadcast Network Traditional over-the-air FM radio broadcasting distributed across nine FCC-licensed stations throughout New Hampshire, featuring news, talk, and music programming for New Hampshire listeners.
• NHPR.org News Website Comprehensive news website providing local New Hampshire, national NPR, and international coverage including breaking news, feature stories, weather, and multimedia content for New Hampshire audiences.
• Bear Brook Podcast True-crime podcast produced by NHPR that investigates unsolved murders and missing persons cases.
• Civics 101 Podcast Educational civics podcast explaining fundamental concepts of American government and civic participation.
• Outside/In Podcast Exploration-focused podcast examining the natural world and outdoor topics in New England.
• Safe to Drink Podcast Investigative podcast series examining water quality and environmental issues affecting communities.
• NHPR Newscasts Regular radio news segments including Morning Edition and All Things Considered, providing daily news coverage and updates for New Hampshire audiences.
• ClassicalNH Classical music programming service and stream within NHPR's broadcast offerings for listeners of classical music.
• NHPR Podcasts (collection) Collection of podcast programs including Bear Brook, Civics 101, Outside/In, Safe to Drink, Patient Zero, Stranglehold, The 13th Step, Patient Zero, Something Wild, Homegrown NH, and NHPR Books.
• Recreational Forecast Weekly weather podcast produced in partnership with Mount Washington Observatory providing outdoor recreation weather predictions for New Hampshire.
• NHPR Mobile Apps Mobile applications for iOS and Android devices enabling listeners to access live radio streaming, podcasts, news content, and weather.
• NHPR Newsletters Email newsletter products including The Rundown (daily top stories), The Weekender (weekly events), NHPR Books Newsletter, New Hampshire News Quiz Alerts, and Noticias De NH En Español.
• NH Weather Content Weather forecasting and reporting service including current conditions, forecasts, and severe weather alerts for New Hampshire.
• NH Elections Database Online searchable database providing election data and results for New Hampshire voters.
• Membership and Donation Services Nonprofit fundraising and membership programs including one-time donations, sustaining memberships, vehicle donations, planned gifts, and corporate sponsorship for supporting NHPR.
• Noticias en Español Spanish-language news content and programming serving New Hampshire's Spanish-speaking population.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NPR (National Public Radio)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHPR is an NPR member station, distributing NPR national programming including Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and national news coverage. The NHPR logo co-branding with NPR appears on the website header.
• PRX (Public Radio Exchange)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPRX is listed as a partner in the website footer alongside NPR and APM, indicating content licensing and distribution合作关系.
• American Public Media (APM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPM is listed as a content partner in the footer. APM produces and distributes national public radio programming that NHPR carries.
• BBC World ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBBC World Service content is distributed through NHPR's website, providing international news coverage to listeners.
• New England News CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHPR is part of the New England News Collaborative (NEPM, Maine Public, CAI, WSHU, Connecticut Public Radio, GBH News), collaborating on regional coverage. Stories from partners like NEPM, Maine Public, CAI, WSHU, and GBH News are syndicated on NHPR.org.
• Mount Washington ObservatorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHPR partners with Mount Washington Observatory for the weekly Recreational Forecast, aired Thursdays during Morning Edition. Weather forecasts and Observatory staff (Ryan Haas, Mike Carmon, Aspen Medvec, Karl Philippoff) contribute content.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• NPR (National Public Radio): NPR is the national network of which NHPR is a member station. While not a direct competitor, NPR provides the core national programming (Morning Edition, All Things Considered) that NHPR distributes, making it the most important strategic partner and the umbrella organization for the entire member station system.
• GBH News (Boston): GBH is a major Boston-based public media organization (NPR and PBS member) that is significantly larger than NHPR and a fellow New England News Collaborative partner. Comparable in core public radio mission but operates at a much greater scale with broader regional influence.
• WBUR (Boston University): WBUR is a major NPR member station in Boston, significantly larger than NHPR and operating as a broad incumbent in New England public radio. Comparable in mission and NPR affiliation but with a much larger budget and audience reach.

Direct peers

• Vermont Public: Vermont Public (formerly VPR) is an NPR and PBS member organization serving Vermont, directly comparable to NHPR in scale, mission, and multi-station public radio operations across a small New England state.
• Maine Public: Maine Public is an NPR member station operating a multi-station network serving Maine, structurally analogous to NHPR's New Hampshire statewide service. Both are small-state public radio networks producing local news, podcasts, and cultural programming with similar revenue models.
• Rhode Island Public Radio: Rhode Island Public Radio is an NPR member station serving another small New England state, with a similar operating profile to NHPR including news, talk, and cultural programming funded by listener memberships.
• WSHU Public Radio: WSHU is an NPR member station serving Connecticut and Long Island, also part of the New England News Collaborative alongside NHPR. Operates a similar multi-station public radio network with comparable content mix.
• Connecticut Public Radio: Connecticut Public Radio is an NPR member station also part of the New England News Collaborative with NHPR. Both operate multi-platform public radio stations in New England with overlapping donor bases and shared regional reporting.
• New England Public Media (NEPM): NEPM is an NPR member station serving western Massachusetts and is a fellow New England News Collaborative partner with NHPR. Operates a comparable multi-station public radio model with news, cultural programming, and podcast production.

Others

• PRX (Public Radio Exchange): PRX is a public radio content distributor and podcast network that NHPR explicitly partners with. PRX serves as both a syndication partner and an industry-level peer operating in the same nonprofit public media ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nhpr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/nhpublicradio
• Facebookfacebook.com/nhpublicradio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-hampshire-public-radio
• Instagraminstagram.com/nhpublicradio

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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