WRTI

What WRTI does

WRTI is a Philadelphia-based public radio station (legal name WRTI FM, founded 1948) operating a dual classical and jazz format across multiple platforms. On the distribution side, the station broadcasts on 90.1 FM with an HD-2 secondary channel covering the Philadelphia metropolitan area, and extends its reach globally through a native mobile application on iOS and Android, web streaming at wrti.org, and smart speaker integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Home. The mobile app supports pause, rewind, and fast-forward of live streams, sleep timer and alarm clock functions, and one-click switching between the classical and jazz feeds. Programming is anchored by exclusive content agreements including Saturday broadcasts of The Metropolitan Opera (the longest-running continuous classical radio series in American broadcast history, dating to 1931), The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert, and ongoing opera coverage; jazz programming is supported by a roster of named hosts and the WRTI Performance Studio for live artist recordings and interviews.

WRTI is operated by Temple University from its campus headquarters at 1509 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Philadelphia, and is affiliated with NPR, PBS, PRI, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which provides federal grants subject to compliance reporting. The station's product surface extends beyond live broadcast into original podcasts (The Late Set, Dangerous Sounds), editorial features (TIME IN, Classical Discoveries, Young Artist Spotlight), and educational outreach including the School District of Philadelphia partnership and station tours.

Revenue is generated through a non-profit, listener-supported model with three primary streams: recurring sustaining memberships and one-time donations from individual listeners, corporate underwriting and sponsorship (including named sponsors such as PECO, which contributed over $30,000 to Philly Jazz Month 2026), and institutional funding from CPB and arts partners (Creative Philadelphia, Mid Atlantic Arts, Jazz Philadelphia). The station serves two primary audience segments (classical music enthusiasts and jazz enthusiasts) with a secondary educational segment of Philadelphia-area students, and supports its community role through Philly Jazz Month and K-12 music education programming.

Name

WRTI

Legal name

WRTI FM

Website

https://wrti.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WRTI is a Philadelphia public radio station operated by Temple University, broadcasting classical and jazz programming on 90.1 FM and via mobile app, web, and smart speaker distribution to regional and global listener-supported audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162), Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Radio Content Production & Studios (On-air Production, Imaging, Jingles) (MPAIAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Radio Streaming & Catch-Up Audio Platforms (MPAIADAJ), Internet Radio & Streaming Broadcast Stations (Simulcast/Online-only) (MPAIAEAE)

Keywords

• Public radio broadcasting
• Classical music radio
• Jazz radio programming
• NPR member station
• Community radio

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

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

Revenue model

1. Membership/Donations: Listener-supported membership program where individuals become financial supporters of the station, typically through monthly sustaining memberships or one-time gifts
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Business sponsorships and underwriting where companies support programming in exchange for on-air recognition and sponsorship messages
3. Foundation/Government Funding: Support from organizations like PECO (over $30,000 for Philly Jazz Month) and CPB (Corporation for Public Broadcasting) grants

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

WRTI is a public radio station operating two distinct broadcast streams: WRTI 90.1 broadcasting classical music and a separate jazz stream, both available via FM radio, online streaming, and a mobile app. It serves the Philadelphia region and broader digital audience with curated classical and jazz programming, live in-studio performances, podcasts, and educational music content.

Product overview

WRTI is a public radio station based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, operated by Temple University and affiliated with NPR, PRI, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The station offers a dual-format broadcast and streaming service featuring both classical and jazz music programming. WRTI's core products include its classical and jazz radio streams (available via FM, web streaming, and mobile app), the WRTI Mobile App with DVR-like controls, the WRTI Performance Studio for in-studio live performances, and various podcasts including The Late Set and Dangerous Sounds. The station also provides educational programs like Young Artist Spotlight and community outreach initiatives. Programming spans diverse shows including Evening Jazz, Friday Mixtape, The Get Down, listener request programs, big band jazz shows, and opera broadcasts. The station serves the Philadelphia region on 90.1 FM with classical programming and HD-2 for additional jazz content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WRTI Classical Stream (90.1 FM) 24/7 curated classical music programming featuring symphonic works, chamber music, opera, and classical news; available via FM radio, online streaming, and the WRTI mobile app. Targeted at adult classical music listeners in the Philadelphia region and national digital audience.
• WRTI Jazz Stream 24/7 curated jazz programming spanning traditional, contemporary, and Latin jazz; available via FM HD subchannel, online streaming, and the WRTI mobile app. Targeted at jazz enthusiasts in the Philadelphia region and national digital audience.
• WRTI Mobile App

Quantifiable outcome

• Philly Jazz Month initiative supported by PECO with over $30,000 in funding

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Temple UniversitycoreOthersWRTI is a public radio station operated by Temple University, with Temple University's logo displayed on the website footer. The station is headquartered at Temple's campus location at 1509 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Philadelphia.
• NPRcoreTechnology or IntegrationWRTI is affiliated with NPR (National Public Radio) and carries NPR content. The station features NPR Music content, live sessions, and collaborates on music coverage through NPR's platform.
• PBScoreTechnology or IntegrationWRTI is affiliated with PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) as a public media station. PBS branding appears alongside NPR and CPB on the station website footer.
• Creative PhiladelphiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative Philadelphia co-presented Philly Jazz Month 2026 alongside Mid Atlantic Arts, with WRTI and Jazz Philadelphia joining as new partners for the citywide celebration.
• Mid Atlantic ArtsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMid Atlantic Arts co-presented Philly Jazz Month 2026, partnering with Creative Philadelphia to deliver a monthlong initiative of jazz performances, events, and educational opportunities.
• Jazz PhiladelphiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJazz Philadelphia joined as a new partner for Philly Jazz Month 2026, contributing to the citywide celebration of jazz in partnership with Creative Philadelphia and Mid Atlantic Arts.
• School District of PhiladelphiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe School District of Philadelphia partnered with the Philly Jazz Month initiative to provide free educational workshops for students in Philadelphia public schools.
• The Philadelphia OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWRTI broadcasts 'The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert' series, featuring live and recorded performances from one of the world's leading orchestras. The station also covers Philadelphia Orchestra events and milestones extensively.
• Opera PhiladelphiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWRTI maintains ongoing coverage of Opera Philadelphia, including interviews with performers, previews of productions, and promotional content for opera performances in Philadelphia.
• The Metropolitan OperacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWRTI broadcasts Metropolitan Opera performances every Saturday at 1 PM, bringing the longest-running continuous classical radio series in American broadcast history to Philadelphia listeners since 1931.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCjGaMJLbZOiF5z6cra2wv6g
• Facebookfacebook.com/WRTImusic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wrti
• Instagraminstagram.com/WRTImusic
• Xx.com/wrtimusic

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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