88.9FM WDNA

Name

88.9FM WDNA

Legal name

Bascomb Memorial Broadcasting Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://wdna.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611), Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPABACAC

Local Radio Station Groups (Owned & Operated/Station Chains)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Broadcasting (TV & Radio)/Local Broadcast Stations & Affiliates (TV & Radio)

SECONDARYMPABADAE

Community/Low-Power Nonprofit Radio (LPFM/Community Radio)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Broadcasting (TV & Radio)/Public/Nonprofit Broadcasting (PBS/NPR-style)

SECONDARYMPAIAEAH

Radio Network Distribution & Programming Services (Syndicators, Format Providers)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Music & Audio (Recording, Publishing, Streaming)/Radio & Audio Broadcasting (Terrestrial, Satellite, Digital Radio)

Keywords

• Public radio broadcasting
• Jazz music programming
• Community radio station
• Nonprofit media
• Cultural arts programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership and Donations: Listener-supported public radio model with membership programs allowing community members to support the station financially
2. Underwriting/Sponsorships: Business underwriting opportunities allowing companies to support radio programming in exchange for on-air recognition. Available support types include: Matching Gifts, Vehicle Donations, Planned Giving, Mel Shifke Fund (music scholarship)
3. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Funding from Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Knight Foundation, and other cultural foundations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

88.9FM WDNA is a nonprofit public radio station that broadcasts jazz, blues, and world music programming across South Florida via 88.9 FM radio, online streaming, and a dedicated mobile app. The station produces and curates its own locally-hosted programs, supplements with syndicated content (Jazz Network from WFMT), and extends its mission through live concert event series (Jazz Roots, Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens, Faena Jazz Series) and a music scholarship program for jazz students. Revenue is generated through listener memberships, corporate underwriting, and grants rather than listener fees.

Product overview

88.9FM WDNA is a nonprofit public radio station offering a multi-platform listening experience centered on jazz, blues, and world music. The core offering consists of over-the-air FM broadcasting (88.9FM) combined with live online streaming and a dedicated mobile application for iOS and Android devices. Programming includes a mix of locally-produced shows (88 Jazz Place, Classics & Grooves, Latin Jazz Quarter, Cafe Brasil, Fusion Latina, FIU Music Hour) and syndicated content (Jazz Network). The station extends its reach through live event programming including the Jazz Roots concert series at the Adrienne Arsht Center, Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens, and the Faena Jazz Series. Additional services include a music scholarship program supporting jazz education since 2007. Listeners can access content via the station website, mobile app, FM radio, and YouTube video streaming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 88.9FM Radio Broadcasting Over-the-air FM radio broadcast at 88.9 MHz frequency featuring jazz, blues, and world music programming serving the South Florida market. Free to listeners.
• Live Online Streaming Real-time internet radio streaming via the WDNA website, allowing listeners worldwide to access live broadcasts of the station's programming.
• WDNA Mobile App Native mobile application for iOS and Android devices enabling listeners to access live radio, on-demand content, and station features on mobile devices.
• 88 Jazz Place (Weekday Afternoon Program) Weekday afternoon drive-time show (Monday-Friday 3pm-7pm) hosted by Michael Valentine, featuring curated jazz programming.
• Classics & Grooves (Weekend Program) Weekend music show featuring timeless classics and genre-defying grooves, including jazz, funk, soul, and Latin rhythms. Airs Fridays 11pm-2am and Saturdays 4pm-6pm.
• Latin Jazz Quarter (Program) Midday show (Monday, Wednesday 12pm-3pm) presenting Latin jazz including classics, new releases, world music, and arts event coverage, hosted by Cary Alexander.
• Jazz Network (Syndicated Program) Syndicated jazz programming from WFMT featuring overnight shows (Monday-Thursday, 11pm-2am) with hosts Dave Schwan, Dee Alexander, John Hill, and Jana Lee Ross.
• Cafe Brasil (Program) Sunday evening show (6pm-8pm) focused on Brazilian music, from bossa nova to funk Carioca, hosted by Gene de Souza.
• Fusion Latina (Program) Thursday evening show (8pm-11pm) featuring Latin jazz, Afro-Cuban, world music, salsa, and folkloric music, hosted by Rico de la Hoz.
• FIU Music Hour (Program) Tuesday morning program (11am-12pm) showcasing live performances by students and faculty from Florida International University School of Music.
• Music Scholarship Program Scholarship program awarding financial support to deserving students studying jazz, active since 2007.
• Jazz Roots Concert Series Annual jazz concert series presented in partnership with the Adrienne Arsht Center, featuring renowned jazz artists including Chucho Valdés, Arturo Sandoval, and Jason Moran. Season runs November to April.
• Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens Concert Series Annual outdoor jazz concert series at Pinecrest Gardens Banyan Bowl featuring award-winning jazz artists including The Hot Sardines, Kandace Springs Trio, and Big Chief Donald Harrison.
• Faena Jazz Series Annual six-concert jazz series at Faena Theater in Miami Beach. Features performances by artists including Paquito D'Rivera, Aymée Nuviola, Sullivan Fortner, Lucía, Jarrod Lawson, and Vincent Herring.
• Jazz Encounters Live Concert Series Live concert series featuring jazz performances at the WDNA studio, including collaborations like Michael Eckroth with La Voz De Tres.

Quantifiable outcome

• Music scholarship program supporting jazz students since 2007
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Adrienne Arsht CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship partnership for Jazz Roots concert series bringing world-class jazz performances to Miami. WDNA serves as community partner promoting Arsht Center events and programming
• Pinecrest GardenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens season featuring award-winning artists in the Banyan Bowl amphitheater. WDNA promotes season and serves as community partner
• Florida International University (FIU) School of MusiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIU Jazz Music Hour featuring live performances by students and faculty broadcast on WDNA, supporting jazz education and emerging artists
• Arts Ballet Theatre of FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWDNA serves as community partner for ballet performances including The Nutcracker at Broward Center and Aventura Arts Center
• Armstrong Jazz HouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal jazz venue with sponsorship/underwriting relationship with WDNA for live music promotion
• Panter, Panter & Sampedro P.A.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm community care sponsorship supporting WDNA programming
• Faena TheatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 7th Annual Jazz Series at Faena Theater featuring six Wednesday concerts from January-June 2025 with artists including Paquito D'Rivera, Aymée Nuviola, Sullivan Fortner, Lucia, Jarrod Lawson, and Vincent Herring
• Live Arts MiamiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWDNA serves as community partner for innovative performances including MORNING // MOURNING immersive art-tech-climate event at The Art Lab
• Gold Coast Jazz SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for jazz concerts and events including Shelly Berg Trio featuring Etienne Charles at Broward Center
• Sunshine Jazz OrganizationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal jazz organization collaboration for Summer Jazz Series and community jazz events
• Rhythm FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting Brazilian music in South Florida; WDNA host Gene de Souza serves as development director and introduces Brazilian artists for station

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KCRW 89.9 FM: KCRW is a Santa Monica-based nonprofit public radio station with eclectic music programming, deep cultural partnerships, listener-supported model, and strong digital presence. Comparable to WDNA in curatorial music approach, community partnerships, and underwriter-supported revenue model.
• KCSM Jazz 91.1 (College of San Mateo): KCSM Jazz 91 was a nonprofit Bay Area jazz station operated by the College of San Mateo with listener-support and educational programming model. Comparable to WDNA in niche jazz focus and community-college-based mission tied to music education.
• WBGO Jazz 88.3: WBGO is a nonprofit jazz public radio station based in Newark/New York City, operating as the largest jazz radio station in the U.S. It is the most direct comparable to WDNA: nonprofit community-licensed jazz FM station with underwriting and membership revenue model, similar programming philosophy, and similar audience demographics.
• WEMU 89.1 FM: WEMU is a Ypsilanti, Michigan-based public radio station with a strong focus on jazz programming and community engagement as part of Eastern Michigan University. Comparable to WDNA in nonprofit jazz-focused format, underwriting model, and local university partnership for talent development.
• KEXP 90.3 FM: KEXP is a Seattle-based nonprofit public radio station known for music discovery across jazz, indie, and world music, listener-supported with a global streaming audience. Comparable to WDNA in its nonprofit status, community radio ethos, mobile apps, and digital-first expansion strategy.

Others

• Jazz at Lincoln Center: Jazz at Lincoln Center is a nonprofit cultural institution promoting jazz performance, education, and programming. Comparable to WDNA in mission-driven jazz promotion and South Florida partnership model, though it is a performing arts organization rather than a broadcaster.
• WFMT Radio Network: WFMT is a Chicago-based classical/jazz radio station that provides syndicated programming to affiliate stations including WDNA (which airs Jazz Network from WFMT). Comparable in being a Chicago jazz/classical content producer with affiliate network model that supplies content to public stations like WDNA.

Broad incumbents

• WNYC (New York Public Radio): WNYC operates New York's flagship public radio stations including WNYC-FM and WQXR (classical music). Comparable to WDNA as listener-supported public radio with diverse programming, but operates at much larger scale with a national footprint and proprietary podcast production studio.
• WGBO (WGBH/Boston): WGBH is a large Boston-area public broadcasting company operating radio and television stations with significant foundation and corporate support. Comparable to WDNA as a public radio entity but operates at significantly greater scale with a diversified content portfolio across TV and radio.

Regional players

• South Florida PBS (WPBT/WXEL): South Florida PBS is the regional public broadcasting licensee for South Florida serving the same Miami market as WDNA. Comparable as a nonprofit public broadcasting entity sharing some federal funding sources, though focused on TV rather than radio music programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wdnaradio
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbVWCfHgm9IP6-7IWzETfzA
• Facebookfacebook.com/WDNA-88-9-FM-104332384922
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/88-9fm-wdna
• Instagraminstagram.com/wdna889fm

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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