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Namestring
WKCR-FM
Legal namestring
WKCR-FM (89.9 FM Columbia University Student Radio)
Websiteurl
cc-seas.columbia.edu
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1941
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
101–250
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersNew York, United States
HQ citystring
New York
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
student radio station, non-commercial broadcasting, campus radio programming, college radio station, community FM broadcasting
Industry2 codes
1University/Educational Local Stations (College Radio, Campus TV)
CodeMPABACAHPrimaryYes
2Public/Noncommercial Radio Broadcasting (NPR, Community, Campus)
CodeMPAIAEABPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Radio Broadcasting Stations51611
SIC code1 code
  • Radio Broadcasting Stations4832
Product category
College / Campus Radio Broadcasting
Social media profiles3 records
Cost components4 values
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

WKCR-FM is a non-commercial, student-run FM radio station at Columbia University broadcasting on 89.9 FM. It delivers news, weather, music, and arts programming to the Columbia University community and the surrounding New York City audience. Operated as a student organization under Columbia's Division of Student Affairs, it functions as both a media outlet and an extracurricular educational platform for undergraduate students.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

WKCR-FM 89.9 FM is Columbia University's student-run radio station, operated by undergraduate students as part of the Columbia College and Columbia Engineering student life ecosystem. It operates as a single broadcast media service rather than a technology product platform. The station provides radio programming and broadcast services to the Columbia community.

Product and service1 record
1WKCR-FM Radio Broadcasting Service
CategoryRadio Broadcasting
Description

Non-commercial FM radio broadcast service providing news, weather, music, and arts programming to the Columbia University community and the surrounding New York City audience. Operated by undergraduate students as part of Columbia's Division of Student Affairs student engagement programming.

Recent move2 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Peers10 records
1WNYC
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

New York Public Radio's flagship public radio station, the dominant public radio outlet in the NYC market. Comparable as the primary non-commercial public radio competitor in the same geography as WKCR-FM.

2WFUV
TypeDirect peer
Description

Fordham University's non-commercial radio station at 90.7 FM in the NYC market. Highly comparable as another university-licensed NYC-area station with a similar news/music blend and non-commercial model.

3WPRB
TypeDirect peer
Description

Princeton University's student-run radio station at 103.3 FM. Comparable as another elite-university, student-operated non-commercial station with deep programming roots and an emphasis on music and cultural programming.

4WNYU-FM
TypeDirect peer
Description

New York University's student-run radio station broadcasting from Greenwich Village. Directly comparable as another Ivy/Selective NYC-area college radio station with similar non-commercial, student-operated model and similar programming breadth.

5KCRW
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Santa Monica College-licensed public radio station in Los Angeles known for eclectic music and news programming and robust digital streaming. Comparable as a college-licensed, non-commercial station with deep music/arts programming and digital reach.

6WFMU
TypeRegional player
Description

Independent listener-supported freeform radio station broadcasting from Jersey City, NJ, serving the greater NYC market. Comparable as a non-commercial, listener-supported station with a similarly eclectic music and arts programming mix.

7WBCR-FM
TypeDirect peer
Description

Barnard College's student-run college radio station, sharing the Morningside Heights campus zone with WKCR-FM and Columbia. Directly comparable as a small undergraduate-run NYC college radio operation.

8WQXR
TypeRegional player
Description

New York-based classical music radio station operated by New York Public Radio. Comparable as a NYC-market non-commercial station with a strong arts/classical music programming focus overlapping WKCR's arts coverage.

9WHRB
TypeDirect peer
Description

Harvard Radio Broadcasting Co., the student-run station of Harvard University. Directly comparable as an Ivy League student-run non-commercial radio station with classical, jazz, and news/talk programming.

10KEXP
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Seattle-based listener-supported non-commercial radio station known for music programming and pioneering streaming/digital distribution. Comparable as a non-commercial station that has successfully built a digital-first audience beyond its geographic signal.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Weaknesses4 records

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Competitive moat3 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights5 records

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Customer concentration

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Segment1 record

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Ideal customer profile1 record

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Technology focused
No
API detail
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No

Docs URL, Description

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Funding overview

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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WKCR-FM

College / Campus Radio Broadcastingcc-seas.columbia.edu

WKCR-FM firmographics

Firmographics
Name
WKCR-FM
Legal name
WKCR-FM (89.9 FM Columbia University Student Radio)
Website
https://cc-seas.columbia.edu
Company type
Private
Founded year
1941
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

WKCR-FM industry classification

Industry
Product category
College / Campus Radio Broadcasting
NAICS
Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611)
SIC
Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)
akta.pro primary industry
University/Educational Local Stations (College Radio, Campus TV) (MPABACAH)
akta.pro secondary industry
Public/Noncommercial Radio Broadcasting (NPR, Community, Campus) (MPAIAEAB)

Keywords

  • Student radio station
  • Non-commercial broadcasting
  • Campus radio programming
  • College radio station
  • Community FM broadcasting

Where WKCR-FM is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
New York
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

WKCR-FM business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

WKCR-FM product offering

Product offering

Core offering

WKCR-FM is a non-commercial, student-run FM radio station at Columbia University broadcasting on 89.9 FM. It delivers news, weather, music, and arts programming to the Columbia University community and the surrounding New York City audience. Operated as a student organization under Columbia's Division of Student Affairs, it functions as both a media outlet and an extracurricular educational platform for undergraduate students.

Product overview

WKCR-FM 89.9 FM is Columbia University's student-run radio station, operated by undergraduate students as part of the Columbia College and Columbia Engineering student life ecosystem. It operates as a single broadcast media service rather than a technology product platform. The station provides radio programming and broadcast services to the Columbia community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • WKCR-FM Radio Broadcasting Service Non-commercial FM radio broadcast service providing news, weather, music, and arts programming to the Columbia University community and the surrounding New York City audience. Operated by undergraduate students as part of Columbia's Division of Student Affairs student engagement programming.

Companies that use WKCR-FM

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

WKCR-FM technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

WKCR-FM partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Recent moves2 records

WKCR-FM competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • WNYC: New York Public Radio's flagship public radio station, the dominant public radio outlet in the NYC market. Comparable as the primary non-commercial public radio competitor in the same geography as WKCR-FM.
  • KCRW: Santa Monica College-licensed public radio station in Los Angeles known for eclectic music and news programming and robust digital streaming. Comparable as a college-licensed, non-commercial station with deep music/arts programming and digital reach.
  • KEXP: Seattle-based listener-supported non-commercial radio station known for music programming and pioneering streaming/digital distribution. Comparable as a non-commercial station that has successfully built a digital-first audience beyond its geographic signal.

Direct peers

  • WFUV: Fordham University's non-commercial radio station at 90.7 FM in the NYC market. Highly comparable as another university-licensed NYC-area station with a similar news/music blend and non-commercial model.
  • WPRB: Princeton University's student-run radio station at 103.3 FM. Comparable as another elite-university, student-operated non-commercial station with deep programming roots and an emphasis on music and cultural programming.
  • WNYU-FM: New York University's student-run radio station broadcasting from Greenwich Village. Directly comparable as another Ivy/Selective NYC-area college radio station with similar non-commercial, student-operated model and similar programming breadth.
  • WBCR-FM: Barnard College's student-run college radio station, sharing the Morningside Heights campus zone with WKCR-FM and Columbia. Directly comparable as a small undergraduate-run NYC college radio operation.
  • WHRB: Harvard Radio Broadcasting Co., the student-run station of Harvard University. Directly comparable as an Ivy League student-run non-commercial radio station with classical, jazz, and news/talk programming.

Regional players

  • WFMU: Independent listener-supported freeform radio station broadcasting from Jersey City, NJ, serving the greater NYC market. Comparable as a non-commercial, listener-supported station with a similarly eclectic music and arts programming mix.
  • WQXR: New York-based classical music radio station operated by New York Public Radio. Comparable as a NYC-market non-commercial station with a strong arts/classical music programming focus overlapping WKCR's arts coverage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

WKCR-FM social profiles

Digital presence

WKCR-FM financial estimates

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WKCR-FM leadership team

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WKCR-FM funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

WKCR-FM M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about WKCR-FM

What does WKCR-FM do?

WKCR-FM is a non-commercial, student-run FM radio station at Columbia University broadcasting on 89.9 FM. It delivers news, weather, music, and arts programming to the Columbia University community and the surrounding New York City audience. Operated as a student organization under Columbia's Division of Student Affairs, it functions as both a media outlet and an extracurricular educational platform for undergraduate students.

Is WKCR-FM a public or private company?

WKCR-FM is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was WKCR-FM founded?

WKCR-FM was founded in 1941. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is WKCR-FM based?

WKCR-FM is headquartered in New York, United States, in the North America region.

Who are WKCR-FM's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are WNYC, KCRW and KEXP. Direct peers are WFUV, WPRB, WNYU-FM, WBCR-FM and WHRB. Regional players are WFMU and WQXR.

Does WKCR-FM have an API?

No public API is recorded for WKCR-FM.

What industry is WKCR-FM in?

WKCR-FM's product category is College / Campus Radio Broadcasting. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPABACAH, University/Educational Local Stations (College Radio, Campus TV), with a secondary code of MPAIAEAB, Public/Noncommercial Radio Broadcasting (NPR, Community, Campus). Its NAICS code is 51611 and its SIC code is 4832.

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