670 AM KIRN

What 670 AM KIRN does

670 AM KIRN is a privately held Persian-language AM radio station headquartered in Los Angeles, California, operating at the 670 kHz frequency under the brand "Radio Iran" / "SoCal Persian" (socalpersian.com). The station targets the Iranian-American and Persian-speaking community in Southern California, delivering news, talk, music, cultural, business, and community programming in Persian (with select English-language content). It was founded circa 1999, employs 51–100 people, and operates an active on-air lineup with regularly scheduled weekly and weekend shows plus an archive of more than 25 podcasts covering topics such as news (OTAGHEH KHABAR, Good Morning L.A.), music (RYTM E SHAB, Rangin Kaman), business (Yekani Wealth Management, Zenith Financial, Professional Hour), cultural affairs (Café Shabaneh), education (Danesh va Sargarmi), and entrepreneurship (Startup to Success with Mariya).

The technical stack is built on conventional broadcast and web infrastructure: a 670 kHz AM transmitter supplemented by HD Radio digital broadcasting, live audio streaming via a OneCMS-powered website, native iOS and Android mobile applications, and an RSS-distributed podcast archive. Distribution is multi-channel, reaching listeners regionally through terrestrial AM and HD Radio and globally through website streaming, mobile apps, and podcast aggregators. The station maintains active social media presences on Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, and LinkedIn, and operates listener engagement programs including a VIP Email Club and recurring contests.

The business model is advertising-led, with two primary revenue streams: (1) Persian radio advertising — airtime sales to local and national businesses targeting Iranian-American consumers in Southern California, and (2) digital advertising on socalpersian.com including display and sponsored content. Pricing for advertising packages is not publicly disclosed and is handled via direct sales. Ancillary revenue levers include a Persian-owned business directory and a branded online store (670 AM Store) linked to lotusoxnard.incentrev.com. Ownership structure is not formally disclosed in the source data; the Terms of Use references lotuscorp.com, suggesting a possible corporate relationship, but no parent-subsidiary structure is confirmed and no institutional investors, venture capital, or private equity participation is indicated.

Name

670 AM KIRN

Legal name

670 AM KIRN

Website

https://socalpersian.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

670 AM KIRN is a Persian-language AM radio station in Los Angeles serving the Iranian-American community in Southern California via 670 kHz broadcast, HD Radio, streaming, mobile apps, and 25+ podcasts, generating revenue primarily from radio and digital advertising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ethnic Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting (AM/FM) (MPAIAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Radio Program Syndication (Talk, Music, Sports) (MPABAMAE), Local News & Weather Stations (MPABACAJ)

Keywords

• Persian radio broadcasting
• Ethnic media services
• Radio advertising
• Podcast distribution
• Community programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Radio Advertising: The station generates primary revenue through selling advertising airtime to businesses targeting the Persian-speaking community in Southern California. Multiple advertising options are available including Persian radio advertising packages.
2. Digital Advertising: Online advertising opportunities on the station's website and digital platforms, including display ads and sponsored content on socalpersian.com

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

670 AM KIRN is a Persian-language AM radio station broadcasting at 670 kHz from Los Angeles, serving the Iranian-American community in Southern California with news, talk shows, music programming, and cultural content. The station distributes its programming across multiple channels including HD Radio, website live streaming, native iOS and Android mobile apps, and an extensive podcast archive, while monetizing primarily through Persian radio advertising sold to businesses targeting the Persian-speaking community.

Product overview

670 AM KIRN is a Persian-language AM radio station based in Los Angeles, California, serving the Iranian-American community in Southern California. The station operates as a traditional broadcast radio station at 670 AM frequency with HD Radio digital capability, supplemented by live streaming and mobile applications for iPhone and Android devices. The core offering includes a comprehensive portfolio of radio shows and podcasts spanning news, talk shows, music programming, business content, and cultural programming. Key content products include news shows like OTAGHEH KHABAR and Good Morning L.A., music programs such as RYTM E SHAB and Rangin Kaman, specialty shows including Startup to Success with Mariya (entrepreneurship), Professional Hour (business), and Café Shabaneh (cultural). The station also provides Persian Radio Advertising services for businesses targeting the Iranian community, operates a Business Directory, and engages listeners through Contests and Prizes programs. Content is distributed through multiple channels: traditional AM broadcast, HD Radio, online streaming via the website player, native iOS and Android mobile apps, and an extensive podcast archive available via RSS and embedded players.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 670 AM KIRN Radio Broadcasting

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IranianRadio.com: Online Persian-language radio platform streaming music and programming for the Iranian diaspora. Direct peer in Persian-language audio distribution, though operates purely digitally without an over-the-air broadcast signal.
• Manoto: London-based Persian-language general entertainment TV channel serving the Iranian diaspora globally. Direct peer competing for Persian-speaking audience attention and advertising spend in the U.S. Iranian-American market, particularly in Southern California.
• Radio Farda: U.S.-government-funded Persian-language radio service operated by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Direct peer competing for the same Iranian-American diaspora audience with Persian-language news, talk, and cultural programming distributed via radio, web, and mobile.
• Voice of America (Persian Service): U.S. government-funded Persian-language broadcaster under the U.S. Agency for Global Media. Direct peer targeting Iranian-American audiences with Persian-language radio, TV, and digital content, and a known source for 670 AM KIRN's news syndication (Foreign Desk News).
• BBC Persian Service: BBC's Persian-language news and multimedia operation. Direct peer delivering Persian-language news, talk, and cultural content to the same Iranian-American listener base, accessible globally via web and mobile.

Broad incumbents

• Audacy: Major U.S. radio broadcasting company with multiple stations in the Los Angeles market (including AM stations on similar talk/news formats). Broad incumbent operating at much larger scale across mainstream formats rather than niche ethnic programming.
• Cumulus Media: Large U.S. radio broadcaster with multiple stations in the Los Angeles market. Broad incumbent in commercial radio with overlapping broadcast capabilities but no focus on Persian-language ethnic programming.
• iHeartMedia: Largest U.S. radio operator with an extensive portfolio of AM and FM stations in Los Angeles. Broad incumbent in the same commercial radio industry, but does not target Persian-language audiences specifically.
• Salem Media Group: U.S. radio operator focused on talk, news, and faith-based formats, including talk radio stations in Los Angeles. Broad incumbent in commercial AM talk radio, comparable in format style but without Persian-language niche focus.

Others

• Lotus Communications: Radio station ownership and management company whose website is linked from 670 AM KIRN's Terms of Use, suggesting a potential corporate or operational relationship. Other/thematically related as an ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kirnradioiran
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYxYdYJ_3_ygDPO2MZcK9Lw
• Facebookfacebook.com/kirnradioiran
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kirn-radio-iran
• Instagraminstagram.com/kirnradioiran

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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