LMC Media

What LMC Media does

LMC Media is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community media center founded in 1983 and headquartered in Mamaroneck, New York, serving the tri-municipal community of the Village of Larchmont, Village of Mamaroneck, and Town of Mamaroneck. The organization operates a cable television channel footprint on Optimum and Verizon (Channels 75/36, 76/35, 77/34), complemented by multi-platform digital distribution through the LMC Media App, YouTube, Spotify, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, and a network of community digital signage. Core service offerings include live municipal and school board meeting broadcasts, varsity sports coverage, a Mobile Production Van for field events, the Studio on the Avenue recording facility co-located inside Mamaroneck Cinemas, pre/post-production editing, equipment rentals, and youth media education programs (Future Filmmaker Project, Creator Lab, Internships, Volunteer Media Maker).

The underlying technology stack is conventional community media production infrastructure: a TV studio, multi-camera live stream capability, the Cablecast streaming platform (reflect-vod-lmctv.cablecast.tv), professional editing systems, and a mobile production van with professional video and telecommunications equipment. The Frank Leicht Digital Media Archive constitutes a distinctive long-form content library of local historical footage dating to 1983. No proprietary AI/ML systems, APIs, or platform integrations were disclosed.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across a nonprofit model: cable franchise fees (declining due to cord-cutting), individual donations and planned giving, an annual gala, foundation grants (M&T Charitable Foundation, Levine Foundation, Lions Foundation, JLWOS, Arts Westchester), membership-based studio and equipment rentals, and hourly production services billed to SMB clients (authors, podcasters, content creators) at $50-$600 per hour with member discounts. Customer segments span local government, K-12 school districts, individual community residents, local nonprofits, content creators, and SMBs. Distribution relies on community-led, event-driven, and direct-to-consumer GTM motions anchored in the hyperlocal geography.

Name

LMC Media

Legal name

LMC Media, Inc.

Website

https://lmcmedia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LMC Media is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community media center in Mamaroneck, New York, providing cable broadcasting, podcast and video production, studio rentals, and youth media education to the Larchmont-Mamaroneck tri-municipal community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Media and Broadcasting Services

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (516120), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Media Digital Platforms & Streaming (Apps, On-demand, Podcasts) (MPABADAG), Educational/Instructional Public Media Services (Schools, Distance Learning) (MPABADAH)

Keywords

• Community media broadcasting
• Public access television
• Podcast production services
• Studio rental services
• Nonprofit media center

Headquarters

HQ city

Mamaroneck

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cable Franchise Fees: Primary traditional revenue source from cable franchise fees, which is diminishing as more households cut the cord
2. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, annual gala fundraising events, and grants from foundations including M&T Charitable Foundation
3. Membership Fees and Studio Rentals: Membership program offering space rental, equipment rentals, and editing services. Studio reservations for video/podcast recording, equipment rentals, and editing sessions
4. Production Services: Professional production services including crew members, post-production editing, video studio recording, audio studio recording, photography, graphic design, voice over, and commercial production
5. IRA Charitable Gifts: Accepts distributions from individual retirement accounts for donors who have reached RMD age
6. Planned Giving/Legacy Gifts: Legacy gift program ensuring continuation of donor priorities after lifetime

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

LMC Media is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community media center that operates community cable television channels and provides professional video, film, and podcast production services. It produces and distributes live and on-demand local programming—municipal and school board meetings, varsity sports, and original shows—via cable, app, YouTube, and Spotify, while renting out production studios, equipment, a mobile production van, and editing services to community members and creators.

Product overview

LMC Media is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community media center serving Larchmont and Mamaroneck. The organization operates as a unified platform combining live television broadcasting on cable channels (75/36), an on-demand video library of municipal meetings and community content, and professional production services. Core offerings include Studio on the Avenue for video/podcast recording, a Mobile Production Van for on-location coverage, and pre/post-production editing services. The company delivers content through multiple sub-brands: LMC Kids (preschool puppet programming), LMC Cast (community podcast), Sound Shore Family Guide (family resource podcast), and Video Vault (classic film screenings). Youth engagement programs include the Future Filmmaker Project, Creator Lab, Internships, and Volunteer Media Maker opportunities. Additional services encompass LMC U classes, equipment rentals, digital signage, audiobook recording, and the Frank Leicht Digital Media Archive. Membership provides studio access, equipment loans, and editing time.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LMC Kids: Educational puppet show program for preschoolers featuring characters Lulu, Miguel, and Cassie that explores life lessons and community values.
• LMC Cast
• Sound Shore Family Guide
• Future Filmmaker Project
• Frank Leicht Digital Media Archive
• Studio on the Avenue
• Creator Lab

Products and services

• Live Television Broadcasting Live TV broadcasting on cable channels (Channel 75/36 Optimum/Verizon) of municipal meetings, community events, and local programming for Larchmont-Mamaroneck residents.
• On-Demand Video Library On-demand access to recorded municipal meetings, school board meetings, community events, varsity sports, and LMC Media Originals.
• Studio Video/Podcast Production Full-service TV studio and podcast recording at Studio on the Avenue, including green screen, multi-camera live streams, and professional equipment, offered to community members, creators, and SMBs.
• Mobile Production Van Fully equipped mobile production unit with professional video and telecommunications technology for on-location broadcasting across the tri-municipal community.
• Pre/Post-Production Services Video editing, promotional content creation, podcast editing, PSA production, and post-production finishing using professional software and stock footage libraries.
• Equipment Rentals Rental of cameras, lighting, grip gear, monitors, and PA equipment for community members for non-commercial projects airing on LMC Media.
• LMC U Classes Monthly media industry professional workshops covering topics like AI usage, podcast promotion, and digital content creation for community members at $30 per class.
• Digital Signage and Duplication Digital bulletin board posting on 3 channels and monitors throughout the community for non-profit community announcements and PSAs, plus digital file duplication of LMC programs.
• Audiobook Recording Studio Professional audiobook recording at Studio on the Avenue with state-of-the-art microphones, post-production editing, mastering, and ACX standards compliance for authors and publishers.
• Future Filmmaker Project Youth filmmaking program hiring high school students with stipends to create short films under LMC Media guidance, with industry mentorship from A+E Global Media.
• Creator Lab Paid social media program for high school students to create short-form content supporting local nonprofits and events while learning platform management.
• Internship Programs Studio production and social media internships for college and high school students with hands-on training in TV production, editing, and digital marketing.
• Volunteer Media Maker Program Volunteer program training community members in TV crew positions, camera operation, and field production for community and nonprofit event recording.
• Frank Leicht Digital Media Archive Digital archive preserving historical community media content from LMC Media's founding in 1983, including graduation ceremonies, parades, elections, and local performances.
• LMC Kids Children's educational puppet show featuring Lulu, Miguel, and Cassie teaching life lessons, community values, and local landmarks to preschoolers through songs and animations.
• LMC Cast Official LMC Media podcast covering people and businesses in the Larchmont and Mamaroneck community, distributed on Spotify.
• Sound Shore Family Guide Podcast guide for families covering school navigation, local activities, extracurriculars, and community resources in Larchmont and Mamaroneck.
• Video Vault Monthly classic film screening series at Mamaroneck Cinemas featuring retro movies with proceeds supporting LMC Media's nonprofit operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides municipal meeting broadcasts for multiple government entities (Village of Mamaroneck, Village of Larchmont, school districts)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• A-Sides with Jon ChattmancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVideo Vault collaboration - monthly retro film screening series at Mamaroneck Cinemas featuring classic films. Includes preshow reel for local filmmaker submissions. Proceeds support LMC Media operations.
• Silly PuppetsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides promotional consideration/puppets for LMC Kids children's programming featuring puppet characters Lulu, Miguel, and Cassie
• A+E Global MediaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome of A&E, The History Channel, Lifetime, and A&E IndieFilms. Future Filmmaker Project participants meet with executives at midtown Manhattan offices for career guidance and industry insight.
• Arts WestchesterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProgram support for LMC Kids through Arts Westchester Proud to Be Supported initiative
• Village of Mamaroneck Parks & RecreationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosts annual Tiki Party event at Harbor Island Beach, Stephen E. Johnston Beach location
• Sound Shore MomsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTiki Party 2026 event sponsor
• HalfTimeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTiki Party 2026 event sponsor
• Varmax Liquor PantryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTiki Party 2026 event sponsor
• Ridgeway Garden CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTiki Party 2026 event sponsor
• Roberts Dept. StoreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTiki Party 2026 event sponsor

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Downtown Community Television Center (DCTV): NYC nonprofit community media center providing documentary production workshops, studio rental, and community broadcasting. Comparable in mission, nonprofit status, and production-services orientation.
• BronxNet: Bronx community television network offering similar services: PEG channel broadcasting, production facilities, and youth media education. Operates under the same regulatory PEG framework as LMC Media.
• Brooklyn Community Access Media (BCAM): Brooklyn's nonprofit community media center providing PEG channel broadcast, member studio access, and youth media education. Closely mirrors LMC Media's operating model, revenue mix (cable fees, donations, studio rentals), and 501(c)(3) structure.
• Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN): NYC's largest community media center operating PEG channels, production facilities, and youth media programs. Directly comparable as a nonprofit public access TV organization serving a defined local geography with similar broadcast, studio rental, and education offerings.
• Queens Public Television (QPTV): Queens-based nonprofit community media center providing public access broadcasting, production training, and studio rentals. Same PEG/membership/fundraising model and community television focus as LMC Media.

Broad incumbents

• WNYC (New York Public Radio): Major NYC public radio broadcaster and podcast producer. Comparable as a nonprofit public media organization with member-supported funding, hyperlocal content, and podcast distribution. Different medium (audio vs. video) but parallel mission and revenue model.
• WNET Group (Thirteen/WLIW21): NY metro region's flagship PBS broadcaster operating Thirteen and WLIW21. Comparable as a public/nonprofit media organization in the same geography, but operates at a much larger scale with national PBS distribution.

Regional players

• Soundview Community Media (Long Island): Nonprofit community media center serving the Soundview area of Long Island with cable channel broadcasting, studio facilities, and youth education. Highly comparable operating model to LMC Media in a nearby regional market.

Others

• Cablecast (PEG channel technology): Technology vendor providing automated PEG channel broadcasting, video-on-demand, and streaming infrastructure to community media centers nationwide. LMC Media uses Cablecast (reflect-vod-lmctv.cablecast.tv) for its streaming operations.
• Granicus (gov.tv): Government video streaming and communications platform serving municipalities and public agencies. Comparable to LMC Media's municipal meeting broadcast offerings on the technology side, but operates as a vendor rather than a community media nonprofit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LMCTVProductions
• Facebookfacebook.com/lmcmediacenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/lmcmediacenter
• TikToktiktok.com/@lmcmediacenter
• Xx.com/lmcmediacenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lmcmediacenter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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