AlwaysMountainTime

What AlwaysMountainTime does

AlwaysMountainTime, LLC is a privately held, Colorado-based regional media company and the second-largest radio broadcaster in Colorado by station count. Founded in 2014 and operating from Edwards with regional offices in Aspen, Breckenridge, Glenwood Springs, Steamboat Springs, and Grand County, the company controls 12+ FM/AM radio stations across Colorado's mountain resort markets (Aspen, Vail, Avon, Breckenridge, Summit County, Eagle County, Grand County, Steamboat Springs, Glenwood Springs, Rifle, Hayden, Craig). Stations span country (KRKY, KSKE), adult album alternative (KSPN, KSMT, KFMU), classic rock (KQZR), hot AC / top 40 (KKCH, KIDN, KIFT), news/talk/sports (KNFO), and Hispanic (KQSE) formats, with some stations operating for 40+ years. Each station maintains an FCC public inspection file.

The company's core technology is conventional FM/AM broadcast infrastructure extended to digital surfaces via TuneIn streaming, Amazon Alexa skills, Google Home, and a proprietary iOS app (AMT AlwaysON). Revenue is generated through three lines: (1) radio advertising — commercials, sponsorships, live reads, endorsements, and multi-year custom packages priced by station, daypart, and objective; (2) AMT Digital Services — a wholly-owned digital agency providing display, paid search, SEO, geo-targeting, re-targeting, and responsive web design, leveraging a proprietary geo-targeted mobile search tool; (3) Radiate Live Events — production of beer festivals (Breckenridge Beer Festival, Reds Whites and Brews, Winter Park, Wintersköll, Avon), job fairs, and holiday markets monetized through sponsorship, ticket, and vendor fees. KSPN holds exclusive radio-sponsor positions with ESPN Winter X Games and Jazz Aspen Snowmass, and Colorado Sports Network streams high school sports across the territory.

Go-to-market is sales-led and direct: account executives and Market Managers (Scott Anderson, Trish Garber) sell customized advertising packages to local high-country SMBs and regional/national brands seeking affluent resort audiences. Pricing is quote-based, primarily multi-year contracts, with a 3% card-processing fee via third-party processor ipospays.com. The company serves 101–250 employees, maintains no parent company, has no disclosed funding, and operates as an independent LLC domiciled in Colorado.

Name

AlwaysMountainTime

Legal name

AlwaysMountainTime, LLC

Website

https://alwaysmountaintime.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AlwaysMountainTime, LLC is a privately held Colorado regional media company operating 12+ radio stations across Aspen, Vail, Breckenridge, Steamboat Springs, Glenwood Springs, and surrounding mountain markets, plus wholly-owned digital marketing (AMT Digital Services), live-event production (Radiate Live Events), and high school sports streaming (Colorado Sports Network) divisions serving local SMBs and regional advertisers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Internet Radio & Streaming Broadcast Stations (Simulcast/Online-only) (MPAIAEAE), Talk/News/Sports Radio Networks & Syndication (MPAIAEAG), Independent Local Radio Stations (MPABACAD)

Keywords

• Radio broadcasting services
• Digital marketing services
• Live event production
• Audio advertising sales
• Sports content streaming

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenwood Village

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Radio Advertising: Revenue from selling commercial airtime across multiple radio stations and formats including country, adult album alternative, classic rock, Hot AC, news/talk/sports, and Hispanic formats. Advertisers can purchase commercials, sponsorships, live reads, and promotions.
2. Digital Marketing Services: AMT Digital Services provides Internet marketing services including display advertising, paid search, SEO, geo targeting, re-targeting, and responsive web design to clients.
3. Event Production: Radiate Live Events produces beer festivals, job fairs, and community events including Breckenridge Beer Festival, Reds Whites and Brews, and Winter Park Beer Festival, generating revenue through sponsorships, ticket sales, and vendor fees.
4. Endorsements and Sponsorships: On-air talent provides product/service endorsements, and programs are sponsored through billboard mentions and program sponsorships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AlwaysMountainTime operates 11 local radio stations across Colorado mountain resort communities (Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Dillon/Silverthorne, Aspen/Snowmass, Crested Butte, Telluride, Buena Vista/Salida, Leadville, and Edwards/Eagle/Gypsum areas) and monetizes its audience through local radio advertising, digital advertising, and event sponsorships. Around the radio platform, it sells AMT Digital Services (internet/digital marketing for local businesses), produces festivals and live events through Radiate Live Events, streams Colorado high school sports through Colorado Sports Network, and offers listener access via the proprietary AMT AlwaysON Mobile App and smart-speaker streaming.

Product overview

AlwaysMountainTime operates as a multi-station radio broadcast company with a portfolio of 11 distinct radio stations across Colorado's mountain communities, including country (KRKY, KSKE), adult album alternative (KSPN, KSMT, KFMU), classic rock (KQZR), hot adult contemporary/pop (KKCH, KIDN, KIFT), news/talk/sports (KNFO), and Hispanic formats (KQSE). The company functions as a platform-plus-services model, combining traditional FM/AM radio broadcasting with digital streaming via TuneIn, Alexa, and Google Home integrations. Complementary divisions include AMT Digital Services (digital advertising and SEO/marketing tools), Radiate Live Events (festival and event production), and Colorado Sports Network (sports streaming). The AMT AlwaysON mobile app provides iOS streaming access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Radiate Live Events: Event and festival production company producing community events including beer festivals and job fairs in Colorado mountain communities
• AMT Digital Services
• Colorado Sports Network
• The LIFT FM
• Ski Country
• The Mountain
• La Nueva Mix
• The Reel

Products and services

• KZYR 97.7 - Classic Rock

Quantifiable outcome

• Radio advertising can increase brand awareness by up to 70% and drive sales by up to 10%

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

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

• TuneIncoreTechnology or IntegrationTuneIn streaming platform integration allowing listeners to access AlwaysMountainTime stations through the TuneIn app and website. This partnership enables digital distribution beyond traditional radio receivers to reach listeners on mobile devices and online.
• Amazon AlexacoreTechnology or IntegrationAmazon Alexa voice platform integration through custom skills for each station. Listeners can enable station skills and use voice commands like 'Alexa, play KNFO Radio' to stream stations on Alexa-enabled devices.
• Apple App StoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership for the AMT AlwaysON mobile application available in the iOS App Store, enabling smartphone access to station streaming content.
• Colorado Sports NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Colorado Sports Network for sports broadcasting including high school sports streaming and ESPN Winter X Games sponsorship. KSPN is the exclusive radio sponsor for the ESPN Winter X Games and Jazz Aspen Snowmass.
• ESPN Winter X GamesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerKSPN serves as the exclusive radio sponsor for the ESPN Winter X Games, providing major brand exposure and alignment with action sports entertainment.
• Jazz Aspen SnowmassmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerKSPN serves as the exclusive radio sponsor for Jazz Aspen Snowmass music festival, connecting with the adult album alternative audience at a premier mountain music event.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cumulus Media: Major U.S. radio operator with hundreds of stations across multiple formats and regions. Directly comparable as a multi-station terrestrial broadcaster with digital streaming extensions, operating in overlapping advertiser categories.
• iHeartMedia: Largest U.S. radio broadcaster with hundreds of AM/FM stations plus iHeartRadio streaming platform. Directly comparable business model (terrestrial + digital + live events) at massive scale; competes for the same advertiser dollars that AMT targets in Colorado.

Direct peers

• Bonneville International: Family-owned U.S. radio broadcaster with stations in multiple Western markets including similar resort-region footprints. Comparable as a privately held multi-station operator with deep local market presence and multi-format portfolio.
• Beasley Media Group: Operates a portfolio of radio stations across multiple U.S. markets with content and digital extensions. Closely comparable in operating multiple local radio formats with a focus on community-driven programming and advertiser relationships.
• Entravision Communications: Operates radio and television stations targeting Hispanic and general audiences, including in Western U.S. markets. Comparable given AMT's KQSE Hispanic format and similar SMB advertiser base.
• Salem Communications: U.S. radio operator with stations across multiple formats and markets. Comparable in offering a multi-station terrestrial broadcast portfolio plus digital advertising services, with similar SMB advertiser concentration.
• Lotus Communications: Privately held U.S. radio broadcaster with stations across multiple Western markets. Closely comparable as a privately held, regional-focused radio group serving local advertisers and communities.
• Emmis Communications: Operates radio stations in major U.S. markets with a content-driven, locally focused strategy. Comparable as a multi-format radio operator with digital extensions and a similar relationship with local advertisers and communities.
• Townsquare Media: Operates ~320 radio stations focused on small and mid-sized U.S. markets, with a similar local-advertiser-led, multi-format playbook. Comparable in focusing on community-rooted broadcasting and local digital marketing services.
• Alpha Media: Private multi-station U.S. radio operator with stations in similar mid-sized markets. Comparable business model: terrestrial AM/FM portfolio plus digital marketing services targeting local SMB advertisers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/3838944
• Instagraminstagram.com/alwaysmountaintime

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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