KFAN

What KFAN does

KFAN FM 100.3 (legal call sign KFXN-FM) is a sports radio station operating on the 100.3 FM frequency in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan market, branded as 'The Sports Leader.' The station is wholly owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. (OTCQX: IHRTQ), a major U.S. radio broadcaster, and is operated as part of iHeartMedia's iHeartSports division. KFAN's core programming consists of local Minnesota sports talk shows — The Power Trip, Paul Allen, The Common Man, and Dan Barreiro — supplemented by FOX Sports Radio national content. Coverage is anchored on Minnesota professional and collegiate teams: Vikings, Twins, Wild, Timberwolves, Lynx, and Gophers.

The station's product surface extends well beyond the FM broadcast: KFAN maintains a portfolio of more than 20 podcasts distributed through the iHeartRadio platform, including team-specific on-demand shows (Vikings on Demand, Wild on Demand, Gophers on Demand, Timberwolves on Demand, Lynx on Demand) and topical series such as Fantasy Football Weekly, FAN Outdoors, Packer Preview, and Inside Gopher Athletics. Distribution is multi-channel: over-the-air FM 100.3 broadcast, iHeartRadio streaming (web and mobile app), Apple Podcasts / third-party podcast apps, social media (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube), and live event appearances (Minnesota State Fair, Mystic Lake Amphitheater). All digital infrastructure is provided by iHeartMedia; KFAN does not operate a proprietary streaming or content management stack.

KFAN generates revenue through advertising sales and sponsorships sold to local and regional businesses targeting the Twin Cities sports audience, with quote-based rates varying by program, time slot, and placement. No advertising pricing is publicly disclosed. Listener-facing content is free, monetized through impressions and engagement. The station is part of iHeartMedia's national ad sales and sponsorship infrastructure, which provides cross-platform packaging and national brand monetization optionality. Headcount is reported at 51-100 employees.

Name

KFAN

Legal name

iHeartMedia, Inc.

Website

https://kfan.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

KFAN FM 100.3 is a Minneapolis/St. Paul sports radio station owned by iHeartMedia, delivering Minnesota team coverage (Vikings, Twins, Wild, Gophers, Timberwolves, Lynx) via FM broadcast, 20+ podcasts, and the iHeartRadio digital platform, funded primarily through advertising and sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

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

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Digital Audio Broadcasts (Live Radio, Play-by-Play, Podcasts) (MPAKAOAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Sports Broadcast Stations (Regional Local Rights, High School/College) (MPABACAK), Radio Streaming & Catch-Up Audio Platforms (MPAIADAJ), Talk/News/Sports Radio Networks & Syndication (MPAIAEAG)

Keywords

• Sports radio broadcasting
• Local sports coverage
• Sports talk shows
• Sports podcast network
• Live game broadcasts

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Advertising and Sponsorship: KFAN generates revenue through advertising sold to businesses wanting to reach its sports audience. Sponsorships of shows, events, and content integrate brand messaging to targeted consumers in the Minneapolis/St. Paul market.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KFAN FM 100.3 is a sports radio station broadcasting on FM 100.3 and streaming online through iHeartRadio, delivering live local sports coverage, sports talk programming, and team-specific podcasts focused on Minnesota professional and collegiate teams. Its primary output is free-to-listener broadcast radio and on-demand podcast content, monetized through advertising and sponsorships sold to local and regional businesses.

Product overview

KFAN FM 100.3 is a sports radio station serving Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, operating under the iHeartMedia umbrella and branded as 'The Sports Leader.' The station's core product is its broadcast radio programming featuring live sports coverage and sports talk shows including The Power Trip, Paul Allen, The Common Man, Dan Barreiro, and FOX Sports Radio. The station extends its reach through an extensive podcast portfolio spanning team-specific shows (Vikings on Demand, Wild on Demand, Gophers on Demand, Timberwolves on Demand, Lynx on Demand), topical programs (Fantasy Football Weekly, FAN Outdoors, Packer Preview, Inside Gopher Athletics), and general sports commentary podcasts. Content is distributed via the free iHeartRadio mobile application alongside traditional broadcast and on-demand podcast platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Power Trip: Morning sports talk show on KFAN featuring dynamic sports commentary and analysis
• Paul Allen
• The Common Man
• Dan Barreiro Show
• FAN Radio Network
• FAN Outdoors
• In The Zone
• Vikings on Demand
• Wild on Demand
• Gophers on Demand
• Timberwolves on Demand
• Lynx on Demand

Products and services

• KFAN FM 100.3 Core sports radio station broadcasting at FM 100.3 in Minneapolis/St. Paul, branded as 'The Sports Leader,' delivering live sports coverage, sports talk programming, and Minnesota-focused team coverage for sports fans in the Twin Cities.
• The Power Trip Morning sports talk show airing on KFAN FM 100.3 and distributed as a podcast via iHeartRadio, featuring dynamic sports commentary and analysis for Minnesota sports fans.
• Paul Allen Show KFAN radio show hosted by Paul Allen covering Minnesota sports, with a corresponding podcast distributed through iHeartRadio.
• The Common Man KFAN sports talk show personality and program covering Minnesota sports, with an accompanying on-demand podcast.
• Dan Barreiro Show KFAN sports commentary show hosted by Dan Barreiro, providing Minnesota sports analysis and opinion, with a podcast version on iHeartRadio.
• FOX Sports Radio on KFAN National sports radio programming from the FOX Sports Radio network carried on KFAN FM 100.3, providing national sports news and talk content alongside local Minnesota coverage.
• The Initials Game Podcast Sports-themed podcast produced for KFAN FM 100.3 and distributed through the iHeartRadio podcast network.
• Fantasy Football Weekly Weekly fantasy football podcast on KFAN providing fantasy sports news, advice, and analysis for listeners.
• Saturdays With Sauce Sports podcast on KFAN FM 100.3 distributed through the iHeartRadio podcast platform.
• The Cake Show

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FOX Sports RadiocoreTechnology or IntegrationKFAN carries FOX Sports Radio content as part of its programming lineup, integrating national sports talk content alongside its local Minnesota sports coverage. This provides additional sports programming and national sports news to complement local team coverage.
• iHeartMediacoreTechnology or IntegrationKFAN is operated by iHeartMedia and utilizes the iHeartRadio digital platform for streaming, podcast distribution, and website hosting. The station benefits from iHeartMedia's national infrastructure, technology, and marketing resources while maintaining local programming focus.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Fox Sports Radio: National sports talk radio network (formerly part of Premiere Networks) providing syndicated sports content. KFAN actually carries FOX Sports Radio programming as a core partnership, making Fox Sports Radio both a content partner and broader industry incumbent competitor in the syndicated sports radio space.
• Audacy, Inc. Major US radio broadcasting company (owner of WFAN and WEEI) that went through Chapter 11 in 2024. Directly comparable as a sibling-tier radio group operator with similar market-dominant sports station portfolio and post-bankruptcy operational profile analogous to iHeartMedia.
• Cumulus Media: One of the largest US radio broadcasters with sports stations including properties in multiple markets. Comparable as a top-tier radio group competitor with overlapping sports programming and national advertising scale competing with iHeartMedia's portfolio.
• ESPN Radio: National sports radio network owned by Disney/ESPN providing syndicated sports talk and play-by-play programming across hundreds of affiliates. Comparable as the dominant national sports talk brand and broadcast rights competitor that stations like KFAN compete against for audience and rights.
• Good Karma Brands: Radio broadcasting company that owns 670 The Score in Chicago and other sports radio stations. Comparable as a sports-focused radio group operator competing with iHeartMedia's sports portfolio for both audience and advertising share.

Direct peers

• WFAN 660 AM / 101.9 FM: New York City's flagship sports radio station owned by Audacy, covering all major NYC pro teams and national sports. Directly comparable as a market-dominant sports talk station in the largest US market with similar local team coverage strategy and personalities-driven format.
• 670 The Score: Chicago's leading sports radio station covering the Bears, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, and Blackhawks. Operated by Good Karma Brands, it represents the same market-dominant sports talk format with team-focused programming, personalities, and live broadcasts.
• WEEI 93.7 FM: Boston sports radio station covering the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, and Bruins. Direct format peer as a market-leading sports talk station with team-specific content, marquee personalities, and distribution via Audacy's digital platform.
• 97.1 The Ticket WXYT-FM: Detroit's sports radio station covering the Lions, Tigers, Pistons, and Red Wings. Direct peer as a metropolitan sports talk station with the same all-local-team coverage strategy and personalities-driven morning shows.
• 95.7 The Game: San Francisco Bay Area sports radio station covering the 49ers, Warriors, Giants, A's, and Sharks. Comparable as a major-market sports talk station with deep local team coverage and Bay Area-focused personalities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kfan1003
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/KFANAM1130
• Facebookfacebook.com/kfan1003
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kfan-100-3fm

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Investors

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M&A

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