What Radio Melody does

Radio Mélodie is a regional private radio station broadcasting continuously since 1987 across the Moselle-Est and Alsace Bossue regions of eastern France, operated by the non-profit association Musique Sans Frontière under president and director of publication Sébastien Jung. The station serves an adult local audience in a geographically and culturally defined border region, broadcasting in French, German, and the regional Platt dialect, with a music format built around French and German Schlager, pop, and oldies. Its core product is over-the-air radio via FM transmitters in Sarreguemines (102.7) and Forbach (102.9), supplemented by DAB+ digital broadcasting into Sarrebruck (Canal 9C) and Metz (Local 5A), and a 4-journalist editorial team that produces hourly local news, flash information bulletins, traffic updates, and a classifieds/events platform seven days a week.

The business extends its broadcast footprint through a multi-channel digital distribution stack: native iOS and Android applications, podcast distribution across Apple Podcasts/Spotify/YouTube/Amazon Music/Deezer/Radioplayer France, voice assistant availability on Alexa/Google Assistant/Apple Homepod, TV carriage via Free/Orange/SFR Numéricable and the local Tubéo cable network, and active social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and X. Ancillary listener services include song dedications (dedicaces), on-air contests with telephone and SMS participation, a community events agenda, free classifieds, video content, and a traffic reporting hotline that recruits listener "patrouilleurs de la route."

The revenue model is advertising-led: commercial sales staff Sophie Gothier and Diana Quintus sell classic advertising spots, weather sponsorships, and traffic-info sponsorships to local SMB advertisers, complemented by contest revenue and limited SMS-based paid participation (0.75€ + carrier cost). The station is privately held by its association, has no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, no public ticker, and no disclosed financial statements; its pricing is not publicly disclosed and the company is licensed as a non-profit organization under French law.

Name

Radio Melody

Legal name

Association Musique Sans Frontière

Website

https://radiomelodie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Radio Mélodie is a regional French radio station founded in 1987, broadcasting on FM and DAB+ across Moselle-Est and Alsace Bossue with bilingual French, German, and Platt programming targeted at the local adult population of eastern France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611), 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), Radio Network Distribution & Programming Services (Syndicators, Format Providers) (MPAIAEAH)

Keywords

• Regional radio broadcasting
• FM and DAB+ radio
• Local news bulletins
• Radio advertising sales
• Podcast distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarreguemines

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Advertising and sponsorship: Radio advertising spots, classic ad spots, weather sponsorship, traffic info sponsorship, and other on-air promotional packages sold to local advertisers.
2. Contest prizes and games: Organises games and contests with prizes from RADIO MÉLODIE, its providers and suppliers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Radio Mélodie is a regional radio station broadcasting French and German Schlager, pop, and oldies music alongside hourly local news, traffic updates, weather, and community content on FM (Sarreguemines 102.7, Forbach 102.9) and DAB+ (Saarbrücken, Metz). The station distributes its programming across internet streaming, mobile apps, podcasts, cable TV, and voice assistants to adult listeners in the Moselle-Est and Alsace Bossue border region, monetising primarily through on-air advertising and sponsorship.

Product overview

Radio Mélodie is a regional radio station operating since 1987 in eastern Moselle and Alsace Bossue, France, broadcasting on FM (Sarreguemines 102.7, Forbach 102.9) and DAB+ (Sarrebruck, Metz). The station operates under the association 'Musique Sans Frontières' and offers a multi-format product portfolio centered on traditional over-the-air radio broadcasting supplemented by digital services. The core product is FM/DAB+ radio featuring French/German pop, Schlager, and oldies music targeting adult audiences in a bilingual region. Digital extensions include mobile applications for iOS and Android enabling live streaming and on-demand podcasts, a podcast platform distributed across Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, and Deezer, local news bulletins updated hourly, a community events agenda, and free classifieds. Additional services encompass voice assistant compatibility (Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Homepod), TV distribution through major French ISPs and cable networks, real-time traffic reporting via a dedicated hotline, song dedication services, and on-air game shows with prizes. The station's unique multilingual character is reflected in content featuring Platt and German language segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FM/DAB+ Radio Broadcasting Traditional over-the-air radio broadcasting on FM frequencies (Sarreguemines 102.7, Forbach 102.9) and DAB+ in Saarbrücken and Metz, featuring French and German pop music, Schlager, and oldies for an adult audience in the Moselle-Est and Alsace Bossue regions.
• Mobile Applications (iOS/Android) Native smartphone applications for iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play) enabling live radio streaming, real-time news updates, podcast playback, and access to features such as real-time traffic information, cheapest fuel prices, and recently played tracks.
• Podcast Content Platform On-demand podcast library featuring multiple show categories including interviews, recipes, vacation activities, local culture, nature exploration, and sports/wellness content. Distributed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Deezer, and Radioplayer France.
• Local News and Flash Information Real-time local news bulletins with hourly updates covering regional news, faits divers, culture, sports, and community events across Moselle-Est and Alsace Bossue, produced by a four-journalist editorial team operational seven days a week.
• Event Agenda (Agenda des sorties) Community events calendar listing local outings, concerts, sports events, markets, exhibitions, and festivals across the Moselle-Est region, with user-submitted events.
• Classifieds (Petites Annonces) Free classified advertising platform with categories including vehicles, real estate, electronics, clothing, furniture, pets, and employment opportunities.
• Game Shows and Contests On-air and online radio competitions with prizes including concert tickets and trips, with participation via phone (03 87 98 29 29) or SMS (7 14 15, 0.75€ + SMS cost). Requires minimum age 15 years.
• Radio Advertising and Sponsorship Sales Sale of on-air advertising spots, classic ad spots, weather sponsorships, traffic-info sponsorships, and promotional packages to local and regional advertisers, handled by Sophie Gothier and Diana Quintus.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Free, Orange, SFR NuméricableminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRadio Mélodie is available through major French internet service providers' TV and internet platforms, extending reach to subscribers of these cable and fibre networks.
• Tubéo (cable networks in Creutzwald, Sarreguemines, Bitche)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal cable network operator distributing Radio Mélodie on community cable infrastructure in Creutzwald, Sarreguemines, and Bitche regions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• France Bleu: Network of regional Radio France stations delivering local news, music and community content across French regions, including nearby Alsace and Lorraine stations. Most directly comparable to Radio Mélodie on the local news, regional identity and community-service model.
• RFM: French radio station (NRJ Group) focused on adult contemporary, pop and classic hits. Comparable on the over-the-air advertising-funded radio model and overlap with Radio Mélodie's adult music programming.
• Nostalgie: French national radio station within the NRJ Group dedicated to oldies and nostalgic hits. Comparable to Radio Mélodie's oldies/Schlager format on the advertising-supported radio model, though serving a national rather than regional audience.

Broad incumbents

• Fun Radio: French national music radio station under the NRJ Group, targeting a younger demographic. Comparable as a French ad-funded radio competitor for listener attention in the eastern Moselle region.
• RTL France: Major French general-interest news/talk radio station under M6 Group (formerly RTL Group). Comparable as a French advertising-supported radio broadcaster with national reach and digital extensions, competing for the same regional ad budgets.
• NRJ Group: Leading French commercial radio group operating NRJ, Chérie FM, Nostalgie, RFM and digital audio properties. Comparable as a French-language radio broadcaster monetizing through advertising, but operates nationally with vastly greater scale and a broader format portfolio than Radio Mélodie.
• Skyrock: French national urban/hip-hop radio station with strong digital presence. Comparable as an advertising-supported French radio competitor with significant streaming and podcast distribution.
• Europe 1: Major French news/talk radio station owned by Vivendi/Canal+. Comparable on the French advertising-supported radio model with strong news content, competing with Radio Mélodie for both listeners and local advertisers.

Emerging players

• Les Indés Radios: Federation of independent French regional radio stations pooling commercial airtime sales. Comparable as a peer group representing the same independent regional radio model that Radio Mélodie operates within, including shared ad-sales infrastructure.

Regional players

• Radio Saarland (SR): Public regional broadcaster serving the Saarland in Germany, broadcasting in German. Comparable on the bilingual/border-region positioning that Radio Mélodie targets via its DAB+ signal in Sarrebruck.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/radio_melodie
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqkcJFsB5TLNlpGg2mAiBHQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/radiomelodie.fr
• Instagraminstagram.com/radiomelodie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/radiomelodie

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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