Power 88 KCEP-FM

What Power 88 KCEP-FM does

Power 88 KCEP-FM is a non-commercial, member-supported community radio station licensed to broadcast on 88.1 FM at 10,000 watts throughout the Las Vegas Valley, with additional worldwide reach via live streaming on its website and TuneIn Radio. Founded in 1972 and operating as a community service of the Economic Opportunity Board (EOB), the station airs an eclectic mix of R&B, old-school hip-hop, jazz, blues, gospel, locally produced public affairs, and cultural programming. It is an affiliate of National Public Radio (NPR) and the African American Public Radio Consortium (AAPRC), and is governed by an EOB Board of Directors with representation from public, private/business, and low-income community sectors, alongside a six-member Community Advisory Board.

The station's product surface includes the main broadcast feed, structured daily programming (morning shows, midday, afternoon, and evening blocks plus weekend specialty shows), Gospel Sundays programming, talk shows on business, health, insurance, and culture, and dedicated Black History content under the Channel 88 banner. Community-facing programs include the Teen Talk Summer Program (training high school juniors and seniors in broadcasting, radio/TV production, and social media), the Nevada Middle School Essay Contest, and live remote broadcasts at partner venues such as Boulder Station Hotel and Casino. Following the 2023 designation of its 1923 Westside School home as a National Registry historical landmark, the station relocated to the adjacent renovated 1948 building and is upgrading into a multimedia center for student training in broadcasting, digital media, and online programming.

Revenue is generated through a mix of listener donations (collected via givebutter.com and direct contributions to fund equipment and software upgrades) and underwriting managed by an in-house underwriting department, while maintaining non-commercial status. Distribution is primarily via the FCC-licensed 88.1 FM signal for the Las Vegas Valley, supplemented by TuneIn Radio streaming and an active presence across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X/Twitter, and YouTube for audience engagement and event promotion.

Name

Power 88 KCEP-FM

Legal name

KCEP-FM

Website

https://power88lv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Power 88 KCEP-FM is a non-commercial, member-supported community radio station broadcasting R&B, hip-hop, jazz, blues, gospel, and public affairs on 88.1 FM across the Las Vegas Valley and streaming worldwide via TuneIn, serving Las Vegas listeners since 1972.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Network-Affiliated Local Radio Stations (News/Talk/Sports Syndication Affiliates) (MPABACAF)

Keywords

• Community radio station
• Public radio broadcasting
• R&B hip-hop programming
• Non-commercial radio
• Music and talk programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Member Donations: Listener donations supporting ongoing equipment and software technology upgrades. As a non-commercial, member-supported station, donations from listeners fund operations.
2. Underwriting: Underwriting department handles corporate sponsorships and underwriting agreements while maintaining non-commercial status.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Power 88 KCEP-FM is a non-commercial, member-supported community radio station broadcasting on 88.1 FM throughout the Las Vegas Valley. It provides an eclectic blend of R&B, old-school hip-hop, jazz, blues, gospel, and locally produced public affairs and cultural programming, with live streaming worldwide via its website and TuneIn Radio. The station also offers community programs such as Teen Talk (broadcasting training for youth) and the Nevada Middle School Essay Contest.

Product overview

Power 88 KCEP-FM is a non-commercial, member-supported public radio station operating as a community service of the Economic Opportunity Board (EOB). The station provides an eclectic blend of R&B, old-school hip-hop, jazz, blues, gospel, and locally produced public affairs and cultural programs. As an NPR and African American Public Radio Consortium (AAPRC) affiliate, the station broadcasts on 88.1 FM throughout the Las Vegas Valley and streams live worldwide. The core offering includes the main radio station, talk shows, Gospel Sundays programming, Channel 88 Black History content, community programs like the Teen Talk summer program and Nevada essay contest, and structured daily radio scheduling featuring various on-air personalities and DJs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Power 88 KCEP-FM (Main Radio Station) Community non-commercial radio station broadcasting R&B, hip-hop, jazz, blues, gospel, and public affairs programming on 88.1 FM throughout the Las Vegas Valley, with live streaming available worldwide.
• Talk Shows

Quantifiable outcome

• 150,000+ weekly listeners
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Public Radio (NPR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCEP-FM is proud to be a National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate station, providing listeners access to NPR programming and content.
• African American Public Radio Consortium (AAPRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCEP-FM is an affiliate of the African American Public Radio Consortium, supporting diverse programming for African American communities.
• Economic Opportunity Board (EOB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCEP-FM is a community service of the Economic Opportunity Board (EOB), which oversees station operations and governance through its Board of Directors.
• Boulder Station Hotel and CasinominorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for live remote broadcasts including Free Style Friday events at the Railhead inside Boulder Station Hotel and Casino.
• TuneIn RadiocoreTechnology or IntegrationKCEP-FM streams live worldwide via TuneIn Radio platform, expanding reach beyond Las Vegas Valley to global audience.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KPOO 89.5 FM: San Francisco independent, listener-supported community radio station featuring diverse music, public affairs, and locally produced programming targeting underserved communities — a close operating analogue to Power 88's community-supported model.
• WBGO 88.3 FM: Newark, NJ public radio station focused on jazz and Black-oriented cultural programming; comparable as a non-commercial community/public radio station with similar genre focus and member-supported revenue model.
• WBAI 99.5 FM: New York listener-supported Pacifica Network radio station providing progressive public affairs, cultural, and diverse music programming — directly comparable as a member-funded, non-commercial community broadcaster.
• WPFW 89.3 FM: Washington DC Pacifica-affiliate community radio station emphasizing Black-oriented music, public affairs, and cultural programming; comparable to KCEP as a community-licensed, member-supported station with similar editorial focus.
• KEXP 90.3 FM: Seattle-based listener-supported non-commercial radio station with eclectic music programming and a globally recognized streaming presence; comparable as a community-supported station with strong online reach.
• KJLH (Radio Free Free): Los Angeles-based community-oriented R&B/hip-hop radio station historically tied to the Black community, with comparable programming mix (R&B, hip-hop, gospel, talk) and a similar mission-driven, non-commercial or community-supported operating model.
• Vocalo Radio (Chicago Public Media): Chicago Public Media's music and cultural programming service featuring diverse Black, hip-hop, R&B, and community-centered content; comparable as a culturally focused non-commercial broadcaster targeting similar demographics.

Broad incumbents

• KCRW 89.9 FM: Santa Monica-based NPR member station with diverse music programming, public affairs, and a strong digital/streaming presence; comparable as an NPR-affiliate community broadcaster with significantly larger scale.
• WAMU 88.5 FM: Washington DC NPR member station providing public affairs, news, and music programming; comparable as an established NPR-affiliated public broadcaster, though significantly larger and more focused on news/talk.

Regional players

• KUNV 91.5 FM: UNLV-licensed Las Vegas public radio station broadcasting jazz, classical, and public affairs on a Las Vegas Valley frequency; directly comparable as a same-market Las Vegas community/public broadcaster competing for the same donor and listener base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@theWUS88.1KCEP
• Xx.com/power88vegas
• Facebookfacebook.com/power88vegas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kcep-fm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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