Radio ECN

What Radio ECN does

Radio ECN is a local French radio station operated by S.A.R.L ECN Diffusion, headquartered in Mulhouse, Alsace. Founded in 2005, the station broadcasts music, local news, entertainment programming, and community event coverage across the Alsace region via FM frequencies (98.1 Mulhouse, 98.2 Colmar, 89.4 Belfort/Montbéliard) and DAB+ digital radio in Strasbourg. The core technology is traditional FM and DAB+ broadcast transmission supplemented by a digital presence (website, podcasts, social media) and Les Indés Radios network affiliation.

The product portfolio spans the core Radio ECN broadcast service, regional sub-brand variants (ECN Alsace, ECN Belfort), scheduled daily radio shows (morning 6h-10h, midday 12h-14h, afternoon 16h-20h), on-demand podcasts featuring local personalities and cultural figures, interactive SMS and online games/contests with promotional prizes, and a song identification feature. The station functions as a traditional broadcast media operation with digital companion offerings rather than a technology platform.

The business model is advertising-based: Radio ECN sells radio advertising and sponsorships to local Alsace-region businesses seeking targeted reach to a hyper-local audience, supplemented by promotional contests tied to concerts and regional events. No subscription or consumer-paid pricing is disclosed; advertising rates are quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The station serves local listeners in Mulhouse, Colmar, Belfort, Montbéliard, and Strasbourg, and operates with a small team of 1-10 employees.

Name

Radio ECN

Legal name

S.A.R.L ECN Diffusion

Website

https://radioecn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Radio ECN is a local French radio station broadcasting music, news, and community programming across Alsace via FM and DAB+, serving local listeners and regional advertisers. It is operated by S.A.R.L ECN Diffusion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611), Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161)

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), Local Radio Station Groups (Owned & Operated/Station Chains) (MPABACAC)

Keywords

• Local radio broadcasting
• FM radio station
• DAB+ digital radio
• Radio advertising sales
• Regional radio content

Headquarters

HQ city

Mulhouse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Radio Broadcasting and Digital Content: Radio ECN generates revenue primarily through radio advertising and sponsorships, offering businesses targeted reach to local audiences in the Alsace region. The station also conducts games and contests that generate promotional engagement.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Radio ECN is a local French radio station operating under S.A.R.L ECN Diffusion that broadcasts music, local news, and regional event programming across the Alsace region via FM and DAB+ frequencies. It monetizes its audience through radio advertising and sponsorships aimed at local businesses, and supplements the core broadcast with podcasts, interactive games/contests, and a website live stream.

Product overview

Radio ECN is a local French radio station operating as part of the Les Indés Radio network, offering a unified broadcast platform centered on live radio programming. The core offering includes FM and DAB+ radio broadcasts across Alsace, Belfort, and Montbéliard regions, with supporting digital extensions. The product portfolio comprises the main Radio ECN broadcast service, regional variants (ECN Alsace, ECN Belfort), scheduled radio shows/emissions (6h-10h, 12h-14h, 16h-20h), podcast on-demand content, interactive SMS and online games/contests, and a song identification feature. The station operates as a traditional broadcast radio service with digital companion offerings rather than a technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Radio ECN Broadcast Core local radio broadcasting service delivering music, regional news, weather, and entertainment programming across the Alsace region on FM and DAB+ frequencies, targeted at listeners in Mulhouse, Colmar, Belfort, Montbéliard, and Strasbourg.
• ECN Podcasts On-demand audio podcast service featuring interviews with local personalities and cultural figures, event-related programming, and rebroadcast content, available for streaming and download on the Radio ECN website.
• ECN Jeux (Games and Contests) Interactive radio games and contest offering that lets listeners participate via SMS and the web to win prizes including concert tickets, event entries, and entertainment experiences, with examples including Cirque Arlette Gruss and Eurockéennes giveaways.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Les Indés RadioscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRadio ECN is part of the Les Indés Radios network, an association of independent local radio stations in France. This partnership provides promotional support, content synergies, and a collective brand identity for independent regional radio stations.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• NRJ: One of France's largest commercial radio networks with national FM coverage. Comparable as a French-language commercial FM music broadcaster competing for the same listener and advertiser pool that Radio ECN targets locally.
• RTL: Leading French commercial radio station with national reach via longwave and FM. Comparable as a French commercial radio broadcaster competing for local Alsace ad budgets and listener attention.
• Fun Radio: France-wide commercial music radio targeting younger demographics. Comparable as a national commercial FM music broadcaster with the same ad-supported model competing for time-share in Alsace.
• Skyrock: Major French commercial youth/music radio network with national FM frequencies. Comparable as a national commercial FM broadcaster targeting similar music-and-contests-style engagement that Radio ECN uses locally.
• Europe 1: Major French general-interest commercial radio station with national AM/FM/DAB distribution. Comparable as a French commercial radio broadcaster with the same ad-supported model and overlapping news/music programming.
• Chérie FM: French national commercial radio station under the NRJ Group. Comparable as a national ad-supported French FM music broadcaster competing for the same local advertising spend.
• France Bleu: Public radio network of regional stations across France, including Alsace (France Bleu Alsace). Comparable as a regional FM broadcaster in the same geography with local news, music, and community programming.

Regional players

• Sud Radio: French commercial radio station primarily serving southern France. Comparable as a regionally-focused commercial French radio with a similar ad-supported broadcast model, though operating in a different geography.

Direct peers

• Champagne FM: Independent regional French commercial music radio station broadcasting in the Champagne region. Highly comparable to Radio ECN as a similarly sized local commercial FM station with ad-supported model and community engagement.
• OUI FM: French independent rock-focused radio station. Comparable to Radio ECN as a locally-rooted French independent station operating outside the major national commercial groups with a music-and-identity-led proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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