Groot Nieuws Radio

What Groot Nieuws Radio does

Groot Nieuws Radio is a Dutch Christian radio broadcaster operating as Stichting Groot Nieuws Radio, a non-profit foundation (ANBI-status) headquartered in Veenendaal, Netherlands, founded in 2007. The organization distributes Christian music, sermons, Bible teaching, and faith-based programming to Dutch-speaking audiences via four channels — the main Groot Nieuws Radio station, Non-stop (continuous music), Blijde Klanken (including Psalmendag programming), and Seven FM (a wholly-owned subsidiary) — distributed across DAB+ radio broadcast, website streaming, iOS and Android mobile applications, and podcast platforms including Omny. The content portfolio includes an extensive podcast archive with the Preken en overdenkingen series reaching 1,813 episodes, Thijs & Jorieke at 517 episodes, Levenswoorden at 378 episodes, plus the Brandstof, Groot Nieuws Radio Podcast, and Groot Nieuws van de week series.

The organization reaches approximately 250,000 unique weekly listeners across its radio channels and 5 million annual visitors to its website. Its core technology is a content distribution platform combining terrestrial broadcast (DAB+), web streaming, mobile applications, and podcast aggregation; no AI/ML, API, or SDK capabilities are disclosed.

The business model is a diversified nonprofit revenue structure built on four streams: (1) individual listener donations ("vriend" program) with suggested monthly tiers of €5-€15 available on monthly, quarterly, or annual cadences; (2) Businessclub memberships for Christian entrepreneurs and businesses, offering commercial airtime seconds and networking events, segmented by industry and geography with 50+ member organizations; (3) advertising revenue from radiocommercials, program sponsorship, and online banners reaching the 5 million annual website visitors; and (4) a Partnerschap program allowing non-profit Christian organizations to purchase editorial and commercial airtime at special rates, including dedicated Brandstof program segments. The organization is governed by a Raad van Bestuur chaired by Willem Mazier, with operational leadership including Marcel Kuckelkorn (Manager bedrijfsvoering en relatiebeheer / directielid) and relationship managers Jaap Zwaan and Dik van de Velde.

Name

Groot Nieuws Radio

Legal name

Stichting Groot Nieuws Radio

Website

https://grootnieuwsradio.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Groot Nieuws Radio is a Dutch Christian radio foundation (ANBI-status) broadcasting worship music, sermons, and faith-based programming across four DAB+/streaming channels and an extensive podcast portfolio to approximately 250,000 weekly Dutch Christian listeners, funded by donations, Businessclub memberships, and advertising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

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

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Religious/Faith-Based Stations (MPABACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious Radio Broadcasting (MPAIAEAF), Radio Streaming & Catch-Up Audio Platforms (MPAIADAJ)

Keywords

• Christian radio broadcasting
• Religious podcast production
• Faith-based audio content
• Online radio streaming
• Christian music programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Veenendaal

HQ country

Netherlands

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. Listener Donations: Monthly, quarterly, or annual donations from individual listeners who support the station's Christian mission. Listeners can become 'vriend' (friends) through recurring donations.
2. Businessclub Memberships: Christian entrepreneurs and businesses pay for memberships that include commercial airtime seconds, networking events, and association with the Christian radio mission. Members are categorized by industry (accountancy, automotive, construction, etc.) and location.
3. Advertising and Sponsorship: Companies advertise to reach 250,000 weekly listeners in the Christian demographic. Options include radio commercials, program sponsorship, and online banner advertising on the website which receives 5 million annual visitors.
4. Partner Program: Non-profit Christian organizations can purchase editorial and commercial airtime at special rates to share their mission with listeners. Includes segments in the Brandstof program and weekly rubrics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Groot Nieuws Radio operates as a Dutch Christian radio broadcaster offering multiple listening channels (Groot Nieuws Radio, Non-stop, Blijde Klanken, Seven FM) that distribute worship music, sermons, Bible teaching, and faith-based programs via DAB+ radio, website streaming, mobile app, and interactive TV. The station complements live broadcasting with an extensive podcast portfolio (including Preken en overdenkingen with 1,813 episodes) and monetizes its audience through advertising services, a Businessclub membership program for Christian entrepreneurs, partnership airtime for non-profit organizations, and listener donations.

Product overview

Groot Nieuws Radio operates as a Dutch Christian radio broadcaster offering multiple listening channels: the main Groot Nieuws Radio station featuring news and Christian programming, the Non-stop continuous music channel, Blijde Klanken (including Psalmendag special programming), and Seven FM. The organization distributes content through its website and mobile app, alongside an extensive podcast portfolio including Preken en overdenkingen (1,813 episodes), Thijs & Jorieke (517 episodes), Levenswoorden (378 episodes), Brandstof Podcast (89 episodes), Groot Nieuws Radio Podcast (99 episodes), and Groot Nieuws van de week (37 episodes). Revenue is generated through advertising services (radiocommercials, program sponsorship, online campaigns reaching 5 million annual website visitors), a Businessclub membership program for Christian entrepreneurs, partnership programs for non-profit organizations, and a donateur (donor) program offering monthly giving options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Groot Nieuws Radio Non-stop: Non-stop music channel of Groot Nieuws Radio
• Blijde Klanken
• Seven FM

Products and services

• Groot Nieuws Radio

Quantifiable outcome

• Reaches 250,000 unique listeners per week
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

49 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AgapèminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChristian organization that mobilizes Christians to make Jesus visible in word and deed so everyone in the Netherlands has the chance to know Jesus.
• Alpha NederlandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization dedicated to evangelism in the Netherlands, vitalization of the church, and transformation of society.
• Andrew Wommack MinistriesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMinistry that reaches deeply with the message of God's unconditional love and grace.
• Arab VisionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChristian media organization for the Arab world focused on production, broadcasting and aftercare.
• Beach MissionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInterchurch missionary organization that organizes evangelistic trips to European beach resorts where many young people vacation.
• Bible LeagueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDistributes Bibles and Bible study materials so people everywhere can come to know Jesus Christ.
• Christ's HopeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnables vulnerable (orphaned) children to break the cycle of extreme poverty, AIDS, and spiritual brokenness.
• Christelijk platform Oost-Europa (CPOE)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNetwork of Dutch Christian organizations focused on improving living conditions of vulnerable groups in Central and Eastern Europe.
• Christenen voor IsraëlminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides reliable and Biblical teaching about Israel, supports various projects in Israel, and opposes anti-Semitism.
• Compassion NederlandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFrees children from poverty in Jesus' name. Helps 2.2 million children worldwide together with parents, local churches, and donors.
• DorcasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInvests in sustainable change for people who are marginalized. Creates opportunities in poverty, exclusion, and crisis.
• Evangelisch CollegeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOffers inspiring education in Bible, Theology, Missionary Work, Pastoral Care, Youth Work, Preaching, and Leadership.
• Freedom For FreeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation providing spiritual care and support to detainees and ex-detainees abroad, plus education for Christian communities.
• GlobalRizeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProclaims the Gospel via internet, using social media massively, deepening through websites, and personally through e-courses.
• GroundworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTraining that helps you grow in personal development, relationships and faith, plus training for a new generation of coaches and therapists.
• Hour of PowercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTelevision church service broadcast every Sunday at 8 and 9 AM on RTL5 and at 5 PM on Family7.
• Huruma MEVAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBelieves every child has the right to care and education that changes lives, building a hopeful future together with partners in Kenya.
• Landelijke evangelisatie stichting Naar HouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational evangelistic foundation with 250 evangelistic actions per year focused on street, market, and event evangelism.
• Lelie zorggroepminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdds color and space to Christian care and assistance that fits clients and employees.
• Mercy Ships NederlandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWith two hospital ships and thousands of volunteers, brings hope and healing to Africa – free medical care for those who need it most.
• MissieNederlandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFrom Jesus' mission, MissieNederland brings the church in motion for neighborhood and world.
• Mission PossibleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChristian humanitarian organization focused on diaconal mission in countries from the former Soviet Union.
• Nederlands-Vlaams BijbelgenootschapcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBrings the Bible close. Wants people in the Netherlands and abroad to have access to the Bible.
• NEM (Near East Ministry)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerWorks in the Middle East and Netherlands on Unity, from God's Love for Jew and Arab, through Praying with Expectation, Learning at the Source, and Serving from God's Love.
• NPV - Zorg voor het levenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdvocates for protection of life, provides personal advice on medical-ethical questions, and helps with practical voluntary home care.
• OMF NederlandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerShares the Good News of Jesus Christ with the peoples of East Asia, to the glory of God.
• Operatie MobilisatiecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerShares the Gospel with people who don't yet know Jesus, by building living communities of Jesus-followers worldwide.
• PowerParentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation focused on empowering single parents (through divorce or other loss of a partner); bringing closer to God brings closer to yourself.
• Red een KindcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerChristian, international development organization offering future to children in poverty and distress.
• SDOKminorGTM or Marketing PartnerServes persecuted Christians worldwide and connects Christians in the Netherlands with them.
• Open DoorscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupports Christians who are persecuted or oppressed for their faith. Brings Bibles and literature to countries that are closed to them.
• Stichting Als kanker je raaktminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEncounter, support and meaning for people with cancer, their loved ones and bereaved.
• Stichting Christian Refugee ReliefminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommitted to people on the run, providing aid transports and volunteer missions and supporting local aid projects.
• Stichting De VriendminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConvinced that homeless people get a good chance to return to society when there is care and attention for their total well-being.
• Stichting EleosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpecialist in Christian mental health care, offering guidance and treatment to people with psychological problems.
• Stichting HOE (Hulp Oost-Europa)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerWants to help Christians in Eastern Europe give content to Jesus Christ's command to care for neighbors in diaconate and church building.
• Stichting MAFcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWith 120 MAF aircraft, flies help and the Gospel to hard-to-reach areas worldwide.
• Stichting MensenkinderenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChristian organization with heart for people in need, offering help in word and deed to those in need in Albania, Armenia, and Moldova.
• Stichting NijlvalleiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHelps the poorest individuals and communities in Egypt develop themselves through education, food distribution, medical help, housing, creating work, in cooperation with Egyptian churches and Christian organizations.
• Stichting OntmoetingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPeople who are stuck are supported by Ontmoeting to get their lives back in order. Together working on perspective for vulnerable people.
• Stichting SprankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOffers residential guidance and day activities at over 40 locations in the Netherlands in a Christian living environment.
• Stichting the art of CharityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThousands of parents in Malawi learn how to grow their own food sustainably, regardless of climate and soil type.
• Stichting Vrij ZijnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWants to proclaim the liberating message of God's love through conferences, TV productions, online Bible school and education in books.
• Stichting ZOAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSupports people suffering from wars or natural disasters. Provides emergency aid and helps rebuild a livelihood for a dignified life.
• TearfundcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHelps people in need during disasters and conflicts, and strengthens churches and communities to tackle poverty and injustice together.
• THDVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFrom the love of Jesus, THDV has been helping vulnerable people in the Netherlands since 1855: prostitutes, homeless, children in poverty, and addicts.
• TWRcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLet the Gospel be heard everywhere through media.
• Wycliffe Bijbelvertalers NederlandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGoal that every person in the world has access to the Bible in their own language.
• Zending Over GrenzenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHelp with a Message, for disadvantaged people in Eastern Europe.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KRO-NCRV: Dutch public broadcaster with a Christian/socially-oriented identity producing radio, TV, and online content. Comparable in faith-rooted mission and Dutch-language broadcast operations, but operates at substantially larger scale with public funding.
• UCB (United Christian Broadcasters): UK-based Christian media charity operating radio stations and digital platforms across the UK. Comparable as a Christian radio/digital broadcaster funded by donations, producing worship music, teaching, and sermon content for English-speaking faith audiences.
• EO (Evangelische Omroep): Dutch public broadcasting organization producing Christian television, radio, and online content for faith-based audiences. Directly comparable to Groot Nieuws Radio in mission (Christian content), audience (Dutch Christians), and format (broadcast + digital). Significantly larger scale as a member of the Dutch public broadcasting system.
• Family7: Dutch Christian television channel that also reaches audiences via online platforms. Comparable as a Dutch Christian media brand targeting similar faith communities; operates at smaller scale than Groot Nieuws Radio's weekly reach.
• Premier Christian Radio: UK Christian radio station broadcasting worship music, teaching, and news to faith audiences, funded through donations and advertising. Closely comparable business model (donor-supported faith radio with podcast extensions) to Groot Nieuws Radio.

Broad incumbents

• RTL Nederland: Major Dutch commercial broadcaster operating TV and digital platforms including RTL5 where Hour of Power (Groot Nieuws Radio partner) broadcasts. Comparable as Dutch media outlet for cross-promotion and audience overlap; not a faith-focused competitor.
• Sky Radio: One of the largest commercial radio stations in the Netherlands with significantly larger audience and ad inventory than Groot Nieuws Radio. Comparable as Dutch radio broadcaster competing for ad budgets in the same national market.
• NPO Radio 5: Major Dutch public radio station with broad programming including spiritual/religious slots and evergreen music. Comparable as a Dutch radio broadcaster but operates at mainstream scale with public funding; not specifically faith-targeted.

Regional players

• ERF Plus: German Christian media organization operating radio programming, podcasts, and online content for German-speaking Christian audiences. Comparable mission and format but serves a different (German-speaking) geographic market.

Others

• Stichting ZOA: Dutch Christian humanitarian NGO that is a partner of Groot Nieuws Radio. Comparable as a Dutch faith-based non-profit operating under ANBI-equivalent frameworks and engaging the same Christian donor demographic, though focused on aid rather than broadcasting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/grootnieuwsnl
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCgRNhqyJ8j5p-P1cE5e6r9w
• Facebookfacebook.com/GrootNieuwsRadio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grootnieuwsradio
• Instagraminstagram.com/grootnieuwsradio

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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