CFUV 101.9 FM

What CFUV 101.9 FM does

CFUV 101.9 FM, legally operated as the University of Victoria Student Radio Society, is a non-profit campus and community radio station based in Victoria, British Columbia. Broadcasting from studios in the lower level of the UVic Student Union Building at 101.9 FM with 2290 watts of transmission power, the station covers Greater Victoria and the Gulf Islands. Its distribution footprint extends beyond terrestrial radio through online live streaming via StreamOn.fm and a podcast network of more than 30 programs distributed via Transistor.fm.

The station's product portfolio centers on three platforms: a 24/7 freeform FM broadcast schedule featuring dozens of original music, cultural, and public affairs shows; live performance series including Eventide (outdoor shows at Centennial Square) and Basement Closet Sessions (weekly in-studio performances prioritizing underrepresented and independent artists); and a podcast portfolio covering Indigenous storytelling, LGBTQ+ content, social justice, and music culture. Supporting infrastructure includes a Music Library and Submissions system (accepting digital submissions at 320 kbps minimum), Weekly Top 30 and Year End Charts reporting to national !earshot and NACC charts, an Offbeat album review column in The Martlet (UVic's independent student newspaper), and a New Music Monday editorial partnership with Victoria Buzz.

CFUV operates as a non-profit entity with 14 employees (a Station Manager, Broadcast Director, and Music Director as core paid staff, supplemented by seasonal Canada Summer Jobs positions), and relies on a volunteer base for programming, production, and operations. Revenue is drawn from University of Victoria Student Body funding through a student referendum, listener donations via the CFUV Friends program, grants from the Community Radio Fund of Canada and the Government of Canada, and local business sponsorships. The station charges no fees to listeners and generates no commercial advertising revenue, consistent with its non-commercial campus/community radio mandate.

Name

CFUV 101.9 FM

Legal name

University of Victoria Student Radio Society

Website

https://cfuv.uvic.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CFUV 101.9 FM is Victoria's only non-profit campus and community radio station, operated by the University of Victoria Student Radio Society. It broadcasts at 2290 watts on 101.9 FM, online via StreamOn.fm, and through a 30+ podcast network, serving UVic students and Greater Victoria residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

University/Educational Local Stations (College Radio, Campus TV) (MPABACAH), University/College-licensed Public Broadcasting (TV & Radio) (MPABADAD), Internet Radio & Streaming Broadcast Stations (Simulcast/Online-only) (MPAIAEAE)

Keywords

• Community radio broadcasting
• Campus radio station
• Music programming services
• Live radio shows
• Podcast production services

Headquarters

HQ city

Victoria

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. University of Victoria Student Body Funding: Core operational funding from the University of Victoria Student Body through a student referendum, providing financial support for station operations.
2. Listener Donations: Direct donations from dedicated listeners and fans through the CFUV Friends program and donation campaigns.
3. Government and Foundation Grants: Funding from various funding bodies including the Community Radio Fund of Canada (radiometres grant), and Government of Canada support for specific programming initiatives.
4. CFUV Friends Card Program: Partnership program with local businesses offering discounts to supporters, creating community engagement and local business relationships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CFUV 101.9 FM is a non-profit campus and community radio station operated by the University of Victoria Student Radio Society that broadcasts at 101.9 FM with 2290 watts of power under a CRTC licence. It delivers terrestrial and online radio programming, a podcast network, live performance recording sessions, a music library with submissions and charting, and community events to UVic students and the Greater Victoria community.

Product overview

CFUV 101.9 FM operates as a non-profit campus & community radio station with a multi-platform media portfolio. The core offering is terrestrial FM broadcasting at 101.9 FM with 2290 watts over Greater Victoria, supplemented by live streaming via StreamOn.fm. The station produces an extensive radio program schedule with dozens of shows across seven days, including original music programs, cultural/language-specific programs, syndicated public affairs shows, and live performance features. The second major platform is the CFUV Podcast Network hosting over 30 podcasts distributed through Transistor.fm, covering Indigenous storytelling, LGBTQ+ content, social justice, and music culture. Supporting services include the Music Library & Submissions system, Year End Charts and Weekly Top 30 reporting to national charts, the Basement Closet Sessions live performance series, Eventide outdoor performances, New Music Monday editorial partnership with Victoria Buzz, and community volunteer programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CFUV 101.9 FM Terrestrial Radio Broadcast
• CFUV Online Stream (StreamOn FM)
• CFUV Podcast Network
• Basement Closet Sessions
• Eventide
• CFUV Music Library and Submission Service
• CFUV Charts (Weekly/Year-End)
• New Music Monday
• UVic Student Radio Volunteer Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ years of continuous broadcasting as Victoria's only non-profit campus & community radio station
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Music Director Partnership (CJSF, CiTR, CJSW, CJLO, !earshot Distro)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021National partnership with CJSF (Burnaby, BC), CiTR (Vancouver, BC), CJSW (Calgary, AB), CJLO (Montreal, QB) and NCRA/ANREC's !earshot Distro platform. Introduces a universal pathway for the music industry to share, submit, and distribute content to nonprofit radio sector in Canada.
• National Campus/Community Radio Association (NCRA/ANREC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing member of the national association. Staff and volunteers have served on NCRA/ANREC board of directors and various working groups. Contributed to national nonprofit radio projects including Women's Hands & Voices (2004), DisAbilities Handbook (2009, 2019), Resonating Reconciliation (2013), Media Works (2014), National Mentorship Program (2019), and 'They Don't Come to Us' (2020).
• White Eagle Polish Community AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Association Broadcasting partnership producing the Radio Polonia multicultural program.
• Da Vinci CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Association Broadcasting partnership for local programming.
• University of Victoria Students' Society (UVSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary institutional partner providing student funding through referendum. CFUV is the campus radio station for UVic.
• The MartletminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUVic's independent student newspaper. Collaboration on The Nest podcast (produced in CFUV studios) and Offbeat column for album reviews published in The Martlet.
• Victoria BuzzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal media partnership for the 'New Music Monday' editorial series highlighting local artists and bands. Victoria Buzz publishes articles featuring CFUV's music programming.
• Art OpeningsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business donor providing financial support. Listed as a sponsor on the CFUV Friends program.
• Cold Comfort Ice CreamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business donor providing financial support. Listed as a sponsor on the CFUV Friends program.
• Luna CollectiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business donor providing financial support. Listed as a sponsor on the CFUV Friends program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CFRC 101.9 FM: Queen's University's campus and community radio station in Kingston, Ontario, broadcasting on the same 101.9 FM frequency as CFUV. Direct peer with nearly identical operational model and NCRA/ANREC membership.
• CJAM 99.1 FM: University of Windsor's campus and community radio station. Direct peer in the Canadian campus/community radio sector with comparable volunteer programming and alternative music focus.
• CJSW 90.9 FM: University of Calgary's campus and community radio station. Direct peer as a western Canadian NCRA/ANREC affiliate and Music Director Partnership participant.
• CKUT 90.3 FM: McGill University's campus and community radio station in Montreal. Direct peer with similar volunteer-based programming, alternative music focus, and NCRA/ANREC affiliation.
• CJSF 90.1 FM: Simon Fraser University's campus and community radio station in Burnaby, BC. Direct peer as fellow NCRA/ANREC member and partner in the Music Director Partnership, sharing identical non-profit campus/community radio model.
• CHUO 89.1 FM: University of Ottawa's bilingual campus and community radio station. Direct peer in the Canadian campus/community radio sector with comparable volunteer-driven model and bilingual programming approach.
• CJLO 1690 AM: Concordia University's campus and community radio station in Montreal. Direct peer as the eastern Canadian partner in CFUV's Music Director Partnership with identical non-profit programming model.
• CiTR 101.9 FM: University of British Columbia's campus radio station in Vancouver, operating on the same 101.9 FM frequency as CFUV. Direct peer in the Music Director Partnership with shared programming philosophy and structure.
• CKXU 88.3 FM: University of Lethbridge's campus and community radio station. Direct peer as a western Canadian NCRA/ANREC member with shared non-profit campus/community radio structure.

Broad incumbents

• CBC Radio One: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's primary radio network serving Greater Victoria. Broad incumbent that provides news, music, and talk programming to the same regional market as CFUV, though it operates as a national public broadcaster with vastly larger scale and reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/cfuvradio
• Instagraminstagram.com/cfuvmusic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cfuv

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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