Kscj 1360 Am

What Kscj 1360 Am does

KSCJ 1360 AM is a heritage talk radio station licensed to Sioux City, Iowa, broadcasting on the 1360 AM frequency with an FM translator at 94.9 FM and serving the Siouxland tri-state region (Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota). Founded on April 4, 1927 — originally as the electronic arm of the Sioux City Journal — the station has operated continuously for over 97 years and is owned and operated by Powell Broadcasting, a privately held regional broadcaster whose portfolio also includes KKYY-Y101.3, KSUX, KQNU, KLEM, and KKMA. Programming combines local talk and news (Good Morning Siouxland with Josie Cooper and Justin Barker; Open Line with Charlie Stone; JB's Sports Blog) with syndicated national shows (Sean Hannity, Clay Travis & Buck Sexton, Dave Ramsey, Chris Plante), community/niche programs (Nostalgia Theater, Good Shepherd Hour, Grow Siouxland podcast, Just Thrivin', Having Read That..., When Things Aren't Going Well, Ask Earl May), and live sports broadcasts of Iowa Hawkeyes football and basketball (Big Ten) and Kansas City Chiefs NFL games via Westwood One.

The underlying technology is a traditional AM/FM broadcast stack augmented by website live streaming at kscj.com, social media distribution (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube), and an email newsletter delivered through BeeHiiv. Weather data is integrated from Weatherology, and digital advertising is served via the third-party Broadstreet Ads platform. No proprietary software, APIs, or AI/ML components are disclosed. Revenue is generated entirely through advertising sales and program sponsorships sold to local and regional businesses (e.g., Security National Bank, UnityPoint Health, Thrive Wellness Center, Ward Electric, JJ Coin) under quote-based, non-publicly-disclosed pricing. The audience is free-to-listener; the primary customer segments are regional listeners (geographic) and local/regional advertisers (business), with FCC licensing providing the regulatory framework for operations.

Name

Kscj 1360 Am

Legal name

KSCJ 1360 AM (operated by Powell Broadcasting)

Website

https://kscj.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KSCJ 1360 AM is a heritage talk radio station in Sioux City, Iowa, broadcasting local news, syndicated talk, and sports to the Siouxland tri-state region. Operated by Powell Broadcasting, it generates revenue exclusively through advertising sales and sponsorships to local businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Talk Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent Local Radio Stations (MPABACAD)

Keywords

• Talk radio broadcasting
• Local news radio
• AM radio station
• Radio advertising sales
• Sports play-by-play radio

Headquarters

HQ city

Sioux City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Radio Advertising: KSCJ generates revenue through advertising sales. Local businesses and national advertisers purchase airtime slots across various programs including syndicated shows (Sean Hannity, Clay Travis & Buck Sexton, Dave Ramsey) and local programming. The station also features sponsorships for specific programs like Treasure Hunt and various community events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

KSCJ 1360 AM/94.9 FM is a heritage AM talk radio station serving Sioux City, Iowa and the Siouxland tri-state region (Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota) since 1927. The station broadcasts news, weather, sports (Iowa Hawkeyes, Kansas City Chiefs), local talk programming, and syndicated national shows (Sean Hannity, Clay Travis & Buck Sexton, Dave Ramsey). Revenue is generated primarily through advertising sales and program sponsorships purchased by local and regional businesses.

Product overview

KSCJ 1360 AM/94.9 FM is a heritage talk radio station serving Sioux City, Iowa and the Siouxland region. The station operates as a single broadcast product with multiple programming segments including local morning shows (Good Morning Siouxland), midday talk (Open Line with Charlie Stone), syndicated national programming (Sean Hannity, Clay Travis & Buck Sexton), specialty programming (Nostalgia Theater, Grow Siouxland podcast, wellness shows, book reviews), and sports coverage (Iowa Hawkeyes, Kansas City Chiefs). The station's core offering is live radio broadcasting with complementary digital content including podcasts, blogs, and contests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Good Shepherd Hour: Longest-running radio broadcast produced at KSCJ for over 50 years, airing Sundays at 8 AM with church service content.
• Nostalgia Theater
• Grow Siouxland
• Just Thrivin'
• Having Read That...

Products and services

• KSCJ 1360 AM/94.9 FM Talk Radio Broadcast Heritage AM talk radio station broadcasting at 1360 AM with FM translator at 94.9 FM, serving Sioux City, Iowa and the Siouxland tri-state region (Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota) with local news, weather, sports, syndicated talk programming, and community-focused shows. Free-to-listener over-the-air broadcast complemented by website live streaming.
• Grow Siouxland Podcast Weekly podcast featuring interviews with Siouxland community and business leaders covering positive local news and community developments, airing Saturdays 8am-8:30am on KSCJ.
• Iowa Hawkeyes Football and Basketball Radio Coverage Official radio broadcast home for Iowa Hawkeyes football and basketball, featuring play-by-play commentary by Gary Dolphin covering the Big Ten Conference season.
• Kansas City Chiefs NFL Radio Coverage Radio home for Kansas City Chiefs NFL Football broadcasts via Westwood One Radio network affiliation, airing the full NFL season including playoffs.
• Treasure Hunt Contest Weekly listener engagement contest where winners receive $94.90 by finding hidden clues announced during Good Morning Siouxland programming; drives morning show tune-in and audience engagement.
• Nostalgia Theater Weekly Saturday morning vintage radio program (9am-11am) featuring old-time radio shows from the Golden Age of radio, including Suspense, Escape, Gunsmoke, and adaptations of classic radio dramas.
• The Good Shepherd Hour Longest-running radio broadcast produced at KSCJ for over 50 years; Sunday church service program airing at 8 AM featuring messages from Pastor Trevor Freudenburg of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Also distributed via affiliated stations KVFD, KLEM, and KAYL.
• When Things Aren't Going Well Weekly Saturday morning program providing honest conversations, practical advice, and hope for those navigating life's challenges, covering mental health, family relationships, addiction recovery, and personal growth.
• Just Thrivin' with Thrive Wellness Center Weekly Saturday wellness program (7:30am-8am) hosted by Damon Peirce, focused on health transformation covering nutrition, fitness, hormone optimization, gut health, and sustainable wellness habits in partnership with Thrive Wellness Center.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nostalgia Theater reaches 8,000+ listeners (based on Spring 2008 ratings)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Powell BroadcastingcoreOthersKSCJ is owned and operated by Powell Broadcasting, a regional broadcasting company. Powell Broadcasting manages multiple stations in the Siouxland region including KKYY-Y101.3 (Siouxland's Country Variety), KSUX (Today's Best Country), KQNU (Q102.3 Better Hits), KLEM (LeMars), and KKMA (Classic Rock 99.5).
• Premiere Networks (Syndicated Programming)majorTechnology or IntegrationKSCJ carries syndicated national programming from Premiere Networks including The Sean Hannity Show, The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show, The Dave Ramsey Show, and The Chris Plante Show.
• Westwood One Radio (NFL/Kansas City Chiefs)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKSCJ broadcasts Kansas City Chiefs NFL football through Westwood One Radio network affiliation.
• Hawkeyes Sports (Iowa Hawkeyes)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial radio home for Iowa Hawkeye Football and Basketball. Gary Dolphin provides play-by-play coverage throughout the Big Ten Conference.
• WeatherologycoreTechnology or IntegrationWeather data and forecasts provided by Weatherology, integrated into the station's weather pages and forecasts.
• Children's Miracle Network / Dairy QueenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership for Miracle Treat Day coverage - DQ's Miracle Treat Day on July 30th benefits Children's Miracle Network hospitals including UnityPoint St. Luke's.
• KVFD 1400 AM, KLEM LeMars 1410 AM/96.9 FM, KAYL Storm Lake 101.7 FMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated stations that broadcast The Good Shepherd Hour church program - extending reach beyond KSCJ's primary signal.
• FCC (Federal Communications Commission)coreOthersKSCJ operates under FCC licensing and regulatory oversight. The station maintains public files and EEO compliance through FCC requirements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KKYY 101.3 FM (Y101.3): Powell Broadcasting country variety station in Sioux City, directly competing with KSCJ for regional ad spend and listener share in the same tri-state market.
• KSUX 105.7 FM: Powell Broadcasting-owned country station in the same Sioux City market as KSCJ, competing for local advertising dollars and overlapping audiences within the Siouxland region.
• KLEM 1410 AM/96.9 FM: Powell Broadcasting-owned AM/FM station in LeMars, Iowa, operating in the broader Siouxland market with similar talk/local content focus and shared advertising infrastructure.
• WNAX 570 AM: Long-tenured AM talk radio station serving the broader Siouxland/Sioux Falls region from Yankton, SD — comparable heritage AM talk format targeting a similar rural Midwest audience.

Regional players

• KELO NewsRadio 1320 AM / 107.9 FM: Sioux Falls-based AM talk/news radio station serving parts of the broader Siouxland region with a similar talk format and local news focus, though primarily based in South Dakota.

Broad incumbents

• KTIV (NBC affiliate, Sioux City): Local TV broadcaster serving the same Siouxland market; competes for the same local news audience and regional advertising budgets, but across video rather than audio.
• iHeartMedia Sioux City Cluster: Major national broadcaster with multiple stations in the Sioux City market, directly competing for advertising share and offering scale advantages over Powell Broadcasting's portfolio.
• Cumulus Media Sioux City: National radio operator with stations in the Siouxland region; competes with KSCJ for ad revenue and listener share through portfolio scale and national sales capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kscj1360
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCclWv5qYgI7F2oxrNcm2KHw
• Facebookfacebook.com/kscj1360
• Instagraminstagram.com/kscj1360
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kscj-1360-am

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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