KSKA Public Radio, Anchorage, AK

Name

KSKA Public Radio, Anchorage, AK

Legal name

Alaska Public Media

Website

https://kska.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Broadcasting

NAICS

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

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Talk/News/Sports Radio Networks & Syndication (MPAIAEAG), Local Radio Station Groups (Owned & Operated/Station Chains) (MPABACAC), National Public Radio Networks & Member Stations (NPR-style) (MPABADAB)

Keywords

• Public radio broadcasting
• Public television programming
• Educational media content
• Digital streaming services
• Nonprofit media organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Anchorage

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership and Donations: Listener-supported funding through individual donations, membership benefits, and recurring contribution programs. Operates donor portal for online contributions.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Corporate sponsorship program where businesses fund programming in exchange for on-air recognition and brand association with public media content.
3. Fundraising Campaigns: Periodic fundraising campaigns such as 'Fund the Gap Campaign' to support operations and programming development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

KSKA Public Radio is the radio division of Alaska Public Media, broadcasting on 91.1 FM with news, talk, music, and educational programming for Anchorage and surrounding Alaska communities. The organization partners with KAKM television (PBS affiliate) and KTOO 360TV to deliver statewide public television, supplemented by digital streaming, podcasts, and the AKPM mobile app for on-demand and live content access.

Product overview

Alaska Public Media operates as a unified public broadcasting platform combining radio (KSKA 91.1 FM) and television (KAKM/PBS Alaska) services. The organization offers a portfolio of news programs (Alaska News Nightly, Alaska Morning News, Talk of Alaska), specialty shows (Line One health program, Hometown Alaska community show, Outdoor Explorer, Alaska Economic Report), and television series (Indie Alaska, Alaska Insight, Molly of Denali). Digital offerings include live TV streaming, podcasts, and the AKPM mobile app, with membership benefits including AK Passport for extended PBS content access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AKPM App: Mobile application for Alaska Public Media content

Products and services

• KSKA 91.1 FM Radio Broadcast Free-to-air public radio station broadcasting on 91.1 FM frequency serving Anchorage and surrounding areas with news, talk shows, and music programming.
• KAKM TV (Alaska PBS Affiliate) Public television station broadcasting PBS programming, local shows, and educational content including live TV streaming for Alaska viewers.
• Alaska News Nightly Daily radio news program delivering comprehensive coverage of Alaska news, politics, and current events.
• Alaska Morning News Morning news program providing start-of-day coverage of Alaska news, weather, and local updates.
• Talk of Alaska Weekly radio show featuring in-depth discussions on Alaska issues with guests and call-in participation.
• Line One Health-focused radio program exploring medical topics, wellness, and healthcare issues relevant to Alaskans.
• Hometown, Alaska Community-focused program featuring local stories, events, and conversations about life in Alaska.
• Outdoor Explorer Program dedicated to outdoor activities, adventure, and exploration throughout Alaska's wilderness.
• Alaska Economic Report Economic news program covering business developments, employment, and financial trends affecting Alaska.
• Indie Alaska Video series showcasing local stories, musicians, artists, and cultural personalities from across Alaska.
• Alaska Insight In-depth investigative journalism program examining important issues facing Alaskans.
• Molly of Denali Animated children's series following Molly, an Alaska Native girl, available on PBS KIDS 24/7 live stream and educational resources.
• Podcasts On-demand audio content including various radio programs available for streaming and download.
• Live TV Streaming Real-time streaming of KAKM TV, KTOO 360TV, and PBS KIDS 24/7 channels via video.alaskapublic.org.
• AKPM App Mobile application for accessing Alaska Public Media content, news, and programming on-the-go.
• AK Passport Member benefit offering extended streaming access to PBS content including full episodes and bonus material.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PBS (Public Broadcasting Service)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlaska Public Media operates KAKM as a PBS affiliate, broadcasting PBS programming including national news, documentaries, and children's content. PBS provides programming content, technical standards, and national brand association.
• NPR (National Public Radio)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlaska Public Media integrates NPR content including national news coverage, providing Alaska audiences access to NPR journalism while contributing local Alaska coverage to the public radio network.
• KTOOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with KTOO in Juneau for 360TV programming, extending Alaska Public Media's television reach to Southeast Alaska and providing cross-promotional content sharing between stations.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WAMU 88.5 (Washington, DC): WAMU is an NPR member station serving the greater Washington, DC region with news, talk, and digital programming. Comparable as a market-sized public radio station with news/talk format and a strong digital presence.
• Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB): OPB operates public radio and TV across Oregon with a similar NPR/PBS member station model. Comparable as a regional multi-platform public broadcaster relying on memberships, corporate sponsorship, and grants.
• KQED (San Francisco): KQED is a large-market public broadcaster operating NPR radio and PBS television, plus digital content. Comparable as a multi-platform public broadcasting organization using a similar membership and sponsorship funding model.
• KTOO Public Media (Juneau): KTOO operates a public radio station and 360TV in Juneau, Alaska, and is explicitly a strategic partner with Alaska Public Media for 360TV programming. Directly comparable as a fellow Alaska-based NPR/PBS member station serving a similar market with overlapping audiences.
• KUAC Public Broadcasting (Fairbanks): KUAC operates public radio and TV in Fairbanks, Alaska, as an NPR/PBS affiliate. Directly comparable as a same-state public broadcasting peer covering a different Alaska geography with the same content and funding model.

Broad incumbents

• NPR (National Public Radio): NPR is the national network that KSKA is a member station of. Comparable as the upstream content and distribution network supplying national programming, technical infrastructure, and brand association across the U.S. public radio system.
• Minnesota Public Radio (MPR / American Public Media): Minnesota Public Radio is one of the largest U.S. public radio operators, producing national programming distributed via American Public Media. Comparable as an NPR member station organization with multi-station operations and digital expansion.
• PBS (Public Broadcasting Service): PBS is the national television network for which Alaska Public Media's KAKM is an affiliate. Comparable as the upstream content provider, technical standards body, and member services organization that supports affiliate stations nationwide.
• WNYC (New York Public Radio): WNYC operates flagship public radio stations WNYC-FM and WQXR in New York City, producing nationally distributed content. Comparable as a large-scale NPR member station with multi-platform distribution and significant podcast production.

Others

• Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB): CPB is the federal entity that distributes appropriated funds to public broadcasting stations including KSKA. Comparable as a key funding stakeholder and ecosystem participant whose policy decisions materially affect KSKA's operating economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/alaskapublic
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@alaskapublic
• Facebookfacebook.com/alaskapublic
• Instagraminstagram.com/alaskapublic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kska-public-radio-anchorage-ak

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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