Los40

What Los40 does

LOS40 Chile is a Spanish-language FM radio station and multi-channel digital media platform broadcasting on 101.7 FM in Santiago, Chile, with regional frequency coverage nationwide. It is operated by Ibero Americana Radio Chile (legal entity PRISA Media Chile S.A.) at Eliodoro Yañez 1783, Providencia, Santiago, and is the Chilean edition of the LOS40 brand owned by Grupo PRISA / Sociedad Española de Radiodifusión, S.L., a Spanish-listed media conglomerate. LOS40 Chile targets Spanish-speaking Chilean audiences interested in pop music, entertainment news, concerts, Korean pop culture (K-dramas and K-pop), and general current events, competing for time spent against streaming services, social media, and other broadcast radio.

The product surface combines live FM radio, website live streaming with playback controls, native iOS and Android apps, the weekly Lista LOS40 chart (listener vote and airplay based), a daily news product called 40 al día, a K-pop-focused podcast and editorial vertical called Mood Corea / Corea, concert coverage tied to Puntoticket ticketing, and a catalog of additional original podcasts (La Ducha, Rayos y Centellas, Página40, Dónde está mi gente, Pongámonos Serios). Distribution extends across the website, mobile apps, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and a WhatsApp direct line. Underlying technology consists of standard radio broadcast infrastructure, content management systems for editorial and podcast distribution, web live-streaming, and conventional social media platforms; no proprietary AI, models, or differentiated technical IP is disclosed.

Revenue is generated through radio and digital advertising (including display ads from third parties such as agency La Percha) and contest/promotion partnerships, with consumers accessing all content free. The go-to-market is event-driven: editorial programming, chart cadence, concert coverage, and contests drive audience engagement, with advertising inventory monetized across FM, web, mobile, and social. The station sits within a larger Ibero Americana Radio Chile portfolio of at least ten sister stations (ADN, Futuro, FMDOS, Concierto, Corazón, Pudahuel, Rockandpop, Radio Activa, radioImagina), enabling shared operational infrastructure and cross-promotion under the Grupo PRISA parent. No financial metrics, headcount trends, or monetization KPIs are publicly disclosed.

Name

Los40

Legal name

Ibero Americana Radio Chile

Website

https://los40.cl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LOS40 Chile is a Spanish-language FM radio station and digital media platform broadcasting at 101.7 FM in Santiago, operated by Ibero Americana Radio Chile under Grupo PRISA. It serves Chilean pop music, entertainment, concert, and K-pop audiences via broadcast, website, mobile apps, podcasts, and social media.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

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

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting (AM/FM) (MPAIAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Non-Interactive Digital Radio (Lean-Back Streaming) (MPAIACAB), On-Demand Music Streaming Platforms (MPAIADAA), Local Radio Station Groups (Owned & Operated/Station Chains) (MPABACAC)

Keywords

• Music radio broadcasting
• Digital audio streaming
• Entertainment news media
• Podcast distribution
• Music chart programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Santiago

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Advertising: Radio and digital advertising including display ads on website, sponsored content, and promotional segments. The site displays advertisements from third parties such as 'La Percha' (advertising agency).
2. Contests and Promotions: Contest and promotional activities that engage audiences and create advertising opportunities with partner brands.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

LOS40 Chile operates a Spanish-language radio station broadcasting at 101.7 FM in Santiago alongside a digital media platform (los40.cl). The station delivers contemporary hit music programming, daily news (40 al Día), the Lista LOS40 weekly music chart, concert coverage and ticketing information, and an original podcast library including K-pop focused Mood Corea. Content is distributed via FM radio, live website streaming, mobile apps for iOS and Android, and third-party podcast platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music).

Product overview

LOS40 Chile is a Spanish-language radio station and digital media platform operated by PRISA Media Chile S.A., broadcasting at 101.7 FM in Santiago, Chile. The offering is a unified media platform combining live radio streaming with digital content including the Lista LOS40 music chart, news coverage (40 al Día), concert ticketing information, and multiple podcast shows (La Ducha, Rayos y Centellas, Página40, Dónde está mi gente, Pongámonos Serios, and the K-pop focused Mood Corea). The platform also features specialty content sections covering music, cinema, television, and Korean entertainment (Corea). Content is distributed through the website, mobile app, social media channels, and podcast platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 40 al día: Daily news and entertainment segment/podcast featuring trending stories in music, current events, concerts, Korean pop culture, television and cinema.
• Lista LOS40
• Mood Corea
• La Ducha
• Rayos y Centellas
• Página40
• Dónde está mi gente
• Pongámonos Serios

Products and services

• LOS40 Chile Radio Broadcast (101.7 FM)
• Lista LOS40
• 40 al Día
• Conciertos (Concert Coverage)
• Mood Corea Podcast
• La Ducha Podcast
• Rayos y Centellas Podcast
• Página40 Podcast
• Dónde está mi gente Podcast
• Pongámonos Serios Podcast
• Sección Corea (Korea Content Section)

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PRISA RadiocoreOthersParent company and media group controlling LOS40 brand and operations across multiple Spanish-speaking countries. SOCIEDAD ESPAÑOLA DE RADIODIFUSIÓN, S.L. manages the LOS40 network internationally with presence in Spain, Latin America, and the US.
• Ibero Americana Radio ChilecoreOthersOperational entity for radio stations in Chile, managing LOS40 Chile alongside sister stations ADN, Futuro, FMDOS, Concierto, Corazón, Pudahuel, Rockandpop, Radio Activa, and radioImagina. Located at Eliodoro Yañez 1783, Santiago.
• ADN RadiominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a 'radio amiga' (friendly radio station) partner, part of the Ibero Americana Radio Chile network of sister stations.
• FuturominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a 'radio amiga' (friendly radio station) partner, part of the Ibero Americana Radio Chile network.
• FMDOSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a 'radio amiga' (friendly radio station) partner, part of the Ibero Americana Radio Chile network.
• ConciertominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a 'radio amiga' (friendly radio station) partner, part of the Ibero Americana Radio Chile network.
• CorazónminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a 'radio amiga' (friendly radio station) partner, part of the Ibero Americana Radio Chile network.
• PudahuelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a 'radio amiga' (friendly radio station) partner, part of the Ibero Americana Radio Chile network.
• RockandpopminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a 'radio amiga' (friendly radio station) partner, part of the Ibero Americana Radio Chile network.
• Radio ActivaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a 'radio amiga' (friendly radio station) partner, part of the Ibero Americana Radio Chile network.
• radioImaginaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a 'radio amiga' (friendly radio station) partner, part of the Ibero Americana Radio Chile network.
• La PerchaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdvertising agency partner visible on the LOS40 Chile website displaying promotional content. Website displays advertisements from somoslapercha.cl.
• PuntoticketminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTicket sales platform partner used for concert ticket sales mentioned throughout the site for events like Camila, Beéle, Zayn, Rosalía, and other artist concerts.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• iHeartMedia: Largest US terrestrial radio operator with extensive podcasting and digital streaming operations. iHeart is the global archetype for the multi-platform radio-plus-podcast model that Los40 Chile (via PRISA) is pursuing, with comparable ad-tech and audience monetization infrastructure.
• Spotify: Global on-demand music and podcast streaming incumbent. Spotify competes with Los40 Chile for listener attention and digital ad budgets, and is also a distribution channel for Los40 Chile's podcast content — both partner and substitute.

Direct peers

• Radio Pudahuel: Direct competitor and sister station within the Ibero Americana Radio Chile network. Pudahuel targets a similar Santiago mass-market audience with music-and-news programming and overlapping advertising inventory.
• Radio Cooperativa: One of Chile's largest news/talk and music radio networks. Cooperativa competes with Los40 Chile for Santiago listenership and national advertising budgets, operating FM stations plus digital streaming distribution similar to Los40 Chile's footprint.
• ADN Radio Chile: Sister station within Ibero Americana Radio Chile's portfolio. ADN Radio is a Santiago-based commercial FM station operating under the same PRISA Media Chile parent with similar advertising-driven model and digital distribution, directly competing for listener share and ad budgets.
• Rock and Pop Chile: Direct peer and sister station within Ibero Americana Radio Chile. Rockandpop targets a younger, alternative-leaning demographic with music programming, directly competing with Los40 Chile for youth listenership and brand advertising.
• Futuro FM Chile: Sister station in the Ibero Americana Radio Chile portfolio. Futuro operates a Santiago FM signal with music and entertainment programming, overlapping directly with Los40 Chile's audience and advertiser base.
• BioBioChile Radio: Major Chilean commercial radio and digital news platform owned by BioBio Comunicaciones. Operates FM stations plus a large digital presence, competing with Los40 Chile for both listeners and digital advertising spend.
• Radio Disney Latin America: Spanish-language pop music and youth-targeted radio format. Direct format competitor to Los40 Chile for the same Spanish-speaking youth demographic and family-brand advertising budgets.

Regional players

• LOS40 España: Original Spanish edition of the LOS40 brand under the same PRISA parent. Los40 España operates a comparable chart (Los40 Principales, now Los40 Classic), podcast portfolio, and digital-first strategy, serving as Los40 Chile's flagship sibling for content sharing, format benchmarking, and cross-market campaigns.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/los40chile
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/Los40ChileOficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/LOS40chile
• Instagraminstagram.com/los40chile
• TikToktiktok.com/@los40chile?lang=es
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/los40

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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