Radio FMR

What Radio FMR does

Radio FMR is a local community radio station headquartered in Rumilly, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, broadcasting on the 89.2 FM frequency and via DAB+ digital radio to the Rumilly, Annecy, and Aix-les-Bains region in the Savoie and Haute-Savoie departments. Founded in 2001 and operating with a 6-employee team, the station positions itself as "une radio sans pub" — a commercial-free radio — distinguishing it from advertiser-supported competitors in the same regional market. Its programming centers on music variety, local news, weather, and community event coverage for the surrounding Albanais area.

The station's product portfolio comprises two core broadcast services (FM transmission and DAB+ digital transmission) supplemented by online live streaming via its website, a song-identification feature ("C'est quoi ce titre ?"), themed radio programs ("émissions" such as "Mix Up by DJ Nillow"), and a local news and events section ("actualités"). Distribution occurs through licensed regional FM/DAB+ spectrum and a globally accessible web stream, with a Facebook page supporting community engagement. No mobile applications are available, and no API, SDK, or integration offerings are disclosed.

The business model is non-commercial; the station operates as a private, non-profit community entity, and no pricing, sponsorship, or membership details are publicly disclosed. Revenue sources are not stated but are consistent with French community radio funding channels (public subsidies, association dues, donor contributions). The station maintains an active digital presence with regularly updated content but has no disclosed headcount growth, fundraising activity, M&A, or geographic expansion beyond its single regional footprint.

Name

Radio FMR

Legal name

Radio FMR

Website

https://radiofmr.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Radio FMR is a non-commercial, ad-free community radio station broadcasting on 89.2 FM and DAB+ to listeners in the Rumilly, Annecy, and Aix-les-Bains region of Savoie/Haute-Savoie, France, delivering local news, music, and event coverage via a 6-person team.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

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

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Public/Noncommercial Radio Broadcasting (NPR, Community, Campus) (MPAIAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting (AM/FM) (MPAIAEAA), Internet Radio & Streaming Broadcast Stations (Simulcast/Online-only) (MPAIAEAE), Radio Streaming & Catch-Up Audio Platforms (MPAIADAJ)

Keywords

• Community radio station
• FM radio broadcasting
• DAB+ digital radio
• Local news coverage
• Regional radio programming

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Radio FMR is a local community radio station that broadcasts music programming, local news, weather, and regional event information to listeners in the Rumilly, Annecy, and Aix-les-Bains area of Savoie/Haute-Savoie in France. The station operates as an ad-free ("une radio sans pub") broadcaster, distributing its programming simultaneously via 89.2 FM, DAB+ digital radio, and online live streaming on its website.

Product overview

Radio FMR is a local radio station operating without commercial advertising, offering music-focused programming across the Savoie/Haute-Savoie region. The station provides its content through multiple broadcast channels including traditional FM (89.2 FM), digital DAB+ transmission, and live online streaming. The Radio FMR ecosystem includes FM Broadcast and DAB+ Broadcast as the core radio transmission services, supplemented by Live Streaming for online listening, the 'C'est quoi ce titre?' music identification feature, various themed radio programs (émissions), and local news coverage (actualités). The station positions itself as a commercial-free radio focused on music variety and local information.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Radio FMR Radio Broadcasting Service Continuous, ad-free radio broadcasting service for listeners in the Savoie/Haute-Savoie region, delivering music, local news, weather, and community event coverage simultaneously via FM at 89.2 MHz, DAB+ digital radio, and live online streaming through the station website.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Radio Campus France: Network of French non-commercial associative/campus radio stations. Comparable as a non-profit local broadcaster dependent on associative funding, with similar scale and operational constraints.
• Radio Mont-Blanc: Independent local radio station broadcasting in the Haute-Savoie and Pays de Savoie region around Annecy. Closely comparable in geographic footprint, local-news emphasis, and music-led community positioning.
• Alpes 1: Regional radio station covering the French Alps (Savoie/Haute-Savoie/Isère). Competes with Radio FMR for the same hyperlocal Alpine audience with overlapping music, news, and event coverage.
• France Bleu Pays de Savoie: Public regional radio station operated by Radio France serving the Savoie/Haute-Savoie area. Directly comparable to Radio FMR in target geography and community/local-news focus, though with significantly larger scale and public funding.
• Radio Dreyeckland: Community/associative radio station in eastern France (Alsace). Comparable as a French non-commercial, association-run local radio with similar mission, funding model constraints, and community focus.

Broad incumbents

• Fun Radio: Major French commercial music radio network. Comparable in FM broadcast distribution and music-led programming, though commercially funded at national scale rather than local/non-profit.
• NRJ: Major French commercial radio network with strong presence across regions including Savoie. Comparable in radio broadcasting business model and audience category, though commercial/ad-supported rather than non-commercial.
• France Bleu (network): National public radio network of 44 local stations operated by Radio France. Provides the broader incumbent context for French local radio; France Bleu Pays de Savoie is the direct local affiliate competing with Radio FMR.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/radiofmr
• Facebookfacebook.com/radiofmr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/radio-fmr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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