Radio Soleil FM Montélimar

What Radio Soleil FM Montélimar does

Radio Soleil FM Montélimar is a private, independent local radio station founded in June 1982 and headquartered at 117 bis Rue Pierre Julien in Montélimar, Drôme, France. The station broadcasts on 89.3 FM across the Drôme-Ardèche-Gard-Vaucluse region, reaching an estimated eight municipalities including Loriol, Montélimar, Pierrelatte, Privas, Nyons, Bollène, Orange, and Pont Saint-Esprit. Its content slate combines daily regional news (L'Actu Region du Jour, weekday mornings at 6 AM), music programming, youth-oriented reporting (Zapado), listener dedications (Dédicaces), cultural interviews, and a weekly voyance program — positioning it as the only "100% region" radio station in the Montélimar catchment.

The underlying technology is a conventional FM radio transmission infrastructure paired with an internet-based live streaming service and an on-demand podcast replay platform hosted at radiosoleilfm.fr. The station is built on a Wix-hosted website and uses standard web streaming rather than proprietary AI, APIs, or mobile applications — no dedicated app exists on iOS or Android. Core product offerings include FM broadcast (89.3 FM), live streaming via the website, and a library of podcast replays covering each named program; a notice on the site indicates podcasts were temporarily unavailable due to a technical issue. The station maintains Facebook and Instagram social accounts and distributes event ticketing contest giveaways through its partnerships.

The business model is rooted in local advertising and event promotion revenue. Two named revenue streams are documented: (1) commercial advertising sold to local SMBs for on-air spots, and (2) event promotion services that give organizers visibility across radio, web, and social channels. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; commercial inquiries route through a dedicated commercial line. The customer base is split into two primary segments: a regional consumer audience for broadcast content, and local SMBs/associations/event organizers purchasing advertising. The station is led by President and Director General Pauline Firman, operates with a small team (11–50 employees per firmographic data), and has no disclosed parent company, external investor, M&A activity, funding round, or regulatory action in the data provided.

Name

Radio Soleil FM Montélimar

Legal name

Radio Soleil Fm

Website

https://radiosoleilfm.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Radio Soleil FM Montélimar is a private French local radio station founded in 1982, broadcasting on 89.3 FM across the Drôme-Ardèche-Gard-Vaucluse region with online streaming. It serves regional listeners with hyperlocal news, music, and community programming while monetizing via local SMB advertising and event promotion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent Local Radio Stations (MPABACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Radio Streaming & Catch-Up Audio Platforms (MPAIADAJ)

Keywords

• Local radio broadcasting
• Community radio station
• FM radio transmission
• Regional news coverage
• Online radio streaming

Headquarters

HQ city

Montélimar, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Advertising/Sponsorship: The station offers commercial advertising opportunities on air, allowing local businesses to promote their products and services to the regional audience. The commercial service can be contacted for advertising rates and promotional operations.
2. Event Promotion: Radio Soleil FM promotes local events on their antenna and web platforms, providing visibility to event organizers through combined radio and social media exposure.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Radio Soleil FM operates a local French radio station broadcasting on 89.3 FM and streaming online via radiosoleilfm.fr. The station delivers music programming, daily regional news (L'Actu Region du Jour), and specialty shows including Zapado (youth reporting), interviews, Voyance, and Dédicaces, serving the Drôme-Ardèche-Gard-Vaucluse region of southeastern France.

Product overview

Soleil FM is a local radio station based in Montélimar, France, founded in June 1982. The company operates a single unified product offering centered on radio broadcasting services, combining traditional FM transmission (89.3 FM) with internet live streaming. The station's content portfolio includes live music programming, regional news (L'Actu Region du Jour), and specialty shows such as Zapado (youth reporting), Interviews (cultural coverage), Voyance, and Dédicaces. The radio primarily serves the Drôme, Ardèche, Gard, and Vaucluse regions of southeastern France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Soleil FM Radio Broadcasting Local radio station broadcasting on 89.3 FM frequency, covering Montélimar and the Drôme-Ardèche-Gard-Vaucluse region with music, regional news, and live programming for residents of southeastern France.
• Live Streaming Internet-based live radio streaming available at radiosoleilfm.fr, allowing listeners worldwide to tune in online from any location.
• L'Actu Region du Jour Daily regional news program broadcast each weekday starting at 6 AM, providing current events coverage for the Drôme-Ardèche region.
• Zapado Youth-oriented program featuring reports, interviews, and coverage of local events, produced by young reporters in collaboration with the youth service of Montélimar.
• Replay Interviews Compilation of recorded interviews covering local cultural events, artists, festivals, and community figures in the region.
• Replay Voyance Weekly voyance (fortune-telling) program featuring regular episodes with readings and consultations for listeners.
• Replay Dédicaces Music request and dedication program featuring listener dedications and music broadcasts on air.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cité du Chocolat ValrhonacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026Radio Soleil FM collaborates with the Cité du Chocolat Valrhona in Tain-l'Hermitage for interviews and coverage. The partnership includes collaboration with the Directrice de la Cité du Chocolat (Aurélie Roure) and Sarah, Directrice communication et marketing at Valrhona.
• Fondation La TeppeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026Partnership with Maison Valrhona and Fondation La Teppe at Tain-l'Hermitage for territorial cooperation initiatives.
• Sylva Campus MontélimarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration with Sylva Campus Montélimar for student interviews and educational programming. Includes interviews with BTS Technico Commercial students on wood industry careers and communication courses.
• Service Jeunesse de MontélimarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular collaboration with the youth service for youth-focused programming including Zapado show segments featuring young reporters.
• Festival du Rocher (Pierrelatte)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio Soleil FM partners with Festival du Rocher in Pierrelatte for event promotion and contest giveaways for festival tickets.
• Association Courir Pour EllesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterview collaboration with CNAM students regarding the 'Courir Pour Elles' association supporting women in sports.
• Office de Tourisme de MontélimarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership for interviews with tourism office staff and coverage of tourist activities including the petit train tourist train.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• NRJ: One of France's largest commercial radio groups with local affiliate frequencies covering most regional markets including Drôme-Ardèche. Competes for the same local advertising budgets and listener attention in Montélimar, but operates a national top-40 music format rather than hyperlocal content.
• Europe 1: National French news-and-talk radio station owned by Lagardère. Comparable as a French radio broadcaster serving the same broad audience with news content, but operates at a national scale rather than a regional/hyperlocal focus.
• RTL: Major French general-interest national radio station with strong talk and news programming. Competes indirectly for regional advertiser spend and listener share, but lacks the hyperlocal news coverage that defines Radio Soleil FM's value proposition.
• France Bleu: National network of Radio France's regional stations operating across France with similar local-news-plus-music format. Larger incumbent with deeper resources, broader content libraries, and integrated digital platforms, but operating under a public service mandate comparable to Radio Soleil FM's community focus.
• Fun Radio: French national music-led radio with regional affiliate frequencies covering markets like Montélimar. Competes for the same listener ear and local ad spend via a music-heavy format rather than community-driven local content.
• Skyrock: Major French national radio station targeting younger demographics with music and hip-hop content. Competes for the youth segment (overlapping with Radio Soleil FM's Zapado program audience) but lacks local programming and community partnerships.

Direct peers

• France Bleu Drôme Ardèche: Public regional radio station operated by Radio France covering the exact same Drôme-Ardèche territory as Radio Soleil FM. Both target the same hyperlocal audience with news, music, and community programming, making it the most directly comparable competitor in the station's primary market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/soleilfm
• Instagraminstagram.com/soleilfmontelimar?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/soleil-fm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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