Rádio USP FM 93,7MhZ

What Rádio USP FM 93,7MhZ does

Rádio USP FM 93,7MhZ is a public university radio station operated by the Universidade de São Paulo (USP), the largest public university in Brazil. The station broadcasts on FM 93.7 MHz in São Paulo from the Cidade Universitária campus and on FM 107.9 MHz in Ribeirão Preto, with live streaming and on-demand podcast distribution extending its reach beyond the over-the-air signal. Programming spans more than 40 shows and podcasts covering news, science, culture, technology, health, environment, international affairs, and music, with editorial segments such as 'Conversar.I.A.' and 'Além do Algoritmo' dedicated to artificial intelligence and algorithmic topics.

The station operates with a staff of 28 employees and is housed within the USP institutional structure, giving it privileged access to academic researchers and university-affiliated subject-matter experts. Distribution is multi-channel: licensed FM spectrum, web streaming via radio.usp.br, and third-party podcast platforms. There is no disclosed proprietary technology stack beyond standard broadcasting and streaming infrastructure.

As a non-commercial public broadcaster, Rádio USP generates no direct revenue from listeners; it is publicly funded through USP and the State of São Paulo. There is no advertising rate card, subscription tier, or paywall. The audience is horizontal — the general public and the USP academic community — and success is measured in reach and editorial impact rather than commercial KPIs. Customer concentration in the conventional sense is not applicable given the absence of a paying customer base.

Name

Rádio USP FM 93,7MhZ

Legal name

Rádio USP

Website

https://radio.usp.br

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rádio USP is a public university radio station operated by Universidade de São Paulo, broadcasting educational, scientific, cultural, and news programming on FM 93.7 (São Paulo) and 107.9 (Ribeirão Preto), with live streaming and on-demand podcasts serving the general public and university community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

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

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

University/Educational Local Stations (College Radio, Campus TV) (MPABACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public/Noncommercial Radio Broadcasting (NPR, Community, Campus) (MPAIAEAB), Radio Streaming & Catch-Up Audio Platforms (MPAIADAJ)

Keywords

• University radio broadcasting
• Public radio station
• Educational broadcasting
• Fm radio streaming
• Scientific communication

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

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Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Rádio USP operates two university-owned FM radio stations — FM 93.7 in São Paulo and FM 107.9 in Ribeirão Preto — broadcasting educational, scientific, cultural, and news programming produced by USP researchers, faculty, and specialists. Programming is delivered free of charge via terrestrial FM broadcast and is also available through live online streaming and on-demand podcast distribution.

Product overview

Rádio USP is a university radio station operated by the University of São Paulo, broadcasting on FM frequencies 93,7 MHz in São Paulo and 107,9 MHz in Ribeirão Preto. The station offers live streaming through its website and features an extensive portfolio of over 40 programs and podcasts covering diverse topics including news (Jornal da USP no Ar), science (Os Novos Cientistas, Pesquisa Brasil), culture (Cultura na USP, Teatro de Babel), technology (Além do Algoritmo, Conversar.I.A.), health (Saúde sem Complicações, Pílula Farmacêutica), environment (Ambiente É o Meio), international affairs (Momento China USP), and music (Clube do Choro na Rádio USP, Rock Brazuca, Violão em Foco). Content is available both through live FM broadcast and on-demand streaming/podcast format.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rádio USP FM 93.7 (São Paulo)

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Broad incumbents

• NPR (National Public Radio): US public radio network offering news, culture, and educational programming with extensive podcast portfolio. Comparable as a public/non-commercial educational broadcaster with a strong podcast and on-demand audio strategy.
• BBC Radio: UK public broadcaster with multiple radio stations spanning news, culture, and music. Comparable as a large-scale public-service radio operation with global podcast distribution and educational programming.
• Globo FM: Commercial Brazilian radio network owned by Grupo Globo. Comparable as a national-scale Brazilian radio broadcaster with multi-market presence and significant podcast investment, competing for similar mass-market audiences.
• BandNews FM São Paulo: National Brazilian all-news radio network with São Paulo affiliate. Comparable as a São Paulo news/talk radio broadcaster competing for similar current-affairs audiences, but with national commercial scale.
• CBN São Paulo: Major Brazilian all-news radio network with strong São Paulo presence. Comparable as a São Paulo-based radio broadcaster targeting news and current-affairs audiences, but operates commercially with a much larger footprint and team.

Regional players

• Rádio Gaúcha: Major regional Brazilian radio broadcaster based in Rio Grande do Sul. Comparable as a regional powerhouse Brazilian radio with strong news, sports, and podcast presence, though operating in a different geographic market.

Direct peers

• Rádio Cultura Brasil: Public cultural radio station based in São Paulo, broadcasting on AM and FM, with online streaming and podcasts. Directly comparable as a São Paulo-market public/non-commercial radio station offering educational and cultural programming.
• Eldorado FM: São Paulo-based commercial news and music radio station. Comparable as a São Paulo-market FM radio broadcaster with online streaming and podcast offerings targeting similar general audiences.
• Rádio MEC: Brazilian federal public educational radio operated by the Ministry of Education. Comparable as a government/public non-commercial educational radio station providing cultural and educational content.
• Kiss FM São Paulo: Brazilian commercial radio network with São Paulo presence focused on music programming. Comparable as a São Paulo FM broadcaster competing for the same listener time, but with a commercial pop/rock format versus Rádio USP's educational/cultural mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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