WNST.net

Name

WNST.net

Legal name

WNST.net

Website

https://wnst.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Sports Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

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

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Radio Networks & Talk Stations (MPABAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Digital Audio Broadcasts (Live Radio, Play-by-Play, Podcasts) (MPAKAOAG), Talk/News/Sports Radio Networks & Syndication (MPAIAEAG)

Keywords

• Sports radio broadcasting
• Local sports coverage
• Sports podcast network
• Community media content
• Baltimore sports media

Headquarters

HQ city

Towson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Advertising and Sponsorship: Local and regional businesses advertise across WNST's radio broadcasts, website, and podcast content. Sponsors include Maryland Lottery, Cole Roofing, Gordian Energy, Farnen and Dermer HVAC, GBMC healthcare, and various local restaurants and businesses.
2. Podcast and Digital Content: Distribution of podcast content through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other platforms with potential sponsor integration in digital episodes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

WNST.net operates WNST-AM 1570, a Baltimore-area sports talk radio station, and produces the "Baltimore Positive" portfolio of podcasts, live streaming audio, and community-focused content series covering the Orioles, Ravens, college sports, and Baltimore civic life. Distribution spans live AM broadcast, internet streaming, podcast platforms (Apple Podcasts and Spotify), and the BaltimorePositive.com website, with revenue generated through local and regional advertising and sponsorships.

Product overview

WNST.net operates as a Baltimore-based sports media company featuring WNST-AM 1570 radio broadcasts as its core product, supplemented by the Baltimore Positive digital podcast platform. The company produces content series including The Maryland Crab Cake Tour community series, 25 Stories of Glory historical documentary series, the Nestor Aparicio biographical documentary 'No One Listens; Everyone Hears', and the Purple Reign Ravens documentary series. Live streaming audio is delivered via SecureNet Systems infrastructure. The portfolio functions as an integrated local sports media ecosystem combining AM radio, podcasts, and documentary content focused on Baltimore sports and community affairs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WNST-AM 1570 Radio Broadcasts Live AM radio sports talk broadcasting on the 1570 AM frequency serving the Baltimore metropolitan area, featuring coverage of the Baltimore Orioles, Ravens, college sports, and Baltimore community topics, available to listeners on-air and via online streaming.
• Baltimore Positive Podcast & Digital Content Platform Multi-show podcast and digital content platform under the "Baltimore Positive" brand featuring sports talk shows, interviews, community coverage, and documentary series (including the Maryland Crab Cake Tour, 25 Stories of Glory, No One Listens; Everyone Hears, and Purple Reign), distributed through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the BaltimorePositive.com website, and social media channels for on-demand consumption by Baltimore sports fans and community listeners.
• WNST Live Audio Streaming Live internet audio streaming of the WNST-AM 1570 broadcast signal, delivered online via SecureNet Systems infrastructure, allowing listeners outside the Baltimore AM footprint to tune in to WNST programming in real time.

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cole RoofingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal roofing company advertising sponsor for WNST and Baltimore Positive content, providing ongoing financial support for the station's Baltimore sports coverage
• Gordian EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy company sponsoring WNST content and breaking news coverage on the Baltimore Positive platform
• Maryland LotterycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial state lottery sponsor for Baltimore Positive, including Ravens scratch-off lottery promotions and event sponsorships at Orioles games
• GBMC (Greater Baltimore Medical Center)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare system advertising sponsor for Baltimore Positive content and community health coverage
• Farnen and Dermer (The Comfort Guys)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHVAC services company sponsoring Baltimore Positive content, particularly around sports venue and community locations

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Cumulus Media: Large U.S. radio broadcaster with sports and talk formats across many markets. Comparable as an incumbent radio operator that competes for sports ad inventory and syndicated sports talk audiences.
• Fox Sports Radio: National sports talk radio network distributed via syndicated affiliates. Comparable to WNST as a sports talk audio product competing for advertisers seeking sports audiences.
• Audacy: Major U.S. radio broadcaster that owns multiple sports radio stations including properties overlapping WNST's Baltimore metro. Comparable as a scaled competitor in local sports radio advertising sales and sports talk programming.
• iHeartMedia: Largest U.S. radio operator with extensive sports talk and play-by-play assets. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing for the same local and national sports advertising budgets WNST pursues.
• ESPN Radio: National sports talk radio network carried by affiliates nationwide. Comparable as a sports talk audio brand competing for the same advertiser categories and sports audience attention that WNST serves locally.

Regional players

• Baltimore Banner: Baltimore-focused digital news outlet covering local news, politics, and sports. Comparable to WNST/Baltimore Positive as a regional digital media brand competing for the same Baltimore advertiser base.

Direct peers

• WBAL NewsRadio 1090 AM: Long-running Baltimore AM news/talk radio station. Comparable as a Baltimore-based AM broadcaster selling local ad inventory against similar advertiser categories (healthcare, government, regional businesses).
• PressBox Online: Digital-first Baltimore sports media outlet covering Ravens, Orioles, and college sports. Comparable to WNST as a Baltimore-focused sports content platform monetized through local sponsorship and community engagement.
• WJZ-FM 105.7 The Fan: Baltimore's primary sports talk radio station. Directly competes with WNST-AM 1570 for Baltimore sports audience share and local sports advertising dollars in the same metropolitan market.

Emerging players

• The Athletic: Subscription-based digital sports media outlet with deep local team coverage including Baltimore. Comparable to WNST as a sports digital content platform monetizing Ravens, Orioles, and college sports coverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wnst
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/WNST
• Facebookfacebook.com/WNST.net
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wnst-net

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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 →

Frequently asked questions about WNST.net