Fox Valley Broadcasting

What Fox Valley Broadcasting does

Fox Valley Broadcasting Co., Inc. operates WRMN 1410 AM, a privately held local radio station licensed to and headquartered at 14 Douglas Ave B in Elgin, Illinois, serving the Fox River Valley region. The station operates on a single AM frequency (1410 kHz) under the dual brand identities "WRMN 1410" and "FOX Sports AM1410," combining locally produced programming with syndicated national sports content from Fox Sports Radio. The technical stack pairs the terrestrial AM broadcast with web-based audio streaming via SecureNet Systems (Cirrus Premier), video simulcast and on-demand content on the @WRMNRadio YouTube channel, and native iOS and Android mobile applications (App Store ID 1354469564 and Google Play package com.finallevel.radiobox) for off-air listening.

The programming schedule is structured around a weekday daytime block of local talk and community programming (Morning Show, Community Hour, Talk Time with Tami, Big Top Sports, WRMN News, A Political Talk Show) bookended and overlaid by Fox Sports Radio syndicated dayparts (Ben Maller, Dan Patrick, Cowherd, The Odd Couple, Jason Smith). Weekend programming includes local sports shows (Truth About Chi Sports, On The Rise, Chief Guard), community features (Out to Lunch, Tea Time with Dave, IG Show, Dean-O's Night Out), and a Sunday block combining local specialty programming, faith-based content (The Lutheran Hour, Holy Trinity, First Presbyterian Church), and extended FOX Sports coverage (Endzone Radio, Willard & Salaam, Spanier & Plank). The station maintains an annual community event, AFR Fest (September 20, 2025 in Downtown Hampshire, Illinois), supported by a multi-tier local sponsor stack anchored by Gilbert Eagles Club #1047 as the presenting sponsor.

The business model is traditional spot-radio advertising sold to local businesses and select national advertisers during programming breaks, with quote-based pricing obtained through direct sales contact. The 14-employee operation supports a single terrestrial signal plus digital extensions; no funding rounds, parent company, subsidiaries, or M&A activity are disclosed. Operational footprint is regional — Fox River Valley listeners across Elgin and surrounding Illinois communities — with no global footprint claim. No awards, certifications, regulatory actions, or AI/ML capabilities are documented in the available source material.

Name

Fox Valley Broadcasting

Legal name

Fox Valley Broadcasting Co., Inc.

Website

https://wrmn1410.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Fox Valley Broadcasting Co., Inc. operates WRMN 1410 AM, a privately held local radio station in Elgin, Illinois, serving the Fox River Valley with locally produced talk and sports programming alongside syndicated Fox Sports Radio content distributed across AM, web streaming, YouTube, and mobile apps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

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

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Network-Affiliated Local Radio Stations (News/Talk/Sports Syndication Affiliates) (MPABACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

News Talk Radio & Current Affairs Stations (MPABAIAI), Sports Radio Networks & Talk Stations (MPABAJAB)

Keywords

• Sports talk radio
• Community radio
• Audio streaming services
• Local radio broadcasting
• AM radio station

Headquarters

HQ city

Elgin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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. Radio Advertising: Traditional radio advertising model with commercial spots sold to local businesses and national advertisers during programming breaks. Revenue generated from businesses seeking to reach Fox River Valley radio audience through AM broadcast and digital streaming platforms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fox Valley Broadcasting operates WRMN 1410 AM, a regional radio station serving the Fox River Valley in Illinois with local talk, news, community, and sports programming alongside syndicated FOX Sports Radio content. The station distributes its content across AM radio, live audio streaming via SecureNet Systems, YouTube video, and native iOS and Android mobile applications, providing multi-platform access for listeners in the region.

Product overview

Fox Valley Broadcasting operates WRMN 1410 AM as a unified radio broadcasting platform combining traditional AM radio broadcasting with digital streaming services. The core offering consists of AM radio broadcasting on 1410 AM serving the Fox River Valley, complemented by live audio streaming via SecureNet Systems, video streaming on YouTube, and native mobile applications for iOS and Android. The programming lineup includes locally-produced shows (Morning Show, Talk Time with Tami, Big Top Sports, Out to Lunch, Truth About Chi Sports, On The Rise, Dean-O's Night Out, A Political Talk Show) alongside syndicated national programming from FOX Sports Radio (Ben Maller, Dan Patrick, Cowherd, The Odd Couple, Jason Smith, Jonas Knox, and others). Specialty programming includes community events (AFR Fest) and faith-based content. The products work together to provide multi-platform access to local talk, sports, news, and community coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WRMN 1410 AM Radio Broadcasting AM radio broadcasting service on 1410 AM frequency serving the Fox River Valley with local talk, news, community programming, and national FOX Sports Radio coverage.
• WRMN Live Audio Streaming Live audio streaming service available via the SecureNet Systems platform, allowing listeners to tune in to WRMN programming online from any web browser.
• WRMN Video Streaming Live and on-demand video streaming of WRMN radio programming including Morning Show, Talk Time with Tami, Big Top Sports, and other shows via the WRMN YouTube channel.
• WRMN Mobile App Native mobile application for listening to WRMN radio on iOS and Android devices, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• AFR Fest Annual community event featuring first responder recognition, live entertainment, classic car show, vendor booths, food trucks, and kids activities. The 2025 event takes place September 20, 2025 in Downtown Hampshire, Illinois, broadcast live on WRMN 1410 AM and YouTube.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gilbert Eagles Club #1047coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 September 2025Presenting sponsor of the Classic Car Show at AFR Fest 2025 community event. Supports live entertainment and vendor activities at the annual Hampshire community event.
• GBSquarenominorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor of AFR Fest 2025 community event.
• Onesti EntertainmentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor of AFR Fest 2025 community event.
• Brittain'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor of AFR Fest 2025 community event.
• BurlingtonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver level sponsor of AFR Fest 2025 community event.
• Romanucci & BlandinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver level sponsor of AFR Fest 2025 community event.
• HeartlandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze level sponsor of AFR Fest 2025 community event.
• Italian American ExecsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze level sponsor of AFR Fest 2025 community event.
• Fox Sports RadiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational sports radio syndication partnership providing access to Fox Sports Radio programming including Ben Maller, Dan Patrick, Colin Cowherd, The Odd Couple, Jason Smith, Jonas Knox, and other national sports personalities alongside local programming.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Good Karma Brands: Operator of sports-focused radio stations including ESPN-affiliated markets and a flagship sports talk station in Milwaukee. Comparable to WRMN as a small-to-mid-sized sports radio operator running a mix of syndicated national sports content and local programming.

Broad incumbents

• Salem Communications: National broadcaster specializing in talk, news, and religious radio formats. Comparable to WRMN in its emphasis on news/talk and local community programming, though Salem operates at a much larger scale across multiple markets.
• Townsquare Media: Mid-market regional radio operator with stations across the U.S. including local news, talk, and sports formats. Comparable to WRMN as a regional/small-market radio operator with multi-platform distribution and local content focus.
• Alpha Media: Regional radio broadcasting company operating in small and mid-sized U.S. markets. Comparable to WRMN as a multi-station operator serving local communities with a mix of local content and syndicated programming.
• Beasley Media Group: Small-to-mid-market radio operator with clusters across multiple U.S. markets. Comparable to WRMN as a community-focused regional radio company with multi-platform distribution and local advertising revenue.
• iHeartMedia: Largest U.S. radio operator with national scale, digital platforms (iHeartRadio), and syndicated content. Comparable to WRMN as a radio broadcaster using multi-platform distribution and syndicated programming, though at vastly greater scale.
• Audacy (formerly Cumulus Media / Entercom): Major U.S. radio operator with news, talk, sports, and music formats across hundreds of stations. Comparable to WRMN as a multi-platform radio broadcaster with extensive syndication partnerships and digital streaming.
• Emmis Communications: Radio broadcasting company with a portfolio of music, talk, and sports stations in select U.S. markets. Comparable to WRMN as a radio operator running local content alongside syndicated and sports programming.

Regional players

• Midwest Communications: Privately held regional radio operator based in the Midwest with stations in multiple states. Comparable to WRMN as a privately held, community-focused regional broadcaster with local content and syndicated programming.
• Bonneville International: Privately held regional broadcaster operating news/talk and sports radio stations in select Western U.S. markets. Comparable to WRMN as a privately held regional radio operator with a focus on local news, talk, and sports content.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xyoutube.com/@WRMNRadio
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@WRMNRadio
• Facebookfacebook.com/wrmnradio
• Instagraminstagram.com/radioshoppingshow/?hl=en

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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