WGIL 93.7 FM and 1400 AM

What WGIL 93.7 FM and 1400 AM does

WGIL 93.7 FM and 1400 AM is a privately held local radio station headquartered in Galesburg, Illinois, broadcasting on two frequencies (93.7 FM and 1400 AM) to Galesburg, Knox County, and surrounding west-central Illinois communities. Its core programming consists of local news, talk, and sports coverage, including high school athletics (Galesburg Silver Streaks), Knox College sports, and syndicated MLB coverage (St. Louis Cardinals). The underlying technology stack combines traditional FM/AM radio transmission with a complementary digital distribution platform: a website with real-time listen-live streaming at wgil.com, dedicated iOS and Android mobile applications, and a podcast syndication stack delivering five branded shows (Galesburg's Morning News, Galesburg In Focus, Midwest Pet Life, WGIL Ag Talk, and GHS Games) via RSS feeds to Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Additional on-site features include a local weather service and a community events calendar.

The station's business model is advertising-supported. Revenue is generated through local advertising spot sales and event sponsorships, with named sponsors including Smurfit Westrock, Blick Art Materials, and Nissan of Galesburg for the Big Bang BOOM fireworks event co-presented with the Galesburg Lions Club and City of Galesburg. Pricing for ad inventory is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated on a quote basis. Distribution channels include over-the-air FM/AM broadcast (regional scope), website streaming and mobile apps (global reach), and podcast platforms. Marketing channels consist of the station website, organic social on Facebook (WGIL14) and Twitter/X (@WGILNews, @WGILSports), mobile apps, podcast syndication, and community event sponsorships.

The station holds an FCC broadcast license (AM public file maintained via publicfiles.fcc.gov/am-profile/WGIL) and operates under standard EEO compliance obligations. No parent company, institutional investors, or funding rounds are disclosed in the available source material. InterTech Media LLC is identified as the website infrastructure technology provider but is not stated as an owner.

Name

WGIL 93.7 FM and 1400 AM

Legal name

WGIL 93.7 FM - 1400 AM

Website

https://wgil.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

WGIL 93.7 FM and 1400 AM is a privately held local radio station in Galesburg, Illinois, broadcasting local news, talk, and sports over two frequencies and through website streaming, mobile apps, and branded podcasts, funded by local advertising and event sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

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

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Talk/News/Sports Radio Networks & Syndication (MPAIAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

News Talk Radio & Current Affairs Stations (MPABAIAI), Local Radio Station Groups (Owned & Operated/Station Chains) (MPABACAC)

Keywords

• Local radio broadcasting
• News talk programming
• Community sports coverage
• Podcast distribution
• Local radio advertising

Headquarters

HQ city

Galesburg

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Advertising and Sponsorships: Local businesses and organizations purchase advertising spots and sponsorship packages on WGIL radio broadcasts. The station features named sponsors for specific programs and events, such as Smurfit Westrock, Blick Art Materials, and Nissan of Galesburg sponsoring the Big Bang BOOM fireworks display.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

WGIL operates a local AM/FM radio station broadcasting on 93.7 FM and 1400 AM frequencies from Galesburg, Illinois, delivering local news, talk programming, sports coverage, and community information. Beyond over-the-air broadcasting, the station distributes on-demand content via multiple branded podcasts (Galesburg's Morning News, Galesburg In Focus, Midwest Pet Life, WGIL Ag Talk, GHS Games), live streaming through its website, native iOS and Android mobile applications, and podcast platforms. Additional services include local Galesburg weather forecasting and a community events calendar.

Product overview

WGIL 93.7 FM & 1400 AM is a local AM/FM radio station serving Galesburg, Illinois, operating as a traditional broadcast radio station with a complementary digital platform. The core offering consists of over-the-air radio programming on two frequencies (93.7 FM and 1400 AM) featuring local news, community talk, and sports content. The station has expanded into on-demand digital media through multiple branded podcasts including Galesburg's Morning News (daily news), Galesburg In Focus (Saturday interview program), Midwest Pet Life (weekly pet topics), and WGIL Ag Talk (agricultural content), as well as sports audio coverage. Listeners can access content through the station's live broadcast stream, a mobile app for iOS and Android, and podcast syndication via RSS feeds. Additional services include local weather reporting and community event listings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WGIL 93.7 FM and 1400 AM Broadcast Local AM/FM radio station serving Galesburg, Illinois, delivering local news, talk programming, and sports coverage over-the-air on 93.7 FM and 1400 AM frequencies for the Galesburg and Knox County community.
• Listen Live Streaming Online streaming service allowing users to listen to the WGIL radio broadcast in real time via the station website (wgil.com).
• WGIL Mobile App Native mobile application for iOS and Android devices enabling users to access live WGIL radio streaming and on-demand podcast content via the Apple App Store and Google Play.
• Galesburg's Morning News Podcast Daily news podcast featuring local news, weather, sports updates, and interviews with community newsmakers, hosted by Tyler Gumm, Cameron Line, and Jay Redfern, airing weekdays 5 to 9 a.m.
• Galesburg In Focus Podcast Weekly interview program airing Saturday mornings 8-9 a.m., featuring conversations with local sports figures, not-for-profit organizations, businesses, local history experts, and community event organizers.
• Midwest Pet Life Podcast Weekly pet-focused podcast hosted by Candace D'Agnolo covering topics including pet nutrition, behavior, seasonal safety, and the human-animal bond, aimed at Midwest pet owners.
• WGIL Ag Talk Podcast Agricultural podcast hosted by Lance Tarochione, Technical Agronomist for Dekalb and Asgrow, discussing current topics in local agriculture and farming for the west-central Illinois audience.
• GHS Sports Audio Podcast Audio podcast covering Galesburg High School Silver Streaks sports events and athletic programming, complementing the station's on-air high school sports coverage.
• WGIL Sports Broadcasting On-air sports programming including live broadcasts of St. Louis Cardinals MLB games, local Galesburg High School Silver Streaks sports coverage, Western Big 6 Conference athletics, and scoreboard updates for local teams.
• Galesburg Weather Service Local weather forecasting and current conditions information tailored to the Galesburg (61401) area, integrated into the station's website and on-air broadcast programming.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Smurfit WestrockminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Smurfit Westrock is a sponsor of the Big Bang BOOM fireworks display, presented by WGIL. The sponsorship supports the area's largest Fourth of July fireworks show at Lake Storey Park celebrating America's 250th birthday.
• Galesburg Lions ClubminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026The Galesburg Lions Club is a co-presenter of the Big Bang BOOM fireworks display, supporting the free community event at Lake Storey Park.
• City of GalesburgminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026The City of Galesburg is a co-presenter of the Big Bang BOOM fireworks display, supporting the free community event at Lake Storey Park.
• J&M DisplayscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026J&M Displays, led by Justin Thomas, produces the Big Bang BOOM fireworks show at Lake Storey Park. The company has been producing the show for close to a decade and works collaboratively with WGIL to build pyrotechnic selections around the station's soundtrack.
• Blick Art MaterialsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Blick Art Materials is a sponsor of the Big Bang BOOM fireworks display.
• Nissan of GalesburgminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Nissan of Galesburg is a sponsor of the Big Bang BOOM fireworks display.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Townsquare Media: Townsquare Media operates a portfolio of small- and mid-market local radio stations across the U.S., with a comparable focus on hyper-local news, sports, and community content supported by digital and event extensions — making it a direct analog to WGIL's operating model at group scale.
• Salem Communications: Salem Communications focuses on talk, news, and Christian-format local radio stations across the U.S. — directly comparable to WGIL's news/talk format and small-market operating footprint.
• Midwest Communications: Midwest Communications is a privately-held operator of local radio stations concentrated in the Midwest U.S., with similar small/mid-market focus, local news/talk formats, and community-event-driven sponsorship models directly comparable to WGIL.
• Alpha Media: Alpha Media operates local radio stations in small and mid-sized U.S. markets, emphasizing local content, live event sponsorship, and digital streaming — closely mirroring WGIL's community-led GTM motion and ad-supported revenue model.

Broad incumbents

• iHeartMedia: iHeartMedia is the largest U.S. radio broadcaster, operating thousands of stations including in small markets, with extensive podcasting (iHeartPodcasts) and digital streaming — a broad incumbent whose capabilities (scale, ad tech, podcast network) set the competitive ceiling for stations like WGIL.
• Cumulus Media: Cumulus Media operates a large nationwide portfolio of AM/FM radio stations with news, talk, and sports formats, plus the Westwood One podcast and distribution network — a broad incumbent competing with WGIL for talk/news audiences in adjacent and overlapping markets.
• Audacy: Audacy operates a large portfolio of U.S. radio stations and the Audacy podcast network — a broad incumbent with news, talk, and sports programming that competes for audience share and digital ad budgets against local stations like WGIL.

Regional players

• Neuhoff Communications: Neuhoff Communications is an Illinois-based family-owned operator of local radio stations in central Illinois markets — a regional peer whose geographic overlap and small-market local news/talk format make it highly comparable to WGIL.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WGILSports
• Facebookfacebook.com/WGIL14
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wgil-93.7-fm-and-1400-am

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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