RADIO NEWARK LIMITED

What RADIO NEWARK LIMITED does

Radio Newark Limited operates a hyper-local commercial radio station serving the Newark and Sherwood district of Nottinghamshire, UK. The station broadcasts on 107.8 FM, DAB+ digital radio, online streaming, dedicated iOS and Android mobile applications, and via smart speaker integrations, with a secondary stream called Radio Newark Mix focused on a curated music format. The station is privately held, based in Newark Upon Trent, and operates with 1–10 employees, having launched around 2013 following an initial RSL broadcast. Its content portfolio includes local news, local sport coverage, weather, community features, podcasts distributed via Apple Podcasts and RSS, and a community events calendar; editorial franchises such as Newark Amplified (local music), Pothole Watch (a road infrastructure reporting campaign), and The Business Show (with Newark Business Club) anchor its local identity.

The underlying technology stack is built on the Aiir radio website CMS, which powers the website, on-demand streaming, podcast hosting, events calendar, presenter pages, and listener interaction tooling (SMS to 81400, WhatsApp, phone, and email). The company monetizes primarily through local advertising: radio spot commercials, program and segment sponsorship, and website banner advertising, with custom multi-year packages negotiated directly through a sales team. A secondary revenue stream comes from an affiliate partnership with Radio Vouchers (radiovouchers.co.uk) for deal promotions. Customer segments are general local listeners (free, ad-supported) and local SMB advertisers, supplemented by community organizations and charities that receive promotional support. No funding rounds, institutional investors, or parent company relationships are disclosed, and the station operates as an independent local media business.

Name

RADIO NEWARK LIMITED

Legal name

Radio Newark Limited

Website

https://radionewark.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Radio Newark Limited is a privately held local radio station broadcasting on FM, DAB+, and online across Newark and Sherwood, UK, generating revenue from local advertising, sponsorships, and an affiliate voucher platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611), Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting (AM/FM) (MPAIAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Radio Broadcasting (DAB/DAB+, HD Radio) (MPAIAEAD), Radio Streaming & Catch-Up Audio Platforms (MPAIADAJ), Network-Affiliated Local Radio Stations (News/Talk/Sports Syndication Affiliates) (MPABACAF)

Keywords

• Local radio broadcasting
• Community radio station
• Radio advertising sales
• Digital audio streaming
• Podcast distribution services

Headquarters

HQ city

Newark Upon Trent

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Radio Advertising: Audio commercials aired during programming breaks, targeting local audiences through FM and DAB+ broadcasts. Packages are competitively priced with options for different budget levels.
2. Sponsorship: Program and segment sponsorship opportunities that allow businesses to associate their brand with specific shows or content features.
3. Website Advertising: Banner advertising and promotional placements on the radio station website reaching online audiences.
4. Vouchers Platform: Partnership with Radio Vouchers (radiovouchers.co.uk) for deal promotions, generating revenue through voucher placements and partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Radio Newark Limited operates a hyper-local commercial radio station serving the Newark and Sherwood district in Nottinghamshire, UK, broadcasting on FM (107.8 FM), DAB+ digital radio, online streaming, iOS/Android mobile apps, and smart speakers. Its core offering combines local news, local sport, community events, weather, music programming (including a secondary stream called Radio Newark Mix), on-demand podcasts, and a community events calendar. The company monetises primarily through radio advertising, program and segment sponsorships, website banner advertising, and a voucher partnership platform aimed at local businesses.

Product overview

Radio Newark operates as a local commercial radio station serving Newark and Sherwood, offering a multi-platform experience across FM, DAB+, and online streaming. The core product is Radio Newark (main station) supplemented by Radio Newark Mix (great songs format), with additional digital services including mobile apps (iOS/Android), podcasts, listen-again functionality, and a community events calendar. The station provides local news, sport coverage, weather updates via AccuWeather, and advertising services for local businesses. The company also runs community-focused initiatives like Pothole Watch campaigns. The website and broadcasting infrastructure is powered by Aiir radio CMS platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Radio Newark Mix: A secondary radio station by Radio Newark featuring great songs in the mix.

Products and services

• Radio Newark (main station) Local commercial radio station broadcasting on FM (107.8 FM), DAB+, and online, featuring live presenters, music programming, local news, sport coverage, weather, and community content for residents and businesses in the Newark and Sherwood district.
• Radio Newark Mix Secondary radio station by Radio Newark featuring curated great songs in the mix, available via the website player and listen-again service.
• Radio Newark Mobile App Mobile application for iOS and Android providing music streaming, local news, weather, photos, podcasts, schedule access, and interactive features including SMS and voice messaging for listeners of Radio Newark.
• Radio Newark Podcasts On-demand audio content including local interviews, event coverage, sport commentary, and community features distributed via Apple Podcasts and RSS feeds for on-demand listening.
• Listen Again On-demand replay service allowing listeners to catch up on previously aired radio content from Radio Newark and Radio Newark Mix.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AiircoreTechnology or IntegrationAiir provides the radio website CMS platform powering Radio Newark's website. The platform enables streaming, podcast hosting, events calendar, news publishing, presenter pages, and listener interaction features. Aiir branding appears as 'Powered by Aiir' on the website footer.
• Radio VouchersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio Vouchers partnership provides a deals platform (radiovouchers.co.uk/brand/radio-newark/) allowing local businesses to offer vouchers and deals promoted through Radio Newark. This creates additional value for listeners and revenue opportunity for the station.
• ApplecoreTechnology or IntegrationRadio Newark's mobile app is distributed through the Apple App Store (iOS), enabling iPhone and iPad users to access streaming, podcasts, and station features. The app ID referenced is id673676581.
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationRadio Newark's mobile app is distributed through Google Play Store (Android), enabling Android users to access streaming, podcasts, and station features. App ID referenced is com.radionewark.
• YMCA Newark and SherwoodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA Community and Activity Village is featured extensively through Radio Newark's podcasts, news coverage, and events calendar. The station covered the YMCA's 4th Birthday Celebration podcast and promotes YMCA events including the Inclusive Games. The YMCA Village welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.
• Nottinghamshire County CouncilminorOthersRadio Newark's Pothole Watch campaign partners with Nottinghamshire County Council for road maintenance reporting, directing listeners to report potholes via the council's online form or phone line (0300 500 8080).
• National HighwaysminorOthersRadio Newark's Pothole Watch campaign also partners with National Highways for reporting faults on major routes (A1, A46, A453, A52, M1) via their reporting form or phone line (0300 123 5000).
• Newark Business ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Business Show on Radio Newark is co-presented by Simon Gabbitas and Michael Hardy from Newark Business Club, introducing monthly big local business stories and creating a platform for local business news coverage.
• 200 Degrees CoffeeminorOthersWesley's Community Cafe, promoted through Radio Newark's events calendar, serves specialty coffees from 200 Degrees, a Nottingham-based artisan coffee roaster.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Hits Radio (Bauer Media): National commercial CHR network by Bauer that simulcasts on local FM/DAB frequencies across the UK. Comparable to Radio Newark as a competitor for younger and family audiences and for regional advertising budgets.
• Smooth Radio (Global): National commercial adult contemporary network distributed on regional FM/DAB frequencies. Comparable to Radio Newark in its multi-platform distribution and reliance on local/regional advertising and sponsorship revenue.
• Capital FM (Global): National commercial radio network with regional FM/DAB stations across the UK. Relevant peer for Radio Newark because it competes for the same advertisers and the same general entertainment audience at the regional level.
• Greatest Hits Radio (Nationwide): Commercial radio network that combines networked programming with local opt-outs across many UK license areas. Relevant peer because it competes with Radio Newark for the same local advertisers and listeners via DAB+ and FM.
• BBC Radio Nottingham: Publicly funded regional broadcaster covering Nottinghamshire. Directly comparable to Radio Newark because it serves overlapping local listeners with local news, sport, and community programming in the same geography.

Direct peers

• Nation Broadcasting: Independent UK operator of local commercial radio stations across multiple license areas. Comparable to Radio Newark in business model, scale, and reliance on local advertising sales.
• Lincs FM: Small commercial local radio station serving Lincolnshire. Comparable to Radio Newark as a privately operated UK local commercial station monetized through local advertising, with similar scale and operations.
• Celador Radio: Independent UK operator of several local commercial radio stations. Comparable to Radio Newark as a fellow small-scale multi-station local commercial operator monetized through regional advertising.
• Sun FM / Talk Radio UK small local stations: Small UK local commercial radio stations operating under similar conditions to Radio Newark. Comparable as direct peers serving defined local markets via FM/DAB+ with predominantly local advertising revenue.

Emerging players

• Boom Radio: Independent UK commercial radio start-up operating across multiple regions on DAB+. Comparable to Radio Newark as another smaller-scale commercial broadcaster targeting local audiences via DAB+ and digital distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/radionewarkuk
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCnVhi761XSFdE-bGqCXsIOQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/radionewark
• Instagraminstagram.com/radio_newark
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/radio-newark

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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