Rdb

What Rdb does

RDB – Radio des Boutières is a non-profit associative community radio station (association loi 1901) founded in 1982 and headquartered at 20 Rue de la République, Le Cheylard, Ardèche, France. It broadcasts on five FM frequencies (88.3, 90, 91, 101.3, 104.6 MHz) covering the rural Centre-Nord Ardèche territory, with content also distributed via global streaming aggregators (TuneIn, AURA FM, Radio Garden, My Tuner Radio, Ecouter Radio En Ligne) and a Google Play mobile app. The station operates with five salaried staff members (Directrice, Secrétaire, two Animatrices/techniciennes, and maintenance) supported by approximately forty active volunteers.

Its product offering centers on live local radio broadcasting, complemented by on-demand podcasts and emissions, a local cinema programming listings service for territorial cinemas (Le Vox, Le Scoop, Ecran Village), a regional events calendar, commercial advertising and sponsorship packages for local businesses, job listings, small classified ads, and community media-education workshops conducted with schools and intergenerational audiences.

RDB monetizes through four primary streams: association memberships at 60€/year, tiered radio advertising (one-time spots at 65€ production + 75€/week, monthly packages at 140€, annual commitment packs at 1540€/year), donations collected via HelloAsso, and public subsidies from institutional partners including the French Ministry of Culture, Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Département Ardèche, and FDVA. Its go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, anchored in a dense ecosystem of local associations, municipalities, and associative networks serving a geographically isolated rural population underserved by mainstream media.

Name

Rdb

Legal name

RADIO DES BOUTIÈRES

Website

https://www.rdbfm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RDB is a non-profit associative community radio station founded in 1982 in Le Cheylard, Ardèche, France. It broadcasts on five FM frequencies across the rural Centre-Nord Ardèche territory and distributes via global streaming platforms, serving local associations, SMBs, and residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Community/Low-Power Nonprofit Radio (LPFM/Community Radio) (MPABADAE)

Keywords

• Community radio broadcasting
• Associative local media
• Rural radio station
• Radio advertising packages
• Community radio workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-cierge-sous-le-cheylard

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership fees (Adhésions): Annual membership at 60€/year for associations, providing access to broadcast content on radio and website, interviews during flagship programs, and participation rights.
2. Advertising and Sponsoring: Radio advertising spots with various packages: one-time ad spots (65€ production + 75€/week for 6 daily airings), monthly spots (140€/month), and annual commitment packs (1540€/year with free month). Also offers program/segment sponsorship.
3. Donations: Donations collected via HelloAsso platform to fund equipment purchases such as mobile material for school interventions and live broadcasts from different locations.
4. Job listings and classified ads: Free and paid classified ads section (Petites annonces) for local community. Job postings (Offres d'emploi) featured on the radio's website and broadcast.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RDB – Radio des Boutières operates a non-profit community FM radio station broadcasting local programs, music, and associative content across five frequencies covering the Centre-Nord Ardèche rural territory. The station produces and distributes live broadcasts, podcasts/emissions, community events, radio workshops, and advertising spots for local businesses, supplemented by event listings, cinema programming, and classified ads for the local community.

Product overview

RDB (Radio des Boutières) is a community radio station founded in 1982, operating as a single unified broadcasting service with five FM frequencies (88.3, 90, 91, 101.3, and 104.6 MHz) covering Centre-Nord Ardèche. The core product is live radio broadcasting complemented by on-demand podcasts and emissions accessible through the website. Additional services include local cinema programming listings, an events calendar, commercial advertising/sponsorship packages, and community outreach programs including radio workshops and sound creation projects. The station also publishes local job listings and small classified ads for the community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RDB Radio Broadcasting Service Local community radio broadcasting service operating on five FM frequencies (88.3, 90, 91, 101.3, and 104.6 MHz), serving the rural population of Centre-Nord Ardèche with local news, music, associative programming, and community events. Operated as a non-profit association.
• RDB Podcasts and Emissions On-demand audio content including music shows, news reports, cultural programs, and local interest shows available for streaming and download via the RDB website and podcast platforms.
• Cinema Programming Listings Local cinema showtime listings service for cinemas in the Centre-Nord Ardèche territory including Le Vox, Le Scoop, and Ecran Village.
• Local Events Calendar Event listings and calendar service covering cultural, sporting, and community events in the Centre-Nord Ardèche region.
• Radio Advertising and Sponsorship Packages Commercial advertising packages including one-time spots (65€ production + 75€/week), monthly packs (140€/month), and annual engagement bundles (1,540€/year with one free month) for local businesses to promote on RDB's five frequencies. Program/segment sponsorship also available.
• Community Radio Workshops and Sound Creation Radio production workshops (ateliers radio), live radio broadcasts, formations, and sound creation projects conducted with the local community and schools as part of media and information education initiatives for intergenerational and underserved audiences.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Ministère de la CulturemajorOthersNational ministry supporting cultural initiatives and associative media. Listed as partner on RDB partners page.
• Région Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesmajorOthersRegional council providing institutional support to associative radio broadcasting in the territory.
• Département ArdèchemajorOthersDepartmental council supporting local media and associative initiatives in Ardèche.
• AURA FMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional associative radio network federation. RDB listed as member station and shares programming content.
• CNRAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Council of Associative Radio - national federation representing and supporting associative radio stations in France.
• FDVAminorOthersFonds pour le Développement de la Vie Associative - government fund supporting associative life and training.
• Le CheylardcoreOthersMain municipality where headquarters is located. Listed as municipal partner.
• Saint AgrèveminorOthersLocal municipality partner.
• Saint FortunatminorOthersLocal municipality partner.
• Val EyrieuxminorOthersCommunity of municipalities in the territory.
• LamastreminorOthersLocal municipality partner.
• Vernoux en VivaraisminorOthersLocal municipality partner.
• Office de Tourisme de DesaignesminorOthersLocal tourism office partner.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Radio Galère: Free associative community radio station based in Marseille, France, operating on a similar non-profit model with volunteers and locally-produced programming. Highly comparable as a French associative radio with similar GTM (community-led, volunteer-driven) and funding mix (memberships, donations, public subsidies).
• Radio Campus Grenoble: Student-and-community associative radio station serving the Grenoble area, similar in scale to RDB with volunteer programming and public/regional funding. Directly comparable as a small French associative FM station operating in a specific regional territory with similar community-led mission.
• Radio Primitive: Associative community radio in Reims, France, operating on a volunteer-driven non-profit model with local programming. Comparable to RDB as a French associative radio station with similar funding model (members, public subsidies, local advertising) and community mission.
• Radio Brume: Free associative radio station in Lyon, France, focused on local music, culture, and community content. Directly comparable to RDB in terms of associative legal status, volunteer programming model, and reliance on memberships/donations/public subsidies.

Peers

• France Bleu Drôme Ardèche:

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RDBfm
• Instagraminstagram.com/rdbfm
• TikToktiktok.com/@rdbfm.com
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rdbfm

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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