Radio Cántico Nuevo

What Radio Cántico Nuevo does

Radio Cántico Nuevo is a non-profit Christian ministry operating as a multi-frequency Spanish-language radio broadcaster, founded in 2003 by Pastor Erick J. Salgado and led by a board of pastors with Rev. Federico Santiago serving as President. The organization broadcasts Christian programming on 1530 AM, 97.5 FM, and 103.9 FM from Elizabeth, New Jersey, targeting Spanish-speaking Christian listeners in the United States with the stated mission of carrying the gospel of Christ through radio waves. Programming is supplemented by a prayer ministry (Oración), a community assistance program (Ayuda Comunitaria), and a weekly youth-focused show ("Entre Jóvenes con el Pastor Erick Salgado Jr.").

The underlying technology is conventional terrestrial radio broadcasting — three licensed frequencies — augmented by a live audio stream on the GoDaddy-powered website radiocanticonuevo.com. There is no mobile application, no API, no disclosed integrations, and no proprietary software platform; distribution is purely over-the-air plus a web-based audio player. Content is produced by an in-house pastoral team and external ministry collaborators, with listener interaction concentrated on phone-based prayer requests and donation calls.

The business model is donation-driven and entirely free to listeners. Revenue is generated through voluntary contributions accepted via Zelle to [email protected] and via telephone-based donations to (908) 558-1430. There is no disclosed advertising, underwriting, or membership fee structure; no funding rounds or external investors are recorded; and the organization operates as an independent, faith-based non-profit supported by community giving. Reported headcount is in the 11-50 range, consistent with a small regional ministry operation.

Name

Radio Cántico Nuevo

Legal name

Radio Cántico Nuevo

Website

https://radiocanticonuevo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Radio Cántico Nuevo is a non-profit Christian ministry that broadcasts Spanish-language religious programming on 1530 AM, 97.5 FM, and 103.9 FM from Elizabeth, New Jersey, serving the U.S. Hispanic Christian community via listener donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611), Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious Radio Broadcasting (MPAIAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Multicultural/Language Broadcasters (Spanish/Asian/Other Local Markets) (MPABACAI), Religious Music & Worship Broadcasting (MPABALAN)

Keywords

• Christian radio broadcasting
• Religious radio programming
• Hispanic faith broadcasting
• Gospel radio ministry
• Spanish-language Christian media

Headquarters

HQ city

Elizabeth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The radio station accepts financial donations from listeners via Zelle electronic transfer and telephone-based donations. Donors can send contributions to the dedicated email [email protected] or call (908) 558-1430 to make donations.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Radio Cántico Nuevo is a Christian ministry that broadcasts Spanish-language religious and gospel programming to the Hispanic community in the United States across three radio frequencies (1530 AM, 97.5 FM, and 103.9 FM), with online live streaming available through radiocanticonuevo.com. In addition to radio broadcasting, the ministry operates a phone-based prayer support line (Monday–Friday 9am–3pm) and a community help outreach program. The operation is run by a board of pastors and is funded entirely by voluntary listener donations.

Product overview

Radio Cántico Nuevo is a Christian radio ministry led by Rev. Erick Salgado and President Rev. Federico Santiago, operating as a multi-frequency radio broadcasting operation. The ministry operates three radio stations: 1530 AM, 97.5 FM (with live streaming capability), and 103.9 FM, all broadcasting religious and gospel programming to the Hispanic community. The product portfolio centers on radio broadcasting as the core offering, supplemented by prayer services and community assistance programs. The ministry began in April 2003 with one hour of weekly programming on Radio Unica 1660 AM and has since expanded to a round-the-clock operation serving the American Hispanic population with the mission of carrying Christ's gospel through radio waves.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Radio Cántico Nuevo 1530 AM AM radio broadcast station operating at the 1530 AM frequency as part of the Radio Cántico Nuevo Christian ministry, broadcasting Spanish-language religious and gospel programming to the Hispanic community in the United States.
• Radio Cántico Nuevo 97.5 FM FM radio broadcast station operating at 97.5 FM frequency, offering live streaming via radiocanticonuevo.com and programmed religious content including the weekly program 'Entre Jóvenes con el Pastor Erick Salgado Jr.' (every Tuesday).
• Radio Cántico Nuevo 103.9 FM FM radio broadcast station operating at 103.9 FM frequency, extending the ministry's reach to additional audiences within the broadcast coverage area.
• Oración (Prayer Services) Prayer ministry service providing spiritual support, with phone-based prayer available Monday to Friday 9am–3pm and direct contact with President Rev. Federico Santiago for prayer requests.
• Ayuda Comunitaria (Community Help) Community assistance services offered as part of the ministry's outreach programs to support the local Hispanic population.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Radio Adventista (La Voz de la Esperanza): A Spanish-language Christian radio network targeting Hispanic listeners with faith-based programming. Comparable niche positioning to Radio Cántico Nuevo in serving the Spanish-speaking Christian community across the U.S.
• KHCB / Radio Amistad (Spanish Christian Radio): A Christian radio network broadcasting in Spanish to Hispanic audiences in the U.S., featuring worship music, teaching, and devotional content. Directly comparable niche and programming approach to Radio Cántico Nuevo.
• Radio Vision Cristiana Internacional: A Spanish-language Christian radio network broadcasting across multiple U.S. Hispanic markets. Direct comparable to Radio Cántico Nuevo in targeting Spanish-speaking Christian audiences with faith-based programming across multiple frequencies.
• Cadena Radial Nueva Vida: A U.S.-based Spanish-language Christian radio network broadcasting religious programming across multiple stations. Closely comparable to Radio Cántico Nuevo in mission, target audience, and multi-frequency distribution model.
• Radio El Sembrador: A faith-based Spanish-language radio ministry broadcasting evangelical content across multiple U.S. frequencies. Direct comparable in mission, audience (Hispanic Christians), and donation-supported funding model.
• La Nueva 1030 AM (Radio Latina): A Spanish-language AM radio station serving the New York/New Jersey Hispanic market. Operates in the same regional market as Radio Cántico Nuevo with overlapping Hispanic audience, though programming is general-market rather than faith-based.

Regional players

• Radio Luz (Cristo La Solución): A Spanish-language Christian radio station serving Hispanic audiences in a different U.S. regional market. Operates with the same faith-based Hispanic model but in a separate geographic footprint, illustrating the replicable format Radio Cántico Nuevo competes within.

Emerging players

• En Vivo Radio Network: An emerging digital-first Spanish-language Christian radio and streaming platform. Represents the digital-native trajectory Radio Cántico Nuevo could pursue or be displaced by as listeners shift away from terrestrial broadcast.

Broad incumbents

• Salem Communications (Salem Media Group): A publicly traded U.S. radio broadcaster specializing in Christian and conservative talk formats. Broader incumbent operating many religious stations nationwide, including Spanish-language properties — comparable business model but at vastly greater scale than Radio Cántico Nuevo.
• Univision Radio (Uforia Audio Network): The largest Spanish-language radio operator in the United States, owned by TelevisaUnivision. Operates a national network of Hispanic-focused AM/FM stations overlapping the same New Jersey Hispanic audience that Radio Cántico Nuevo serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubesoundcloud.com/canticonuevo/oracion-30-nov-2016
• Xx.com/radiocanticofm
• Facebookfacebook.com/radiocanticonuevolaquesisuena
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/radio-cantico-nuevo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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