KRLD AM 1080

What KRLD AM 1080 does

KRLD AM 1080 is a heritage news and talk radio station operating on a Class A clear-channel AM frequency at 1080 kHz in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Founded in 1926, the station delivers a 24/7 news/talk format covering local, state, national, and world news alongside traffic, weather, sports (notably Dallas Cowboys coverage), and political commentary. It positions itself as the "First Breaking News" station in the DFW market and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Audacy, Inc. (NYSE: AUD), one of the largest US radio broadcasting companies, under the legal entity Audacy of Texas, LLC.

The station's technology stack combines traditional AM broadcast with multi-platform digital distribution. Core infrastructure includes the 1080 kHz over-the-air signal, the Audacy streaming platform, dedicated iOS and Android mobile applications, smart speaker activation (Amazon Alexa, Google Home), and a portfolio of 14+ branded podcasts spanning news, politics, business, sports, and lifestyle content. Notable podcast properties include KRLD News, the Chad Benson Show (political commentary), CEO Spotlight (business leader interviews), Brad Sham Cowboys Report (NFL/Dallas Cowboys analysis), 1080 KRLD In Depth, KRLD All Local, and Dish & Dining. Supplementary services include real-time traffic reporting via the KRLD Traffic Twitter account and interactive weather radar for the DFW metro.

KRLD generates revenue almost exclusively through advertising — local and national advertisers purchase airtime for radio commercials, sponsored content, and promotional mentions. Listener access is free over-the-air, with on-demand digital listening available via the Audacy app. The station serves a horizontally-segmented audience of adult DFW metroplex listeners seeking news, traffic, weather, sports, and talk content. As a subsidiary, KRLD has no independent financials, investors, or management team; its operations, sales infrastructure, and strategic direction are governed through Audacy's corporate structure.

Name

KRLD AM 1080

Legal name

Audacy, Inc.

Website

https://krld.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KRLD AM 1080 is a heritage Dallas-Fort Worth news/talk AM radio station broadcasting on 1080 kHz since 1926, owned by Audacy, Inc. It delivers 24/7 news, traffic, weather, sports, and talk programming to DFW metroplex listeners via over-the-air broadcast, digital streaming, mobile apps, smart speakers, and a portfolio of branded podcasts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

News Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

News/Talk Radio Networks (MPABABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Talk/News/Sports Radio Networks & Syndication (MPAIAEAG), Internet Radio & Streaming Broadcast Stations (Simulcast/Online-only) (MPAIAEAE)

Keywords

• News radio broadcasting
• AM radio station
• Radio advertising
• Podcast distribution
• Talk radio programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Advertising: The station generates revenue primarily through advertising, with 'Advertise with Us' prominently featured throughout the website. Local and national advertisers purchase airtime for radio commercials, sponsored content, and promotional mentions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KRLD AM 1080 operates NewsRadio 1080 KRLD, a heritage news and talk radio station broadcasting at 1080 kHz in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. It delivers continuous local, state, national, world, business, and political news coverage along with traffic, weather, sports (including Dallas Cowboys), and talk programming. The station extends its reach through the Audacy streaming platform, a dedicated mobile app, smart speaker integration, and a portfolio of branded on-demand podcasts.

Product overview

KRLD AM 1080 is a Dallas-Fort Worth news radio station owned by Audacy, operating as a unified platform combining traditional AM broadcast radio with digital streaming, mobile app access, smart speaker integration, and an extensive podcast network. The core offering is NewsRadio 1080 KRLD, an all-news radio format delivering local, national, political, business, and sports coverage 24/7. This is supplemented by the KRLD Mobile App for streaming and on-demand listening, Smart Speaker Integration for voice-activated playback, and a portfolio of 14+ branded podcasts including the Chad Benson Show (political commentary), KRLD News (daily news), KRLD All Local (regional stories), CEO Spotlight (business interviews), Brad Sham Cowboys Report (Dallas Cowboys coverage), and 1080 KRLD In Depth (long-form investigative content). Additional services include real-time Traffic reporting with Interactive Radar and weather updates for the DFW metro area, and the annual DFW Restaurant Week promotion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NewsRadio 1080 KRLD (AM Radio Broadcast) The primary AM news radio station broadcasting at 1080 kHz in Dallas-Fort Worth, providing continuous news coverage, traffic updates, weather reports, sports, and talk programming for adult listeners in the DFW metroplex.
• KRLD Mobile App Native mobile application (iOS and Android) enabling listeners to stream KRLD live, access podcasts, receive station notifications, and listen on-demand.
• Traffic and Weather Services Real-time traffic reporting, construction alerts, interactive weather radar, and severe weather forecasts for the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.
• Chad Benson Show Podcast Daily political and news talk podcast featuring commentary on current events, politics, and national issues.
• KRLD News Podcast Daily news podcast delivering local, state, national, and world news updates from the KRLD newsroom.
• KRLD All Local Podcast Local news podcast covering Dallas-Fort Worth regional stories and community updates.
• CEO Spotlight Podcast Interview podcast featuring conversations with business leaders and CEOs on topics such as AI and intellectual property.
• Brad Sham Cowboys Report Podcast Sports podcast focused on Dallas Cowboys football coverage and NFL analysis.
• 1080 KRLD In Depth Podcast Extended-format podcast providing in-depth coverage and analysis of major news stories.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Audacy, Inc.coreOthersKRLD AM 1080 is owned and operated by Audacy, Inc., one of the largest radio broadcasting companies in the United States. Audacy provides the streaming platform, mobile applications, and corporate infrastructure for the station. The station operates as part of Audacy's news radio network.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• iHeartMedia: Largest US radio broadcaster and competitor to Audacy. Operates major-market news/talk and sports stations with digital streaming, podcast networks, and multi-market sales infrastructure directly parallel to KRLD's distribution model.
• Audacy, Inc. Parent company and portfolio operator of KRLD. Audacy is one of the largest US radio broadcasters (NYSE: AUD), directly comparable as the corporate vehicle owning hundreds of stations with similar news/talk, sports, and music formats.
• Cumulus Media: Major US radio broadcaster and direct competitor to Audacy, owner of WBAP and other AM news/talk stations in top markets. Operates a similar broadcast-plus-digital distribution stack and ad-supported revenue model.

Direct peers

• WCBS Newsradio 880: Flagship Audacy-owned news/talk AM station in New York City, the largest US radio market. Sister station to KRLD under Audacy with identical news/talk format, AM clear-channel signal, and traffic/weather utility positioning.
• WBAP Newsradio 820 AM: Direct in-market competitor to KRLD in Dallas-Fort Worth; also a news/talk AM radio station serving the same metroplex audience, owned by Cumulus Media. Closest comparable on geography, format, and target listener.
• WBBM Newsradio 780: Audacy-owned news/talk AM station in Chicago, a top-five US market. Same parent, same format, and same digital distribution stack, making it a near-identical comparable to KRLD at larger market scale.
• WINS 1010 (1010 WINS): Audacy-owned all-news AM station in New York City and historic benchmark for US all-news radio format. Directly comparable on format (24/7 news), AM transmission, and major-market audience, also owned by Audacy.
• KNX Newsradio 1070: Audacy-owned news/talk AM station in Los Angeles, the second-largest US radio market. Direct sister-station comparable: same corporate owner, same format, same digital extension via Audacy streaming platform.
• KYW Newsradio 1060: Audacy-owned all-news AM station in Philadelphia. Closely comparable as another top-market, Audacy-operated, AM-format news radio station with streaming, mobile app, and podcast distribution.

Regional players

• WAMU 88.5: Major-market public radio news/talk station (Washington DC) operated by American University. Comparable as a regional, news-heavy radio brand with digital extension and podcast distribution, though non-commercial and outside DFW.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KRLD
• Facebookfacebook.com/KRLDNews
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/krld-am-1080

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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