Underwrite a show on WCOM,

Carrboro's Community Radio Station

Reach Your Hometown Clients 

 Who are WCOM’s listeners?

The station’s signal covers an area with an estimated population of 50,000, including Southern Village, downtown Carrboro, Carrboro Plaza, UNC and much of Chapel Hill. WCOM’s volunteer DJs, producers and management generate a strongly community-minded listener base.

What can I hear on WCOM?

Check out our program schedule and individual programs on the website.  WCOM’s programming appeals to a wide varietyof listeners and includes

• talk shows on hot topics like alternative energy and race relations as well interviews with local authors, scientists, poets, philosophers and artists
• local news,
• music ranging from classic jazz to old-time hokum, hip-hop, Kirtan and everything in-between with many shows featuring local artists in live performances
• more than 20 hours a week of dual-language programs that include Spanish and Chinese

WCOM is also webcast on the Internet at www.wcomfm.org.

How is underwriting different from advertising?

Underwriting is a way to support non-commercial, public radio stations. Underwriting announcements are factual and understated, and seek to inform listeners about a service rather than induce them to purchase a product. The cost of underwriting can be deducted either as a business expense or as a charitable donation.

How can underwriting help my business?

With WCOM’s eclectic fare, you can select the show or shows to support that reach the demographic you want – homeowners, artists, youth, Latinos. Because there is no commercial clutter, your message will always stand out. Your announcements will be heard and remembered by the show’s listeners, who support those businesses supporting “their” show.

What are my underwriting options?

WCOM is seeking underwriters for each locally-produced show as well as station underwriting.

“Show” underwriting is available for one announcement on that show each week at the rate of $120 per year.

A variety of “station” underwriting optionsare available, including the WCOM“Golden Voices” and “Angel” levels. 

For$500 per year, WCOM’s GoldenVoices receive one announcement per week on an individual program, as well as one announcement per day elsewhere in the program schedule.  Also, the supporter’s logo is prominently featured on WCOM’s website. 

For$1000 per year, WCOM’s Angel Voices receive one announcement per week on two individual programs, as well as one announcement per day elsewhere in the program schedule. Also, the supporter’s logo is prominently featured on WCOM’s website.

What if a show I underwrite goes off the air?  The announcement will be transferred to a show with a similar audience for the remainder of the contract period.

Find out more by clicking below! 

 Contact the Underwriting Coordinator