Underwriting Spots

Kennesaw State‘s official student run streaming radio station offers unique programming, commercial free. An eclectic mix of content reaches and reflects the rich, cultural diversity of our campus and beyond. Rock, Pop, Rap, Talk, Sports, News, Jazz, Oldies, Folk, World, and specialty programs air every day, all day. Have a listen at ksuradio.com.

Because Owl Radio is a streaming radio station, our listenership extends beyond KSU's campuses, from our Student Centers to our 55,000 alumni everywhere. While radio listenership declines, online radio listenership continues to grow. Our audience doesn‘t just listen, they call, chat, watch via the webcam, and interact with us.

As a KSU Owl Radio financial supporter, your business benefits through cost effective, specifically-targeted marketing to a well-educated, quality-conscious audience. Your business receives name recognition without commercial clutter, building your business image with the Owl Radio listener.

Sponsor any Owl Radio show financially and get mentioned on-air by our very own DJs! In addition to that, we‘ll give you a show sweeper, making sure to include in the recording that the show was "brought to you by..." YOU. Find a show you would like to support: Owl Radio Shows. (Show Support is first-come, first-served.)

Per Month: $100 Per Show
Per Semester: $275 Per Show

• $100

  Per Month / Per Show

• $275

  Per Semester / Per Show

Ready to sponsor a show? Email us at advertising@ksusm.com or call 470-578-6470.

Underwriting is a specialized form of advertising. According to FCC guidelines, underwriting cannot include a "call to action" or opinion statements. Underwriting messages may include up to 20 words after the names of your business and can be no longer than 30 seconds. The following can be included in underwriting, name of business, address, phone number, website, hours of operation, product line list without adjectives, Logo phrase if it is not qualitative. 

Example 1: "[Your Company] is a proud supporter of KSU Owl Radio. A portion of today‘s programming is underwritten by [Your Company] to support this student-operated radio station."

Example 2: "[Your Company] has been serving the Kennesaw community for over _____ _____, located on the corner of Chastain and Busbee Parkway, serving up sandwiches and frosty treats. Open everyday from 10am until 1pm."

Example 3: "[Your Company] is currently hiring and looking for part-time KSU student help. More information is available at (555) 555-5555 or at www.yourcompany.com."

Underwriting Rate: $1.50 Per Play
Creation of Underwriting Clip: $25 Each (You may provide your own and waive this charge.) 

• Per Day: Cost is calculated by the number of shows programmed for the specific day(s) requested and whether you would like your underwriting clip to be played once or twice per hour. Click here to find Owl Radio's current list of shows programmed for this semester: Owl Radio Shows.
  
  
• Per Week: Cost is calculated by the number of shows programmed for the specific week(s) requested and whether you would like your underwriting clip to be played once or twice per hour. Click here to find Owl Radio's current list of shows programmed for this semester: Owl Radio Shows. 
  
  
• Per Month: We offer a 20% discount to sponsors contracting one month's worth of underwriting. Initial cost is calculated by the number of shows programmed for the specific month(s) requested and whether you would like your underwriting clip to be played once or twice per hour. Click here to find Owl Radio's current list of shows programmed for this semester: Owl Radio Shows.
  
  
• Per Semester: We offer a 30% discount to sponsors contracting one semester's worth of underwriting. Initial cost is calculated by the number of shows programmed for the specific semester requested and whether you would like your underwriting clip to be played once or twice per hour. Click here to find Owl Radio's current list of shows programmed for this semester: Owl Radio Shows.

Ready to underwrite? Email us at advertising@ksusm.com or call 470-578-6470.

Owl Radio loves to liven up events year-round! Dance party? Social? Grand opening? We've got you covered! In addition to playing music of your choice, we're great at announcing winners, instructions, reminders, sponsors, etc. 

• $20

  Per Hour* Student Organizations

• $30

  Per Hour* University Affiliated

• $40

  Per Hour 501(c)3 Organizations

• $50

  Per Hour Local/National Businesses

*Off-campus events are charged an additional $5 Per Hour for RSO and University Affiliated bookings.

All Events, regardless of classification, are subject to the Setup/Teardown Fee:

• $10

  Per Event Student Organizations

• $20

  Per Event University Affiliated

• $30

  Per Event 501(c)3 Organizations

• $40

  Per Event Local/National Businesses

Ready to book Owl Radio for your upcoming event? Email us at advertising@ksusm.com or call 470-578-6470.

Owl Radio accepts payment by check or money order. Full payment is due three (3) business days prior to first airing. Please make checks or money orders payable to:

KSU Owl Radio
395 Cobb Ave. NW
MD 0507
Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591

University Affiliated payments must be paid through OwlPay. Email advertising@ksusm.com for more information.