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Corporate Support

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When your business becomes an underwriter on Northern Public Radio, not only do you contribute to the success of a valued community service, you reach an exceptional audience of active, educated adults with above-average income.

I'm Interested in Underwriting

A Different Way To Reach Choice Consumers

Underwriting on public radio isn’t like buying commercial time elsewhere.
Messages are short, direct, and trusted - just your company name and a brief description of your products or services. Listeners appreciate this format and are more likely to trust businesses that support public radio.

Learn more about the "Halo Effect" in our Media Kit.

Why Public Radio Partnerships Work

Your message stands out with benefits like:

  • Name recognition & brand loyalty
  • Connection to the local community
  • Visibility before a highly desirable audience

Join a Network of Trusted Supporters

Our underwriters range from:

  • Financial, health, and legal institutions
  • Innovative tech companies
  • Traditional and specialty retailers
  • Arts and educational organizations

Public radio listeners are uniquely engaged.
Download our Media Kit to explore audience insights, programming, and partnership opportunities.

Let’s Talk!

Have questions about rates, programs, or perks like pre-pay discounts and referral bonuses?

Call or Email our Corporate Support team.
Bill is happy to help with underwriting on 89.5-WNIJ or Classical WNIU.

Thank you for supporting public radio!

Bill Braksick at (815) 508-4161

We thank all our corporate supporters!