Promote and Connect with Owl Radio at KSU

Owl Radio, Kennesaw State University's official student-run streaming radio station, provides a unique advertising opportunity for businesses and organizations looking to reach the university's student population. Through online advertising, sponsoring, and underwriting, companies and organizations can connect with the university's diverse student body and promote their products and services in a cost-effective and engaging way. Owl Radio offers a range of advertising options to meet your marketing goals.

KSU students in the radio station room.

Online Advertising

KSU Student Media web pages average over 10,000 unique visitors per month.

Rates are priced by month or semester (approximately 4 months). All placements may run in rotation with other ads of the same size.

Online ads can link directly to your website and can be featured in the following file formats:

  • JPG/JPEG
  • PNG
  • GIF
  • SWF

A URL must be provided for your advertisement, unless you wish for us to host the file for you. Resolution for all online ads should be 72 DPI.

 displays advertisements in a medium rectangle or square format.

Pricing (300 x 250 pixels)

Top of Page

Middle/Lower Page

 

If you are interested in advertising on KSU Owl Radio's website email advertising@ksusm.com or call 470-578-6470.

Underwriting Spots

Kennesaw State鈥榮 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 .

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鈥榯 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鈥榣l give you a show sweeper, making sure to include in the recording that the show was "brought to you by..." YOU. (Show Support is first-come, first-served.)

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

    • 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.

    • Per Month: We offer a 20% discount to sponsors contracting one month's worth of underwriting. The 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. 

    • Per Semester: We offer a 30% discount to sponsors contracting one semester's worth of underwriting. The 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.

    View below to find Owl Radio's current list of shows programmed for this semester.

    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. 

     

     

    *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:

     

     

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

Payment

Owl Radio accepts payment by check or money order. Full payment is due three (3) business days prior to the first airing/publication. 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 for more information below.

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