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Underwriting


Underwriting KCSU FM

Underwriting at 90.5 KCSU is a great, low-cost way to get the word out about your business or event while supporting KCSU. Your underwriting spots help support students learning broadcast techniques, as well as our rotation of DJs throughout the semesters.

For more information, including current underwriting rates, download our Rate Card or contact underwriting@kcsufm.com or Hannah Copeland at hannah.copeland@colostate.edu.

 

Produced Underwriting 

 

Pre-Recorded Produced Underwriting

Your message includes:

  • up to 30 seconds that includes consistent sound when played on air and often music

Cost: $15 per play 

      Pre-Produced Underwriting Sample

Live Read

A message includes:

  • up to 30 seconds, read live by one of KCSU’s trained DJ’s

$15 per read

Show Sponsorship

Your message includes:

  • A trained KCSU DJ will mention the name and brief description of your organization 4-6 times per hour. Shows are generally 2 hours

Cost: $30 per hour

Concert Calendar Sponsorship

Your message includes:

  • Each weekday, KCSU announces a concert happening in Fort Collins during drive time at 5-7 p.m.
  • We will thank you for your sponsorship and announce your services before and after the calendar

Cost: $30 per day

      Listen to a Concert Calendar Sample

KCSU Newscast Sponsorship

  • Each weekday at 9 a.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 7 p.m., KCSU reads a 3-minute newscast about happenings in the Fort Collins listening area.
  • We will thank your organization for your support at the end of a newscast of your choice and announce your services in a 5-second message

Cost: $15 per newscast

      Listen to a Newscast Sample

Public Service Announcement (PSA)

  • KCSU will help write, produce and air a PSA audio spot that will run on air at least once a day for as long as they remain relevant

Cost: $25 per production plays are free

      Listen To A PSA Sample

 

Discounts

Bulk buys can be applied to any total buy on an underwriting and/or service package

  • Spend $200-$500: 15% off
  • Spend $501-$1,000: 25% off
  • Spend $1,000 or more: 40% off

Other Great Deals!

  • CSU Affiliated Organizations: 50%
  • Not for Profit Organizations: 20%
  • All underwriting costs include basic production

 

Other Services

 

KCSU Event Sponsorship

KCSU considers sponsoring events that involve new music, local music, college student services and more.

  • Media Trades: Host organization and KCSU trade equal amounts of publicity including underwriting announcements, print materials and other creative media methods.
  • Ticket Giveaways: Host of an event may donate tickets to be given away by KCSU on-air or online. KCSU will mention the purpose of event for up to 30-seconds with each giveaway. Cost is negotiable

 

Rent Production Studio

  • The KCSU production studio can be rented to conduct interviews, record audio commercials, narration, and many other creative audio services.
  • Our studio has 3 Electro-Voice RE-27 N/D microphones, Adobe Audition CS-6, ISDN connection, Bridge-It connection, two CD players, and a recordable landline telephone.
  • Minimum of 30-minute rentals

Cost:

$70 per hour, including a studio attendant

$50 per hour, without a studio attendant

Audio Production

KCSU employees will write (if needed) and produce commercials, interviews, PSAs, narration and many other creative audio services.

Cost: $50 per hour

 

DJ Services

KCSU DJs can come play music at your next event! We can design playlists, take requests, and MC as well.

Cost: $100 per hour

 

Underwriting Details

  • Air Times: We will try to honor requests for specific airing times, but reserve the right to select air time due to technical or schedule limitations.
  • Underwriting Spot Content: May include business names, slogans, brand and trade names and service listings. Cannot include price info, calls to action, or any other language stating or implying favorable comparisons to other businesses.
  • Show Sponsorships: Our shows represent music, news or sport themes. We recommend contacting us to help pair your organization with the right show.
  • Public Service Announcement: KCSU PSAs are for CSU or Northern Colorado listeners with the objective of raising awareness and/or changing public attitudes or behaviors toward a social issue. It’s not an announcement for a product, service, or event regardless of the mission of sponsor organization.