Our Sponsors
Support Our Sponsors!
Mountain Area Information Network and MAIN-FM 103.5, The Progressive Voice of the Mountains, would like to thank our sponsors who help make what we do possible — provide an alternative local voice to the corporate media. Help support your local economy and visit our sponsors.
Market Your Business!
Become a MAIN and MAIN-FM Underwriter
Expose your business to a large and growing audience of conscientious citizens who prefer
to support local businesses like yours!
The MAIN homepage receives more than 2,000 unique visitors each day. In addition, a
growing audience in Western North Carolina and around the world listens to MAIN-FM by
streaming online or downloading our podcasts via the MAIN-FM website.
Reach our growing progressive demographic by becoming a MAIN underwriter! We have
packages to fit every budget.
Underwriting Rates
| Platinum Membership | $400 13 weeks |
At least ten 20-second radio spots per week during both our news and music blocks. Plus, sponsor a weekly show of your choice. | Large banner link to your website on the MAIN homepage, MAIN-FM and Sustainable WNC with heavy rotation |
| Gold Membership | $300 13 weeks |
At least five 20-second radio spots per week during your choice of either our news or music block. Plus, sponsor a weekly show of your choice. | Banner link to your website on the MAIN homepage, MAIN-FM and Sustainable WNC with medium rotation |
| Silver Membership | $125 13 weeks |
At least five 20-second radio spots per week during your choice of either our news or music block. | Banner link to your website on the MAIN homepage, MAIN-FM and Sustainable WNC with light rotation |
Customize Your Underwriting:
Become A Program Sponsor!
In addition to our underwriting packages, you can also sponsor a specific program on
MAIN-FM. Options range from locally-produced music, cultural and public affairs
programs to nationally-syndicated programs like The Thom Hartmann Show and
Democracy Now! With our wide range of environmental, health, spirituality, arts,
music, and public affairs programming, you can associate your business with a program
guaranteed to appeal to your business demographic!
Show Sponsorship Rates
| Thom Hartmann Show | $400 per month* or $1000 13 weeks |
Program airs weekdays from noon to 3 p.m. 2 mentions at the top and bottom of each hour = 30 mentions per week. | Large banner link to your website on the MAIN homepage, MAIN-FM and Sustainable WNC. |
| Democracy Now! | $200 per month* or $500 13 weeks |
One-hour program airs weekdays 8 a.m., 6 p.m., and 2 a.m. | Banner link to your website on the MAIN homepage, MAIN-FM and Sustainable WNC. |
| News, Cultural, and Public Affairs Programs | $50 per month or $125 13 weeks |
2 mentions per program at top and bottom. | |
| Music Programs | $50 per month or $125 13 weeks |
2 mentions per hour at top and bottom. |
* First month can be applied to qualify for 13-week sponsorship rate.
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