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STATION PROFILE
THE VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY
Black. Talk Media.
900AM-WURDOn Air. Online. In the Community.
About WURDIn Philadelphia, WURD Radio, LLC has been at the forefront of creating our own unique imprint on the important medium of Black talk radio. Via our on air, online and in the com-munity platforms, WURD Radio, LLC is committed to community engagement by proving information and solutions that uplift and inspire the soul of Philadelphia.
Walter P. Lomax, Jr., MD, WURD FounderImage credit: Mural Arts Program
PENNSYLVANIA’S ONLY BLACK TALK RADIO STATION
African-American owned
Beyond Radio
Multimedia Approach
The Voice of the Community
Live and Local Programming
Powerful Strategic Partnerships
A Part of Philadelphia’s Rich Radio Legacy
On AirThe Voice of the Community
900AM-WURD offers a unique two-way talk format that is widely recognized as the pulse of the African-American community - locally, regionally, nationallyand globally. WURD has helped shape every major event inthe region - from mayoral races to presidential elections - from the street corner to the corner suite, WURD has tackled the hard issues as an influential, respected and powerful voice in the marketplace. WURD has become a gathering point for the diverse voices that exist in the Delaware Valley…and beyond.
If you want to know what’s happening in the world as it relates to the African American Community, the African diaspora and people of color, tune in to WURD – On Air, Online and In the Community.
THE PULSE OF THE BLACK COMMUNITY
Listener HabitsWho’s listening to WURD?
24.2 million Americans listen to radio each weekRADAR 119, December 2013
24.8 million African-Americansuse radio each weekNeilsen Black Differential Survey Treatment markets (128) only
African-American Listening HabitsGender47% Male53% Female92% use radio each week91.7% are reached weekly by radio12 hours - Amount of time spent with radio13.75 hours - Weekly hours spent with radioby full-time employed listenersListening Location39% In home61% Out of homeWork Status47% Full-time39% Non-working14% Part-timeNielsen Audio National Regional Database, Spring 2013
America’s Top Formats in 201314.8% Country11.3% News/talk8.0% Pop contemporary hit radioNielsen National Regional Database, Spring 2013
OnlineDigital Opportunities
900AMWURD.com is the digital hub that fully engages tech savvy information seekers. In addition to podcasts of our shows and live streaming, 900AMWURD.com provides our partners with creative marketing opportunities that deliver real results via ads, videos, contests, polls, and customized content. We also compliment all of our on-air and in-community activities with social media strategies.
Features:
WURD AppTo keep up with our listeners on-the-go, we’ve created a new WURD App for
KEEPING YOU CONNECTED
Average Monthly Visits: 9,564Total page views: 283,667Average monthly page views 23,639Live radio stream unique visitors: 71,994
2015 Banner Ad StatisticsTotal banner ad impressions: 742,592Average monthly impressions: 66,712Total ad clicks: 16,677Average monthly ad clicks: 1,390
60%Desktop
33% mobile 7%
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Site Visitor Age Range
18-246 %
25-3416 %
35-4422 %
45-5423 %
55-6423 %
65+10 %
Total site visits: 114,766 (2015)
47% 53%
Social Media Following (as of 2/15/16)
Facebook: 4,778 likes
Twitter: 6,299 followers
Instagram: 873 followers
Tumblr: 194 followers
YouTube: 208 subscribers
Soundcloud: 159 followers
WURD Digital Listening StatsAccesses, Daily Average . . . . . . . . . . . . .23,391Sessions, Daily Average . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,596
Top Listening Cities1. Philadelphia, PA 6. Arlington, VA2. Baltimore, MD 7. Plainville, CT3. Mountainview, CA 8. Ashburn, VA4. Brooklyn, NY 9. Cockeysville, MD5. Washington, DC (Mainstream App Statistics 2015)
Digital StatisticsFacts and Figures
Digital ExposureOn Air. Online. In the Community.
THE NEW 900AMWURD.COMFeatured on the WURD home page
Link from WURD home page to the partner websites
Sponsorship of WURD video segments featuring behind the scenes footage from events and various programs throughout our community
Video ads via streaming
Social media outreach
Inclusion in e-blasts
THE WURD APP
Beyond the airwaves, WURD has a robust series of yearlong events and programming that engages the
The Walter P. Lomax, Jr., MD Speaker Series Presents: WURD Speaks This interactive event series is designed to engage local thought leaders, nationally renowned speakers and the community-at-large on a range of topics that directly affect the African-American community.
Dollars & $enseDollars and Sense is a professional development series focusing on financial literacy that educates and advises our listeners on how to build their business, invest and save wisely.
WURD WellnessWURD listeners will be encouraged to participatein exercise and discussion on how to maintain health and wellness throughout the year.
Live Remote BroadcastsCustomized live broadcasts around the
significant community exposure, extending your message far beyond your specific event.
ENGAGING THE COMMUNITYALL YEAR LONG
Engagement VehicleIn the Community
2016 Signature EventsIn the Community
Dollars & $enseA Professional Development Series
May, July, & November
Year Long Membership Drive
Walter P. Lomax, Jr. , MD Speaker Ser ies Presents :WURD SPEAKS
March Women’s History Month
June Black Music Month
SeptemberEye On Education
WURD WellnessJuneParkWest Festival
OctoberHealthy Living Tour
The HealersA Four Part Series
February, March, April & May
Summer of FreedomFree Library of Philadelphia Tour
July through August ONLY HEARD ON WURD
Brown’s ShopRite Family CollaborativePartnership
Marketing SolutionsPartnership Snapshot
WURD Solutions
900AM-WURD Radio has developed strong partnerships on all levels by designing customized programs created to ensure the most effective and cost-efficient results. By utilizing a strategic multi-media approach, WURD serves as a media vehicle to bridge the gap between our trusted marketing partners and our loyal On Air. Online. In the Community. audience.
WURD Delivers... African American Adults 35+ Customized multi-media solution based programs that deliver results
900AM-WURD Radio. COMMITTED TO MARKETING
SOLUTIONS THAT WORK!
Why WURD?
THE VOICE OF THE COMMUNITY
The only Black talk format in Pennsylvania
Unique format
Engaging & Educational
Entertaining & Energizing
Multi-platform in-depth interviews
Live Broadcasts
Uncut and to-the-point
Intergenerational content
Experienced on air hosts
Authentic dissemination of information
Loyal, responsive, diverse audience
Multi-media platforms (On air, Online, and in the Community)
Global representation
Solutions provider
Connection to major stakeholders,politicians, and newsmakers
Locally and nationally syndicated voices
The station that you can’t find anywhere else!
CoverageMap
PROGRESSIVE & PROUD
Black. Talk. Media.
Contact WURD (215) 425-7875