What is Sponsorship & Promotions at KCR?

Sponsorship is a way for your business or organization to support community non-profit radio and to get your message out to your target market and our community. Sponsorship serves as an advertising medium that promotes good will and healthy community relationships, while bringing positive attention to your business or organization.

Our signal reaches upwards of 4,200 homes/10,000 people in the City of Nelson, 5,000 people in the surrounding area & 6,000 people from repeaters near Crawford Bay and in New Denver. You will have a web presence on our frequently visited website. Loyal listeners will frequent the businesses and organizations that support CJLY Kootenay Cooperative Radio.

What types of promotions are available?

Station Mention
A simple statement of support for the station. The mention sounds something like “(your name here) is a supporter of Kootenay Co-op Radio.” Promotional spots are scheduled to rotate throughout the day.

Station Message
A 15 or 30 second recorded message that is produced using the talent and facilities at the station. Promotional spots are scheduled to rotate throughout the day.

Program Mention
Sponsor a specific show. You receive a mention 4 times per hour along the lines of “This program is brought to you by (your name here).” The mention is read live by the programmer.

Program Message
Sponsor a program as above, but add a message up to 15 seconds. The live or pre-recorded message will appear 4 times per hour. Your message can be the same each spot or alternate between two versions.

* Script writing, music beds, sound bites, & voices are provided.

Click here for Sponsorship/Promotions Rate Card pdf

What is Community Radio?

We work to provide access to the airwaves to people with an interest in community and who have a belief in the importance of independent media.

The Cooperative thrives on the committed and inspired efforts of over 150 active volunteers and 1500 members. CJLY, Kootenay Co-op Radio is a non-profit community service cooperative owned by its membership. A Board of Directors is elected by the members annually to govern the co-op and oversee the work of the station staff and committees. The station is funded mainly through sponsorships by community minded companies and organizations like you.

If you would like more info, contact

Deb Burnett

250-352-9600