Underwriting

Underwriting gives attribution to businesses or individuals for supporting the broadcast. Public radio announcements beginning “The Bluegrass Review is made possible in part by…” or “Thanks to (underwriter name) for supporting The Bluegrass Review. The (underwriter name) creates (product or service). For more information go to…

Why Underwrite the Bluegrass Review

Underwriters investing in the Bluegrass Review are linking themselves to a loyal and appreciative audience. Because Bluegrass fans receive very little of their favorite music on radio, they listen attentively to Bluegrass broadcasts.

Market research shows that the typical bluegrass listener is an upwardly mobile person with an active lifestyle.

The Bluegrass Review is Bluegrass Music’s authoritative radio home. It has a distinct program philosophy which informs and entertains, and adheres to the way people use radio. (link to programming philosophy)

The host, Phil Nusbaum, is a bluegrass authority experienced at radio production, professional bluegrass performing, and research into bluegrass tradition.

How Public Radio Underwriting is Different from Advertising

Public radio underwriting follows the model of attributing supporters for their crucial role in programming. Because public radio is nearly completely jingle-free, an underwriting message is not in the position of fighting through the advertising of others in order to be heard. Listeners receive underwriting messages as the informational pieces they are intended to be. 

 Commitment

Typically, underwriting is written in 13-week blocks.

 Considerations

Underwriters may consider: 

  • Underwriting specific portions of the 1-hour show
  • Shifting the placement of underwriting
  • Underwriting certain types of segments such as interviews or produced segments

 To discuss underwriting The Bluegrass Review, contact Phil Nusbaum at this link .