Kentucky Public Radio

Kentucky Public Radio’s network of stations combine to reach ALL 120 Kentucky counties, and portions on contiguous states, with a weekly audience of more than 600,000 people.

KPR delivers Kentucky media’s largest audience of educated influencers, business decision makers, and upper income households, on a market-specific or statewide basis. KPR can also create custom public radio campaigns in any region or key market of the U.S.

Reach C-suite executives, business owners and top management
Reach economically powerful and discerning individuals
Reach civic leaders and community influentials
Reach eager travelers and curious adventurers
KPR delivers a tech-savvy audience

The Halo Effect of KPR — Sources: NPR Impact Study, January 2023

Changing Media Environment

Like virtually every other industry, media has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Media platforms experienced increased audience fragmentation, with one notable exception.

The survey period for the newly released Nielsen Louisville Market Report (March 2020 – March 2021) captures audience shifts across the pandemic and shows how well Public Radio has done.

Today, Kentucky public radio leads all other local media in reaching:

Household Economic Influencers

HH Income
College Degree Holders
Educated Parents

Decision Makers

College Educated Managers
Finance
Purchasing
Small Business Owners

Community Influencers

Philanthropy
Volunteerism
Civic Engagement

Over 600,000 Kentuckians Tune In To The Kentucky Public Radio Network Each Week

At Kentucky Public Radio, the Mission makes the difference.

What We Do Best

Kentucky Public Radio is your most important media partner, providing your Cabinet’s largest, most influential market of Kentuckians, who give KPR most of their media time, loyalty and trust.

Establish large scale favorable education of your services
Promote your community outreach, impact, and civic partnerships
Promote your organization’s mission, grow philanthropy, recruit quality volunteers, and get your information to Kentucky’s influencers

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