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Call letters: WOXL-HD3, Asheville, NC
Branding: La Pantera 97.3
Format: Regional Mexican
Website: LaPantera973.com

WHAT IS LA PANTERA

La Pantera 97.3 serves the Hispanic community in Asheville with a mix of Latin Pop & Latin Urban Music!

CORE ARTISTS

SCHEDULE

Despierta Con Omar Monday-Friday, 6am – 10am
El Show de Chiquibaby Monday-Friday, 10am – 2pm
Myriam y Roció Monday-Friday, 3pm – 7pm
Los Más Buenos de La Radio Monday-Friday, 7pm – 11pm

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Branding: 828NewsNOW

Tagline: Always Local, Always FREE

Format: Local News

Website: 828newsnow.com

 

WHAT IS 828NewsNOW

828NewsNOW.com is a local news platform focused on serving as the community connection for everyone living and working in Western North Carolina.

The 828NewsNOW mission is to provide timely, relevant, trusted, unbiased local news and information, for free, 828NewsNOW strives to be the primary source for news, events, and impactful stories that resonate with Western North Carolina residents, nurturing a strong sense of community.

Features :

News – Local, Crime, Business, Education, Politics, Housing, Sports

Lifestyles – Asheville Deal, On the Town, Music, Pets, Perspectives, Outdoors, Health & Wellness

Weather – Local Asheville Weather

Obituaries 

Podcasts

 

Dog Day Afternoon is an outdoor celebration for canines and the people who love them. Asheville’s signature dog-friendly event features an adopt-a-thon, dog competitions including Best Costume, dog related entertainment, food trucks and more! Interested in joining the in the fun and sponsoring Dog Day? Email dcreasman@ashevillemediagroup.com for more info

Spend less, have more. Asheville Deal and your favorite local merchants have partnered to bring you savings on restaurants, activities, events, services and more…right in your own backyard!

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Call Letters: WISE-AM, Asheville, NC
Branding: WISE Sports Radio 1310
Format: Live Sports, Sports Talk
Website: wisesportsradio.com

WHAT IS WISE SPORTS RADIO?

WISE Sports Radio is WNC’s Leader in Sports Talk. The WISE Sports Network can be found on 1310AM. This station features the #1 and #2 National Sports Talk Shows in Dan Patrick and The Herd with Colin Cowherd. Weekend programming includes the Mountain Sports Show, the Kickoff Express, plus LIVE Sports Coverage with Play-By-Play for the NFL, Asheville High School Football, and NCAA Football & Basketball.

TARGET LISTENER

Active and loyal sports fans 25+ years old; 54% Male/46% Female; Homeowners with an income of $100,000 or more.

SCHEDULE & FEATURES

2 Pros and a Cup of Joe w/ LaVar Arrington, Brady Quinn & Jonas Knox Monday-Friday, 6am – 9am
The Dan Patrick Show Monday-Friday, 9am – 12pm
The Herd with Colin Cowherd Monday-Friday, 12pm – 3pm
The WISE Guys Monday-Friday, 3pm – 5pm
Covino and Rich Monday-Friday, 5pm – 7pm

FEATURES

NFL Game of the Week

NFL Playoffs

High School Football

WCU Football

University of Tennessee Football

NCAA March Madness Tournament

UNC Women’s Basketball

Duke Basketball

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Call letters: WOXL-HD2, Asheville, NC
Branding: 98.1 The River
Tagline: Different is Good
Format: Adult Album Alternative
Website: 981theriver.com

WHAT IS ADULT ALBUM ALTERNATIVE?

Designed for the true music aficionado, 98.1 the River delivers quality music, both old and new. The presentation is “NPR-like” with no goofy contests or obnoxious sound effects. The River features artists such as Mumford & Sons, Elvis Costello, Indigo Girls, R.E.M., U2, Norah Jones, and Jack Johnson, as well as less familiar performers.

PRIMARY TARGET LISTENER

98.1 the River comprises musically-adventurous adults 21-49 years old, who enjoy a wide array of music from Bob Marley to Florence and the Machine. Listeners, like the station, also feel connected to Asheville and its vibrant local music scene. Contact us for a full qualitative profile of our listeners!

CORE ARTISTS

Mumford and Sons, Adele, the Black Keys, Leon Bridges, R.E.M., Florence and the Machine, Bob Marley, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Counting Crows, Jack Johnson, Indigo Girls

SCHEDULE

Gibson  Monday – Friday, 6am – 12pm | Sunday, 10am – 3pm
Jordan  Monday – Friday, 12pm – 6pm | Saturday, 10am-3pm

FEATURES

Critter Corner

Studio AVL

Homegrown Songs

Woodsongs Weekend Program

Putomayo World Music Weekend Program

Acoustic Cafe Weekend Program

River Concert Calendar

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Call Letters: WTMT-HD2, Asheville, NC
Branding: Rewind 100.3
Format: Classic Hits
Website: rewindasheville.com

WHAT IS REWIND 100.3?

REWIND 100.3 plays Asheville’s all-time favorites – Classic Hits from the ’70s and ’80s from artists such as Elton John, Madonna, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Whitney Houston, Hall & Oates, Huey Lewis & The News, Eagles, Prince, Queen, Journey, Bon Jovi, Fleetwood Mac, and Chicago. The station’s sound is specifically designed to reach the market’s ever-increasing boomer population.

PRIMARY TARGET LISTENER

Baby Boomers and Adults 35+ years old; 56% Female/44% Male; Income >$50k

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Call letters: WTMT-HD3, Asheville, NC
Branding: 105.5 The Outlaw
Tagline: Legends and Young Guns
Format: Classic Country
Website: outlawasheville.com 

WHAT IS CLASSIC COUNTRY?

Classic Country is comprised of the artists that made country music famous like George Strait, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Reba McEntire, Johnny Cash, Tim McGraw, Vince Gill, Kenny Chesney and Shania Twain.

PRIMARY TARGET LISTENER

Mature Adults 25-64 years old leading an active lifestyle; 42% Male/58% Female; Income > $50k.

Contact us for a full qualitative profile of our listeners.

CORE ARTISTS

George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Randy Travis, Tim McGraw, Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Vince Gill and Shania Twain.

SCHEDULE

Big D & Bubba Monday-Friday, 5am – 10am, & Saturday 6am-10am
Honky Tonkin’ with Big D & Bubba Sunday, 9am – 12pm

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Call letters: WTMT-FM, Asheville, NC
Branding: 105.9 The Mountain
Format: Rock
Website: 1059themountain.com

WHAT IS THE MOUNTAIN?

America’s most resilient music format, Classic Rock has stood the test of time as it continues to dominate the radio landscape. 105.9 The Mountain garners a large fan base of active adults who gravitate to this music as the soundtrack of their lives. Your business benefits from a stable fan base with MONEY to spend. Local talent from mornings through midnight, ready to tell your story to The Mountain’s loyal audience.

PRIMARY TARGET LISTENER

105.9 The Mountain is aimed at reaching decision-makers, influencers, and male consumers 25-64 years old. Baby Boomers and Generation X make up many of the target listeners. Listeners are typically men, with a large majority being college-educated and earning more than $75,000 annually.

CORE ARTISTS

AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Tom Petty, Rolling Stones, and Aerosmith

SCHEDULE

Mountain Mornings w/Rizzo & Jeff Monday – Friday, 5:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. | “Best of” – Saturdays, 7 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Jess Tyler Monday – Friday, 10.a.m. – 2.p.m.
JB Monday – Friday, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. |  Saturday, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Steve Richards Monday – Friday, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Piper Phynnie Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Sunday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Aaron LaFalce Sunday, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

FEATURES

Wag Wednesdays

Hometown Hero

Free Ticket Thursdays

ZEPtember

Rocktober

Southern Fried Saturday Night with JB (Saturdays, 6 pm – 7 pm)

House of Hair w/Dee Snider (Saturdays, 7 pm – 10 pm)

Asheville Area Focus (Sundays, 6 am)

Time Warp w/Bill St. James (Sundays, 6 am – 10 am)

Live in Concert (Sundays, 8 pm – 10 pm)

Little Steven’s Underground Garage (Sundays, 10 pm – Midnight)

Workforce Rock Blocks

Weather

Traffic

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Call letters: WOXL-FM, WOXL-HD, Asheville, NC
Branding: Mix 96.5
Tagline: Asheville’s Hit Music Station
Format: Hot Adult Contemporary (Hot-AC)
Website: mymix965.com

WHAT IS MIX 96.5?

MIX 96.5 is Asheville’s Hit Music Station. The latest music information, entertainment news, and pop culture combined with today’s top artists make MIX 96.5 the right choice to reach active female consumers. MIX 96.5 features local on-air hosts all day.

WHAT IS HOT ADULT CONTEMPORARY?

Hot-AC is a contemporary hit music format for adults. Hot-AC is the fastest growing radio format and offers much of the same music as a traditional top-40 station but avoids music that only appeals to younger listeners, such as hard rap and rock. Mix 96.5 is the station that both parents and kids can enjoy together.

PRIMARY TARGET LISTENER

Mix 96.5 is aimed at reaching decision-makers, influencers, and families. The focus is on female consumers 25+ years old.

Contact us for a full qualitative profile of our listeners.

CORE ARTISTS

Maroon 5, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Shawn Mendes, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Train, Adele, Imagine Dragons, Camila Cabello

SCHEDULE

The Morning Mix with Melanie & Crystal Monday-Friday, 6am – 10am
DJ Rice Monday-Friday, 10am – 3pm | Saturday, 3pm – 7pm
Shannon Steele Monday-Friday, 3pm – 7pm | Saturday, 10am – 3pm
Crystal Sunday, 11am – 3pm
The Best of The Morning Mix  Saturday, 7am – 10am

FEATURES

Pick Your Idiot

For Pet’s Sake

96 Minute Commercial Free Ride Home

Throwback Thursdays

Friday 5 O’Clock Traffic Jam Mix

Daly Download with Carson Daly (Sundays, 7am – 11am)

Teacher of the Month

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