Mountain Area Information Network

Support Our Sponsors!

Mountain Area Information Network and MAIN-FM 103.5, The Progressive Voice of the Mountains, would like to thank our sponsors who help make what we do possible — provide an alternative local voice to the corporate media. Help support your local economy and visit our sponsors.

Unity Center LaZoom Comedy Tours Mountain Valley Spring
WNC Woman
Western North Carolina Green Building Council Warren Wilson College Filters for tap
Greenlife Grocery
Color Wisdom Cards Western North Carolina Alliance Support-Local.com - Bring it on home!
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Market Your Business!

Become a MAIN and MAIN-FM Underwriter

Expose your business to a large and growing audience of conscientious citizens who prefer to support local businesses like yours!

The MAIN homepage receives more than 2,000 unique visitors each day. In addition, a growing audience in Western North Carolina and around the world listens to MAIN-FM by streaming online or downloading our podcasts via the MAIN-FM website.

Reach our growing progressive demographic by becoming a MAIN underwriter! We have packages to fit every budget.

Underwriting Rates 2010

Platinum Membership $400
13 weeks
At least ten 20-second radio spots per week during both our news and music blocks. Plus, sponsor a weekly show of your choice. Large banner link to your website on the MAIN homepage, MAIN-FM and Sustainable WNC with heavy rotation
Gold Membership $300
13 weeks
At least five 20-second radio spots per week during your choice of either our news or music block. Plus, sponsor a weekly show of your choice. Banner link to your website on the MAIN homepage, MAIN-FM and Sustainable WNC with medium rotation
Silver Membership $125
13 weeks
At least five 20-second radio spots per week during your choice of either our news or music block. Banner link to your website on the MAIN homepage, MAIN-FM and Sustainable WNC with light rotation

Customize Your Underwriting:

Become A Program Sponsor!

In addition to our underwriting packages, you can also sponsor a specific program on MAIN-FM. Options range from locally-produced music, cultural and public affairs programs to nationally-syndicated programs like The Thom Hartmann Show and Democracy Now! With our wide range of environmental, health, spirituality, arts, music, and public affairs programming, you can associate your business with a program guaranteed to appeal to your business demographic!

Show Sponsorship Rates 2010

Thom Hartmann Show $400 per month*
or
$1000
13 weeks
Program airs weekdays from noon to 3 p.m. 2 mentions at the top and bottom of each hour = 30 mentions per week. Large banner link to your website on the MAIN homepage, MAIN-FM and Sustainable WNC.
Democracy Now! $200 per month*
or
$500
13 weeks
One-hour program airs weekdays 8 a.m., 6 p.m., and 2 a.m. Banner link to your website on the MAIN homepage, MAIN-FM and Sustainable WNC.
News, Cultural, and Public Affairs Programs $50
per month
or
$125
13 weeks
2 mentions per program at top and bottom.
Music Programs $50
per month
or
$125
13 weeks
2 mentions per hour at top and bottom.

* First month can be applied to qualify for 13-week sponsorship rate.

Underwriting Rates 2010 (PDF)

Show Sponsorship Rates 2010 (PDF)

Underwriting Contract (PDF)