On-air announcements

    As an FCC-licensed, non-commercial, educational (NCE) radio station, KHII allows people to submit on-air announcements to be broadcast through tax-deductible underwriting agreements.

    Notes about Agreements

    • Custom packages and program or event sponsorships are available
    • Nonprofit organizations qualify for a Trade agreement or discount on all underwriting packages
    • There is a minimum order of $500.00 on all underwriting packages

    Consider on-air and digital underwriting with KHII as an effective, affordable way to increase your business's awareness or get your message across the Tularosa basin & Sacramento Mountain communities and beyond.

    Promote your business or event on-air or online on KHII 88.9/100.5 FM.

    Reach an influential audience of engaged and affluent listeners.

    Increase awareness of your business among our community of well-connected, independent listeners.

    Make your message stand out by marketing your services on non-commercial, community radio.

    Announcement Guidelines

    All announcements must comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines. Please note that KHII only accepts 30-second (50-word or less) scripts or bullet-point information for Live reads.

    Underwriting announcements may:

    • Describe your business
    • Identify facilities, services, products, or events
    • Describe your corporate mission
    • Inform the public of events you sponsor
    • Include a corporate slogan (so long as it is not flagrantly promotional)
    • Include a web address, phone number, and street address for your business
    • Indicate the number of years you have been in business
    • Include the name of a nonprofit organization you support (although it must be clear that you are providing the funding for the announcement)

    Underwriting announcements may not:

    • Use qualitative language (e.g., award-winning, leading, etc.)
    • Use comparative language (e.g., better, best, oldest, etc.)
    • Use a call to action ("Visit our store...")
    • Use an inducement to buy, sell, rent, or lease
    • Make references to price or value (e.g., free, discount specials, etc.)
    • Use personal pronouns, unless as part of a slogan

    Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines

    Why KHII?

    Radio

    • Radio reaches more U.S. adults each week (92%) than any other media platform.
    • Nearly 64% of adults complement their traditional radio use with streaming audio through smartphones

    KHII listeners:

    • Tune in to discover new music and artists
    • Enjoy unique and original programming
    • Value and are engaged in local independent cultural organizations

    KHII FM 88.9/100.5: Community Minded

    • Provides 14 Red Dirt and Classic Country radio programs
    • Provides affordable media support for the non-profit and for-profit business community
    • Provides Affordable and Unique Live Broadcasting of events, parades, and community projects.