listener-supported
Donors keep it running
Listener-supported describes media—typically radio stations or podcasts—funded primarily by audience donations rather than advertising or corporate sponsorship: listener-supported public radio.
The model implies editorial independence and content shaped by community interests rather than commercial pressures.
Pledge drives are the signature feature of listener-supported broadcasting.
Noncommercial broadcast service
- NPRNonprofit American broadcaster
- PBSNon-profit educational broadcaster
- noncommercialNot for profit
- pledge driveBroadcast solicitation for contributions
independent media · Pacifica · college radio · freeform · educational broadcasting · airwaves · frequency · transmitter
Binding promise given
- donationVoluntary charitable gift
- membershipState of belonging
- monthly givingRecurring charitable donation schedule
- underwritingRisk evaluation and acceptance
contribution · fundraiser · telethon · radiothon · matching grant · donor · patron · crowdfunding
Without promotional interruptions
- editorial independenceFreedom from publisher interference
- unbiasedFree from prejudice
- mission-drivenGuided by core purpose
- public interestSocietal welfare and benefit
transparency · integrity · autonomy · grassroots · decentralized · citizen journalism
public radio
Noncommercial broadcast service
- NPRNonprofit American broadcaster
- PBSNon-profit educational broadcaster
- noncommercialNot for profit
pledge drive · independent media · Pacifica · college radio · freeform · educational broadcasting · airwaves · frequency · transmitter · affiliate
pledge
Binding promise given
- donationVoluntary charitable gift
- membershipState of belonging
- monthly givingRecurring charitable donation schedule
underwriting · contribution · fundraiser · telethon · radiothon · matching grant · donor · patron · crowdfunding · Patreon
ad-free
Without promotional interruptions
- editorial independenceFreedom from publisher interference
- unbiasedFree from prejudice
- mission-drivenGuided by core purpose
public interest · transparency · integrity · autonomy · grassroots · decentralized · citizen journalism
- Community Radiocommunity radio, college radio, public radio, grassroots media, local programming
- nonprofitnonprofit, charity, donation, volunteer, philanthropy
support, listen, listening, listener, supported, supportive, supportable