Station Profile

Format & Call Letters

News Talk - WKAN 1320 AM & 101.3 FM

Format Description

WKAN AM & FM is Kankakee's News Talk Station. We're your #1 source for Local News and National News. 

WKAN AM & FM is the top station in the market for Adults 35+ making it a must-buy to reach affluent consumers.

WKAN AM & FM delivers intelligent talk from local and national talk leaders, providing clear and well-thought-out positions on issues being discussed across the country.

More Adults Listen To News Talk Radio 6 am-7 pm Than Any Other Radio Format!

WKAN AM & FM is targeted to reach affluent Men 35+ with high earning power in their prime spending years.

- The News Talk Format is the No.1 format in weekday mornings across America.
- The News Talk Format dominates adults aged 35 + and is #1 with 55+ plus listeners.
- The News Talk Format has some of the most educated and affluent listeners.
- The News Talk Format has an equal balance of listeners at home & away.
- The News Talk Format is the 2nd most listened to format in the 25-64 demo.

Research has shown that News Talk Radio is 3.3 times more effective in general advertising results than music stations, making it a must-buy for advertisers wanting to increase business.

According to Nielsen’s 2017 format ratings, news/talk grew its 6+ share and is the #1  format in AQHs (average quarter-hour). In the affluent 25 to 54 it ranks #2 overall. 

WKAN AM & FM's news/talk format is a very effective way to reach new customers with a high disposable income.

Demographic Profile

WKAN AM & FM targets listeners in their prime spending years.

Age Profile: WKAN AM & FM targets the affluent Adults 35 to 64 and Men 35 to 64. Approximate age breakdown of News Talk listeners across America.

- Adults 18-34: 15%
- Adults 35-54: 35%
- Adults 55-64: 25%
- Adults 65+ : 25%

Gender Profile: Approximately 70% of WKAN AM & FM's listeners are males, 30% are females. 70% of this consumer group falls significantly into the important 25-64 age group.

Marital Status: Over 70% of WKAN AM & FM's listeners are married or engaged.

Investments: WKAN AM & FM targets listeners who have high incomes, are homeowners, and invest in mutual funds, stocks/bonds, retirement programs, and investment real estate.

Occupation Profile: WKAN AM & FM targets individuals who are employed full-time in a variety of occupations including owner, manager, professional, clerical, trade, skilled sales, and technical.

Education Profile: The News/Talk Format attracts listeners that are some of the most educated of all listeners to radio.

- 56% Completed College or more.
- 18% Have completed some college.
- 22% Completed high school.
- 74% of WKAN AM & FM's listeners have attended college.

Activities: WKAN AM & FM attracts listeners who actively participate in exercise and fitness, biking, golfing, gardening, and hiking. WKAN AM & FM listeners enjoy going out to music concerts, sporting events, bars, and restaurants.

WKAN AM & FM listeners are a demographically appealing group that includes high-income earners and is a very effective way to reach new customers.

Market Your business to thousands of potential customers each week with WKAN AM & FM.

Household Income

WKAN AM & FM listeners have high disposable income. 

Approximately 65% of WKAN AM & FM listeners have a household income between $50,000 to $75,000+

The News/Talk format targets listeners with high earning power in America.

- Over 40% of news/talk listeners across America have an income over $75,000.
- Over 24% of news/talk listeners across America have an income of $50,000 - $74,999.
- Over 23% of news/talk listeners across America have an income of $25,000 - $49,999.

WKAN AM & FM News/Talk is one of the most powerful performing formats for advertisers today!

WKAN AM & FM listeners in the past year:

- Purchased a wide variety of electronic devices including computers, tablets, smartphones, MP3 players, and HDTVs.  
-  We're big consumers of furniture, mattresses, major appliances, and automobiles.
-  Purchase fine and costume jewelry, cosmetics, perfume, and skincare products.
-  Enjoyed going out to fine restaurants often every month. Over 80% went out in the past month.  

WKAN AM & FM listeners are in their prime income and spending years.

WKAN AM & FM Listeners Have Spending Power!

WKAN AM & FM targets homeowners. A huge category with these consumers is home improvement and home decorating.

Home Spending: WKAN AM & FM listeners spend heavily in these areas.

- Interior painting/wallpaper
- Landscaping or yard improvements
- Lumber
- Exterior painting/staining
- Deck/fencing
- Energy conservation projects
- Floor tiles or vinyl flooring
- Installed windows or doors
- Other home projects

Over 50% spent more than $5000-$10,000 on home improvements and renovation in the past two years.

WKAN AM & FM News/Talk Radio targets listeners with purchasing power.

WKAN AM & FM Is Built For Advertisers

News Talk is radio's most-listened-to format, capturing approximately a 17% share of radio listening among all listeners, age 12 and older.

News Talk radio is foreground radio. Unlike music radio, talk radio commands attention. Talk radio listeners aren't just button-pushers who stop pushing buttons when they hear a song they like. They're LISTENING, closely.

News Talk radio is the best environment for an advertising message. Because Talk Radio is spoken word, commercials don't interrupt programming the way they halt music Radio. In music Radio, the common tune-out is when a commercial begins. Yet Talk listeners regard commercials as informative.

News Talk radio is a resource. Because listeners use it for news, weather, sports scores, and business news, listeners find talk radio informative. They BELIEVE what they hear.

News Talk radio listeners are more involved. Because they're paying attention, and bonding with on-air personalities, they're more likely to respond to advertising messages.

WKAN AM & FM is unique among other radio formats. Due to the nature of this format, people listen to WKAN AM & FM differently.

WKAN AM & FM is a high-impact foreground listening medium. We cater to affluent, fast-paced professionals who love to hear the latest news, sports, weather events, and stories. 

WKAN AM & FM listeners are actively listening to get the information they want. Your commercial message cuts through and gets heard on WKAN AM & FM.

WKAN AM & FM is built for advertisers. We deliver an affluent audience that can't be reached by any other radio station making WKAN AM & FM a great investment to help you get more customers.

The WKAN AM & FM/Talk format is one of the strongest radio formats in the USA today!

The WKAN AM & FM Line-up Monday To Friday

WKAN AM & FM features some of the most highly-rated local and national News/Talk programming.

6:00 AM - 7:00 AM  On-Air with Doug, Jen, and Victoria

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM The Morning Roundtable with Josh Carman

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM The Glenn Beck Program

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM The Dave Ramsey Show

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM The Sean Hannity Show

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM The Mark Levin Shop

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM The Dave Ramsey Show

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM The Jim Bohannon Show

12:00 AM - 4:00 AM Coast To Coast

The WKAN AM & FM sales team can help you make the right marketing decisions to grow your business and reach thousands of potential new customers each week.

WKAN AM & FM Coverage Maps

1320 AM

101.3 FM