Underwriting FAQs

• What does it mean to be an Underwriter of a non-commercial educational radio station?

  • Underwriter's of 91.7 WEEM contribute financial support to the station, and in turn receive Underwriter Announcements on air during the day

•  What are Underwriter Announcements?

  • Underwriter Announcements are on-air messages that acknowledge financial support for a program on a public radio station and shares details regarding a company or foundation with a value neutral stance. 

  • Underwriting Announcements Permitted Criteria Per FCC Guidelines:

    • Name of Company or Foundations

    • Address

    • Name of Point of Contact

    • Phone Number

    • Email Address

    • Value-neutral descriptions of products and services

    • Products or services offered (Maximum of 3)

• What would be an example of an acceptable underwriting announcement?

  • Programming on 91-7 W-E-E-M is made possible by Smith Consulting Services. Located at 71 Main Street, Pendleton, Indiana, Smith Consulting Services can be reached at 123-456-7890 or at email@email.com.