Sponsorship and advertising
Forest Radio is part of a registered charity and our team on and off air are all unpaid.
We are 100% funded by grants, donations and sponsorship. Find out below how you can help to keep us broadcasting and get your business heard on air.
OUR AUDIENCE IS YOUR AUDIENCE.
Our blend of good time oldies from the 50s to the 90s and contemporary station sound are a perfect blend for people from 45 to 70 years old.
Our listeners are incredibly loyal and tend to tune in for an average of 2 hours at a time*. This is way over the average for most commercial and digital radio services.
Our largest audience listens via smart speakers, apps and other digital services. We reach a weekly audience of 31,000
people. On the TuneIn app alone we have been favourited 28,000 times*.
Our second largest audience is via DAB. Launched in
2026 we have a potential to reach over 265,000** people living in the West Essex and East Hertforshire corridor from Loughton to Stansted Airport.
*Data from December 2025
**Source: Essex County Council
WHY CHOOSE RADIO?
Advertising with Forest Radio is a cost-effective way to get
your brand heard across a large area. On top of our national
audience of over 30,000 we have a potential local audience of over 265,000 people listening via DAB.
You will also be supporting a not for profit organisation that continues to serve the NHS across Essex.
There’s a wealth of industry research that demonstrates the
impact of radio when used as part of a wider media campaign.
According to UK econometric analysis radio produces £7.70
revenue ROI for every pound spent – second only to TV overall.
Listeners demonstrate significantly higher ad awareness and brand consideration of radio advertised brands.
SPONSORSHIP AND ADVERTISING
We have a new cost effective way for businesses to advertise with us or sponsor a part of our programming.
Our packages include:
- A guaranteed minimum amount of plays per week at peak times (8am to 6pm).
- Production costs for 1 advert.
- Your link and logo on our website.
Production
Simply send us a few details of what you wish to include in your advert. We’ll compile a script, record and produce your advert (this usually takes around 7 days). On approval we’ll schedule your ad for air.
We’re happy to discuss your message or any specific requirements you have. We’ll produce an innovative advert that includes suitable backing music with voice over. If you wish to change your advert at any time during the contract period this can be done at a minimum charge.
WAYS TO ADVERTISE
Show Sponsorship: Your business is promoted at least 3 times on the show you have chosen to sponsor with a message typically 10 seconds in duration. We will work with you to identify which show, and messaging is right for your business.
Feature Sponsorship: Another way to promote your business is to sponsor a feature on the station like the weather or our what’s on guide. Just like the show sponsorship, this is an audio message of about 10 seconds in duration.
Spot Advertising: This is an advert recorded professionally to fit the style and brand of your business. This will typically be up to 30 seconds long and will be played a minumum of three times a day at our scheduled breaks on the half hour.
COSTS
Pick the subscription that best fits your budget, get in touch and we’ll send you a short form to complete.
Once submitted, we’ll be in touch to guide you through the process and get your advert on-air as quickly as possible so you can start to see the benefits.
- 3 MONTHS: £275.00 pm
- 6 MONTHS: £250.00 pm
- 12 MONTHS: £225.00 pm
What you get:
- 1x fully produced advert/sponsor jingle
- 3 plays minimum daily/per show
- Advert production included
- Free link/logo on our website
GET IN TOUCH
If you'd like to support us and get more exposure for your business, or simply want to ask us a question or two, click on the link below.
