Scripted live reads on student radio stations are a great way to speak directly to students across South Africa. Live reads connect directly with students, gaining trust as the are delivered by a voice of one of their own.
You can provide your own script, or we can assist with writing an attention-grabbing script for a modest fee.
Why use live reads on campus radio?
Scripted live reads on student radio stations are an effective way to reach students in South Africa. This is because of the trust that students have in their local campus radio presenter. Listening to a familiar voice helps build a connection with the listeners, which makes them more likely to tune in and absorb the message being broadcasted.
Additionally, scripted live reads on campus radio provide a platform for students to hear messages from brands and organizations that they may not have heard otherwise. Students can learn about new products, services, or events that are happening around them without having to actively seek out this information.
Overall, scripted live reads on campus radio are an effective way for brands and organisations to reach their target audience of students in South Africa.
Costs of live reads on campus radio
Repetition is key when it comes to radio advertising. Our standard rate cards have once-off rates for live reads and you can pick and choose times and days across all our campus radio stations.
The majority of stations offer advertisers added value on longer term campaigns and we can help you negotiate a highly cost-effective campaign. Please contact us for a consultation and quotes.
Reach students on air
Advertisers can also make use of several other engaging on-air marketing formats. Our network of campus radio stations also offers recorded radio adverts, interviews, on-air competitions, social media posts and on-campus activations.
In addition to on-air marketing, we can help you reach students in other ways through our network of student newspapers and student websites
Get a Consultation & Quote
Take advantage of our many years of student marketing experience and let us put together a custom quote.
Let us know more about who you want to reach and where and we can advise accordingly. We may also be able to negotiate added value for your campaign with our student media partners.
Below is the full list of student radio stations that offer live reads. If you would like to listen to some of these stations, then please head over to the StudentNews.Africa student radio player.
CUT FM
CUT FM at Central University of Technology
Estimated listeners: 40,000
Region: Bloemfontein, Free State
Social media: 69,600+ followers read more…
KovsieFM
KovsieFM at University of Free State
Estimated listeners: TBC
Region: Bloemfontein, Free State
Social media: 34,200+ followers
Madibaz Radio
Madibaz Radio at Nelson Mandela University
Estimated listeners: 7,500
Region: Nelson Mandela Bay, Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Social media: 20,200+ followers
MFM
MFM at Stellenbosch University
Estimated listeners: 35,000
Region: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Social media: 54,500+ followers
NWU FM
NWU FM at North-West University’s Mahikeng campus
Estimated listeners: 40,000
Region: Mahikeng, North West
Social media: 20,848 followers
PUKfm
PUKfm at North West University
Estimated listeners: 20,000
Region: Potchefstroom, North West
Social media: 20,600+ followers
Radio TURF
River FM
River FM at North-West University’s Vaal Campus.
Estimated listeners: 8,000
Region: Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
Social media: 3,400+ followers
RMR
RMR at Rhodes University
Estimated listeners: 12,000
Region: Grahamstown, Makhanda Eastern Cape
Social media: 14,900+ followers
SMU FM
SMU FM at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Estimated listeners: 2,000
Region: Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria / Tshwane, Gauteng
Social media: 7,800+ followers
Tshwane FM
Tshwane FM at Tshwane University of Technology
Estimated listeners: 43,000
Social media: 36,500+ followers
Tuks FM
UCT Radio
UCT Radio at University of Cape Town
Estimated listeners: 35,000
Region: Cape Town, Western Cape
Social media: 22,200+ followers
UJFM
UJFM at University of Johannesburg
Estimated listeners: 15,000
Region: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Social media: 43,000+ followers
Univen Radio
Univen Radio at University of Venda
Estimated listeners: 100,000
Regions: Thohoyandou, Limpopo
Social media: 23,200+ followers
Voice of Wits
Voice of Wits at University of the Witwatersrand
Estimated listeners: 11,000
Region: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Social media: 47,833 followers
VUT FM
VUT FM at Vaal University of Technology
Listeners: 135,000
Regions: Vanderbijl Park, Gauteng
Social media: 22,100+ followers