West Side FM 98.9
The West Rand's community radio
Who's listening.
Reach and demographic snapshot.
Kagiso and the West Rand, Gauteng
FM signal with strongest reception in urban centers and major commute corridors.
About West Side FM 98.9.
A little background on the station and why advertisers keep coming back.
Advertise on West Side FM, the only community radio station in the West Rand, broadcasting on 98.9FM, online, WhatsApp and social from Kagiso, Gauteng. Daily reach of 65,000-80,000 and weekly reach of 138,000-155,000 across a West Rand population of around 820,000. Programming is 60% talk and 40% music in English, Setswana, isiZulu and Afrikaans, with a core 18-49 audience. Spot rates are per slot by daypart, with breakfast 06:00-09:00 and afternoon drive 15:00-18:00 at the premium rate. Premium services including live reads, interviews, sponsorships and outside broadcasts are available alongside standard spots.
Why advertise on West Side FM 98.9.
What this station delivers, by the numbers.
Daily reach of 65,000 to 80,000
Weekly reach of 138,000 to 155,000 across a West Rand population of around 820,000, the only community station in the region.
Broad 18-49 community audience
Multilingual in English, Setswana, isiZulu and Afrikaans, with a 60% talk and 40% music format that builds genuine local trust.
Breakfast and afternoon drive lead
Peak dayparts 06:00-09:00 and 15:00-18:00 are the headline spot rates.
More than FM
Reach extends across online streaming, WhatsApp and social, with Facebook weekly reach around 10,000.
Compare packages.
All packages on West Side FM 98.9. Pick the one that matches your campaign goals.
Breakfast Drive
Mid-Morning
Afternoon Drive
Off-Peak
Live Read
Program Sponsorship
If your ad doesn't air as booked
We re-deliver at zero cost. No questions, no fine print.
Multiple payment options
Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Shop Pay. For larger campaigns we issue invoices and accept bank transfer.
Proof of posting in 7 days
Run logs delivered within 7 working days of flight start.
Need help picking a package?
Book a free 30-min call. We'll review your goals, suggest the right station and slot, and send a tailored quote.
Talk to a SpecialistWhat happens after you book.
Five steps from checkout to proof of posting.
You check out
Pay securely on the site. Order confirmation in your inbox within minutes.
We confirm and send specs
Within one business day you receive a campaign confirmation email with creative specs, deadlines, and your account manager's contact.
You send your audio
Send us your finished radio spot, or ask about our in-house production add-on if you need help making one.
Your campaign airs
Spots run on schedule. We monitor delivery and resolve any issues with the station on your behalf.
Proof of posting
Within 7 working days of flight start, you receive run logs confirming every spot aired as booked.
Frequently asked questions.
You're in good hands. We've thought through the details so you don't have to.
Once you book and confirm your audio, your campaign typically goes live on the next available scheduled day for the package, usually within 7 to 14 working days. We confirm the exact start date in your order confirmation. For urgent timelines, contact us, we can sometimes accelerate.
Yes, you provide the finished audio (typically 30 seconds, MP3 or WAV at 44.1 kHz). If you need help producing one, we offer in-house radio spot production as an add-on. Your account manager will share details and pricing after checkout.
We re-deliver any missed spots at zero additional cost. Run logs are provided within 7 working days of flight start so you can verify every spot aired as booked.
Yes. Run logs delivered within 7 working days of flight start, confirming every spot aired as booked.
Each package on the site shows transparent, all-in pricing. Radio: by package type and duration. OOH: by location, format, and duration. Other channels priced per format and audience reach. No hidden fees.
100% upfront. Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Shop Pay accepted at checkout. For larger campaigns we can also issue an invoice with bank transfer or pay-by-link.
Modifications can be made up to 14 days before flight start, subject to media availability. Changes must be approved in writing and may be treated as a separate booking.
No cancellations or refunds are offered once a booking is made. We recommend confirming campaign timing and creative readiness before booking.
Yes, as add-on services for media-buying clients only. Artwork, radio spot production, video creative for TV and digital. Charged separately on top of media costs.
Yes. Media planning is included for clients booking media through us. Not sold standalone.
Direct booking via the site for single-package buys, or contact us for a custom proposal on multi-channel or multi-station campaigns.
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