Become An Underwriter
24 years of Community Powered Radio
Be Heard Where Maui Listens
Mana'o Radio listeners are loyal to this station and loyal to the businesses that support it.
When listeners hear your business name on air, they remember.
14X
Acknowledgements Per Week
100%
Volunteer & Listener Supported
50+
Non-Profits we give a voice to
More than a Mention
A connection
Be the Business Maui Talks About
Mana'o 91.7FM is Maui's only live, volunteer-run music station — no automation, no AI, just passionate DJs who love great music. We support over 50 local non-profits with free PSA airtime for their events, and we proudly champion the live music scene that makes this island so special. Community is everything to us.
Mana'o Radio underwriters reach Maui's most loyal listeners for a fraction of what commercial radio or print media would cost. Listeners have a unique trust in their community radio stations, and this trust transfers to the businesses that underwrite the stations.
There's a reason our underwriters renew year after year — Mana'o listeners are among the most loyal audiences you'll find anywhere.
Underwriter benefits
Here's What You Get
On-Air Acknowledgments
Your business acknowledged daily on 91.7 FM — up to 14 times per week — reaching listeners throughout Maui and beyond.
Streaming & On-Demand
Your acknowledgment reaches listeners on our live stream and on-demand replays, wherever they tune in.
Website Listing
Featured on the Mana'o Radio website with a direct link to your business.
Social Media
A “Welcome to the Ohana” spotlight post on our Facebook and Instagram channels to introduce you to our thousands of followers.
Crafted Announcements
We work with you to write an acknowledgment that represents your business clearly and accurately.
Possible Tax Benefit
Underwriting a non-profit, non-commercial station may be deductible as a business expense. Consult your tax advisor.
Underwriting Opportunities
Get Started
Reach Out
Contact our underwriting team to talk about your business and the right level of support for your business. development@manaoradio.com
Craft Your Acknowledgment
We help you write a clear, accurate announcement that represents your business within FCC non-commercial guidelines.
Go On Air
Your acknowledgment begins airing — up to 14 times per week — on FM, live stream, and on-demand.
Feel the Impact
Loyal Mana'o Radio listeners connect your name with a station they love. That community goodwill comes back to you.
Partnership Levels
From Our Partners
Local Businesses Love Supporting Mana'o Radio!
The Pinatas Ohana has been a proud underwriter of Mana'o Radio since 2010. Here's to the next 24 years of America's last real radio station!
Underwriting with Mana'o Radio connects my business to a loyal Maui audience at a fraction of what traditional advertising costs while supporting commercial-free community radio.
Let's Talk
Let's Get Your Business on Air
As a 100% listener-supported station, Mana’o Radio relies on the support of our local community-minded businesses and listeners to operate.
Contact us to discuss which level is right for your business. We are happy to answer any questions and help you craft your acknowledgment within FCC non-commercial radio guidelines.
development@manaoradio.com
Mahalo to Our Underwriter Ohana
These businesses keep Mana'o Radio on the air. Please support the businesses that support us.
About FCC Non-Commercial Guidelines
Mana'o Radio operates under FCC rules governing non-commercial broadcasting. Underwriting acknowledgments identify your business by name, location, and the nature of your services. They do not include promotional or comparative language, pricing, or calls to action.
We are experienced at crafting acknowledgments that work beautifully within these guidelines