Metro/ADI: Wilmington, Delaware MSA
Philadelphia, PA ADI
Power/Coverage: 5,000 Watts - 24 hours a day - 7 days a week
Covers 10 counties around
Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Format: News/Talk
Slogan: "News Talk Radio - Dependable News, Delaware's Views"
Network: Associated Press
Target Demographic: 35-64
Weekly Audience: 44,700*


WDEL AM is recognized for serving Delaware for over 80 years. People turn to WDEL AM for the news and information they need in Delaware and throughout the world. WDEL AM is recognized as Wilmington's heritage radio station.

WDEL AM combines news and information with local and syndicated talk programming - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. People use WDEL AM to plan their day and to stay informed.

WDEL AM serves the area with timely traffic and weather information. AccuWeather, TrafficWatch, Beach TrafficWatch and SnoWatch are exclusive, regionally recognized features for people in the Wilmington Metro. On the streets and in the air, WDEL employs a full-time team of traffic announcers providing “TrafficWatch On The 9’s”. Beach TrafficWatch airs May through September with traffic reports for people going to-and-from the Delaware Beaches.

WDEL AM is the local sports voice for the region. It is the local home for Philadelphia Phillies baseball, Philadelphia Eagles football and University of Delaware sports features including U of D Football Coach KC Keeler. WDEL specializes in live play-by-play of Delaware high school football and basketball.

WDEL AM is an "award winning" radio station for news, public affairs and sports. WDEL AM is nationally recognized for news, talk, and public affairs.**


To find out what options WDEL AM has for you and your business, please contact Chris Walus, General Sales Manager, at CWalus@dbc1.com. Or call him, at (302) 478-2700 x123.


* - Wilmington, DE Arbitron Radio Ratings; Fall 2005; 12+ Mon-Sun 6AM-Mid
** - 2004 NAB Crystal Award Winner. Finalist 1998, 1999 and 2003.

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