Leighton Media

Leighton Media Leighton Media is a family owned, employee owned marketing company with radio stations in seven Cloud, Minnesota.

At first glance, our name would suggest we are solely interested in broadcasting. If you dig a little deeper, you'll discover a diverse company dedicated to serving numerous industries across Minnesota and parts of North Dakota. Leighton Broadcasting is a marketing company with broadcast coverage in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Alexandria, Fergus Falls, Detroit Lakes, Winona and St. In addition to o

ur six broadcast markets, we own a number of sister companies that allow us to provide full-service marketing, promotions, and design services to companies throughout our coverage area. Our sister companies include Leighton Engage, Magnetic Spark and Leighton Events. With all of these companies included in the fold, working with Leighton Broadcasting provides a comprehensive approach for marketing, advertising, branding, and promoting your company.

Video isn’t just a one-time project.The local businesses getting the most out of it use it consistently across social, d...
06/10/2026

Video isn’t just a one-time project.

The local businesses getting the most out of it use it consistently across social, digital ads, OTT, and their website as part of a strategy that keeps working.

πŸŽ₯ Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q04j2k9K0

Marketing myth: radio is only for big brands.Reality: local and regional businesses are often where radio performs best....
06/05/2026

Marketing myth: radio is only for big brands.

Reality: local and regional businesses are often where radio performs best.

Showing up consistently in a community that already knows your name? That’s where frequency and trust do the work.

There’s a reason businesses that advertise locally, consistently, tend to grow faster than those waiting for word of mou...
06/02/2026

There’s a reason businesses that advertise locally, consistently, tend to grow faster than those waiting for word of mouth.

It’s about relevance: showing up where people already pay attention, with a message that actually connects.

πŸ“– Here’s the breakdown: https://blog.leighton.media/benefits-of-local-advertising

πŸ“’  We're hiring.Leighton Media has open positions across our markets β€” and we're looking for people who are good at what...
05/29/2026

πŸ“’ We're hiring.

Leighton Media has open positions across our markets β€” and we're looking for people who are good at what they do and care about the communities they work in.

If that's you, or someone you know: https://www.leighton.media/careers/open-positions/

This one has stuck around because it used to be partially true. It isn't anymore.Promo codes, dedicated landing pages, c...
05/28/2026

This one has stuck around because it used to be partially true. It isn't anymore.

Promo codes, dedicated landing pages, call tracking, and attribution surveys all give you a clear picture of what radio is driving. And when radio runs alongside digital, the lift is measurable in traffic, search volume, and conversions.

"We can't measure it" is often a data setup problem, not a radio problem.

🍻 Craft Bev Tour is in Fergus Falls Friday, May 29th!Local makers, local drinks, and the kind of afternoon that reminds ...
05/23/2026

🍻 Craft Bev Tour is in Fergus Falls Friday, May 29th!

Local makers, local drinks, and the kind of afternoon that reminds you why community events matter. We're proud to be part of bringing this one to Fergus Falls.

πŸ‘‰ Details and tickets: https://hubs.ly/Q04cZgt20

πŸ“’ Reminder, neighbors β€” HOA Board Meeting is TONIGHT! πŸ•— 8:00 PM🏑 Molitors Come on over to hear what's happening in the n...
05/20/2026

πŸ“’ Reminder, neighbors β€” HOA Board Meeting is TONIGHT!

πŸ•— 8:00 PM
🏑 Molitors

Come on over to hear what's happening in the neighborhood, weigh in on upcoming projects, and get a heads-up on summer events. All neighbors are welcome β€” the more voices, the better.

See you at 8! πŸ‘‹

Most local businesses manage their advertising in pieces.πŸ“» Radio through one vendor. πŸ’» Digital through another. Nobody t...
05/20/2026

Most local businesses manage their advertising in pieces.

πŸ“» Radio through one vendor. πŸ’» Digital through another. Nobody talking to each other, no shared strategy.

The result isn't that each channel underperforms. It's that they can't amplify each other, so the whole spend is less effective than it should be.

πŸ‘‰ We put together a breakdown of what an integrated approach actually looks like for local businesses: https://blog.leighton.media/integrated-media-strategy-for-local-growth

Radio advertising is still one of the most effective ways to reach local audiences at scale.It builds awareness, trust, ...
05/19/2026

Radio advertising is still one of the most effective ways to reach local audiences at scale.

It builds awareness, trust, and familiarity β€” and when combined with digital strategies, it helps businesses turn attention into action.

πŸ‘‰ Learn how radio advertising works in today’s marketing mix:
https://hubs.ly/Q047MbTM0

It's one of the most repeated assumptions in local advertising β€” and one of the least accurate.βœ”οΈ Adults 18–49 are consi...
05/17/2026

It's one of the most repeated assumptions in local advertising β€” and one of the least accurate.

βœ”οΈ Adults 18–49 are consistent radio listeners, especially during morning drive and afternoon commute windows.

In smaller and mid-size markets, radio often skews younger than people expect, because it's still the dominant local voice.

Budgeting decisions built on assumptions like this tend to be expensive ones.

Address

619 W Street Germain St
Saint Cloud, MN
56301

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13202511450

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