Leighton Media is a multi-media marketing agency that originated in 1963 and has grown into an organization with over 150 employees across Minnesota and North Dakota. The agency provides a comprehensive range of marketing solutions, combining traditional media reach with modern digital strategies. Their core service offerings include strategic digital marketing planning, social media management, paid media advertising, and content marketing, primarily delivered through their digital arm, Leighton Engage. Beyond digital, the agency maintains a significant footprint in radio, operating 26 radio stations across their regions. They also provide in-house video production services and professional podcasting support, assisting clients from initial concept through to final distribution. Event marketing is another pillar of their service, managing large-scale events such as the Kids & Parents Expo, Craft Beer Tours, and Celebrate Aging series, which draw over 10,000 annual attendees. Leighton Media operates out of seven physical locations, including St. Cloud, Winona, Grand Forks, Fergus Falls, Detroit Lakes, Perham, and Alexandria. Their methodology focuses on creating integrated campaigns that pair traditional radio exposure with matching digital ad placements to ensure cohesive brand messaging. By acting as a multi-media partner, they target a diverse range of local and regional businesses, aiming to amplify brand visibility through both broadcast reach and measurable digital growth strategies. The agency emphasizes a local-touch approach to marketing, leveraging their long-standing history and extensive geographic reach to help businesses connect with local audiences.
Look I do like most of the programs they have. Programming isn't the issue. The station barely works in St cloud. The app one could argue is the worst on the marketplace. Being unstable is an understatement. Constant restarts followed by the same three adds that cannot be skipped.
Winner winner, chicken dinner!! Shoutout to JJ and Kat! Love my KCLD.!!!
A hidden gem!
💗I Love it there 💗I went to visit my Dad at Ray's Barbershop! It was his Birthday 😊
Ok First I wanna say im listing to your Stadion from Austria (Europe) 104.7 KCLD Boring Top 40 Stadion play the Same Song over and over like Black Eyed Peras - RITMO 104.7 KCLD is the most listened to station outside of the Twin Cities. Wait ? No the most listened to station outside of the Twin Cities is Hot 96.7 in Mankato so dont say wrong things. 99.9 Lite FM Good: Plays Old Song for this you get the One Star Bad: After Somedays the Playlist played the Same Old Song so thats bad
