92.9 and 107.5 The Vibe is a radio station playing Urban AC music 24/7.
Target Audience – Peoria, Illinois
Core Demographics
Age: Thirty-five to fifty-four is the clear center, with meaningful reach into fifty-five plus
Gender: Female-leaning, especially during daytime and afternoon drive
Ethnicity: Predominantly African American, reflecting Peoria’s Black population concentrated in the city of Peoria and inner-ring neighborhoods
Income: Working- to middle-income, with a solid base of stable, long-term residents
Education: High school through some college; many hold trade, healthcare, education, or public-sector jobs
Home status: Mix of renters and homeowners, often multi-generation households
Local Lifestyle & Community Connection
Deep roots in Peoria proper, with generational ties to the area
Strong involvement in:
Church communities
Local nonprofits and civic groups
School and youth activities
High trust in local voices and long-tenured on-air personalities
Values stations that:
Talk about Peoria issues, not Chicago or national hype
Show up at community events, festivals, and charity drives
Relies on radio for companionship, especially during workdays and commutes
Music Preferences (Peoria-Realistic)
Core: Nineties and two-thousands R&B
Strong acceptance of:
Slow jams
Classic Urban AC staples from the late eighties and early nineties
Select, familiar hip-hop/R&B crossovers only if:
Melodic
Recognizable
Non-aggressive
Local gold artists test especially well:
Mary J. Blige
Luther Vandross
Toni Braxton
Maxwell
Boyz II Men
Anita Baker
Usher (early-career)
Newer music must feel safe and soulful, not club-oriented
Listening Behavior in Peoria
Heavy usage during:
Morning drive
At-work listening
Afternoon drive
Radio is often on all day in offices, salons, healthcare settings, and retail
Listeners prefer:
Consistency
Familiarity
Minimal format churn
Streaming supplements radio, but local FM still dominates daily listening
Digital & Social Habits
Strongest platforms:
Facebook (primary)
Instagram
Uses YouTube mainly for:
Music videos
Live performances
Less TikTok-driven than younger Urban formats
Responds well to:
Station giveaways
Community-based posts
Photos/videos from local events
Advertising Strengths in the Peoria Market
Urban AC in Peoria performs especially well for:
Healthcare providers (hospitals, clinics, pharmacies)
Auto dealers (especially used and certified)
Banks, credit unions, insurance
Funeral homes and memorial services
Beauty salons, barbers, and personal care
Grocery and neighborhood retail
Local colleges, trade schools, and workforce programs
Station Tone That Works in Peoria
Warm, grown, and respectful
Conversational, not flashy
Community-first, not trend-chasing
Emphasizes:
Stability
Familiar voices
Local pride
Avoids:
Edgy language
Heavy slang
Over-urbanized, big-city positioning