13 WREX icon
27 News NOW - WKOW icon
27StormTrack icon
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Allen Media Broadcasting

For local residents and commuters in specific US broadcast markets requiring real-time safety alerts and community-centric news.

Known for9 StormTrack
43apps4.3(31.6K) Multi-theme

Snapshot

Who is Allen Media Broadcasting?

Providing hyper-local news and high-precision weather tracking to regional communities through integrated broadcast partnerships.

Target audience

Local residentsCommuters in specific US broadcast markets requiring real-time safety alertsCommunity-centric news

Top rival

Particle Media

Other rivals

Portfolio

Free 43
43
apps
News21
Weather21
Sports1

Last updated

9 StormTrack

v6.1.601

5mo ago

Intense

Publisher DNA

What defines Allen Media Broadcasting?

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

Local news and high-precision weather utilities

Scale

studio

Target audience

Local residents and commuters in specific US broadcast markets requiring real-time safety alerts and community-centric news.

Origin

The digital arm of regional television stations including WKOW, WAOW, WQOW, and WXOW, often in partnership with local athletic associations.

Signature Patterns

  • Standardized feature set across regional variants, including 250-meter high-resolution radar and future modeling.
  • 100% free monetization model with no in-app purchases or subscription tiers.
  • Hyper-local targeting tied to specific broadcast station call signs and regional coverage areas.
  • High-frequency update cycle applied simultaneously across the entire localized portfolio.
Intense

Portfolio momentum

The publisher maintains an exceptionally high development cadence with 65 releases across 43 active apps in the last 6 months.

Last release 3d agoActive apps 43

Company profile

medium confidence
Headquarters
La Crosse, Wisconsin

Portfolio

What does Allen Media Broadcasting ship?

Apps

43 apps analysed

13 WREX icon
13 WREX

13 WREX is your first source for breaking news, weather, and sports.

4.6(208)
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High iOS rating (4.6) among core users

  • Customization
  • Broken Notification Links
27 News NOW - WKOW icon
27 News NOW - WKOW

WKOW is your first source for breaking news, weather, and sports.

4.5(550)
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Strong 'StormTrack' weather brand recognition

  • Local News Content
  • Technical Stability and Performance
27StormTrack icon
27StormTrack

WKOW is proud to announce a full featured weather app for Android.

4.0(765)
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WKOW 'Storm Track' meteorologist team branding

  • Weather Accuracy
  • Excessive and Intrusive Ads

Unique 44 Sky Cam Network visual assets

  • High user satisfaction (4.77 rating)

Strong user sentiment with a 4.65 rating

  • Highest resolution 250-meter radar imagery in the local market

Single-market publisher, every app ships only to United States.

Based on 6 of 43 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .

Americas (1)

  • United States6 / 6

Core markets (6/6 apps)

United States

User Sentiment

How do users feel about their apps?

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Rivals

Who does Allen Media Broadcasting compete with?

The rivals identified

Contenders(1)

Particle Media

known forNewsBreak: Local News & Alerts

2 apps4.8News

A major disruptor using AI to aggregate hyper-local news, often pulling content from local stations like WKOW and presenting it in a more modern feed.

Differentiators

  • Aggressive user acquisition and growth tactics
  • Advanced machine learning for content distribution
  • Platform-agnostic approach to local information

Same space(1)

The Weather Channel Interactive

known forThe Weather Channel - Radar

1 app4.8WeatherNews

The primary alternative for weather-centric users who may find local station radars less polished than national platforms.

Differentiators

  • World-class data processing and meteorological accuracy
  • Ubiquitous brand recognition

New entrants(2)

Grailr

known forCARROT Weather: Alerts & Radar

1 app4.7Weather

Disrupts the utility space by combining high-accuracy data (Apple Weather/Foreca) with a unique, gamified personality.

Differentiators

  • Exceptional design and UX innovation
  • Successful monetization of premium weather data tiers
Ring.com

known forNeighbors by Ring

1 app4.8News

Disrupting the 'Breaking News' and 'Crime' segments of local TV by providing real-time, crowdsourced video alerts from residents.

Differentiators

  • Infinite capital and integration into the Amazon/Alexa ecosystem
  • Massive installed base of hardware sensors (cameras)

The Analyst's Read

The bottom line on Allen Media Broadcasting

Bottom line

Allen Media Broadcasting successfully converts local broadcast loyalty into a dominant mobile presence through a disciplined, platform-based approach to news and weather. Their ability to maintain high ratings across 40+ localized apps suggests a highly efficient operational model that prioritizes regional utility and brand engagement.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does Allen Media Broadcasting publish?
Allen Media Broadcasting has 43 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the News category.
What kind of apps does Allen Media Broadcasting make?
Allen Media Broadcasting's portfolio is concentrated in News and Weather, with an average rating of 4.3/5 across rated apps.
What is Allen Media Broadcasting's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, 9 StormTrack is Allen Media Broadcasting's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are Allen Media Broadcasting's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked Allen Media Broadcasting's apps across 1 country.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:
43
With full intel:
40
With overview:
43
Website scraped:
yes
Social presence:
yes

Disclosure: Independent intel to help mobile builders succeed.

AI-powered analysis with automated quality gates, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Allen Media Broadcasting, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “Allen Media Broadcasting intelligence.” Updated 2026-04-18. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/allen-media-broadcasting-llc

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