About the SOH Network
Who is SOH:
The SOH Network is a worldwide producer of audio products and services with a humanitarian heart. We create radio programs and podcasts aimed at communities as well as meeting the individual requirements of businesses and other organisations. It is our intention that the multicultural programming, audio products and production services we offer have a positive impact on our world communities. Whatever your audio needs we can inspire, provide and produce it.
As an independent radio media on the web broadcasting via our community radio partners around the world our mission is to bring audio products that uplift, inform and motivate listeners and in doing so set a new standard for audio entertainment. The SOH Network was the first media company to expose the SARS epidemic in China and is a major force in exposing such human rights atrocities as the persecution of Falun Gong in China.
The SOH Network is a privately held media free of any political agendas, financial ties or obligations. This gives us the freedom to remain truly objective and wholeheartedly uphold universal human values, rights and freedoms.
Mission:
We are committed to providing listeners with news and cultural programming that is both honest and objective. We offer timely news coverage and in-depth analysis of issues across Asia with a focus on China and believe in offering everyone, including the people of China, an independent source of information regarding China’s political, economic, cultural and environmental issues.
We aim to provide a community service by helping to resurrect and preserve traditional Chinese culture while bridging the gap between the millions of Chinese immigrants and the western societies they now call home. Our audio-based platform intends to establish a bridge across the cultural and information gaps between Asia and Western culture.
Our goal is to create a truly independent media that will always speak the truth. Our staff are wholeheartedly committed to maintaining integrity in all our products services and business products.
Purpose:
Locally based but with global reach, part of our role is to give a voice to those that have none, and to bring that voice to you. With original reporting from a team of dedicated native Chinese reporters we bring to light what other media are unable to report on in China.
Values:
Our voice speaks from the heart and brings you the truth. Standing on foundations of integrity and honesty we aim to uplift our world communities.
History:
The Sound of Hope Radio Network (SOH) is a global, non-profit provider of radio news, cultural programming, talk shows, and commentaries. Established by Chinese immigrants in June 2003, SOH has teams operating across North and South America, Asia, Australia and Europe.
SOH is based in San Francisco and has a global staff of over 200 people. We are a privately funded non-profit organization reliant on donations.
SOH radio programs are primarily in Chinese languages (Mandarin, Cantonese and Taiwanese). But we also offer an extensive multi-lingual service that includes English, Spanish, French, Vietnamese and Korean programming. Through our online streaming content and local AM/FM radio stations, SOH programs reach audiences worldwide.
Our staff are mostly volunteers and we are primarily funded by private donations, many of which come from the staff themselves. We work hard to bring listeners as wide a variety of content as we can, and continually try to develop and improve our programming to keep listeners entertained and informed.
The English language section of SOH operates as the SOH Network.
Reach:
SOH currently transmits 17 hours of shortwave programming into China every day. We believe this broadcast makes us the largest non-government shortwave news station serving the Chinese people. With roots in our team of Chinese-national reporters we aim to bring to light what other media cannot, or will not report on in China.
Through the help and sponsorship of local radio operators SOH has established AM/FM broadcasts in dozens of cities worldwide.
Production services:
The SOH Network has a global reach when it comes to production services. If you hear it, we can create it. With our own in-house visual artists to complement our sound production we have the right person for the job. We are a global organisation with over 260 staff in total spread across more than 10 countries around the world. On top of that we offer fantastic pricing solutions for all jobs, large or small such as:
Sound Production
Sound Design
Voice Talent
Branding
Graphics Design and Layout
Pre-press Preparation
Packaging
Please contact us to arrange a friendly chat with one of our staff, customise a production plan, and bring dreams to life.
