Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
While the internet, sometimes referred to as a “network of networks,” was around in the ‘70s it did not become available to the public until the early ‘90s. Since then, the ability for consumers to tap into the internet has had an incredible impact on everything they do – shopping, driving and even their media consumption.
Contributor: Brad C. Deutsch, Principal, Garvey Schubert Barer, P.C.
It’s Been Just Over a Year Since the Supreme Court Opened the Floodgates – So, Can Radio Finally Start Taking Ads?
In May 2018, the Supreme Court sided with the State of New Jersey in Murphy v. NCAA, and struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (“PASPA”), which was a federal statute that prohibited states themselves from legalizing sports betting.[1]
While the Supreme Court’s decision did not automatically make sports betting legal, the decision did open the door for each state to decide whether sports betting should be legal within its borders.
Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
“School’s out forever!” Who doesn’t love that song by Alice Cooper. No matter the generation, it’s a lyric everyone knows. We know it’s July but guess what? School isn’t really out forever. August is National Back-to-School month.
Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
There are many important events in life – graduating, accepting a job, getting engaged or married and, of course, buying a home. Important? Maybe. Stressful? Absolutely!
If you haven’t had the experience, I’m certain that you know someone that has purchased, is in the process of doing so, or is currently searching for a home to buy. And no matter how you look at it, it is one of the biggest commitments you can make. With a commitment like this, you need someone you can trust by your side. Nope, not a significant other, mother, father or friend. You need a real estate agent and radio is there to help!
Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
This Thursday, July 4th, Americans across the country will celebrate Independence Day. On this day, well over 80% of adults across age groups will celebrate in some way, according to the National Retail Federation.
Continue reading “The Connection Between Radio
and Independence Day”
Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
Anything is possible on radio. You can hear a singing garbage bag, a hamburger rap song or something that sounds like a bull elk. What you hear on the radio can also make you laugh, gasp or cry.
Yes, anything is possible on radio and that’s what attendees heard on June 6 at the 2019 Radio Mercury Awards, held at SONY HALL in New York. Continue reading “Here’s What RADIO Stands For”
Contributor: Leo Kivijarv, Ph.D., Executive Vice President & Director of Research, PQ Media
Just to recap, based on previous elections, PQ Media projects that political media buying could exceed $8 billion in 2020, possibly as high as $8.5 billion. Monies have already been spent in 2019 that exceed 2015 figures, particularly on marketing services like public relations, direct marketing, telemarketing, promotional products, experiential marketing and market research.
Continue reading “Political Media Buying 2020: “Where Does Radio Fit?””
Contributor: Leo Kivijarv, Ph.D., Executive Vice President & Director of Research, PQ Media
When the Radio Advertising Bureau reached out to PQ Media a few months ago to continue our tradition of prognosticating political media buying, this time for 2020, I felt like the football and basketball reporters at ESPN and Sports Illustrated who release a Top 25 poll for the following season the day after the FBS Championship and Final Four. It’s too early to predict with so many unknowns, particularly given the political discourse of the past days, weeks and months. But I’ll give it my best shot, based on previous election trends.
Continue reading “Political Media Buying 2020: Way Too Early Prediction in June 2019”
Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
As a Brooklyn girl, I grew up listening to WPLJ-FM and the voices of Jim Kerr, Shelli Sonstein, Pat St. John and so many more. They were the voices that woke me up in the morning, kept me company at the beach and served as my companion when I was old enough to drive. WPLJ was a very big part of my life as were the personalities and the music I heard on the station.
Radio has an incredible influence and impact – not just in advertising effectiveness but in people’s lives.
Continue reading “The Incredible Influence, Impact and Loss of WPLJ”
Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
Today is Memorial Day. It is a time when we remember and honor those who have died protecting and serving our country. It is also the unofficial kickoff of the summer season – with parades, picnics, barbecues and family gatherings.
Contributor: Jay Nachlis, Associate Consultant/Marketing Director, Coleman Insights
Radio is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. It’s one of the advantages and calling cards of local radio stations — the ability to reach specific audiences with differing tastes. Understanding differences in music tastes and usage helps validate the effectiveness of radio as a local, targeted medium for advertisers.
Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
Last week was National Small Business Week. According to the U.S. Census, there are nearly 30 million small businesses. Small businesses play a crucial role in their local communities. They have a positive impact on the job market, help defray costs/taxes and provide consumers with product/service alternatives. They also help shape and influence the community – just like radio.
Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
No word has ever had a greater impact on brands as trust. Consumers today are in control and not only expect but demand that the brands they engage with be authentic to keep their loyalty.
Security breaches and concerns about data privacy are now at the forefront of consumers’ minds, and trust is as important a component of brand consideration as brand value. For marketers, finding the balance or sweet spot tapping into data, consumer engagement and maintaining trust are what may keep many chief marketing officers up at night.
Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
There’s no doubt that technology is impacting all industries. When it comes to the auto industry, the impact has been tremendous. From interactive dashboards to navigation systems to on-board safety features. Despite all these features, certain drivers still want simplicity and just be “able to turn their radio on or off” according to Tom Payton, AVP, Marketing Operations with American Honda Motor Company.
Author: Tammy Greenberg, SVP, Business Development, RAB
The takeaway from the ANA (Association of National Advertisers) annual Media Conference was to embrace bravery, take risks and step up and recognize that business and brand growth is the “shiny new object.”
In his opening remarks that set the stage for the 700+ brand media and marketing attendees, Bob Liodice, CEO of the ANA, stated that the world’s leading brands are “activating brave.” It’s a shift from ensuring consistency to stimulating desire among consumers, from being marketing centric to acting enterprise centric, and from creating functional and emotional differentiation to changing a way a business goes to market. In order to do this, brands must intuitively understand their customers and they need to be willing to communicate in brave, iconic ways that will delight and deliver the way the consumer wants to receive it.
Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
Radio is an extension of every part of us. It’s our ears that listen. It’s our fingers that touch the dial or app. It’s our eyes when we want to know the traffic. It’s our heart when we hear the songs that we grew up with, and it’s our soul when we hear of any devastation in a local community.
Radio is an incredible force and impacts listeners like no other medium does. A look at some of the figures that pertain to radio helps to both quantify and qualify radio as a powerful medium.
Contributor: Laura Ivey, Director of Research, Edison Research
Today’s environment of almost unlimited audio choices means advertisers and stations must craft targeted messages and personalized outreach to listeners. The more we understand consumers, the better we are able to speak to them, which brings importance to the understanding of ethnic listeners and their digital media habits.
Continue reading “Reaching African American and Hispanic Listeners Across
The Infinite Dial”
Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
According to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), auto dealers had a trillion dollars in sales in 2018. Sales for 2019 have been difficult due to winter storms, the impact of the government shutdown and lower tax refunds. While vehicle sales may be affected by external influences, dealerships continue to advertise.
As a top spending ad category across multiple media, it’s important to understand the view dealerships have of the media options available to them. Continue reading “Radio Matters to Auto Dealers”
Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
There are certain times in life when you need an advisor — someone that can provide you with counsel. How do you find this type of person that can provide you with this service? Advertising a service can be difficult because you need to drive awareness, influence behavior and develop trust.
Continue reading “Legal Woes? Radio Drives
Legal Services Search”
Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
As radio continues to expand delivery of its content and information across various platforms and devices, the way listeners engage changes. Radio has always been an easy medium to use and technology has made it even simpler to tune into. With tablets and smartphones, via apps and streams, listeners can take their favorite radio station with them wherever they go.
Latinos are digitally savvy and avid tech users. This may be due to the Hispanic population being younger than the general population. But how does digital aptitude impact radio listening?