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Every Second, Every Minute Matters

Authors: Tammy Greenberg, SVP/Business Development, RAB and Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB

Have you ever thought about what happens in 60 seconds on the internet? Think about what you do in 60 seconds. With more media options available today, consumers are swiping, snipping, chatting and listening at lightning speed.

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Traveling with Radio

Author: Nick Arias, Research & Insights Assistant, RAB

No matter the season, Americans tend to plan their future travel time throughout the course of the year. The idea of being on the beach, visiting new places and being out of the house is what excites all travelers the most.

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There’s a new generation to know – Generation Alpha

Author: Victor Texcucano, Content Coordinator, RAB

Times change. Millennials were once unceremoniously set aside in favor of Generation Z. Well, karma may be real, because it’s now happened to Generation Z, as marketers now focus on the newest generation – Generation Alpha. Marketers must now focus on this young generation, who have their own unique quirks and characteristics.

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Why Radio Should Be on the Shopping List

Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB

If you find yourself browsing weekly supermarket circulars to find out which of your favorite brands are on sale, you aren’t alone. Consumers are working hard to fight the inflation battle at the registers.

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Insights into Action: 5 Next Steps for Radio from the Borrell-RAB Digital Radio Sales Report

Contributor: Beth Osborne, director, marketing and content, Marketron

For 13 years, the Borrell-RAB digital benchmarking report on radio digital sales has been a valuable resource for the industry. The insights of local media buyers and station management allow us to look backward and forward on the opportunity for radio to be a leader in local digital ad sales.

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Humans Matter

Author: Tammy Greenberg, SVP Business Development/RAB

In the age of AI, audio’s ability to forge deeply personal and trusted relationships with listeners is an opportunity for brands.

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Why You Should Be Laser-Focused on Radio’s Strength

Authors: Tammy Greenberg, SVP/Business Development, RAB and Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB

Radio has transformed, progressed and modernized as the overall media industry has expanded and consumer choice has become more robust with media behavior fragmented.​

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How to Have a Healthy Sales Year in Fitness

Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB

At the start of each year, Americans get focused on health and fitness. According to the Health & Fitness Association, approximately 96 million adults plan on making this a priority.

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Why Radio is a Golden Opportunity for Jewelry Retailers 

Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB 

The holidays may be behind us, but there are many gift-giving days ahead. 

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Radio Listeners and Resolutions

Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB

As the new year enters, many adults make resolutions or plans. Some of those resolutions involve the denial of a product or its reduced consumption.

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2024 – A Look Back

Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB

During this time of year, we all try to find some time to take a breath and look back at the events of the year. Some will make you laugh, while others may make you cry.

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The Power of Social Media and Radio

Author: Nick Arias, Research & Insights Assistant, RAB

According to Edison Research’s The Infinite Dial 2024 study, an estimated 235 million people (82%) are social media users.

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Radio Builds Home Improvement Businesses

Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB

If you are a homeowner, you are most certainly familiar with the “honey-do” list. (If you are not a homeowner, it is a list of maintenance tasks that need to be done around the home.) Somehow, these lists never seem to end – the moment you cross one task off, another quickly takes its place.

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Time for a 5-Minute Timeout

Contributor: Rich Tunkel, Managing Director, Nielsen Audio

If you think three minutes goes by quickly you can try holding your breath, although it’s not recommended. I doubt you’ve ever spent half that time with a single social video or post, but you’d still be included in the impression figures. Advertisers credit just a few seconds as an impression when it comes to digital video ads. But until now, radio has required a full five minutes of exposure for a listener to qualify to be part of the audience.

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Why Radio Should Play a Central Role in Multicultural Campaigns

Author: Tammy Greenberg, SVP/Business Development, RAB

The constantly evolving makeup of today’s American population has made it one of the most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations in the world. From a marketing perspective, multiculturalism is a challenging concept to activate; developing creative and selecting the right mix of media that will achieve relevance across a multicultural spectrum is a difficult feat. For efficiency, many brands will market in a way that either appeals to the cultural nuances of a total market, a specific race, or communities of people who share the brand’s values.

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Radio is a Workhorse for Recruitment

Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB

Companies and businesses often have a challenging time finding job candidates. Finding qualified job candidates is even more difficult.

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Why Do Local Companies Need to Advertise Continuously?

Contributor: Beth Osborne, director, marketing and content, Marketron

Advertising is continuous. The biggest brands in the world are still buying media, so why wouldn’t a local business? The argument that everybody already knows the business doesn’t hold up in the modern world. Just because a consumer knows a company doesn’t mean it’s at the top of their mind or has value in their eyes.

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Radio reaches grocery shoppers as they deal with a volatile economy

Author: Victor Texcucano, Content Coordinator, RAB

Inflation is apparently cooling. Well, at least that’s what some of us keep hearing. Grocery shopping, however, still feels like it is draining our bank accounts. Things are improving, however, but food retailers should promote savings to reach cost-consumers in their area.

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Is Creative Wearout a Thing?

Contributor: Angela Jeffrey, Vice President Brand Management, ABX Advertising Benchmark Index

Is Creative Wearout a Thing … in radio? RAB recently asked ABX Advertising Benchmark Index to investigate this question and come up with a definitive answer.

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What’s on the Horizon for Radio

Contributor: Nicole Ovadia, vice president of forecasting and analysis, BIA Advisory Services

The radio advertising landscape is in the midst of a dynamic transformation, but within this evolution lies a world of untapped potential. As consumer habits adapt and digital integration becomes the norm, key industries are reshaping their advertising strategies. Yet, amidst these changes, local radio stands strong as a resilient and potent force in the media mix – the fifth largest media when you examine the total local advertising marketplace.

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