Contributor: Gordon Borrell, CEO, Borrell Associates
In today’s confusing whirlwind of marketing choices, radio advertising seems to have become a bellwether. Radio has been getting high ratings not only among local ad agencies, but also from local “direct” buyers. The number of businesses who say they’re buying radio advertising has increased steadily since 2017, according to the largest annual survey of local ad buyers.* Continue reading “Survey Shows Radio Has Become Marketers’ Bellwether”
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.
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
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”
Contributors: Larry Rosin, Co-founder & President, Edison Research; Megan Lazovick, Vice President, Edison Research; Laura Ivey, Director of Research, Edison Research
We last left you with the findings from the latest study commissioned by the Country Radio Broadcasters in recognition of the 50th Country Radio Seminar, Understanding Parents, Teens, and Country Music. To refresh your memory, the study focuses on the nature of relationships between teens and their parents, how they bond over music, and how each one influences the other.
How can radio stations, advertisers, and agencies attract and engage with tomorrow’s “money demo?” Continue reading “Why Teens Matter, Part Two: Targeting Tomorrow’s Money Demo”
Contributors: Larry Rosin, Co-founder & President, Edison Research; Megan Lazovick, Vice President, Edison Research; Laura Ivey, Director of Research, Edison Research
We will hazard a guess right now that you, the reader of this article, are not a teenager. So we at Edison Research will tell you exactly what we think of teenagers: They are important. They are especially important to radio and to the businesses that want to reach them, and we have new research to tell us why.
Continue reading “Why Teens Matter, Part One: Understanding Teens’ Influence”
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Contributor: Gordon Borrell, CEO, Borrell Associates
To understand the crisis facing local media companies, two things are worth knowing about local radio buyers. They are:
Let that sink in. They are buying more, from fewer companies.
The big question is, who’s being cut, and why? (If you’re not into reading, jump to the very last sentence for the answer.)
Contributors: Brad C. Deutsch Principal, Garvey Schubert Barer, P.C. and Aaron S. Edelman, Attorney, Garvey Schubert Barer, P.C.
In our previous blog posts, we’ve addressed both the possible risks associated with marijuana advertising that are unique to being the federal licensee of a radio station and the intricacies of many state laws regarding digital media advertisements for marijuana.
The latest development in the push to normalize marijuana and cannabis products as a consumer good comes from the cannabis industry’s own “Self-Regulatory” member organization, the National Association of Cannabis Businesses (NACB), which has recently adopted voluntary standards for advertising by its members. This blog post examines what impact these voluntary standards will actually have for advertising on the radio.
Continue reading “What the Marijuana Industry’s Organization Voluntary Ad
Standards Mean for Radio”
Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
Parties. Food. Time with friends and family — and more food.
During this time of the year, everyone begins to talk about their resolutions for the New Year. One of the most common resolutions is getting fit/going to the gym.
Continue reading “Radio Reaches Health and Fitness
Club Members”
Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
Food is fabulous! And it’s even better when someone else prepares it and serves it to you – whether it is in a casual dining establishment, white tablecloth restaurant or even in a to-go bag.
The restaurant industry has undergone vast changes to meet the expectations of consumers. They seek out unique foods and concepts that are authentic – in both flavor and experience. They also expect healthy options that will delight the inner foodie in them.
Studies have shown that words and sounds (especially those related to food) can bring imagery to mind – one of radio’s many strengths. And when you use any of these words or similar tactics within a radio commercial, radio drives restaurant search.
Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
According to projections by the U.S. Census Bureau, by 2045 50.3% of the U.S. population will be comprised of what is now considered racial minorities – Hispanic, Black/African-American, Asian, multiracial and others. While 2045 is more than two decades away, the shift is already impacting the marketing and advertising perspectives and strategies among many of today’s top national advertisers.
Last week, during the 2018 Association of National Advertisers (ANA) “Multicultural Marketing & Diversity Conference,” CMOs, marketing strategists, bloggers, TV hosts and even comedians spoke to the behavior and buying power of these consumer segments.
Author: Stephanie Heracleous, Research & Insights Assistant, RAB
As a medium, radio can help drive brand awareness, consideration, search and store traffic. Radio can also improve the value of an ad campaign that includes other media.
Continue reading “Radio Delivers Value”
Contributors: Brad C. Deutsch, Principal, Garvey Schubert Barer, P.C. and Aaron S. Edelman, Attorney, Garvey Schubert Barer, P.C.
In our last blog, we addressed some risks associated with marijuana advertising that are unique to being the federal licensee of a radio station, impacting their broadcast activity. However, radio stations today have a presence on digital platforms – via web, smartphone or tablets. Therefore, in this post, we turn to digital media advertising.
Continue reading “The Uncertain World of Marijuana Advertising Part Two – Radio’s Digital Platforms”
Contributors: Brad C. Deutsch, Principal, Garvey Schubert Barer, P.C. and Aaron S. Edelman, Attorney, Garvey Schubert Barer, P.C.
Despite the recent wave of marijuana legalization across the US, options for marijuana advertisers remain slim. However, navigating the minefield of marijuana advertising that could lead to revenue opportunities for radio is deceptively complex.
Advertising is generally protected by the First Amendment, but only so long as an ad is related to “lawful activity.” So, that raises the question – does the sale of marijuana count as “lawful activity?”
Continue reading “The Uncertain World of Marijuana Advertising”
