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.
Continue reading “Why Do Local Companies Need to Advertise Continuously?”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.
Continue reading “Radio reaches grocery shoppers as they deal with a volatile economy”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.
Continue reading “What’s on the Horizon for Radio”Author: Victor Texcucano, Content Coordinator, RAB
Electronic retailers are one of the more popular places where consumers shop for gifts for loved ones. Whether it’s a new tablet for the kids, a new laptop for a college student or a brand-new 80” 4K TV for the living room, electronic retailers sell many high-ticket goods valued by all consumers.
Continue reading “Electronic Retailers Have the Goods This Holiday Season”Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
According to new estimates released by the U.S. Census, the Hispanic population accounted for nearly 71% of total U.S. population growth. In 2023, Hispanics were the second largest group per this data.
Continue reading “Radio is a Must to Reach Hispanics”Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
The auto industry has had its fair share of challenges and opportunities in the past few years. Events such as parts and labor shortages, strikes and the most recent security hack are just a few. While these events undoubtedly impact their business, they have an even greater effect on the consumer.
Continue reading “Driving Demand: The Impact of Radio Listening on Auto Sales”Contributor: Beth Osborne, director, marketing and content, Marketron
As digital advertising continues to become a growing part of a station’s revenue, you may have a book of businesses that are digital-only advertisers. Maybe they aren’t convinced of the value of radio ads or seek an audience outside of your station demographics. For new advertisers, they may have never purchased an audio ad before. There are many reasons they may be in this bucket. The question is, should they be?
Continue reading “Why Digital-Only Brands Should Become Broadcast Radio Advertisers”Author: Victor Texcucano, Content Coordinator, RAB
While the oldest are now nearing their mid-40s and the youngest not yet 30, millennials now represent the largest generation group in the U.S. The U.S. Census in 2022 estimated that there were more than 72.24 million millennials.
Continue reading “As Millennials Go Through Life, Radio is There to Reach Them”Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
With Thanksgiving behind us, it means that the holiday shopping frenzy is just beginning, or is it? If you are following consumer sentiment reports, it is anyone’s guess as to how “frenzied” it will be. Retailers will need to be diligent about product promotions and sales and where they promote them.
Continue reading “Radio Puts a Bow on Holiday Gift Shopping”Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
Have you looked in your closet lately and asked yourself, “Will I ever wear that again?” Clothing styles and trends have changed a lot in the past years. A search for sneakers will deliver options – athletic, fashion, walking and even dress.
Continue reading “Radio Listeners and Their Fashion Sense”Contributor: Vanessa Lontoc, VP of Marketing, Engagement Labs
In the ever-evolving landscape of media impact, radio emerges as a potent catalyst for brand conversations. The study “Radio Drives Brand Conversations,” commissioned by RAB in partnership with Engagement Labs, dives deep into radio’s role in driving brand discussions and explores its profound influence on purchase intent, societal discourse and the bottom line. In this blog, we dissect key findings and offer actionable recommendations for brands and advertisers looking to harness the untapped potential of radio conversations.
Continue reading “Amplifying Brand Buzz: How Radio Redefines Conversations and Influence“Author: Nick Arias, Research & Insights Assistant, RAB
As incredible as it may seem, the end of the 2023 calendar year is fast approaching. This means that the countdown to the holiday season is right around the corner. To many, this means the start of seasonal shopping for gifts.
Continue reading “It’s Never Too Early to Get into the Spirit of the Holiday Shopping Season“Contributor: Todd Kalman, SVP of Sales, Marketron
Radio still has plenty of ears listening. The latest listener data highlights that AM/FM radio is the No. 1 mass-reach audio medium, with 91% of Americans age 18 and older listening monthly. Ad-supported radio also wins in share of ear and time spent listening. These are vital metrics demonstrating that radio is still a dominant presence and the best way for many advertisers to connect with audiences.
Continue reading “Radio Is a Powerful Ad Channel Across the Sales Funnel”Author: Tammy Greenberg, SVP/Business Development, RAB
The marketing industry has long leaned into results-driven marketing efforts that square up against specific goals, audiences, and strategies. Today, due in part to the current financial climate, seemingly all marketing is performance marketing, with metrics defined by cost per audiences reached, served, and, ultimately, converted.
Continue reading “How Radio Builds Effectiveness for RMN Campaigns”Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
During the pandemic, while many businesses were impacted, the role that small local business within communities was magnified. Many small businesses had to pivot to survive or struggled to keep their doors open.
Continue reading “Radio and Small Businesses are Perfect Partners”Author: Victor Texcucano, Content Coordinator, RAB
Spring is in the air. The weather is warming up, and flowers are blooming. It’s finally that time of the year when we can enjoy the outdoors. Now’s the time when people will begin lawn maintenance, growing fruits and veggies or just relaxing on their porch.
Continue reading “Radio Can Help Promote Springtime Businesses”Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
Eggs! Have you ever heard so many people talking about the price of eggs? If you do an internet search on eggs, you will probably get “fed” articles on chicken coops. That’s right – people think it is better to buy a coop than to buy eggs.
Continue reading “Reaching the Cost-Conscious Consumer”Contributor: Rick Kestenbaum, General Manager, AnalyticOwl
Is a homeowner ever truly done with repairs and projects? Most homeowners will tell you no, and that creates constant opportunity for businesses in the home services category.
Continue reading “Home Services Ads on Radio: What’s Working Best”Contributors: Maxine Gurevich, SVP/Cultural Intelligence and Courtney Mota, VP/Cultural Intelligence, Horizon Media
In 2022, we saw several pivotal events — the overturning of a 50-year law by the U.S. Supreme Court, Elon Musk’s seemingly impulsive Twitter takeover, FTX’s high-profile collapse, nationally televised hearings of the January 6th Committee and a contentious mid-term election. These are the kind of events that force people to question how the actions of a powerful few impact the majority. In 2023, we’ll be asking what role there is for brands to play in helping the current systems work better for more people. People are tired but better informed, and brands should prepare to demonstrate value upfront before asking people to part with their already-stretched, too-hard-earned money.
Continue reading “Top Cultural Trends of 2023”Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
Businesses. Retailers. Restaurants. Community. There has been incredible focus on everything local as consumers looked around and realized the role and impact local has in their lives. After all, it is great to travel, but “there’s no place like home.”
Continue reading “2022 – The Year of Local”
