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Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
Black consumers continue driving cultural influence, purchasing behavior and marketplace trends across industries ranging from beauty and fashion to technology, food and entertainment. Their influence extends far beyond direct spending power, shaping what becomes culturally relevant, socially amplified and commercially successful.
Continue reading “Black Consumers, Brand Trust and Radio’s Unique Connection”Author: Victor Texcucano, Content Coordinator, RAB
Tariffs, inflation and changing consumer preferences mean the clothing/apparel industry is in a state of ups and downs. With the holiday season here, retailer marketing is in full swing.
Continue reading “Radio Drives Holiday Hunt for Fashionable Gifts”Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
The latest consumer confidence report for October just dropped. Not much changed from September, barely ticking down just one point to 94.6.
What is so interesting about this? It’s a total split between how people feel right now versus how they feel about the future.
Continue reading “How Local Radio Turns Consumer Anxiety into Small Business Sales”Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
While some brands focus on reaching the next generation, it may be wise to connect with today’s wealthiest consumer segment – baby boomers.
Continue reading “Engaging with Consumers Who Have the Cash to Splash”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
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”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: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
Halloween is almost here. To some, that brings images of candy and costumes, but to others, it means that holiday shopping is about to begin.
Continue reading “Shoppers Spend a Lot of Time with Radio”Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
It is summer! It’s the time of year for backyard parties, days at the beach and back-to-school shopping. While it may be hard to believe, families are already planning their strategy for purchasing all their children’s back-to-school (BTS) and back-to-college (BTC) needs.
Continue reading “Use Radio to Gain the Attention of Back-to-School Shoppers”Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
If you have traveled anywhere lately, you may have noticed that hotels and airports are booming with activity. Streets and parks are abuzz with runners, joggers and cyclists. Everyone is back to their old lifestyle – or are they?
Continue reading “Radio Listeners are Ready to Move and Groove”Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
Dad. Father. Pop. Pappa. These are just a few of the names children will use when referring to the paternal figure in their lives. This post looks into the people that are celebrated and recognized on Father’s Day.
Continue reading “Radio Delivers Father’s Day Gift Ideas”Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
Shopping habits have changed. Consumer expectations of the brands they purchase and where they purchase them have shifted dramatically. These changes will continue to impact retailers everywhere from Main Street to Broadway. Retailers of all sizes are constantly trying to navigate these changes, so it is important to understand the values of today’s shoppers.
Continue reading “Radio’s Role in the Valued Business of Retail”Author: Victor Texcucano, Content Coordinator, RAB
We’re leaving the dreaded winter behind. The weather is warming, and the days are getting longer. In other words, cherished springtime is here. This is creating a common desire among people in the U.S. – they want to be outside.
Continue reading “Radio Reaches Sports Enthusiasts”Author: Victor Texcucano, Content Coordinator, RAB
COVID-19 fears and restrictions have helped establish several new trends in the world of retail. Since the rise of e-commerce over the past decade or so, shopping has evolved to become much faster and much more convenient.
Continue reading “Radio Plays a Part in the Future of Retail”
Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
An online search for Gen Z will deliver results in the billions regarding various topics and industries. If you are wondering why, it is because they are about to become the largest and most important consumer target. They may also be the most complex.
Continue reading “Targeting the Next Big Consumer – Teens”
Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
We know that consumer shopping behavior changed dramatically in 2020 – due to both restrictions and personal preferences. However, live events are on, places are open, and consumers are ready for it all.
The National Retail Federation revised their 2021 annual forecast and now projects that retail sales will total anywhere from $4.44 to $4.56 trillion this year. Yes, consumers are ready to shop, but where they shop, why they shop and what they buy will look different in 2021.
Continue reading “Meet the New Retail Shopper”
Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
Having just come off a long summer holiday weekend, parents of children across the U.S. are prepping for, or have already begun, back-to-school shopping. If you think it is too soon, think again. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), 61% of consumers typically plan their back-to-school shopping around retail sales events like Fourth of July.
Continue reading “It’s July – Time for Back-to-School Shopping”
Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
In just a few weeks, people across the country will be celebrating Father’s Day. For some, it may continue to be virtual, and for others, it may be a long awaited in-person celebration. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), 75% of adults plan on celebrating Father’s Day in 2021.
Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
Without a doubt, 2020 has been a most unusual year, and the need for good tidings and holiday cheer have never been apparent than now. Shopping this season will be a way that consumers will turn their focus from current events and concerns to celebrating the holidays and a hopeful return to the routines that they all miss.
According to the National Retail Federation’s Annual 2020 Holiday Survey, this year, consumers will spend $650 in gifts, $230 in nonholiday items, such as decorations, and $117 in other nongift purchases – each nearly flat to 2019 amounts.
Continue reading “Listeners Will Make Registers Ring This Holiday Season”
Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
It’s August! Did you know that August is considered National Back-to-School Month? It’s the time when parents of school-aged children are in the deep throes of clothing, shoes and school-supply shopping. This year will be no different from any other.
