Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
Growth opportunities. In today’s economic environment, this is what businesses large and small are looking for – growth in awareness, traffic and sales. Growth comes from change – a shift in strategies, tactics and marketing.
Continue reading “Radio’s Powerful Role Among Black Consumers”Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
With Christmas in July behind us, is it too early to start thinking about Halloween? The answer to that is no. One visit to a big-box retailer will immediately answer that question.
Continue reading “All Treats No Tricks with Radio”Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
There is no doubt that today’s media landscape is fragmented and that capturing a consumer’s attention is difficult. Brands need a medium that can not only capture their attention, but one that offers scale, boosts other media, engages and delivers results.
Continue reading “Here are Radio’s Truths”Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
If you have read this blog in the past, you have read about radio’s inarguable strengths. You’ve read about radio’s ability to connect, engage and deliver results. This post is different.
Continue reading “Radio is Still #1”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
The auto industry is once again claiming a stronghold in news headlines. What are the tariff implications? When is the best time to buy? What are consumers thinking? Even if you are currently not in the market for a vehicle, some of the headlines may cause you to reconsider…just in case.
Continue reading “Diverse Consumers are Growth Opportunities for Auto Dealers”Contributor: Todd Kalman, CRO, Marketron
Depending on what you read and hear, you may think radio advertising revenues are destined for downturns. There’s more to the story than the misconceptions that nobody’s buying airtime ads, and that no one listens to broadcast radio. Both are false!
Continue reading “The State of Radio Sales: Listeners Remain as Do the Value of the Spots”Author: Nick Arias, Research & Insights Assistant, RAB
“Home is where the heart is.” There is no better feeling than the comfort of your own home, and some of that comfort can be attributed to the furnishings in your home.
Continue reading “Radio has a Place at the Marketing Table for Furniture Retailers”Author: Victor Texcucano, Content Coordinator, RAB
We are well into the 21st century, and the technology available for consumers to place in their homes is proof of that. Whether it’s smart thermostats you can control with a smartphone or a smart speaker that allows for control of all the lights of your home, the smart home technology available today is exactly what was presented in old sci-fi movies and novels.
Continue reading “Radio Listeners are Smart Opportunities for Retailers”Misconceptions about audio could leave brands missing out on a valuable medium
Author: Tammy Greenberg, SVP/Business Development, RAB
Audio consumption has seen significant growth in recent years due to an expanding landscape. With consumers turning to audio for the convenience that it provides – allowing them to multitask – and the plethora of content to suit all moods and needs, it may be no surprise that WARC reports audio has grown significantly faster than media consumption overall, across demographics. However, there is a significant gap in the investments marketers allocate to audio versus other media. WARC projected that, by 2024, audio would account for 24.5 percent of all ad-supported media consumption but only 8.4 percent of ad investments. The disparity between engagement with audio and investment in audio is profound.
Continue reading “It’s Time Marketers Hear the Truth About Audio”Contributor: Rick Kestenbaum, general manager, AnalyticOwl
Connecting with individuals via media can be difficult. You need to engage with them personally and emotionally. It is a challenge that charitable organizations often struggle with trying to deliver their message to a mass audience.
Continue reading “Cause Marketing on Radio: What’s Working Best”Author: Travis Cartier, senior manager, onboarding and development, Marketron
One of the most frequent questions I hear from radio salespeople is, “What’s my differentiator?” It’s a crowded landscape with local businesses receiving daily emails and calls from someone who wants their ad budget.
Continue reading “Own the Creative, Own the Ad Buy: The Untapped Differentiator in Local Media Sales”Authors: Tammy Greenberg, SVP/Business Development, RAB and Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
First quarter audience levels are the highest they have been since 2022. What now?
Continue reading “The New 3-Minute Qualifer Data Insights”Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
When considering advertising categories, there are some that have experienced numerous changes because of and due to the pandemic. Some of those changes were limited to the pandemic while other categories have undergone drastic changes influenced by external issues beyond the pandemic.
Continue reading “Radio is a Must to Engage Auto Shoppers”Contributor: Celine Matthiessen, vice president insights & analysis, BIA Advisory Services
Radio isn’t just surviving in 2025 – it’s evolving. With $12.3 billion in projected local radio and digital radio ad revenue this year, combining both traditional and digital platforms, radio remains the fifth-largest advertising medium in the local market space. BIA’s analysis reveals shifts in how different sectors are approaching radio advertising.
Continue reading “Radio Opportunities Abound In 2025”Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
I think we would all agree that there is no place like home. Travel destinations often refer to the comforts of home, but there’s something about sleeping in your own bed, sitting in your own chair and kicking your feet up at home that makes a difference.
Continue reading “Local Furniture Stores: Why Radio is Your Best Bet”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.
Continue reading “Every Second, Every Minute Matters”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.
Continue reading “Traveling with Radio”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.
Continue reading “There’s a new generation to know – Generation Alpha”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.
Continue reading “Why Radio Should Be on the Shopping List”
