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: Tammy Greenberg SVP Business Development, RAB
The pressure is on almost every marketer. A whopping 95 percent of marketing leaders say their teams are under more pressure than ever to prove marketing’s value, according to “CMSWire’s 2025 State of the CMO Report.” Equally worrisome, the report, based on the responses from 515 marketing leaders, found that 69 percent of marketers feel the gravity of responsibility to deliver quantifiable ROI, up from 59 percent in 2023. Using audio media platforms to amplify brand-building efforts — and drive full-funnel results — could be the solution to relieve the pressure.
Continue reading “Radio Pumps Up Marketing Effectiveness”Author: Victor Texcucano, Content Coordinator, RAB
Home improvement never stops. Whether it’s to place your home on the real estate market or just to simply boost curb appeal, consumers are always on the hunt for inspiration, tools and materials to get the job done.
Continue reading “Radio Builds Business for Home Improvement Retailers”Contributor: Mallory Bouslog, senior account executive, Marketron
Despite fourth quarter signaling the end of the year, it is also actually a huge advertising opportunity for the year. Retail and other industries see bumps in spending, making it critical to promote their business to rake in holiday shopping sales.
Continue reading “Holiday Shopping Creates Big Opportunities for Local Media Advertising”Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
Today’s news headlines reflect consumers’ economic outlook – uncertain. A quick internet search on Americans’ financial outlook reveals a flood of polls and surveys that highlight widespread concern about the economy and personal financial futures.
Continue reading “Tuning Into Financial Stress: Why Radio Is the Medium for Money-Minded Americans”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: 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
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”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”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
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”Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
With temperatures around the country on this rise, who wants to cook? Dining out or taking out is the way to go.
Continue reading “Radio is on the Menu for Restaurants”Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
During the height of the pandemic, consumers found themselves not only reevaluating where they lived, but also the furniture they had in their homes. Dining rooms and kitchens became makeshift offices. Consumers quickly realized that they needed to look at their home furnishings with a different perspective.
Continue reading “Radio Delivers Furniture Buyers”Author: Tammy Greenberg, SVP/Business Development, RAB
The current economic environment and consumer concerns over inflation are challenging marketers and media alike to do more with less in an increasingly complicated and competitive marketplace. Add to that the ongoing threat of another health crisis, the rapid influx of advancing technology, and the multiplicity of events in 2023 and their long tail impact, one thing has remained stable, efficient, results-driven, and a trusted partner to marketers. Radio.
Continue reading “Radio Works to Drive Business Forward”Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
Purchasing or leasing a vehicle remains one of the events in life that consumers either look forward to or dread. There are so many options and considerations that can be overwhelming, and the current economic landscape and events can make it more challenging for auto-intending consumers to decide and commit.
Continue reading “What to Know to Drive Auto Sales”Author: Victor Texcucano, Content Coordinator, RAB
Grocery stores are essential to our everyday lives. Whether it’s vegetables, milk, dish soap or even cat food, grocery stores are a place where we all spend a large portion of our paychecks on items that are crucial to daily living.
Continue reading “Why Radio Should Be on Every Grocery Advertiser’s List”Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
The restaurant industry has had to juggle a few plates in the past few years, and some of that juggling continues today. Inflationary food costs, competition and patron expectations are just some of the challenges restaurants are experiencing.
Continue reading “A Menu of Opportunities Await Restaurants”Contributor: Bo Bandy, GM Digital & SVP Marketing, Marketron
Building relationships with your clients starts and ends with earning their trust. Being transparent, asking the right questions and sharing informed recommendations can make you a valuable resource. Over time you become an ally because the connection is much more than transactional.
Continue reading “Be a Marketing Resource for Your Advertisers: Here’s How”One of the greatest challenges employers across all lines of business has experienced is recruitment. A talent pool shortage, applicant expectations, hybrid or remote work demands and more, compounded by economic uncertainty has made it difficult for employers to not only fill those open roles but also retain current employees. Radio has often successfully served as a medium to help organizations and businesses with their recruitment efforts.
Colorado was the first state to pass a law requiring business to list salary ranges in job postings. Since then, additional states are adopting their own disclosure laws. RAB reached out to our partners at Foster Garvey PC to provide some guidance on wage transparency laws.
