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: 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”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”Author: Tammy Greenberg, SVP Business Development/RAB
In the age of AI, audio’s ability to forge deeply personal and trusted relationships with listeners is an opportunity for brands.
Continue reading “Humans Matter”Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
If you are a homeowner, you are most certainly familiar with the “honey-do” list. (If you are not a homeowner, it is a list of maintenance tasks that need to be done around the home.) Somehow, these lists never seem to end – the moment you cross one task off, another quickly takes its place.
Continue reading “Radio Builds Home Improvement Businesses”Author: Tammy Greenberg, SVP/Business Development, RAB
The constantly evolving makeup of today’s American population has made it one of the most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations in the world. From a marketing perspective, multiculturalism is a challenging concept to activate; developing creative and selecting the right mix of media that will achieve relevance across a multicultural spectrum is a difficult feat. For efficiency, many brands will market in a way that either appeals to the cultural nuances of a total market, a specific race, or communities of people who share the brand’s values.
Continue reading “Why Radio Should Play a Central Role in Multicultural Campaigns”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: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
Depending where you live in the U.S., greenery is popping up everywhere. We are in spring and heading into the summer months. This doesn’t just mean that flowers and trees are blooming, it also means that the real estate market is also blossoming. This is the time of the year when the real estate market becomes competitive.
Continue reading “Radio is a Must for Homeowner Services”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”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“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: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
Since the start of the pandemic, there has been growth among various industries and by-product services. However, when it comes to product categories, one in particular has seen incredible growth – in sales as well as within various products – CBD.
Continue reading “CBD-Infused Skincare – A Growing Category”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”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”Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
If you have spoken with anyone who has purchased or leased any vehicle within the past year, you will probably hear about the highs and lows of the process. While inventory may not be as big a challenge as it has been in years past, there are other difficulties.
Continue reading “In Person or Online? Here’s What Auto Buyers Prefer”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
According to Gary Shapiro, CES president and CEO, CES is a “beacon of hope and optimism” that starts the new year on a positive note. “Be in it” was the theme of 2023, and radio was there.
Continue reading “Radio Was In It”Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
“Ahhhh, this chair is just right.” Goldilocks knew exactly what was comfortable to her. How many of us have understood that statement whenever we looked at, sat in or laid on a piece of furniture or bedding?
Continue reading “Radio and That ‘Just Right’ Feeling”Contributor: Casey Taylor, VP of Client Success/CivicScience
The pandemic has brought unprecedented disruption to the automotive market, from used car price spikes to rising fuel costs forcing consumers to dream about electric vehicles. Has the dust started to settle, or is there still more change to come?
Continue reading “Radio Reaches the Auto Buying Market”Author: Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB
According to the recent jobs report, 428,000 jobs were added, and the unemployment rate remains unchanged at 3.6%. The good news is that 95% of the jobs that were lost during the pandemic are now recovered.
Are we still looking at the Great Resignation or is it instead a great reset?
Continue reading “What Matters to Job Seekers”
