Motel 6 And GEICO Are The Westwood One Sports Sound Awards Winners Use Sound To Connect Emotionally
Make room, Eagles. 2018 Westwood One Sports Sound Awards winners Motel 6 and GEICO are joining the winner’s circle for having the most engaging audio commercials to air during Westwood One’s Super Bowl LII broadcast.
The Q4 2017 TV Ratings: Still “Worse Than We Thought”
When MoffettNathanson, Wall Street media research and analysis firm, reported on the poor state of television ratings in November, they titled their report "Worse Than We Thought." Now that the Q4 2017 analyses have been released, MoffettNathanson’s assessment is television’s audience decline doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon. Here are some highlights on the state of television from the MoffettNathanson report.
Kickoff Is Coming: Super Bowl Fans Are On the Move and Spend Big
Pumped for Super Bowl LII? So are we! Check out our infographic profiling the Super Bowl consumer’s shopping habits, party prep, and how they listen to the game.
MYTH: Smart Speaker Owners Spend Less Time With AM/FM Radio
The latest myth among pundits is that smart speakers are killing AM/FM radio. The claim is Amazon Alexa or Google Home owners spend less time with AM/FM radio. Here are the facts.
Pandora And Spotify: Shouldn’t Ads Be Heard?
How many Pandora, Spotify, and AM/FM radio listeners hear ads? This was the simple question researcher Vision Critical/MARU posed to 2,617 consumers. Here are the results.
Amazon As Major AM/FM Radio Advertiser Just Makes Sense
As one of the biggest names in retail, Amazon’s use of AM/FM radio shows a strong belief in its effectiveness driving sales. Here's why AM/FM radio makes sense for the retailer.
The Podcast Download: Speed Listening, Ad Loads, And Subscription Models
Westwood One recently commissioned The Podcast Download Fall 2017 Report in order to understand the advertising environment around podcast content. The results were presented by Westwood One at the Interactive Advertising Bureau’s Podcast Upfront event in New York City. Here are the key findings.
Cable Ads Lose Audience As Cord Cutting Accelerates
Whether you’re a local advertiser who buys local cable ads or a national advertiser buying network cable, media plans are gradually losing TV GRPs and reach. As 2018 media plans come together, how can advertisers replace lost cable TV audiences? AM/FM radio.
Capture Vast Boomer Spending Power With AM/FM Radio
With significant consumption growth and immense purchase power, Boomers 50+ are an audience segment advertisers need to take seriously. Target Boomers effectively with AM/FM radio’s massive reach and high time spent.
Pain & Pride: Remembering Vietnam – 50 Years Later
Westwood One News looks back at 1967, a pivotal year in what may have been the most polarizing event of 20th century America. Nearly half a million American troops were fighting in Vietnam at that time and the anti-war movement at home was heading toward a fervent peak.
10 Slides TV Doesn’t Want You To See
Due to ad fraud, non-human views, and brand safety concerns, major advertisers like Procter & Gamble have begun to pull back their digital spend. These massive brands are now increasing their advertising spend in mass reach media like television. But TV audience erosion is causing real concerns for brands.
Infographic: The Podcast Download Fall 2017
Podcasting is taking the nation’s earbuds by storm. So what’s the download on the powerful, passionate group of listeners fueling this trend? Here’s what you need to know from the just released Podcast Download Fall 2017 Report.
Podcasting Takes Center Stage With Advertisers
This week, media firms, advertising agencies, and podcast stars will gather in New York City for the third annual Interactive Advertising Bureau’s Podcast Upfront showcase. To set the scene, we take a look at key takeaways from the recently updated Westwood One State of Podcasting 2017.
Audio Retrospective: The Summer Of Love – 50 Years Later
Hear how the Summer of Love really happened and what it means today. Westwood One News correspondents Jim Roope and Steve Kastenbaum revisit 1967 in this 50th anniversary special featuring recovered and restored archive audio of the music and voices who were there.
What Facebook Is Doing Is Evolving; Critical Thinking For Every Brand
While it’s no secret Facebook has a strong emphasis on video and Facebook Live, what’s interesting is what they are revealing to their media and publishing partners.
Let Us Be More Like Cole Swindell; See Beyond A Tweet, See A Person
I wonder just how much understanding there is in listening more, speaking less.
How much the ‘power of now’ is a part of each station's social strategy?