New Report: The Westwood One 2018 Audioscape: Podcasting And Smart Speakers Supercharge Listening
While AM/FM radio remains America’s #1 mass reach medium, new and exciting platforms are transforming the audio experience. In the new Westwood One 2018 Audioscape report, we take a closer look at two primary innovations in the audio entertainment space: podcasting and smart speakers.
Largest Creative Test Ever Conducted Reveals AM/FM Radio Ads Drive Purchase Intent for Tier Two Automotive
Do disclaimers ruin tier two radio ads? How do tier two auto radio ads perform when subjected to rigorous creative testing benchmarked against thousands of other radio ads? We found out.
AM/FM Radio Drives Brand Awareness For Auto Aftermarket Brand Rain-X
Today we are releasing results from a case study for another auto aftermarket brand, Rain-X, the windshield wiper manufacturer. Rain-X worked with Westwood One and MARU/Vision Critical to measure the awareness and brand images of Rain-X as well as how AM/FM radio could help the brand drive sales.
Rational Versus Emotional Creative: Short-Term And Long-Term Impact
Should AM/FM radio ad copy be informational and make a factual case for brands? Or should ads employ storytelling that evokes consumer emotion? Different kinds of copy produce difference results. Here's how.
Share Of Ear Highlights: Q1 2018
Edison Research’s “Share of Ear” is the gold standard for understanding how Americans consume audio. The report quantifies the reach and time spent with of all forms of audio. Here are key takeaways from the Q1 2018 data.
How Does The Audience Profile Of AM/FM Radio Streaming Differ From The On-Air Audience Profile?
One would think the audience profile of an AM/FM radio station stream would be similar to the on-air audience. A recent analysis of the Westwood One Digital Streaming Network audience reveals some key differences in audience profile that are compelling for advertisers.
The K-pop Invasion: A Look At America’s New, Young, Audio-Centric Audience
Just how big is the K-pop trend? Westwood One commissioned a study to look at the power of K-pop as well as the consumption of podcasts among its fans. Here’s what we found.
How Much Of SiriusXM’s Audience Can Advertisers Buy?
SiriusXM has 33 million subscribers. That sounds like a huge number to advertisers. But how much of the SiriusXM audience is listening to ad-supported channels? How does AM/FM radio’s audience compare?
Better Together: T-Mobile And Sprint Merger Represents Significant Growth Opportunities For Both Brands
The impending T-Mobile and Sprint merger represents a big change for the companies and telecom landscape. The potential for growth is huge not just in size and sales but also in brand images and awareness. What are the implications?
Proving Promotion Effect: AM/FM Radio’s “End Of Dry Skin” Event Drives Significant Brand Effect For Curél
Westwood One sought to measure consumer response to a promotional event conducted for Curél Hydra Therapy Wet Skin Moisturizer, a product from the Kao Corporation, a major consumer personal care firm. Here are the results from the campaign study.
Share Of Ear Highlights: Q4 2017
Edison Research’s “Share of Ear” is the gold standard for understanding how Americans consume audio. The report quantifies the reach and time spent with of all forms of audio. Here are key takeaways from the recently released Q4 2017 data.
Westwood One Sports Sound Awards Show Powerful Examples Of Great Creative
Westwood One recently held the fifth annual Westwood One Sports Sound Awards for brands in our Super Bowl broadcast. VERITONIC, an audio effectiveness platform, tested all of the Super Bowl ads to see how likeable they were, what emotions they generated, and how well they drove purchase intent. Here's what they found.
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.