Advertiser Perceptions: National Marketers Are Bullish On The Economy; New Product Launches Are At Record Highs And Ad Spend Will Increase
A series of new studies from Advertiser Perceptions reveals national marketers are increasingly confident in the economy, will advertise more, and anticipate new product launches at record levels. The most recent studies were fielded in December 2024 and January 2025.
The Extraordinary Cost of Dull: Boring Ads Require 2X To 2.6X Greater Media Spend To Achieve Same Impact As Interesting Ads
Creative testing giant System1, Adam Morgan, founder of ad agency eatbigfish, Jon Evans, Chief Customer Officer of System1 and host of Uncensored CMO, and Peter Field, the legendary “godfather of marketing effectiveness,” recently released a major study analyzing IPA (The Institute for Practitioners in Advertising) data that revealed brands must spend significantly more media money on dull ads compared to interesting, non-dull ads.
Four New Findings About Podcast Advertising From Cumulus Media’s 2025 Audioscape
Cumulus Media’s 2025 Audioscape report examines the latest podcast consumer trends from Edison Research’s Podcast Metrics and “Share of Ear” Report, MRI-Simmons, Screen Engine/ASI, Podscribe, and Magellan AI.
Webinar Video: Cumulus Media And Signal Hill Insights’ Podcast Download – Fall 2024 Report
Yesterday the Cumulus Podcast Network hosted a webinar highlighting key findings from Cumulus Media and Signal Hill Insights’ Podcast Download – Fall 2024 Report. The findings included insights on YouTube's place in podcast consumption and discovery, consumer preference for watchable podcasts, the importance of YouTube thumbnails, and more.
YouTube Expands Its Lead As The #1 Platform For Podcasts, According To Brand New Cumulus Media And Signal Hill Insights’ Podcast Download – Fall 2024 Report
In 2021, YouTube was the third most accessed destination for podcasts. In 2022, it tied Spotify as the platform used most among weekly podcast listeners. Now across two years’ worth of studies in 2023 and 2024, YouTube has pulled away from the pack and leads as the most used podcast audience platform in the U.S., hitting a new high of 34%.
Edison Research’s Q3 2024 “Share Of Ear” Reveals AM/FM Radio is The Dominant Ad-Supported Audio Platform Across All Demographics; Plus Podcasts Hit Major Milestone Among Hispanics
For the last ten years, Edison Research’s quarterly “Share of Ear” study has been the authoritative examination of time spent with audio in America. Edison surveys 4,000 Americans annually to measure daily reach and time spent with all forms of audio. Each report is based on a four-quarter rolling average. The most recent Q3 2024 survey is comprised of Q4 2023, Q1 2024, Q2 2024, and Q3 2024. This analysis of the just released Q3 2024 data focuses on what advertisers care most about – ad-supported audio.
AM/FM Radio Powers Tax Preparation Brand Advertising Effectiveness According To Four New Studies; Despite Spending 12X On TV Versus AM/FM Radio, Brand Familiarity Is Greater Among Heavy AM/FM Radio Listeners Than Among Heavy TV Viewers
The Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group® fielded a series of studies to measure the impact of multiple tax preparation services’ AM/FM radio campaigns in 2024.
What Ever Happened To Pandora? Edison’s Q2 2024 “Share Of Ear” Reveals Pandora’s Stunning Collapse And The Enduring Strength Of AM/FM Radio And Podcasts
For the last ten years, Edison Research’s quarterly “Share of Ear” study has been the authoritative examination of time spent with audio in America. Edison surveys 4,000 Americans annually to measure daily reach and time spent with all forms of audio. This analysis of the just released Q2 2024 data focuses on what advertisers care about – ad-supported audio.
New Knit Podcast Consumer Study: Podcast Audiences Have An Appetite For New Podcasts And Want Relevant Topics And Humor In Podcast Promos
The Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group® presented a keynote last Thursday along with Amplifi Media and System1. The topic of the discussion was “Unleashing the Power of Effective Audio Promos” and included findings from a study conducted in partnership with Knit, a survey platform that collects video responses.
Keynote: Unleashing the Power of Effective Audio Promos
Amplifi Media has teamed up with Cumulus Media and System1. We’re unveiling brand new research and seven proven strategies to supercharge your podcast cross-promotion.
Adelaide Attentiveness Measurement: $1,000 Of AM/FM Radio Ads Require $2,635 Worth Of Facebook Ads To Achieve The Same Level Of Attention; Audio Platforms Generate Nearly The Same Attentiveness As TV
The Advertising Research Foundation defines advertising attention as “the degree to which those exposed to the advertising are focused on it.” Adelaide measures how ads on media platforms get noticed, hold attention, and impact memory.
Automotive “Share Of Ear”: Across Car Brands, AM/FM Radio Represents 60% Of All In-Car Tuning And A Whopping 86% Share Of In-Car Ad-Supported Audio
For the second year, the Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group® conducted a special auto brand analysis of Edison’s “Share of Ear,” the long running audio tracking study.
Using Audio For Advertising
A long-held perception is that sight is needed to create product identity. The following is a framework that was used to talk about the role of media in different situations. It ties into how audio can work with a well-thought-out product.
What Steve’s Pest Control Of Columbia, Missouri Can Teach Madison Avenue About How Advertising Really Works; The Secret: Be Known Before You’re Needed
To understand the magnitude of the brand Steve’s Pest Control built with long-term advertising on AM/FM radio, the Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group® commissioned MARU/Matchbox to conduct a study of 98 consumers in the Columbia-Jefferson City DMA in December 2023.
YouTube’s Growth As A Podcast Power Player Revealed In Cumulus Media And Signal Hill Insights’ Podcast Download – Spring 2024 Report
In 2021, YouTube was the third most accessed destination for podcasts. In 2022, it tied Spotify as the platform used most among weekly podcast listeners. Now across three studies in 2023 and 2024, YouTube has pulled away from the pack and leads as the most used podcast audience platform in the U.S.
Advertiser Perceptions: Advertisers Would Pay 16% Extra For In-Car Visual Displays That Sync To AM/FM Radio Ads
According to a May 2024 study of 305 national media agencies and advertisers conducted by Advertiser Perceptions, 80% of agencies and advertisers say they are interested in the ability to display visuals on in-car radio displays that sync to AM/FM radio ads.