Westwood One Becomes First National Audio Platform to Select LeadsRx Attribution for Cross-Channel Advertiser Measurement
Westwood One has chosen to partner with LeadsRx to power Westwood One’s attribution measurement as the first national audio platform to use LeadsRx attribution software to provide a comprehensive, quantitative analysis of how audio advertising drives advertiser search and site traffic.
AM/FM Radio Streaming Profile: Younger, More Female, And Mostly In Home DMA
Westwood One analyzed streaming audience data from over 88,000 consumers who recently registered on the Cumulus Radio Station Group sites to look at age, gender, and location data from these listeners. Here's what we found.
The Westwood One 2019 Audioscape: Smart Speaker Popularity Continues Full Steam Ahead
As a thought leader in audio insights, Westwood One examined the role of smart speakers and podcasts in the audio ecosystem in the latest Westwood One 2019 Audioscape report. Here are a few key findings.
Why Advertisers Are Starting to Open Their Wallets For Podcasts
Using an analysis of Westwood One and Audience Insights Inc.'s Podcast Download - Spring 2019 Report, Audience Insights Inc. President Jeff Vidler outlines three clear advantages of podcast advertising.
AM/FM Radio Amasses Voters With 80% Share Of Ad-Supported Audio According To New Westwood One Analysis Of Edison Research’s “Share Of Ear” Political Data For Q2 2019
Edison Research's “Share of Ear” quantifies the reach and time spent of all forms of audio. Here are some key findings from the latest “Share of Ear” Q2 2019 report.
Westwood One And Audience Insights Inc.’s Podcast Download – Spring 2019 Report Highlights: Podcast Usage Habits, Advertiser Insights, Podcast Discovery, and More
Here are some key findings from the Westwood One and Audience Insights Inc.’s Podcast Download – Spring 2019 Report.
Brand Building Campaigns: The Secret To Growing Site Traffic And Search Volume
There are two types of advertising campaigns to create impact: sales activation campaigns and brand building campaigns. What's the difference between the two?
Heavy Esports Watchers And Players: Media Junkies, Heavy AM/FM Radio And Podcast Listeners, Social Media Users, and Super Sports Fans
As popularity surges for the world of esports, we conducted a MARU/Matchbox study to look at the habits of esports watchers and video game players to understand this expanding audience. Here are a few of the key findings.
2019 Will Be The “Year of the Brands” in Podcast Advertising: New Research and Key Highlights From IAB’s PwC 2018 Podcast Revenue Report
Using the recent IAB and PwC 2018 podcast revenue report, brand new insights from a MARU/Matchbox study, and our fifth annual Advertiser Perceptions study of advertiser/agency consideration and usage of podcast advertising, here's why 2019 will be the “year of the brands” in podcast advertising.
Audio Creative Best Practices From The Richards Group’s Chris Smith: Developing Effective And Memorable Radio Ads
Guest blogger Christopher Smith is a Writer and Brand Creative Group Head at The Richards Group, specializing in producing award-winning work for clients who want to combine high-level brand building with effective, agile retail messaging. Here are a few of his guidelines for best practices that brands can use to create effective AM/FM radio ads.
Share of Ear Q1 2019: AM/FM Radio Dominates Ad-Supported Media, Spotify Inches Out Pandora Again, and Podcast Audiences Surge
New "Share of Ear" data shows AM/FM radio dominates in share of audio time spent among all ad-supported platforms. Here are more takeaways from the Q1 2019 report.
From On The Air To Online – AM/FM Radio Drives Growth For Entertainment Streaming Service
AM/FM radio works for entertainment streaming platforms with the power to reach these streaming platform users, turn them into customers, and convert them into fans.
AM/FM Radio Comes Home: The Rise Of Smart Speaker Streaming
To understand what the rapid rise of smart speakers means for advertisers, CUMULUS MEDIA | Westwood One recently examined the smart speaker listening phenomenon using data from Triton Digital’s Webcast Metrics. Here’s what we found.
Westwood One And LeadsRx Debut First-Ever Direct-To-Consumer Media Attribution And Awareness Report
To understand the marketing effectiveness of direct-to-consumer firms and the state of their brand equity, Westwood One, America’s largest radio network, created the Direct-To-Consumer Media Attribution and Awareness Report. Here are the key findings.
The Westwood One 2019 Audioscape Report: Podcasts And Smart Speakers Continue To Reshape The Audio Relationship
As a leader in the audio space with over a quarter billion weekly listeners, Westwood One examines the role of new technologies in the audio experience with the new Westwood One 2019 Audioscape report. Here are a few key findings.
Share of Ear Q4 2018: Podcasts Soar, Pandora Plummets, Spotify’s Ad-Free Audience Grows, And AM/FM Radio Has 80% Share Of Ad-Supported Audio
Edison Research recently released its quarterly report, “Share of Ear,” the media industry’s go-to for understanding how Americans consume audio each day. Here are some key findings from the latest Share of Ear Q4 2018 report.