What Does The SiriusXM Acquisition Of Pandora Mean For Advertisers?
Observers speculate what the name of the new SiriusXM and Pandora entity will be: SiriusAdora? Pandius? What does the proposed merger mean for advertisers?
The Answer To Holiday Staffing Woes: Passive Job Seekers Are Active AM/FM Radio Listeners
AM/FM radio reaches 93% of passive job seekers, the #1 source of new workers in America and a quality pool of candidates for employers.
Westwood One’s Podcast Download – Fall 2018: Spotlight On The Habitual Listener
Ahead of the Interactive Advertising Bureau's Podcast Upfront last week, we released Westwood One’s Podcast Download - Fall 2018 Report focused on the habitual or “heavy” podcast listener. Here are key findings from the report showing podcasting as an effective and powerful way to connect with millions of media consumers.
Infographic: Westwood One’s Podcast Download – Fall 2018
Who are the powerful, passionate listeners fueling the podcasting trend? Here’s what you need to know from our just-released second annual Westwood One’s Podcast Download - Fall 2018.
What Are Podcast Spending Intentions Among Marketers And Agencies?
To understand podcast revenue growth and advertiser sentiments, Westwood One commissioned Advertiser Perceptions to conduct our fourth annual study of brand and agency podcast spending sentiment. Here are the key findings.
A Simple Math Equation Can Predict If Sales Grow, Fall, Or Remain Stable
“I’m advertising but revenues are flat. Why aren’t sales growing?” This is a question that haunts every advertiser. Fortunately there is a tool that sheds some light on this problem.
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.
Share Of Ear Q2 2018 Review: From Consumers To Voters, AM/FM Radio Has It Covered
Share of Ear Q2 2018 upheld many of the trends we’ve seen in previous quarters such as the dominance of AM/FM radio, Pandora’s freefall, and Spotify’s growth. Plus, a new insight emerged this quarter just in time for election season.
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?