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Westwood One | Magellan AI Podcast Advertising Analysis: Pandemic Proof – After Modest Dip In April, Ad Volumes Quickly Surge Back

By Doug Hyde
CUMULUS MEDIA | Westwood One partnered with Magellan AI, the definitive source of podcast advertising analytics, to analyze podcast advertising occurrence data from the top 400 podcasts in the U.S. through Q2 2020. Here are the key findings.

Westwood One Live Access: Suzanne Grimes Speaks With Thought Leaders About The COVID-19 Pandemic

By Karen Glover
Earlier today, Suzanne Grimes, EVP Marketing, Cumulus Media and President, Westwood One, hosted some of the most preeminent and, at times, provocative voices in America -- all heard on Westwood One -- to reveal what is going on behind the scenes with the COVID-19 pandemic.

What Does The Pandemic Mean For Ad Creative And Marketing Plans? Several New Studies Offer Strategies

By Pierre Bouvard
To understand current consumer reactions to advertising creative, we consulted some of the experts in marketing effectiveness and leading creative evaluation firms for insights and recommended strategies for local retailers and national brands. Here are the takeaways.

Westwood One | Magellan AI Podcast Advertising Analysis: Number of Podcast Ads Surge +25% Powered By Episode Increases, Brand Ads Up, Average Ads Per Podcast Increase Only Slightly

By Doug Hyde
CUMULUS MEDIA | Westwood One partnered with Magellan AI, the definitive source of podcast advertising analytics, to analyze podcast advertising occurrence data from the top 400 podcasts in the U.S. Here are the key takeaways.

The Westwood One 2020 Audioscape: Podcasting’s Continued Growth Plus Listener Trends, Including The Dominance Of Talk And Personality Content And Smart Speaker Usage

By Lauren Vetrano
The just-released Westwood One 2020 Audioscape looks at podcast consumer trends using data from Edison’s “Share of Ear” Report from Q3 2019. Here’s where podcasting stands today.

What Podcast Sellers Say Is Needed To Achieve $2 Billion In Podcast Ad Revenue

By Pierre Bouvard
Executives from all parts of the podcast ecosystem completed an online survey on measurement, attribution, ad tech, and what’s needed for podcasting to become a $2 billion advertising medium. Several weeks ago we reviewed the advertisers/agency sentiments. Now we turn our attention to podcast sellers.

What Agencies And Advertisers Say Is Needed To Achieve $2 Billion In Podcast Ad Revenue

By Pierre Bouvard
As podcast sellers, advertisers, and agencies assemble in Los Angeles this week for the Podfront LA 2020 event and the Podcast Movement: Evolutions conference, Westwood One is releasing a brand new study of advertisers and agencies. Here are the findings, including what's needed for podcasting to become a $2B advertising medium.

Rideshare Giants Uber And Lyft Find Ideal Customer Base In AM/FM Radio Listeners

By Pierre Bouvard
To understand the awareness and usage of Uber and Lyft and their customer loyalty programs, CUMULUS MEDIA | Westwood One commissioned a national MARU/Matchbox study. Here are the key findings, including data that reinforces AM/FM radio as the ideal medium for rideshare companies.

Agencies And Marketers Discussing And Using Podcast Advertising More Than Ever In Latest 2019 Advertiser Perceptions Report

By Pierre Bouvard
In September 2015, Westwood One commissioned Advertiser Perceptions to survey agencies and marketers about podcast advertising. Each year since then, brand and agency podcast sentiment has been tracked. Here are the results of the latest survey.

Audio, Brand Building, And Emotion Were Hot Topics At The 2019 ANA Masters Of Marketing Conference

By Pierre Bouvard
Over 3,000 attendees were present last week in Orlando for the Masters of Marketing conference held by the Association of National Advertisers, where they gathered to hear from the Chief Marketing Officers of some of the most respected and innovative brands. Here are a few of the key takeaways from the conference.