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.
Could Podcast Audience Growth Follow The Same Pattern As Online Audio Streaming?
They say history is the best predictor of the future. If that’s true, can the growth trajectory of podcasting be predicted by historical adoption patterns of online audio streaming? Using Edison Research's Infinite Dial, we look at the possibilities.
Case Study: Major Construction Equipment Rental Firm Uses AM/FM Radio Effectively For Brand Building Among Key Consumers
A major construction equipment rental firm ran an AM/FM radio campaign with the goal of building their brand. Did the AM/FM radio campaign work? Yes! Here’s what we found.
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.
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.