CUMULUS MEDIA | Westwood One Audio Active Group’s Audio Creative Best Practices: The Blueprint For Developing Impactful Ads
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Pierre Bouvard
The CUMULUS MEDIA | Westwood One Audio Active Group has tested hundreds of audio ads over the years working with the leading experts in creative testing. The findings from those tests, along with marketing effectiveness and creative strategy work from industry giants, have been combined to form CUMULUS MEDIA | Westwood One Audio Active Group’s comprehensive Audio Creative Best Practices.
New Study: Caesars Sportsbook, WynnBET, And BetMGM Experience Awareness Surge As More Americans Engage With Online Sports Betting
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Pierre Bouvard
The CUMULUS MEDIA | Westwood One Audio Active Group commissioned MARU/Matchbox to conduct a national brand awareness study of 21 online sports betting brands. The findings were compared to a prior study that was conducted in April 2021.
WARC: Marketers Should Triple Audio Ad Spend To Enhance Their Business Outcomes
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Pierre Bouvard
“The Investment Gap: Understanding the Value of Audio” is a new study from WARC, the global leader in marketing effectiveness measurement, and iHeartMedia. The study reveals a major audio investment gap for marketers.
Nielsen: 5 Things Advertisers Need To Know About The Latest COVID Consumer Tracking Study
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Pierre Bouvard
Nielsen held a client webinar this week to reveal the findings of their seventh COVID consumer tracking study since the start of the pandemic. Here are the key findings.
Nielsen AM/FM Radio Audiences Grow As COVID Concerns Drop And Vehicular Traffic Surges
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Pierre Bouvard
Just-released Nielsen AM/FM radio listening data reveals the recovery of AM/FM radio listening continues. Google search trends and consumer driving behavior from Geopath and Apple Maps have predicted AM/FM radio audience growth.
The Definitive Tool For Answering Top Media Planning Questions: CUMULUS MEDIA | Westwood One Audio Active Group’s Audio Planning Guide
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Pierre Bouvard
In response to frequently asked questions from marketers and agencies about audio media strategy, the CUMULUS MEDIA | Westwood One Audio Active Group has developed the Audio Planning Guide.
Which Media Platform Makes The Most Sense For Law Firms? Two New Studies Prove AM/FM Radio Has A Major Advantage
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Pierre Bouvard
Two brand new studies, one for a personal injury law firm and one for a family law firm, shed new light on the importance of advertising to build awareness and consideration for local law firms.
The Westwood One 2021 Audioscape: A Focus On Smart Speaker Ownership, Listening Trends, And Device Adoption
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Lauren Vetrano
The Westwood One 2021 Audioscape covers two major innovations in the audio space: podcasts and smart speakers. This week’s blog takes a closer look at the world of smart speakers.
Why Advertise In Podcasts? According To The Westwood One 2021 Audioscape, Podcasts Are Number One In Media Attentiveness
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Pierre Bouvard
Podcast listeners are a desirable group of consumers who spend a lot of their time with audio. According to the latest Westwood One 2021 Audioscape findings, podcast listeners are also highly attentive, warranting high CPMs for the medium.
Nielsen Nationwide Spring 2021: AM/FM Radio Audience Recovery Continues As Audiences Surge +7% Versus Spring 2020 And Remain Steady From Fall 2020; Plus Female, Black, And Hispanic Growth
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Doug Hyde
Last week, Nielsen released the Spring 2021 Nationwide report. In addition, Nielsen is releasing the August 2021 Portable People Meter data from the top 50 markets. Both reports show strong recovery in AM/FM radio audiences.
Advertiser Perceptions: Podcast Advertising Consideration And Intention Grow Among Agencies And Brands
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Pierre Bouvard
CUMULUS MEDIA | Westwood One commissioned Advertiser Perceptions to study agency and brand sentiment on podcast advertising. The findings, included in the Westwood One 2021 Audioscape, show that advertiser interest in podcasting is higher than ever.
The NFL On AM/FM Radio: Why Sports Play-By-Play Listeners Are More Engaged Than The TV Audience, Plus The Power Of Westwood One’s NFL Audience Of 56 Million Americans
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Pierre Bouvard
According to the just-released Westwood One NFL Listening Report, the NFL on Westwood One has mass reach and a desirable consumer audience. Here are more findings from the report.
The Westwood One 2021 Audioscape: Podcast Listeners Are Super Fans Of Audio
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Pierre Bouvard
According to the Westwood One 2021 Audioscape, the podcast audience is young, employed, educated and upscale. According to Edison Research’s Q2 2021 “Share of Ear,” they are also super fans of audio.
The Westwood One 2021 Audioscape: Who Are Podcast Listeners?
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Pierre Bouvard
New data from the Westwood One 2021 Audioscape shows the podcast audience is young, employed, educated, and upscale.
Auto Aftermarket Retailers: The Impact Of Amazon And Why AM/FM Radio And Podcasts Are The Ideal Marketing Platforms For The Category
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Justin Thomas
For the fourth year, CUMULUS MEDIA | Westwood One commissioned MARU/Matchbox to conduct an annual study of the auto aftermarket category to determine the current state of America’s auto parts retailers.
Perception Versus Reality: What Are The Key Drivers Of Sales Effect?
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Pierre Bouvard
Advertiser Perceptions recently asked 305 brands and media agencies to indicate the percentage of sales contribution generated by six advertising elements. Here is how their perceptions measure up to reality.