The recent Digital Boom has created additional advertising opportunities for clients. The increasing number of people tuning into radio on their smartphones or computers has resulted in a 15% increase in digital ad revenue since 2011. Running on a station’s stream, along with their terrestrial airwaves helps to increase the frequency and reach of a commercial or message. Many stations value their streaming inventory at a fraction of their terrestrial inventory, which could be a good bargain for advertisers, especially in the direct response sector. However, nobody, not even station sales managers, claim that buying the stream will reach the same audience as on-air, or will be as responsive. However, the advertising trends we are seeing might suggest that the gap is narrowing.
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Cash and Per Inquiry(PI) Can Coexist on Radio
Cash and Per Inquiry(PI) Can Coexist on Radio We used to preach to our clients that if you bought cash on Radio then you couldn’t run a Per Inquiry (PI) campaign. Our primary reasons were twofold: first, if you could make cash work and choose your placements why move to PI where schedules are more… Continue Reading
Radio in No “Rush” to Go Away
In today’s world of smart phones and social media, it’s nice to know that radio can still be just as impactful as it was 10 years ago. A few weeks back the radio world was on fire due to comments made by Rush Limbaugh. Advertisers, stations and consumers were all up in arms regarding his… Continue Reading
Promoting Your Website through Radio Direct Marketing
Several important tips to help you drive web traffic through direct response radio advertising. Continue Reading
