Consumers listen longer, pay closer attention, and are moved to act. Theater of the mind is powerful and the efficient and effective impact that it has on a consumer's purchasing journey is undeniable. THIS is Radio.
Radio traverses generations and cultures with engaging content, trusted voice and portability that extends across platforms, including broadcast, streams, podcasts, TikTok, YouTube, and more. THIS is Radio.
Radio works. In all its forms, from the top of the funnel to the bottom, radio consistently delivers a significant return on KPIs for its partners whether in conjunction with other media or standing on its own. THIS is Radio.
Radio Dominates the Funnel for Brands
Radio shines all the way through the funnel, driving 48% of us to purchase. That's way ahead of TV (44%), social media (38%), and video (26%).
Listeners are spending more time with audio overall since 2021 with most listening being broadcast radio and podcasts. Broadcast radio remains the #1 ad-enabled audio platform in-car across all demographics.
Broadcast radio remains the #1 ad-enabled audio platform with listeners spending 84 minutes per day with the medium.
Radio is strong, vibrant and engaging with the power to influence brand preference, consideration and purchase.
The commonly accepted wisdom of the superiority of a TV ad's "sight, sound, and motion" to AM/FM radio ad is a myth.
AM/FM radio and podcast ads have the highest attentiveness of all media formats, surpassing online display, online video, social, and TV.
Radio drives more weekly brand conversations than any other media regardless of category.
Despite alternatives, adults continue to listen to broadcast radio to fulfill certain needs.
Audio joins consumers throughout their daily rituals more than any other medium.
Radio shines all the way through the funnel, driving 48% of us to purchase. That's way ahead of TV (44%), social media (38%), and video (26%).
Accelerating brand success by leveraging audio trends
A 1.2% shift of media investment to audio would surge brands' return on audio ad spend by as much as 23%.
Radio's on-air talent drove an incremental +14.3% lift to the Liquor Brand's website.
Radio drives significant lifts in market share, pricing power, sales, profits, and ROI.
Radio drives mid-funnel metrics for financial institutions, boosting consideration an average of 20%.
Radio increased digital traffic 100%+ and doubled sales.