The pandemic has altered many aspects of life. It has changed how we work, where we go, how we travel, which places we feel comfortable going to, and how much we socialize. For many, it has influenced how we vote and reinforced the need for objective, fact-based information sources. For public media, it has […]
2021 has been a year of challenges for automotive dealers. The supply chain is struggling to recover and affecting virtually every industry. It's especially prevalent in the automotive sector. Even as the recovery continues, the fallout from the pandemic is like the proverbial gift that keeps on giving, resulting […]
Many misconceptions exist surrounding public media advertising. Some marketers fear that there are obstacles to investing in public media sponsorship. However, the truth is that public media sponsorship is highly effective and results in higher engagement from listeners. Commercial radio advertisements cause […]
Recent research shows that radio's heaviest listeners are more likely to be in the market for insurance. Insurance companies have taken notice in an effort to meet their target customers. Over the last year, they have increased their radio ad spend by 26%, spurring expanded reach and increased search and site […]
Public media audiences are performing arts enthusiasts. Audience insights show that they are interested in cultural events, and establishing a solid relationship between performing arts and public media sponsorship. Aligning your brand with public media can help you reach an engaged audience of performing arts […]
People want to feel confident about the information they are receiving, whether it's world news, local events, or which bottled water is best. Public radio is a much-needed port in a storm in an era of armchair experts and massive misinformation. Listeners aren't bombarded with gimmicky sales ads but instead are […]
Some people have the misconception that public radio is extremely left-leaning. That misapprehension may cause some brands to fear it won't appeal to their target audience. NPR sits just off center on a widely recognized media bias chart, however, respected fact-reporting outlets such as Forbes, The Economist, […]
Most NPR listeners agree that sponsorship messages are a fair trade for their listening time. In fact, 67% of NPR listeners typically listen to sponsorship messages while engaging with the platform. And they’re more likely than traditional radio listeners to gather more information about a brand, purchase a […]
Grabbing and holding your target audience’s attention can be challenging. When it comes to traditional radio, message overload causes many to focus their attention elsewhere when commercials begin to air.
The COVID-19 pandemic caused damage that exceeded the many millions of lives lost to the disease. It eroded already tenuous trust in the world's two largest economies and exacerbated a crisis in leadership. While misinformation and the government’s prolonged inability to develop and provide a vaccine caused […]
