Arts events and exhibitions are vital parts of local culture. They help elevate the appreciation of different artistic expressions while contributing to a shared identity and belonging within the community. This is an opportunity to step out of everyday obligations and enjoy the beauty and creative talents of the artisans. These shared experiences can elevate overall well-being and pride for the region.
Awareness is the key to having successful, well-attended events. One of the best ways to spread the word about upcoming local art performances or cultural events is through public radio sponsorship. The public radio audience is largely composed of people with a keen interest in civic events of all kinds. They are eager to support local artists, see consciousness expanded in their communities, and look forward to attending performances and exhibitions.
Promote Arts Events on Public Radio
Public radio sponsorship is highly effective for increasing the responsiveness of upcoming events. The listeners are both loyal and involved. Sponsorships are typically 15-20 seconds in length. As a result of this brevity, listeners do not tune out or change the channel. Instead, sponsor messages tend to be viewed as helpful rather than disruptive. The tone of the public radio announcer remains calm and direct, thus resonating in the heart and mind of the listener for longer. This environment elevates your message overall.
Research supports this claim. NPR listeners are 173% more likely than the average adult to donate to arts and cultural organizations. Public radio listeners also have a 70% increased likelihood of working in Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media than the average U.S. citizen.
Additionally, your support of public radio through sponsorship supports a valuable informational, educational, and entertaining platform. Furthermore, sponsorship raises visibility and participation in local cultural events. It’s a win-win for everyone.
Reach an Attentive Audience through Sponsorship
The public media audience is very attentive. They are well-educated, well-traveled, and care significantly about their community. More importantly, they are largely affluent and spend money supporting the arts. That makes public radio an ideal platform to reach people more likely to attend.
When compared to commercial radio listeners, public radio listeners are disproportionately interested in the arts and educational events. They enjoy stories about artists, entertainers, and culture as illustrated by these statistics:
• 102% of NPR listeners are more likely to have attended an art show or visited an art gallery in the past year
• 107% of public radio listeners have likely been to a museum in the last year
• 65% of NPR listeners are more likely to read books two or more times per week
Consequently, public radio audiences are much more likely to support arts events and sponsors of those events than the average radio listener. This market is saturated with civic-minded art enthusiasts who have the ability and desire to support their local community.
Public Media is an Ally of the Arts
Ultimately, public media values the arts. Public radio in particular enjoys sharing views and stories of local artists by interviewing or profiling them to highlight their works. Whether interviewing musicians, artists, or show directors, public media gives its audiences a plethora of programming for a behind-the-scenes look into the creative process. Public radio sponsorship for arts events is an ideal way to raise attentiveness to local cultural events.
With these programs, public media provides a greater awareness of local talent and happenings. Thus, a comradery develops that supports brand confidence and responsiveness for both entertainers and artists, as well as businesses. This programming delves into the future of arts and culture within the community. Fostering growth and evolution allows the arts to continue to develop and even thrive.
It also affords sponsors numerous options for promoting their brand, as well as supporting the community. In doing so, they increase brand trust for their own organization while enabling their local artisans and entertainers to be seen and heard on a grander scale.
Public Radio Sponsorship for Arts Events Attracts True Cultural Connoisseurs
There are many more examples of how public media supports the arts. Public radio in particular plays a dynamic role in highlighting local artists and events. From music and theater to gallery shows, public radio is how avid art enthusiasts, also known as loyal public radio listeners, discover cultural events in their area.
Listen to an example of a recent sponsor message from the Shakespeare Theatre Company on WAMU 88.5:
This programming gives listeners insight into how artists find inspiration and approach their craft. That cultural appreciation extends to the patrons that make the programming possible, producing an even greater return on investment for sponsors.
Are you ready to become a part of the public media family? Our audience is like no other and their loyalty is insurmountable. Sponsorship with public radio can take your brand to the next level. Let’s reach your full potential – together.
