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Weekly Roundup: Reaching GenZ with Radio

It may surprise you that GenZ listens to AM/FM radio given their prevalent use of smartphones and streaming apps. However, reaching young people on the radio might be easier than you think. Not only are they listening to AM/FM radio, they’re planning to increase consumer spending to the tune of $44 billion in purchasing power. Read on to find out how you can use radio as a marketing tactic to reach GenZ.

Weekly Roundup: What Happens When the Forces of Auto, Radio, and Digital Combine?

US auto's digital ad spend is on the mend in 2021 and forecasted to grow to $19 billion by 2023. Radio remains a prime advertising medium for auto dealers to build brand awareness regardless of what vehicle adult heavy radio listeners are planning to buy. And digital marketing has a massive ROI, even more so when combined with radio as part of an overall marketing strategy. Shift your auto marketing strategy into high gear with the latest advertising news from around the web.

Weekly Roundup: This Is Your Brain on Radio

Researchers have discovered that radio, podcasting, and music streaming are processed differently in the human brain and should be treated differently when it comes to your marketing strategy. Take note: AM/FM remains the dominant audio choice among adult listeners and offers distinct advantages for advertisers. Learn how the brain works on audio when you dive into the research featured in this week’s roundup.

Weekly Roundup: Targeting the Right Audience During Uncertain and Fragmented Times

When creating your marketing strategy, it’s crucial to consider your target audience and myriad tactics for reaching them – especially in today’s fragmented ecosystem. This week’s roundup of news from the web explores how digital media has brought targeting to a new level. Plus, we dive into the power of radio in reaching audiences where they spend their time, both in person and online. Read on to discover what this means for your marketing.

Weekly Roundup: What Is Recruitment Marketing and How to Leverage Digital to Win Top Talent

The global pandemic has dramatically changed the way we work. However, employee recruitment tactics are lagging behind. What does the future of recruitment look like in 2021 and beyond?

Weekly Roundup: Consumer Trends That Define 2021, Effective Customer Engagement Strategies, and Understanding the Buyer’s Journey

Recent research reveals that 29% of internet users said they’d recently had such a bad customer support experience that they decided never to do business with the company again.

Weekly Roundup: The Importance of Branding in the Era of Adaptation and How to Measure the ROI of Brand Awareness

Apple is more than iPhones. Coke is more than soda. And Nike is more than shoes. Brands done right are synonymous with certain lifestyles and values. A quality brand is a living entity that people love, engage with, and even defend if the road gets rocky. Interacting with their products creates experiences, and 76 percent of consumers would rather spend their money on experiences instead of products.

Weekly Roundup: Increase Brand Recognition with Audio Ads, Influencer Marketing Budgets Are on the Rise, plus Where Your Last Radio Ad Went Wrong and How to Fix It

In 2020, 83% of Americans ages 12 or older listened to radio in a given week. What does this mean for your marketing? Here we explore how to increase brand recognition in audio advertising, booming influencer marketing budgets, and where your last radio ad may have gone wrong—plus how to fix it.

Weekly Roundup: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Marketing – Why It’s Important and How to Expand Your Reach with the Right Message

Multicultural consumers make up almost 40% of the U.S. population, but multicultural media spending accounts for only 5.2% of total ad and marketing spend. That’s a major disconnect!

Weekly Roundup: Digital Marketing Trends to Look Out For: CTV Ad Spend Is Booming, Text Message Marketing Is on the Rise, and Relevant Advertising Is More Important than Ever

We may be halfway through 2021, but digital marketing trends continue to emerge as we redefine the way we live, work, and play post-pandemic. This week’s roundup explores digital marketing trends to watch for the remainder of the year, including CTV ad spend, the rise of text message marketing, and relevant targeting in the age of data privacy.

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