Audio
Nueva Network adds to Leadership Team
Nueva Network has announced that Jose Mateo has been promoted to President of Sales for Terrestrial Radio and Digital Media, and Jim Lyke has joined as Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development.
Edison Research’s “Share of Ear” Q4 2024: Your Media Plan Has Streaming Music And Podcasts; Can You Check The Box On Audio? Not So Fast – Here’s Why
Edison Research’s quarterly “Share of Ear” study is the authoritative examination of time spent with audio in America. Edison surveys 4,000 Americans annually to measure daily reach and time spent with all forms of audio. This analysis focuses on what advertisers care about – ad-supported audio.
Podcast fuels Audio Market growth [REPORT]
MAGNA and VOX MEDIA have been tracking the meteoric rise of podcasts since 2020, publishing research on how podcasts fit into media strategy, followed by a look at the content creators and hosts in the world of podcasts and their influence on listeners. In a new study called “It’s All in the Mind(set)” released today, VOX MEDIA and MAGNA move the conversation beyond the medium and the makers to go deeper on how – and why – brands should consider listeners’ mindsets when advertising on podcasts.
Digital Advertisers Are Finding Success in Radio
Advertisers are discovering that the power of radio isn’t just for building brand awareness—it’s a powerful tool for driving sales and lower-funnel conversions. One experienced digital Audio advertiser recently tapped into the magic of AM/FM radio to boost engagement and skyrocket conversions. By partnering with Audacy and harnessing Claritas’ AI-powered attribution model, they were able to pinpoint exactly which radio stations were moving the needle. This innovative approach not only linked radio ads to tangible online actions but also provided deep audience insights that allowed the brand to fine-tune their strategy for maximum impact. In short, radio is proving to be a game-changer for advertisers ready to mix traditional reach with digital precision.
UFORIA launches “UFORIA MUSIC POD”
Uforia, TelevisaUnivision’s digital audio platform, announced the launch of its new podcast, Uforia Music Pod. Hosted by the dynamic duo Monse Medina and Sebas Villalobos, this podcast offers listeners an immersive journey into the heart of Latin music, lifestyle, and culture.
Major AM/FM Radio Campaign Drives Significant Brand Awareness And Growth In Leads And Sales
One of the largest tests of AM/FM radio advertising was conducted in Spring 2024 in just over twenty local markets. The campaign ran across a broad mix of small, medium, and large markets. The two-month AM/FM radio campaign featured heavy media weight with ~500 monthly GRPs, generating a monthly reach of 75% and a seven frequency. The campaign featured a two-week burst followed by two dark weeks and then another major two-week pulse. In the test markets, three out of four people were exposed to the campaign monthly an average of seven times.
2024 Hispanic Content Report – Available for download for FREE
HispanicAd offers its annual report on key Content, Data & Social usage strategies, along with the importance of using Data strategies to engage the US Hispanic Consumer.
Monthly Podcast Listenership Among U.S. Latinos Up 72% From 2020 [REPORT]
Latinos are spending most of their days with podcasts for entertainment: 78% of U.S. monthly Latino podcast listeners age 18+ “strongly agree” or “somewhat agree” that they listen to podcasts when they want to be entertained – an 8-point increase since 2020.
How Music is Listened to in the U.S.
What do listeners in the U.S. spend 74% of their average daily audio time listening to? MUSIC! For as much attention as is given to podcasts and other spoken-word audio sources in the press, we want to remind you that three-quarters of daily audio time is spent listening to music.
WARC Teams With Audacy To Address ‘Audio Investment Gap’
Fresh research, released by WARC Advisory in partnership with audio content creation and distribution company Audacy, seeks to destroy “the barriers behind the audio investment gap” by tackling several “misperceptions” driving what the company that recently emerged from bankruptcy protections says are “driving the under-utilization of audio by marketers.” By Adam Jacobson
Edison Research’s Q3 2024 “Share Of Ear” Reveals AM/FM Radio is The Dominant Ad-Supported Audio Platform Across All Demographics; Plus Podcasts Hit Major Milestone Among Hispanics
For the last ten years, Edison Research’s quarterly “Share of Ear” study has been the authoritative examination of time spent with audio in America. Edison surveys 4,000 Americans annually to measure daily reach and time spent with all forms of audio. By Pierre Bouvard
Latino Media Network names Raysa Rodriguez-Leon as EVP of Audio Sales and Client Solutions
Latino Media Network (LMN) announced the appointment of Raysa Rodriguez-Leon as Executive Vice President (EVP) of Audio Sales and Client Solutions. Rodriguez-Leon joins owners and co-founders Stephanie Valencia and Jessica Morales Rocketto and interim Chief Executive Officer Marc Manahan in LMN's mission to reach and inspire the Hispanic community through dynamic and culturally relevant content.
Entravision Audio Network to represent Estrella MediaCo’s Don Cheto Radio Network’s Advertising Inventory
Entravision announced its new partnership with Estrella MediaCo, one of the leading multiplatform Spanish-language media companies in the United States, and its nationally syndicated Don Cheto Radio Network. As part of the advertising sales partnership, Entravision’s Audio Network division will represent network ad inventory of the leading syndicated radio show, "Don Cheto Al Aire," through its Don Cheto Radio Network.
Getting Audio & Podcasting on the Media Plan: A Guide for Mutual Success [REPORT]
Getting Audio & Podcasting on the Media Plan: A Guide for Mutual Success dives into the untapped potential of digital audio in marketing, spotlighting how brands can reach highly engaged audiences and leverage the trusted connection audio listeners have with content. The guide reveals a notable gap between consumer audio usage and brand investment, presenting a unique chance to improve ROI by embracing digital audio’s reach and flexibility.
Podcasting in the Latino Audio Universe
People love to marvel at celestial spectacles that often derive from two or more objects perfectly aligning. If we imagined the audio industry to be a universe, one phenomenon to draw your eye to is the merging point of a booming podcasting platform and a booming Latino population in the United States.
Trials & Spotify Reveal Key Strategies for Effective Podcast Advertising [REPORT]
In a world filled with distractions, podcast listeners continue to stand out for their unwavering passion and active engagement, which marketers can benefit from as well. MAGNA, the media investment and intelligence unit of IPG Mediabrands, in collaboration with Spotify released a study on preferences and how podcast listeners consume content. The study, titled “How to be in Podcasts,” offers a playbook on how brands can maximize their impact in the podcast realm.
2024 Hispanic Content Report – Available for download for FREE
HispanicAd offers its annual report on key Content, Data & Social usage strategies, along with the importance of using Data strategies to engage the US Hispanic Consumer.
78% of Hispanic Americans Prefer Streaming for Its Personalized and Diverse Content Options [REPORT]
LG Ad Solutions released a report titled “The Inclusive Screen: Hispanic Americans,” which highlights CTV as a key environment for advertisers to connect with Hispanic Audiences while prioritizing user experience.
“Tell Me Más” Podcast launches
Victor Cornejo, a 20-year veteran of the multicultural and inclusive advertising industry, has launched his new video and audio podcast, “Tell Me Más.” This podcast aims to amplify the voices and perspectives of first-generation, bilingual, bicultural Latinos in the United States, a group that is underserved and misrepresented in today’s media landscape.
