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NuVoodoo's executive team regularly publishes thoughts, data, and analysis here and in media industry publications and trade magazines.

Paradise by the Dashboard Light? How In-Car Audio Preferences Vary by Generation

By Mike O'Connor

Fifteen years ago, our in-car audio choices were pretty basic: AM/FM radio, CDs, or maybe a Bluetooth connection if your car was ahead of the curve. Today’s vehicle infotainment systems are a whole new ballgame. From Spotify and SiriusXM to audiobooks and podcasts, drivers now curate their audio experience like a personalized playlist. Modern infotainment…

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Short Form Video: How Advertisers Can Turn NuVoodoo’s New Research Insights Into Practical Action

By Mike O'Connor

With better than 90% of Gen Z’s and Millennials now watching short form videos on platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Facebook according to NuVoodoo’s 2025 media study, new opportunities for targeted advertising are now emerging. In this second article in our two-part series, we’ll show you how to take advantage of the data we presented…

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Moneyball: Make Your Content Sizzle

By Leigh Jacobs

The spring book is underway. Even if you’re among the lucky ones who were able to get a music test completed earlier this year and have your marketing plans underway, you may still have concerns about your morning show or other key talent taking the coaching notes you’ve been giving them steadily. Research can help.…

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Moneyball: Ca$h is King, but Fun is Infectious

By Leigh Jacobs

Last week we wrote about lower-cost options for contesting. Keeping in tune with Nielsen’s practices would draw stations in diary markets to fulfill contest prizes online – or, even better, in-app. As noted, some listeners may resist coming to a station location for a lower-value prize – but the instant gratification available with online fulfillment…

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New Data: Short Form Video Explodes in Popularity

By Mike O'Connor

Better than 90% of Gen Z’ers and Millennials now watch short form videos on platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Facebook.  Gen X comes close to these levels, and well over half of Boomers (and older) are watching short form video content as well.   In this two-part series, we’ll first review the latest NuVoodoo study…

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