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Some of us still recall the “Tornado” episode of WKRP in Cincinnati from 1979 in which newsman Les Nessman is caught without plans for such a weather emergency. Mr. Carlson instructs him to adapt a script from a fictionalized version of the Emergency Broadcast System, by substituting the word “tornadoes” anywhere the script says “Russians.”…

Maya Angelou is credited with saying, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” We’ll submit the emotional connection that radio can have with listeners – how we make people feel – is critical to building and maintaining…

It’s just over two weeks until the start of the October ratings period that begins the “Fall book.” We made peace with “October” commencing less than halfway through September, right? After all, most of Munich’s “Oktoberfest” is in September. As you’re making final preparations for the upcoming ratings period, working to ensure more listeners and…

Results from NuVoodoo Ratings Prospects Study 24, with responses from over three thousand 14 to 64s nationwide, show that many listeners say they would listen more to content from radio stations on a smartphone app – suggesting those same listeners are not universally aware of station apps. As shown in the chart below, it’s better…

Our 24th NuVoodoo Ratings Prospects Study with responses from 3,188 people ages 14 to 64 nationwide allows us to probe feelings people have about radio stations that may not get researched otherwise. One such prompt was toward the end of the interview when we asked respondents to agree or disagree with this statement, “Other than…

Our latest NuVoodoo Ratings Prospects Study, our 24th, fielded last month with responses from 3,188 people ages 14 to 64 nationwide, provides important updates to the best channels to market to likely ratings participants – especially those who listen to radio at least an hour a day and, thus, have the potential to “move the…

In this article, we share recent NuVoodoo study findings that rank how often B2B prospects use so-called “walled garden” digital apps (requiring logins) to help marketers optimize reach, frequency, and the return on digital ad campaign spend. Targeting B2B prospects presents unique challenges for digital marketers due to the distinct characteristics and behaviors of this…

Studies released by some pundits in the radio business extol that being “free” is why a plurality of listeners say they listen. Data from the latest NuVoodoo Ratings Prospects Study, our 24th, fielded last month and including responses from 3,188 people ages 14 to 64 nationwide, replicates that finding, but we think it’s important to…

Implementing geofencing can give B2B marketers a competitive edge. By offering real-time, location-based engagement, businesses can stand out from competitors who rely solely on traditional marketing methods. This innovative approach can help build brand awareness, strengthen relationships with potential clients, and position the company as a forward-thinking leader in the industry. Geofencing industry-specific business conferences…

A sign from the latest NuVoodoo study says the economy isn’t as strong as some economists might try to convince us. Data from our 24th Ratings Prospects Study, fielded last month and including responses from 3,188 people ages 14 to 64 nationwide, indicates people are still feeling the pinch of post-pandemic inflation. In times of…