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If you’ve run a digital marketing campaign in the past or hired experts to execute on your behalf, you’ve undoubtedly been inundated by a dizzying array of campaign performance metrics. Getting to know the dozens of success markers that have been widely adopted for measuring campaign performance can be like mastering a foreign language. But…

The Cambridge Dictionary defines “anodyne” as “intended to avoid causing offense or disagreement, especially by not expressing strong feelings or opinions.” That adjective often came up when describing network TV programming in the 1960s and 1970s, programming that was created under the theory of least objectionable programming. The concept of least objectionable or least offensive…

NuVoodoo’s marketing experts help stations narrow the marketing playing field to a small subset of listeners likely to make a big difference in the radio ratings. We’ve spent nearly a decade and a half perfecting the art of modeling and micro-targeting these high-probability RPS “Yes” radio listeners for clients, who represent, at most, about one…

Holiday decorations are appearing in stores. Christmas music is appearing on the radio. Starbucks is serving peppermint mochas. All of these add up to one thing: it’s budget season for radio stations. Of course, most managers and programmers are being asked to trim budgets; to do more with less; to make the hard choices. Some…

The retail team in NuVoodoo’s marketing department is buzzing about the introduction of Amazon’s new Lifestyle Imagery generative AI capability and its potential to simplify the creation of engaging ads. This new tool, like DALL-E and other AI assistive technology, has the potential to significantly enhance the research and split-testing services we currently offer clients.…

When we worked for Clear Channel years ago – and back when perceptual study presentations were conducted on location, instead of on Zoom – we found ourselves among a group of more than a dozen PDs and regional programming honchos convened to view a study presentation. In the hotel bar after dinner, the group programming…

The U.S. mobile advertising market is experiencing substantial growth, with increased spending and a proliferation of mobile ad formats, particularly video, social media, and text marketing. Spending on these formats has doubled or even tripled since 2017, reflecting rapid mobile innovations. The smartphone ad market nearly reached $70 billion in 2022. This trend reflects the…

In an era dominated by digital platforms, harnessing the potential of digital marketing is pivotal for businesses to connect with their audience and drive revenue. Yet, many companies falter, making common mistakes that hinder their efforts. This article will explore these pitfalls and provide data-driven solutions to guide businesses toward effective digital marketing strategies. Lack…

We talk with program directors and managers every day who are passionately concerned about the ratings and performance of their stations and spend significant resources and energy gathering insights into the preferences and feelings of their constituents. But, what if one of those listeners wanted to communicate with the station directly? We investigated this back…

If you’re confused about how to spend your mobile marketing dollars, you are not alone.  Advertisers often feel overwhelmed by the many strategies and tactics available for mobile marketing campaigns. From social media ads and in-app advertising to SMS marketing and hyperlocal GPS-dependent strategies, there are numerous options to choose from.  It helps to have…