radio & audio

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The Untapped Opportunity of Omnichannel

With all the talk about digital media, it's easy to forget how powerful traditional media, such as radio and television, still are. Radio, in particular, rarely gets credited for what it still is: a true mass medium. According to Nielsen, radio even trumps TV in terms of weekly reach. Read more »

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Do Ads Really Wear Out? Evidence and Implications for Media

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Repeated ad exposure is a double-edged sword: it can help messages stick (wearin) or risk audience fatigue (wearout). This ARF Knowledge at Hand report reviews the latest evidence and finds that while true creative wearout is less common than once assumed, it can occur under specific conditions such as heavy short-term frequency or when there is poor creative quality. For advertisers, the key is knowing when repetition builds impact and when it backfires.

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WOW! The Wit and Wisdom of Erwin Ephron

With all the talk about digital media, it's easy to forget how powerful traditional media, such as radio and television, still are. Radio, in particular, rarely gets credited for what it still is: a true mass medium. According to Nielsen, radio even trumps TV in terms of weekly reach. Read more »

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