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Make a GREAT impression with Gross Impressions

March 3, 2022

Radio has struggled to convey the benefits of a radio campaign in a simple manner. Reach, frequency, GRPs, and CPP can be very confusing … and what does all this really mean for the advertiser? How can we simplify Radio’s benefits for an advertiser? This is where Gross Impressions can be advantageous.

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When’s the Best Time for a Music Sweep?

February 24, 2022

One of the benefits of Nielsen’s PPM methodology is that it yields a tremendous amount of data. Savvy programmers harness this data to make better decisions and, often, solve problems.

As The Ratings Experts, we relish finding solutions for our client.

Two programming questions that frequently pop up are:

  • Where should I place my heavy spot loads?
  • Where should I place long commercial-free music sweeps?

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Back to Basics: Ratings vs. Shares – What’s the difference?

February 17, 2022

Many of you are probably thinking … Why do I need to know this? Simply put, they are both percentages yet percentages of two different bases or universes.

In last month’s Back to Basics post, we discussed Cume, Time Spent Listening (TSL), and Average Quarter-Hour (AQH). Now let’s explore the meaning and importance of Ratings and Shares.

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Radio’s Secret Weapon

February 9, 2022

Radio as a medium has several strengths. Reach, frequency, and immediacy are the first to come to mind. It also reaches people closest to the point of purchase, as they can listen on their way to the store. What strength does Radio have that other media do not have and cannot have? It’s that PERSONAL CONNECTION to the audience. That’s our secret weapon!

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Is Retail Dead? Retailers Don’t Think So

February 3, 2022

Over the past few years, retail stores with brick-and-mortar establishments have been negatively impacted by the growth of e-commerce. This was exacerbated by the pandemic, as online purchasing exploded. Many proclaimed retail dead and shopping districts a thing of the past.

However, there are indications that this trend may be reverting back to the norm…

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