Geico

Active and Stable At Spot Radio

Brands that have firmly established themselves as some of the top advertisers using Radio can be found across the latest Media Monitors Spot Ten Radio report. Which is the most prolific user of radio? Think of the gecko. What other companies are top spot users? Click here for the full details!
Cable / Satellite

Cable TV’s Key Clients Stick With Spots

There's not much change from last week in the latest Media Monitors Spot Ten Cable report, issued today (1/29) by the iHeartMedia-owned company. What's at No. 1? The same brand that's topping the charts at radio.

The Biggest Factors Transforming The Media Industry

The just-released Connected Audience Report, from SalesForce, takes an up-close look at how audio and video are being consumed. How are these preferences impacting your business? What does it mean for your future growth? Talking points for your company's evolution may lie within, and we've reviewed the key highlights for you.

RAB Launches GoCart To Motor In Money

Looking for a tool that enables radio stations to accept trade dollars in the form of products and services and convert them into ad revenue, which can be used to supplement spot and digital advertising budgets? The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) thinks it has the tool for the task.

Now Available From Nielsen: Instagram Ratings

Does your TV or radio station need a better way to monetize their respective Instagram pages? Nielsen now has a tool that may help. As of today, measurement of the popular photo-sharing social media platform is available to marketers.

Does ‘Contextual Targeting’ Matter When Targeting Hispanics?

How to reach Hispanic consumers with the right marketing content, through the right channels -- including radio and TV -- continues to capture the attention of those in charge of where to invest their ad dollars. What are they being told with respect to how to target Latino consumers in the digital realm? A "Hispanic411" webinar from Univision and Magna Global conducted Jan. 18 could give you some important facts on what your digital dollar competitors are doing to steal money from you.

Insurance Brands Stay Strong With Spot Cable

There's just one new entrant this week on the Media Monitors Spot Ten Cable report. It's a DIY home improvement retailer. Which one is it? The answer is one click away.

Ad Leaders Arrive On Top For Radio

There are some familiar brand names at or near the top in the latest Media Monitors Spot Ten Radio report for the week ending Jan. 21, 2018. For the second week in a row, the No. 1 advertiser is the only one with a play count for spots above the 50,000 mark.

Cross MediaWorks, 605 Align For Addressable Ad Measurement

With ATSC 3.0 getting plenty of technical push and pre-buzz at such industry events as NATPE Miami, it would only make sense that a measurement standard that can help scale the addressable TV marketplace be created. That's just happened, thanks to a new partnership between advanced data and analytics company 605 and Cross MediaWorks.

Katz TV Grows Its Partnerships & Development Team

New York-based television advertising sales company Katz Television Group is bring on three media executives that are joining its Partnerships and Development team. The moves are effective immediately, with the trio of new hires each reporting to EVP Doug Pfaff.

The Latest On Local Media Measurement, From Nielsen

Insights into OTT behavior, and how broadcast TV can benefit, was a highlight of the many sessions at NATPE Miami on its first day of panels and presentations. But, there's also a measurement component that's vital to both broadcast TV and radio at stake, with the ever-encroaching OTT universe a possible friend—rather than a dollar-draining foe. Two top Nielsen executives spoke exclusively with RBR+TVBR on the important topic.

A Bulk Of New Radio Advertising Arrives

The Home Depot is the new No. 1 advertiser using spot radio, according to Media Monitors. But there is a bevy of new activity from a big DIY tax prep brand that's not using cable or broadcast TV spots right now. There's also the presence of a big job search site, and a huge national drug store chain.

Big New Advertiser Moves At Broadcast TV

There's some exciting new activity at broadcast TV with regard to ad campaigns getting a big boost in national spots. According to the latest Media Monitors Spot Ten TV report, there are four big new entrants. Like with cable, auto insurance and DIY tax prep brands are seen. But, a big health and beauty aid brand is also present, as is a toothpaste brand.
Geico

Tax Day, Car Protection Lead The Way With Cable Spots

One glance at the latest Media Monitors Spot Ten Cable report says it all: Auto insurance companies, along with a popular DIY income tax preparation software brand, are actively advertising at the moment. Their choice of media is spot cable.

What’s The Retail Industry Experience In 2018?

Should the retail industry be excited about what lies in store, no pun intended, for 2018? Yes, says STORES Magazine Editor Susan Reda. In this 20-minute audio podcast from the National Retail Federation, Reda discusses why she believes the industry has a lot to be excited about. What can this mean for radio and TV advertising? Listen, and find out how your ad sales pros can benefit from this optimistic outlook.