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A Retail Giant Puts SiriusXM In OEM Fast Lane

The arrangement empowers Sears Auto associates to immediately check eligibility when a vehicle is brought in for service

Expected COVID-19 Spending Patterns, According To Nielsen

A Nielsen investigation has identified six key consumer behavior threshold levels that tie directly to concerns around the coronavirus outbreak. The thresholds offer early signals of spending patterns, particularly for emergency pantry items and health supplies, and Nielsen is seeing these patterns being mirrored across multiple markets.

A Double-DIN Multimedia Receiver, Now From JVC

The KW-M730BT ships this month with a suggested retail price of $500

Transmitter & Programming Considerations For HD Radio

Seattle radio industry veteran Marty Hadfield in 2008 shared ideas about what stations could put on an HD3 signal. His advice remains
MIB Reports News Radio

News Radio, Consumers and Retail

News radio is a serious format attracting serious individuals with serious money to spend.
MIB Reports Country

Country, Consumers and Retail

Introducing the Country Radio study Radio stations using a Country format are used by a large number of Americans, and a surprisingly large proportion of...

Kenwood Revs Up A Connected Car Option

The company's first multimedia receiver solely focused on non-physical media is scheduled to ship in February.
MIB Reports Oldies

Oldies, Consumers and Retail

Introducing the Oldies study This audience is a little difficult to pin down, due to the way BIGinsight conducts its survey. Whenradio pros think of...

MirrorLink Added To iHeartRadio For Auto

Android-powered smartphone users can now use an iHeartRadio app with intuitive gesture technology and voice response.

A ‘Personal AI DJ’ On Spotify: Another Threat To Radio?

Introducing the latest potential threat to the radio industry's air personality: An entirely computer-generated simulation, now ready to entertain on a platform young people may gravitate to more than FM — Spotify. Should Radio laugh, or be genuinely concerned? This RBR+TVBR Observation says there's one key takeaway all in Radio should consider.
MIB Reports Talk Radio

Talk Radio, Consumers and Retail

You have before you a comprehensive guide to the Talk radio audience, based on exhaustive research from the data experts at BIGinsight. The information...
MIB Reports Hip Hop

Hip-Hop, Consumers and Retail

Introducing the Hip-Hop Radio Study Radio stations using a Hip Hop format attract a very high proportion of African American listeners, a large number of...

Should The Radio Industry’s C-Suite Praise The HomePod?

If you thought the smart home gadgetry such as the Amazon Echo and Google Home speak-and-do devices were just a fad, think again. Apple just crashed the party with today's introduction of the HomePod. Should radio industry C-Suite executives be rejoicing over the news? News organzations far and wide are spreading the news like wildfire across the internet. CNet perhaps says it best, with its headline sharing the fact that the new HomePod smart speaker brings Siri home. It also makes Siri, like Alexa, a potentially vital friend for radio stations across the U.S.

Latin/Hispanic Radio, Consumers and Retail

The Latin/Hispanic audience, like all radio audiences, has needs and desires, and money to spend to meet those needs and satisfy those desires. This study will shed light on the audience, to help broadcasters sell the format and to help advertisers use it.
MIB Sports Radio

Sports Radio, Consumers And Retail

Here, for your learning and prospering pleasure, is a complete guide to the audience for Sports Radio. RBR-TVBR has delved into the vast database...