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October 15, 2014

Audio in the Car – Streaming, Voice and Interaction

Streaming radio over the Internet is bringing change. While radio has traditionally been a one-way communication channel, Internet connectivity provides the opportunity for advertisers and audio publishers to connect with listeners in real-time, two-way interactions. XAPPmedia has created the first method to generate listener interactivity that is simple enough to meet the special requirements of connected drivers.

October 13, 2014

People Don’t Watch Radio

XAPPmedia’s Interactive Audio Ads are based on an observable fact: people don’t watch radio; they listen to it. Of course there is YouTube and video coupled with audio content can be a great creative tool. However, that’s not radio. Radio is that experience where your ears are focused and your eyes are free to do something else.

September 23, 2014

XAPP Agrees – Mobile is the New Black

I was at the RAIN conference in Indianapolis catching up with a mix of Broadcast and Internet Radio executives. There was a lot of great content shared. The Internet Radio industry is definitely a numbers-driven market and there was plenty of data to chew on. With that said, sometimes data cannot capture the mood of an industry in transition, as well as a good metaphor. Paul Jacobs had just that metaphor for his panel entitled, “Mobile is the New Black.”

September 10, 2014

Internet Radio Advertising Hits an Inflection Point

Two weeks ago a press release announcing the results of a STRATA Survey buried the lead. While its headline indicated a 45% jump in Ad Agency interest in digital video, the interest in “streaming/online radio saw a 53% increase.” There is no doubt that interest in video advertising is growing, but we can also see that Internet Radio is emerging from the novelty stage. It is becoming an important tool for reaching consumers.

September 4, 2014

Unpacking the Data on Mobile Ad Effectiveness

Sometimes it seems like the world of big data is really the world of abundant small and conflicting data sets. The proliferation of data sources has benefits, but it also increases confusion due to the multitude of conflicting data points and analysis. This problem is often compounded when people who don’t understand the data rush to publish their “insights” on it. The errors are simple, but they lead to wrong conclusions. Mobile advertising appears to be a clear victim in this trend.

June 17, 2014

The Data Piles Up – Radio Serves Ultramobile Listeners

Whether you are talking about terrestrial broadcast radio or Internet radio, it has become a story about ultramobile consumers. These consumers are typically listening from a mobile device, but more specifically the listening behavior is hands free, eyes free audio consumption. This may seem obvious – audio content shouldn’t require visual or manual attention. However, we see advertising models in audio listening today that ignore this reality.

June 13, 2014

Digital Monetization, a Challenge Shared by Terrestrial and Internet Radio

Radio Ink’s Convergence 2014 last week in Santa Clara brought together a unique cast of characters trying to answer the nagging question: "What are the best social, local and mobile digital strategies to drive radio revenue?" While many strategies were discussed around listener engagement and formats, the real issue that emerged is more specific. It’s about revenue.

May 22, 2014

Why Advertisers Want Engagement

The need for more consumer engagement has become marketing gospel in recent years. Much of this interest is related to the rise in social media, but the concept of engagement has moved well past that domain. Whether it’s mobile, in-app, in-store, on your website or through digital advertising, engagement is often the objective. The question for publishers is, “how can you help advertisers with this goal?”

May 6, 2014

Media Maven Mark Ramsey Interviews BIA/Kelsey’s Rick Ducey [VIDEO]

After BIA/Kelsey released its latest report, "The Internet Radio Revolution Has Arrived," Managing Director Rick Ducey was interviewed by veteran media strategist and trend-maker Mark Ramsey.