"Stations across America throw the master switch like Dr. Frankenstein and flip to 24/7 holiday music before the Halloween candy has even settled in the bowl."
"A clear promise about something the listener actually cares about creates a reason to come back, whether they're still in the car or walking out of that convenience store ten minutes later. "
“The role of modelling is not to replace measurement, but to enhance it. By extrapolating listening from Radio Local+ to virtual respondents, we can provide better insight into reach and frequency, resulting in better value for the radio industry.”
PPM didn’t make sense financially in smaller Canadian markets, which remained reliant on a diary-based system. Numeris and its stakeholders recognized that the industry required a system that more accurately reflects how Canadians engage with radio today, while reducing volatility and improving consistency across markets.
"Nielsen and its private equity owners have revealed their true colors. If you're part of the radio industry, they don't care about you. The company wants your money, full stop."
Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."