State of Media 2024 – Top 40 Radio

In today’s blog, we dive into what makes Top 40 radio listeners tick. Harker Bos Group recently conducted an in-depth study, “The State of Media 2024,” surveying over 500 U.S.-based media consumers aged 18 and above. The participants showcased diverse preferences across various media, from Cable/Satellite TV to Music Streaming Services. We scrutinized age, gender, […]

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Maximizing Your Radio Station’s Reach: A Guide to Alexa Integration

Are you a radio station owner or manager looking to expand your reach and connect with a broader audience through smart speakers like Alexa? Look no further! In our radio research studies, we find that typically over half of smart speaker owners are actively listening to local radio via their devices. To tap into this […]

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Two-Prong Radio Research: Strategic Studies and Music Tests

In the ever-changing world of radio, staying ahead of the game requires stations to understand their audience and market dynamics. That’s where strategic studies and music tests come into play, working together to help stations optimize their programming and make informed decisions.   Strategic Studies Strategic studies are like a roadmap for radio stations. They […]

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HBG Media Minute: Shifting Trends in Car Radio Usage

Prefer to watch this article instead of reading? Watch on YouTube.  In March 2023, Harker Bos Group conducted a comprehensive survey of over 800 radio listeners as part of our Media Minute series. We spoke with radio listeners to better understand their preferences when it comes to listening to the radio in their cars. The […]

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