From 5 to 3: Why Nielsen’s Change Still Falls Short
Big news from Nielsen: starting January 2025, the minimum listening threshold in PPM markets will drop from 5 minutes to 3 minutes. The idea is to better capture those shorter bursts of listening that dominate modern radio habits. According to Nielsen, nearly half of all PPM listening occasions are under 5 minutes, so this change […]
Brand Attribution for Radio: Finding the Truth in the Static
Measuring the direct impact of ad campaigns on sales and brand lift has always been tricky – not just for radio but for every medium. When we look at radio’s unique strength, it’s clear that the emotional connection and trust listeners have with stations are a powerful advantage. Yet, measuring this kind of impact doesn’t […]
Local Radio’s Secret Sauce: 5 Facts and Strategies to Engage Listeners & Advertisers
Research conducted by Harker Bos Group, October 2024, surveying over 1,700 radio listeners nationwide aged 18-45. In a time when endless streaming options seem to dominate the media landscape, we were curious: why do young listeners still tune into local radio? In a recent survey conducted with over 1,700 radio fans across the country, we […]
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Welcome to our comprehensive repository of media insights and research. At Harker Bos Group and Crowd React Media, we are committed to providing in-depth analyses of the latest trends and developments across various media landscapes. This page will be continuously updated with our latest research findings, ensuring you have access to the most current and […]
Real People, Real Answers: The Problem with Synthetic Sample
I recently filled out a survey from an online sample provider, and let me tell you, some of the questions really threw me for a loop. They wanted to know about my interest in using “synthetic sample.” Now, I hadn’t heard of synthetic sample before, so I was curious. The survey defined it as “any […]
Harker Bos Group Media Minute – Radio is Top in Ad Effectiveness
In this week’s Harker Bos Group Media Minute we wanted to explore the effectiveness of advertising in various mediums. Specifically, we wanted to know whether advertising in a particular medium made one more likely to consider purchasing a given product or service. We asked over 2,500 radio listeners nationwide to rank the top 3 sources […]
Unlock Your Station’s Success with the State of Media 2024 Video Sales Deck
The world of video is evolving, and with it, so are the opportunities to showcase broadcast television’s continued relevance in today’s dynamic media landscape. At Harker Bos Group, we’ve compiled the most critical insights from our State of Media 2024 Report, and we’re excited to share them with you in a powerful Video Sales Deck. […]
Harker Bos Group Announces Sean Bos’ InFOCUS Podcast Interview on Spanish-Language Video
Harker Bos Group is excited to announce that Sean Bos, VP of Branding and Research, recently appeared on the InFOCUS Podcast, hosted by Adam Jacobson. Sean discussed the insights from Harker Bos Group’s latest report, State of Spanish-Language Media 2024: Video Edition, which offers valuable takeaways for the television industry. This interview delves into the […]
SmartPhones and In-Vehicle Entertainment Systems: Are Radio Listeners Making the Connection?
In the latest edition of the Harker Bos Group Media Minute, we wanted to find out whether self-reported radio listeners were connecting their smartphones to their vehicle’s entertainment dashboard, and whether they were listening to music via this connection. It is integral to understand the extent to which the smartphone figures into media consumption in […]
State of Spanish-Language Media 2024: Video Edition
We’re excited to share the release of the “State of Spanish Language Media 2024: Video Edition,” a comprehensive look into the video consumption habits of Spanish-speaking audiences. Produced by Harker Bos Group and Crowd React Media, this report builds off of the audio insights we released earlier this year and dives into the diverse ways […]