Introducing The 2021 State of Audio. DOWNLOAD NOW LISTEN NOW WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO INSIGHTS PRESS CONTACT US Research More For Advertisers ADVERTISING SOLUTIONS ➜ DATA SERVICES ➜ CREATIVE SERVICES ➜ CASE STUDIES ➜ Actionable Insights That Deliver Results Through proprietary studies, syndicated research, and a full suite of dynamic measurement tools, we deliver best-in-class solutions tailored to your goals. Audience Engagement Audio Amplification: Defining Engaged Impressions Partnered with Alter Agents and Immersion, we developed a powerful and insights-driven study for clients and partners interested in growing their influence. The study, including a nationally representative survey and quantitative neuro measurements, showed that audio delivers immersive experiences like no other medium – and Audacy’s audio content outperformed media norms. It confirmed that Immersion + Impact = Action is a winning roadmap to help brands break through media clutter and noise, and connect deeply with audiences. SEE THE FULL REPORT ➔ How to Engage Gen Z with Audio Marketers everywhere are fascinated with Gen Z. The elusive demographic is coveted by advertisers who understand this is an engaged audience, but one not easily found watching cable TV or scrolling through Facebook. We partnered with researchers at Relative Insight to uncover key behavioral trends and preferences for younger audiences, including How they use audio to discover what’s new; How they behave differently than Millennials; And how brands can best engage with them. SEE THE FULL REPORT ➔ COVID-19: Audio’s Ability to Educate & Inform Many American adults have questions and concerns about COVID-19 vaccines. This custom study examines vaccine-hesitant populations’ attitudes toward media –and reveals that audio is their most trusted source of information. The study also reveals that local radio/podcast hosts can mobilize those who are still on the fence about COVID-19 vaccination. SEE THE FULL REPORT ➔ Impact Audio’s Return on Ad Spend With tight ad budgets, marketers have to be very smart about where they put their marketing dollars. In order to find the media channels that convert, brands need simply… to follow the money. A Neustar study of more than 40 national advertisers’ media mix performance confirms that Audio drives tremendous return on ad spend (ROAS), and is under-utilized by all industries studied. Marketers who optimize their media budgets can expect increased ROAS by as much as 23% SEE THE FULL REPORT ➔ Total Audio Amplifies: An Attribution Channel Study Advertisers regularly come to us with a simple, direct question: “What will work best for my campaign goals: Digital Audio, or over-the-air (OTA) Radio?” Our recent study provides the clear-cut answer: both. In this guide, you’ll find audio campaign performance insights that reveal what happens when brands initiate a total audio strategy – leveraging the strengths and incremental reach of OTA Radio + Digital Audio. SEE THE FULL REPORT➔ Industry Trends in Streaming Audio & Podcast Performance Advertisers are increasingly turning to streaming audio and podcasts to convert website visitors into customers. Though there is no one-size-fits-all approach, best practices can deliver the insights your brand needs. In this guide, you’ll find tactical strategies for campaign goal-setting, measurement methodologies, and optimization, as well as benchmarks across key industries, so you can plan, execute, and measure the success of your next audio marketing campaign. SEE THE FULL REPORT ➔ Our Latest Insights. Directly to Your lnbox. Email Our Premier Partners We partner with leaders in the field to help marketers understand and connect with target audiences at every touchpoint. Case Studies CASE STUDY Esquire IMAX Theatre October 24, 2017 CASE STUDY Alarm Protection Services October 24, 2017 SEE ALL CASE STUDIES Ready to Make Audio Work for Your Brand? ADVERTISE WITH US INSIGHTS PRESS INVESTORS CAREERS CADENCE13 PINEAPPLE STREET STUDIOS PODCORN QL GAMING GROUP LISTEN NOW ON AUDACY Privacy Policy Terms of Use Standard Advertising Terms and Conditions Digital Advertising Terms and Conditions Do Not Sell My Personal Information Music Submission Policy ©2021 Audacy, Inc. All rights reserved.