It’s 197 pages of research, and it’s a must-read for anyone in business today. Heck, I think it’s interesting reading for anyone that uses the Internet for anything! The KPCB 2015 Internet Trends Report is full of drama and surprises. In 1995, 0.6%...
Every once in a while, a client asks us to use a popular, current or classic song as a music bed in a TV or radio commercial we’re producing for them. Our answer is always NO. Not because we’re difficult, but because we know copyright law. The use of...
I’m a radio guy. It’s in my blood. When I was a teenager, I begged for a spot as an intern at WLIR on Long Island. They finally caved in and let me into the studio. ‘LIR was what was called a “progressive rock” station, and it had all the...
Some 44% of Americans aged 12 and up listen to online radio on a weekly basis, up from 36% last year and 33% the year prior, according to the latest annual “Infinite Dial” report from Edison Research and Triton Digital. Moreover, the percentage of survey respondents...
Our friends at Nielsen today released a new report on radio listening habits and usage titled “THE 2015 STATE OF THE MEDIA: AUDIO TODAY REPORT. HOW AMERICA LISTENS”. Subtitiled “Always On, Always Local”, it reports that more than 91% of...
World Radio Day….who knew? Well, apparently this day, which just happened last week, has been celebrated since 2012! It took a few years, but it may just be catching on, at least by us. In light of radio being an important part of our clients’ marketing strategies and...
Last week, Bob Abbate Marketing hosted a Google livestream that uncovered valuable info on how increasing market awareness online using Google’s products and tools, your website, online advertising, and analytics can result in more leads and sales for local...
BAM will be hosting a special Google Partners Connect event TOMORROW (February 10th) at 12:00 noon at our offices in downtown Bridgeport. This is a great opportunity for small/medium business owners and managers to hear about what’s new from the experts at...
If you’ve been wondering why commercials in the Super Bowl command a $4.5 million rate, here’s your answer. A record high audience tuned in yesterday to watch The New England Patriots defeat the Seattle Seahawks. We’re estimating that about 110...
This ad is guaranteed make even the most raucous Super Bowl party become as silent as a funeral. The 60-second ad, which is based on a real 911 call, is for the NFL’s ‘No More’ campaign. Adweek reports that the NFL donated the airtime and production costs for the ad...
