What Happens When Your Favorite Radio Show Disappears? The Answer Should Terrify (and Excite) You
We asked 3,155 radio listeners across the US a simple question: If your favorite radio show disappeared tomorrow, how long would it take you to notice? The results should wake up every program director, general manager, and sales team in the country. 85% of Radio Listeners Notice Show Changes Within 24 Hours 51% said they’d […]
Super Bowl 2026: What 500+ Viewers Told Us About Ads, Streaming, and Attention in Real Time
At Crowd React Media, a division of Harker Bos Group, we surveyed over 500 Super Bowl viewers within 12 hours of the final whistle to capture real-time advertising recall, viewing behavior, and engagement with the game and halftime show. Speed matters when measuring recall. By fielding immediately after the broadcast, we were able to see […]
Media Minute: It’s Beginning to Sound a Lot Like Christmas (on the Radio)
Radio stations playing Christmas music during the holidays is a custom that has endured throughout the years. And while most radio listeners indeed enjoy Christmas music during the holidays there are some data points stations should consider when going all in on Rudolph, Kris Kringle, et al. We asked over 700 radio listeners from across […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
HBG Media Minute: How do workers pass the time on the job? They are listening to audio.
In this week’s edition of the Harker Bos Group Media Minute, we dive into a recent study that asked 800+ radio listeners nationwide about their audio listening habits on the job. The results are startling, especially if you are a boss (or hold any sort of management position). Of the radio listeners we surveyed, 86% […]
State of Media 2024 – Country Radio
In our latest blog, we explore Country radio enthusiasts. In “The State of Media 2024” study by Harker Bos Group, we surveyed 500+ U.S. media consumers aged 18+, uncovering preferences from Cable/Satellite TV to Music Streaming Services. Our analysis reveals insights across age, gender, and lifestyle/work choices. Join us as we navigate differences between Office […]
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, […]