The Truth About Radio podcast with Dave Sturgeon

Myth #6: You Can't Measure Radio

The Truth About Radio podcast with Dave Sturgeon

Show Notes

Send us Fan Mail TRUTH: That’s adorable. You mean YOU don’t know how to measure radio? Just because you can’t click a dashboard doesn’t mean nothing happened. Big brands know the secret: Radio isn’t invisible — it’s just not needy. It doesn’t beg for clicks — it sparks real-world action. And smart marketers know how to track it. Here’s how advertisers measure what you think can’t be measured: - Web lift — Watch the website traffic spike after a well-placed ad. (Especially first-in-break.) - C...

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