Want to get more shoppers into your showrooms? We want that too. After launching thousands of local and regional dealer audio campaigns, our experts share the 4 most relevant, actionable insights for advertisers to attract potential buyers in for a test drive.

By shifting dollars to Audio, you’re connecting to eager and interested consumers. In fact, nine out of ten people planning to buy a car in the next year listen to Audio. Plus radio has the buyers you can’t find anywhere else. More than half of auto intenders (57%) don’t subscribe to cable. 

Listen up because listening has changed. There are more sweet spots of listening in our day than just the morning drive. Here’s a mini crash course in winning media tactics. 

In today’s cluttered media environment, it’s hard to get noticed. Auto advertisers can shake up what ads say and how they say it to stand out.  

First off, consumers want entertaining, engaging, and informative ads, so talk about your benefits and savings. Focus on your business, not the competitors. Wrap it all up with a strong call to action and keep it tight; Thirty-second spots are the most effective.

Next, think about who is voicing your ads. Historically, 52% of auto ads are voiced by a man and only 17% by a female voice, so spotlighting a woman’s voice could grab attention, according to Veritonic studies. 

Finally, it’s smart to remember that frequency is your friend. The more consumers hear your ads, the higher the recall, brand engagement, and purchase consideration. That improves the probability they’ll drive away from your lot in a new vehicle.

Audio listeners love their favorite radio personalities, DJs, and podcast hosts. That loyalty is one of audio’s secret weapons, so brands should lean in. 

Radio and podcast endorsements are incredibly powerful. When popular hosts recommend a product and services, it resonates. Engage a local DJ or podcaster to drive your vehicle and tell their listeners about the fantastic experience. That recommendation pays dividends.  

Consider this example: When Mazda wanted to raise its profile with auto shoppers, it supplied local Audacy hosts with brand new vehicles, and they raved about the cars on air with their own personal flair. Afterward, Mazda recorded a 9.5% increase in brand favorability and a 10.4% jump in brand consideration. That’s proof that endorsements deliver.

Audio can help auto advertisers connect with the right audiences, engage potential buyers, and convert those leads into sales. We can help auto dealers transform these insights into an actionable campaign. So let’s start those engines.

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