Articles by Sean Rhoads

Radio Reach

Radio: The Top Dog Underdog

It’s a fascinating time to be in marketing. We live in an era where a portion of the population believes the Earth is flat because someone with a ring light and a strong opinion said so. Entire belief systems can be built on shaky evidence, stitched together with confidence and […]

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Cash Register

The Sound of Success

Every single day, 87% of Americans are unknowingly connected to a driving force that advertisers can measure with the simplest of metrics: The sharp cha-ching of the cash drawer sliding open.The familiar zzzzt-zzzzt of a receipt rolling out.The soft whoosh and confirming tone of a sale complete. Every day across America, the day begins in a […]

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Political Advertising

Democracy’s Most Trusted Messenger

AdImpact recently reported that political ad spending for the 2026 cycle is nearing $1.1 billion. At first glance, such a robust figure feels encouraging. That optimism quickly fades when you see how the dollars are being distributed, allocations that don’t align with fact-based thinking or today’s media realities. The expected […]

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Sports Radio

Radio: The Home Field Advantage

Live sports are still king. They’re one of the last true “appointment” events left in media, and the demand only continues to grow. But here’s the big shift: while sports content is sprinting away from linear TV and onto streaming platforms, radio is holding tight to the most loyal, most […]

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passive job seeker

Job Seekers Are All Ears

A new study of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted by MARU/Matchbox and commissioned by the Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group confirms what many marketers are beginning to realize: ad-supported audio is the most powerful way to reach both active and passive job seekers. According to the December 2024 […]

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Audio Drives Intent

Audio Advertising is Full Funnel

As Marketing Directors and local business owners face increasing pressure to deliver stronger ROI and clear attribution, Max Media has observed a powerful synergy when combining traditional AM/FM radio with targeted digital marketing. The latest industry insights confirm what Max Media’s experience has shown: integrating broadcast radio with digital strategies […]

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