According to a new study by DELOITTE (full report below), radio is dodging the digital bullet and showing incredible resilience while other forms of traditional media continue to wane, particularly with younger audiences.

"At current rates of decline, in fact, American 18-34 year olds will likely spend more time listening to radio than watching traditional TV by 2025." Deloitte Insights, 2019

WHY?

Radio is surviving digital disruption because of its revenue, reach and resilience.

REVENUE

It still delivers one of the strongest returns on ad spend in all of media.

$8 to $1 

Return on ad spend

Source: 04/16/2018; Nielsen Sales Effect Studies

REACH

Radio is the #1 mass reach medium across adults and millennials. (see image for graph)

RESILIENCE 

Radio has maintained its reach over the past 5 decades, despite the influx of new media eroding other forms of traditional media. (see image for graph)

So stop worrying about cord cutters and print disappearing. iHeartMedia reaches 9 out 10 consumers at home, at work and on the go. 

If you're ready to invest in the most resilient medium, we're the ones you want to talk to.