The Infinite Dial 2013

Check out this year’s latest digital media trends in The Infinite Dial 2013: Navigating Digital Platforms, from Arbitron and Edison Research. The study covers in-car radio usage; tablet, ebook reader and other portable device ownership; and online radio popularity. 4.2.13

Download the study and webinar replay here.

Black Radio Today 2013

Regardless of age, time of day, or listening location, radio remains a reliable media companion to 92% of Black consumers weekly. Black Radio Today 2013 is an up-to-date look at listening to the nine most popular formats among Black listeners.3.21.13

Download the Executive Summary now.

Arbitron clients can download the full study at my.arbitron.com.

New Commute Profiles for All Arbitron Metros

From the U.S. Census Bureau, we have updated our commuting data for each Arbitron Metro market. The data underscore the power of radio in vehicles, especially when traveling to and from work. 3.6.13

The data include:

• Average commute times to work
• Mode of transportation to work
• Time leaving home for work

See the commute times for each Arbitron Metro.

Sharpen Your Programming Skills With New Insights Twice a Week

PDs and consultants in all-sized markets will enjoy reading “Not Your Average Quarter-Hour,” a column about radio and ratings, served up fresh every week.7.31.12

Read this week’s insights now!

• The Emergency Alert System and PPM Encoding (PDF) 11.3.11
• GRP Reliability Calculator (moved to my.arbitron.com)
• PPM Markets with Sample Targets (PDF)9.25.12
• 2012 PPM Data Delivery Schedule (PDF)
• 2013 PPM Data Delivery Schedule (PDF)
• Guide to Understanding and Using PPM Data (PDF)
• PPM Training for Radio Stations (PDF)  5.22.08