We’ve talked about the strength the radio still has to this day before, about 92% of people still listen to it weekly. Not surprisingly, stores that use radio ads report increases in traffic. The fact is that the radio is just as effective, if not more effective, like any other advertising medium.
Doing a radio commercial for your business is anything but straightforward, there’s a lot of things to keep an eye on. A good radio commercial captures the attention of listeners, targets a desired demographic, communicates the intended message effectively, and delivers a call to action. On top of that, it needs to spark brand conversations between consumers and create a buzz about what you are promoting, so it can reach both old and potential new consumers alike.
Because it is so much you need to do to make your radio commercial effective, there is a great number of mistakes you could make. So let’s talk about mistakes that can ruin your investment.
Phone Numbers in Radio Commercials:
A sixty-second radio commercial is expected to contain 150 words on average. A phone number usually uses 7 words of the 150 you have time to say in a commercial each time it is mentioned. Research published in the New York Times and the London Daily Telegraph reveals that 9-out-of-10 people forget a phone number within 5 seconds of hearing it, thanks to how easy it is to save those numbers and calling them without the need to type them.
There’s a better way to use those 7+ words than to say your business phone number. Invest them in emphasizing the benefits of your product or service. Though there is one exception to this, if your number spells something that’s easy to remember, then you can say that word on your commercial for people to remember.
However, considering how easy it is for your audience to find your number on the internet, we believe that it’s still a waste of your commercial’s time.
Test your commercial before it airs:
Before you run your ad, you need to test it as much as possible with people who aren’t loyal customers. Your ad is not for them, it’s for those who are on the fence about you or haven’t heard about you.
The test will result in important information for your commercial such as, which phrases leave a lasting impact on them? Do they understand the point you are trying to get across, or are they getting confused? There is so much you can learn from testing it. You need to be able to think like your target audience to attract them to what you want to sell.
Being funny:
Getting comedy right on a radio ad is very difficult. With such a short time for your commercial, it’s really hard to make a good balance between a joke and the information you want to spread. Don’t waste your money on some jokes that will hurt your business, just tell the listener what your business will do for them in the clearest, most interesting way possible. Unless you’re a comedy professional who’s promoting your work, then the jokes are what you want to say.
Studio 52 has worked with many local and international brands belonging to diverse industries from across the UAE and worldwide in the production of radio campaigns. We are seasoned professionals on the radio advertising business. If you’re thinking of making a radio commercial for your business, don’t hesitate to call us at +97144541054 (Toll-Free Within UAE: 80052) You can also mail your requirements at sales@studio52.tv.
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