Mumbai: The RAM, & TAM Adex data ( 29 Dec 19 to 21 March 20 VS 22 March 20 to 9 May 20 ) for 4 metros ( Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkatta and Bengaluru) has further cemented the findings of earlier researches in post Covid -19 India.
While showing a tremendous increase in Women Listenership and Women related brand advertising, there has also been a high growth in Men engagement and Men oriented advertising.
It may be noted that research by AZ Research PPL in April 2020 for top 6 metros had indicated that 82 percent of population (22 percent increase) had tuned in to FM Radio post covid -19 with a significant increase in listening time ( 23 percent increase) . The research also positioned FM Radio as the most credible media amongst Print, TV and Radio.
The RAM & TAM Adex data reinforces the above, and while showing a high growth rate for Women ( please refer our press release dated 13 July 2020) its findings show that the increase is very significant amongst Men also
The following are the significant increase in Male listenership and engagement as per post-Covid 19 RAM research release:
- 82 percent growth in TSL, Mumbai .
- 53 percent in TSL, Bengaluru.
- 26 percent growth in reach, New Delhi.
- 22 percent in reach, Kolkata.
The TAM Adex data ( 29 Dec 19 to 21 March 20 VS 22 March 20 to 9 May 20 ) also reflects consequent high growth in Advertising targeted to Men. The significant increases have been in :
- Loan Professional / Personal – 5868 percent.
- Restaurants/ Lodges – 1108 percent.
- Adhesives – 173 percent.
- Professional Services / Financial Services – 100 percent.
- Retail Auto / Automotive Fuel – 100 percent.
- Chit Fund /Benefit Fund – 100 percent
Anurradha Prasad, President of Association of Radio Operators, India, expressed – “ I am very pleased to see continuing trends in an increase in listenership, engagement, and advertising in FM Radio post covid -19. It is heartening to see that along with Women, Men also have been increasingly turning to Radio for infotainment needs. The increase in Advertising oriented to Men is a continuation of recovery to a high growth scenario for FM Radio. “
Said Abraham Thomas, CEO, Big FM – “ Radio has been a constant companion for our male listeners while at home through this lockdown, leading to a commendable 20% plus an increase in Listenership amongst Men. Most Heartening to see that it has resulted in a direct increase in advertising targeted towards men across various categories. Radio can help revive the economy, let’s advertise!”
