Radio Revenues Inch Up 1% Y-O-Y in Q3

Radio ad revenues grew marginally in Q3, up 1% year-over-year to reach $4.6 billion, according to the latest quarterly revenue report [pdf] from the Radio Advertising Bureau. That still managed to be the best result so far this year, following flat revenues in both Q1 and Q2. Digital continued to be the fastest-gaining radio sector, up by 19% year-over-year, but remains the smallest revenue-driver. Spot, the largest, saw a 1% increase in revenues year-over-year, but is flat for the year-to-date. The study finds wireless carriers continuing to invest more heavily in the medium. (more…)