Shell was the biggest radio advertiser in the first half of 2016. According to the Nielsen Radio Audience Measurement (RAM) 2016 survey, the Dutch oil and lubricant producer's radio advertising expenditure reached Rp 18 billion in the first half of 2016. The highest number of ad spots came from consumer goods producer Unilever, reaching 5,800.
Radio remains a target for producers seeking to reach specific consumer segments amidst the rise of digital media and the continued high penetration of television. For listeners, radio is a medium for information and entertainment, with some listeners loyal to particular radio stations or presenters.
In this 2016 survey, radio penetration reached 38 percent, or 20 million people across 11 cities. The RAM survey included 42 radio stations in 11 Indonesian cities. Advertising and spot calculations were based on the gross rate card.
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