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Now Open: Political Advertising Window on Charlotte Radio

Sep 8, 2020 11:43:58 AM / by Larry Julius

On September 4, the political advertising window opened on Charlotte television and radio stations.  This is a 60 day period leading up to a general election when broadcast stations licensed by the Federal Communication Commission are obligated to offer candidates for national office the opportunity to buy commercials at the lowest unit rate (LUR).

For example, if a high-frequency advertiser like McDonald's earns the lowest rates on a particular Charlotte radio station during morning drive-time, then any candidate for federal office must, during the 60-day political window, be offered the same rate for morning drive time on that station, regardless of frequency.

If, however, the McDonald's rate is contingent on the radio station's ability to pre-empt commercials without notice, then qualified candidates must agree to identical terms to receive the same rate.

To facilitate the purchase of commercials on Charlotte radio, stations will supply candidates with a political rate-card.  This card will show the LUR by time of day and by preemption parameters.

Here are other important facts about political advertising on Charlotte radio.

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Political Advertising On Charlotte Radio Sways Voters

Jul 7, 2020 3:05:51 PM / by Larry Julius

There are more than 1.8 million registered voters in the Charlotte radio metro. Here is the number by county:

  • Anson, NC: 16,119
  • Cabarrus, NC: 141,766
  • Cleveland, NC: 63,751
  • Gaston, NC: 142,410
  • Iredell, NC: 122,498
  • Lincoln, NC: 58,579
  • Mecklenburg, NC: 656,499
  • Rowan, NC: 92,556
  • Stanly, NC: 41,315
  • Union, NC: 104,583
  • Chester, SC: 20,500
  • Lancaster, SC: 63,046
  • York, SC: 182,926

According to Nielsen, Charlotte radio reaches significantly more of these registered voters than all other media, including local television pay-TV, newspaper, social media platforms, and streaming audio sites like Pandora or Spotify.

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Topics best way to advertise, radio advertising, political advertising, issue advertising, advertise on radio, voters, registered voters, candidate advertising, election advertising, likely voters, political rates

Political Advertising In Charlotte: How To Reach Likely Voters

Jan 10, 2020 6:15:00 AM / by Larry Julius

Many times the difference between winning an election and losing is a handful of ballots. This is true in races for almost every elected office, referendum, and issue on the national, statewide, and local level.

To win a modern election requires advertising. Successful advertising requires reach. In the Charlotte area, the most potent way to reach voters is on local radio.

The Charlotte area includes the North Carolina counties of Anason, Cabarrus, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, Union, plus Chester, SC Lancaster, SC and York, SC.

Last week, for instance, 89% of all registered voters in these counties tuned-in to a Charlotte radio station.  This is significantly more than were reached by local TV, local newspaper, or the major social media sites like Facebook and Instagram.

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Topics best way to advertise, radio advertising, social media advertising, television advertising, newspaper advertising, facebook, online advertising, digital advertising, political advertising, issue advertising

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