Attention for Audio

Tuning in to listener engagement

In a world where multitasking is the norm, capturing genuine human attention through audio advertising is akin to hitting the perfect note in a symphony. At Amplified, we ensure your audio ads don't just play in the background, they resonate with your audience.

Understanding audio attention

Audio platforms, from traditional radio to digital streaming services, accompany listeners through various daily activities, be it working, commuting, or exercising. However, the challenge lies in ensuring your message cuts through the ambient noise.

We categorise attention into three distinct types:

Active attention
Listeners are fully engaged with your ad, music to any marketer's ears
Passive attention
The ad is heard, but the listener's focus is divided, perhaps pondering what's for dinner
Non attention
The ad goes unnoticed, time to rethink your strategy.
Grasping these nuances enables you to craft audio ads that truly captivate.

Our approach: real listeners, real insights

Measuring attention in audio environments requires innovative techniques beyond visual tracking. We employ methods such as Short Term Advertising Strength (STAS) to assess the immediate impact of your audio ads. By engaging listeners in interactive tasks and surveys, we translate their responses into actionable attention metrics.

Our methodology encompasses:

  • STAS Measurement: Evaluating the immediate effect of your ad on brand choice
  • Listening Context: Considering factors like time of day, day of the week, and listening environment
  • Behavioural Analysis: Understanding how listeners interact with audio content across different platforms.

This comprehensive analysis provides a true human-level insight, ensuring your audio advertising strategy is both effective and efficient.

The commercial edge of audio attention

Incorporating attention metrics into your audio advertising strategy isn't just insightful, it's profitable. Here's how:

Optimise Media Spend

Allocate your budget to audio platforms and time slots that command the highest attention, reducing wastage

Enhance Creative Impact

Develop ads that not only attract but maintain listener attention, leading to higher engagement

Boost Brand Recall

Ads that secure active attention are more likely to be remembered, driving conversions and brand growth

By focusing on human attention, you bridge the gap between assumed engagement and reality, leading to more effective campaigns.

Customer Story

Spotify x Amplified – Proving the Power of Audio Attention

Spotify partnered with Amplified to measure real human attention in streaming audio environments. The study revealed listeners maintain high active attention in screenless moments, proving that audio isn’t just background noise, it’s a prime channel for brand recall and engagement.Insights from Short-Term Advertising Strength (STAS) measurement showed that ads placed in the right listening contexts, like workouts and commutes, drove higher brand choice uplift. These findings helped advertisers refine creative strategies and media placements for maximum impact.

Why attention matters

Without attention,

there's no impact.

Without impact,

there’s no result.

Without results… well,

let’s not go there.

Attention is the foundation of effective advertising, and we’re here to help you unlock it. With our data-backed insights, you can go beyond "airing ads" to delivering campaigns that stick, resonate, and drive action.

Why Attention Matters in Audio Advertising
In the auditory landscape, where listeners can easily tune out, capturing and maintaining attention is crucial. Our attention metrics provide a clear picture of audience focus, allowing you to compare data across channels and build a confident media mix strategy.

Ready to Amplify Your Audio Advertising?

Understanding and leveraging attention can transform your audio advertising efforts. Let's turn passive listeners into active engagers.