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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDo you wish your auto repair shop\u2019s name was on the lips of every potential customer in town? Automotive radio ads can bring that vision to life! Spark brand buzz, generate conversations about your fantastic services, and increase profits through consistent, memorable radio advertising. Here\u2019s how:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5 Keys to Automotive Radio Ads\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before you invest, make sure your strategy for automotive radio ads will:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Focus on Branding<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Hit your Target Market (and not much more)<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Frequently Hit Your Target Market<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Be Memorable and Repeatable<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Generate an ROI<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Focus on Branding<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Radio is a branding tool\u2014no ifs, ands, or buts about it.<\/span><\/p>\n

    When an ad comes on the radio, drivers are busy driving. They can\u2019t dial a phone or write a note, and they\u2019re unlikely to swerve off the road and drive right to your shop.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Instead, radio works best to drill your message into drivers\u2019 minds over a long period of time. Consistent messaging becomes so ingrained in their mind that the next time they need an oil change or tire rotation, they automatically think of your auto repair shop!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    ShopOwnerMag<\/span><\/a>\u00a0talked to Mike Upton with Upton Tire Pros about radio\u2019s effectiveness for branding.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u201cThe reason we started doing so much radio advertising two or three <\/span>years ago is we had just rebranded ourselves and opened a fourth store,\u201d <\/span>he explains. \u201cWe added Tire Pros as an affiliation, so we had become <\/span>Upton Tire Pros. We were trying to build brand awareness. It was more of a branding thing \u2013 we didn\u2019t talk about the week\u2019s sales. [\u2026] I feel like we got a lot of new customers by doing it,\u201d Upton says.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    Upton Tire Pros had a clear, specific strategy: create buzz around their new name. By running frequent and memorable radio ads, they successfully rebranded and generated new customers.<\/p>\n

    If your goal isn\u2019t to create a stronger, more recognizable brand for your auto shop, then you should check out these direct-response advertising options.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

    Hit Your Target Market (and not much more)<\/span><\/h2>\n

    When evaluating radio ads (or any advertising for that matter), you should ask two questions:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Where is my target audience?<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Where will the ad be distributed?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      For advertising to be effective, there should be as much overlap between the two as possible.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      For that reason, we\u00a0<\/span>don\u2019t<\/span><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0recommend radio advertising for single-location shops. Most likely, your customers are coming from a small radius around your business. While radio ads would definitely hit your target market, they\u2019d also be broadcast to thousands of other listeners who are too far away to use your services!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      \"Automotive\"Automotive<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Instead of spending your ad budget to reach people that aren\u2019t likely to become customers, look into hyperlocal advertising options such as\u00a0<\/span>register tape advertising<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

      If you have multiple locations \u2013 especially if they\u2019re spread out around a large city\u2013 radio can be an effective and profitable option. In one fell swoop, your message is broadcast to thousands of listeners. And no matter where they live or work, these potential customers are just a few miles from one of your shop locations.<\/span><\/p>\n

      \"Automotive\"Automotive<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Frequently Hit Your Target Market<\/span><\/h2>\n

      Studies have proven that the more frequently an ad is seen (or heard), the more likely someone is to take action. While there is no magic number per se, studies have shown that\u00a0<\/span>exposing one person to an ad 5-9 times has proven most effective in lifting brand awareness.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Radio is a great medium for repetition because you can advertise multiple times a day, every day of the week. While that may not be realistic based on your budget, you should at least run your ad 3-4 times per week to get the best results.\u00a0<\/span>LeadsRX<\/span><\/a>\u00a0found this level of repetition generated a 10% growth in website traffic.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Create Memorable Radio Ads<\/span><\/h2>\n

      Your radio commercial needs to stick in the driver\u2019s mind until they can take action. Here are some tips for creating memorable, actionable automotive radio ads.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Decide on One Call-To-Action<\/span><\/h3>\n

      After hearing your ad, what is the ONE thing you want listeners to do? We recommend driving listeners to your website.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Websites are easier for people to remember than a random string of numbers (aka, phone numbers). And since your website domain includes the name of your business, it helps to reinforce your brand. Plus, everyone owns a smartphone! So following through on your call-to-action is achievable from a vehicle.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Choose Your Words Carefully<\/span><\/h3>\n

      In just 150 words (or less), you need to connect with your audience and incentivize them to carry out your call-to-action. To get all of this done in just 15 or 30 seconds, you need to be extremely picky about what you say!<\/span><\/p>\n

      Anything that doesn\u2019t support your call-to-action should be removed from your ad. Try to stick to three points:<\/span><\/p>\n