Radio traffic buyer’s guide

Which radio traffic system is right for you?

Your radio traffic system is the core of your business operations. It can be the solution that streamlines and integrates or the barrier to modernization. Traffic software has evolved significantly since its debut decades ago. Are you stuck with a system that’s holding you and more revenue generation back?

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3traffic systems, one for every station’s size and structure

The cost of switching radio traffic systems is high, but the cost of staying is higher

Migrating to a new radio traffic system may seem like an obstacle you don’t want to face, but what do you lose by sticking with a system that lets you down every day? Some traffic companies don’t even offer a solution made for radio, which makes them overly complex and anything but user-friendly.

Most lack critical integration capabilities with third-party digital, sales tools, data management software and more. Further, innovation and investment by many providers remain at zero, so you’re always behind in creating a flexible, scalable and agile solution.

Migrating and transitioning to a new system requires energy and resources. We’re experts at this, providing dedicated resources who have worked in radio traffic for decades.

So, how do you know what the right system is for you?

The cost of switching is high. The cost of staying is higher.

We’re experts at migrations, providing dedicated resources who have worked in radio traffic for decades.

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Selecting the best radio traffic system: what to consider

Our three traffic systems offer a solution for every station, no matter your size, structure or unique needs. Identifying the best fit for you comes down to the criteria defined below.

01

What’s your traffic operations structure?

In addition to order volume, your traffic operations structure is a critical consideration. Which of these are you?

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Lean

People wear many hats and have flexible roles.

Best fit:Visual TrafficRadioTraffic™
Complex

Operations cover multiple markets, the traffic department has very defined roles, and you have many user roles.

Best fit:Marketron Traffic
02

How does market size or number of stations impact the traffic system that’s right for you?

Marketron’s traffic systems focus more on the structure and volume of ad sales rather than how many markets or stations you own. The ideal traffic solution for your organization depends more on your user makeup.

Some stations have many users, including traffic managers, continuity specialists, salespeople and sales managers. Others only have traffic roles working within the system. Your sales volume also influences the best system for you, regardless of how many stations you operate. Our traffic experts will consider all of this when suggesting a product.

What matters most

Structure and volume of ad salesMatters more
Number of markets or stationsMatters less

Your user makeup

Many users
Traffic managersContinuity specialistsSalespeopleSales managers
Traffic roles only
Traffic managers
03

How do you want payment capabilities to work?

Modern traffic systems have adopted electronic invoicing and payments. It reduces inefficiencies and costs associated with paper billing and can decrease your days outstanding. Healthy cash flow starts with online invoicing and payments.

Each radio solution from Marketron offers PayNow integrations and all its features.

Need more?

Marketron Traffic is the best option if you need additional features like multistation invoicing and automatic import of payments to AR.

Best fit:Marketron Traffic
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04

What traffic reporting features do you need?

All our solutions deliver robust reporting, including:

Real-time data and analyticsReporting options for sales, inventory and missing copyCustom report building

Other specialized reporting options include:

Multimarket reporting

Visual TrafficMarketron Traffic

Automated report scheduling, running and distribution

Visual Traffic
05

What ad tactics do you sell?

Our traffic systems enable easy selling across radio spots, owned and operated (O&O) inventory and third-party digital.

Over-the-air (OTA) ads

All three traffic systems manage over-the-air ads.

Marketron TrafficVisual TrafficRadioTraffic™

Third-party digital

You’ll gain the most flexibility with Marketron NXT Digital on Visual Traffic and Marketron Traffic.

Visual TrafficMarketron Traffic

Owned and operated (O&O)

For O&O, opt for Marketron Traffic.

Marketron Traffic
06

What other radio traffic features do you want?

There’s much more functionality to discover with our traffic products.

Feature comparison of Marketron Traffic, Visual Traffic and RadioTraffic
Feature Marketron Traffic Visual Traffic RadioTraffic™
Operations
Auto-reconciliation✓✓✓
Network bartering✓✓✓
Automated network and invoice affidavit processing✓✓✓
Automated log scheduling tool✓✓—
Multi-level order approval process✓✓—
Proof of performance and reporting
Proof of performance for past spots✓✓✓
Proof of performance for future spots✓✓—
Rolled-up reporting for multiple markets✓——
Services
Access to traffic management as a service✓✓—
System consulting services✓——
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Why Marketron is the leader in radio traffic

  • One connected ecosystem: software, integrations, features and services
  • Decades of development, built for what’s next
  • Responsive support from the most experienced traffic experts in radio

Trust the leader in radio traffic to be your guide.

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