Radio, the sound of connection, emotion, attention

New global data released on the occasion of World Radio Day 2026 by the World Radio Alliance and egta, the international trade body of multiplatform TV and audio businesses, reveals that radio reaches nine out of ten people weekly, commands the highest trust of any medium, and creates emotional connections that drive results.

Connection

Scale that matters:
Radio reaches mass audiences weekly and dominates audio time.

Emotion

Emotion that drives memory:
Audio triggers stronger emotional response
— the key driver of long-term brand growth.

Attention

Attention that cuts through:
You can scroll past ads but you can’t mute your ears. When radio stirs emotion, attention follows.

Action

Trust that converts:
Messages in trusted media are believed, remembered and acted on.

The result:
higher effectiveness, stronger brands, better impact