Redefining TV Preferences – How Daypart Revenue Contribution is Changing

by | Jun 7, 2023

Why waste time on cold calls when you can make 25 warm, value-driven touches in the time it used to take to make five cold calls?

Let’s face it — the world of broadcast is changing, and your team doesn’t have time to waste chasing outdated leads or second-guessing who the right contact is. Every call, every email, every outreach should be strategic, and that starts with having the right data.

That’s where Data Enrichment, powered by the ShareBuilders Assistant, comes in.

The Hidden Cost of Cold Calls

Cold outreach is the least efficient part of the sales process. Reps spend valuable time hunting down contact names, verifying titles, guessing email formats, and navigating outdated org charts — often just to be met with radio silence.

It may not be that your pitch is wrong. It’s that your data isn’t working hard enough for you.

Data Enrichment solves this by doing what no spreadsheet ever could: it intelligently fills in the blanks, updates stale records, and gives you the confidence that your message is reaching the right person at the right time — with the right message.


Smarter Outreach Starts with Enriched Data

Imagine opening your CRM and instantly seeing:

  • The correct contact with title, email, and phone number

  • A full DISC assessment of the contact you are reaching out to

  • Pain points and insights for every account

  • Brand logos, colors, and taglines

  • Past activity and pending revenue, all in one view

That’s not a dream — it’s data enrichment done right.


Powering Personalization with Purpose

Today’s buyers don’t respond to generic outreach. They respond to personalized, value-driven conversations that prove you’ve done your homework. That’s why Data Enrichment doesn’t just clean up your CRM — it powers strategic VBRs (Value-Based Reasons) that connect to real challenges and opportunities.

Whether you’re prospecting new business, upselling, or renewing, your team can confidently engage with messaging that resonates.

With the Data Enrichment Assistant, your team can:

  • Identify Relevant Contacts: Stop guessing and start connecting with decision-makers and influencers.

  • Keep CRM Records Up to Date: Automatically capture changes in leadership, ownership, or structure across brands and stations.

  • Craft Stronger VBRs: Leverage insights to tailor outreach based on real business context and market dynamics.

  • Accelerate Sales Cycles: Spend less time researching and more time selling.

  • Drive Higher Response Rates: Personalized, relevant outreach cuts through the noise and earns replies.


More Than a Tool — It’s a Revenue Strategy

Data Enrichment, powered by the ShareBuilders Assistant, is more than just a feature. It’s a sales enabler designed specifically for media sales teams who want to get serious about performance.

For national reps juggling dozens of accounts or local sellers trying to stand out in a competitive market, data enrichment means every touch is smarter, faster, and more likely to convert.


Built for Media Sales. Backed by ShareBuilders.

At ShareBuilders, we’ve spent decades helping media companies grow smarter and sell better. We know how fragmented ownership groups can be. We know the importance of timing, trust, and targeting. That’s why our Data Enrichment is purpose-built for the unique needs of your industry.

So whether you’re working in television, radio, out-of-home, or digital, we’ve got your back.


Ready to Activate Warm Leads at Scale?

Reps shouldn’t have to choose between volume and value. With ShareBuilders, they don’t have to. The Data Enrichment Assistant transforms your sales outreach by turning disconnected data into connected opportunities. Click the button below to learn more or book a demo!

_June Blog - Joe

Linear television has been a staple of entertainment and information for many decades, with millions of people tuning in daily to watch their favorite shows and news programs. However, in recent years, there has been a noticeable change in TV ratings and daily viewing habits across all dayparts.

Prime, in particular, has been impacted significantly by the rise and rapid growth of streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+, as well as platforms offered by the networks themselves, such as Peacock and Paramount. These platforms offer a vast library of content, including original series and films, and are available to viewers on a subscription basis. With the ability to watch what they want, when they want, viewers no longer have to be tied to a specific time slot to catch their favorite shows.

_June Blog - Joe 2The decline in TV ratings has also had a significant impact on advertisers. With fewer viewers tuning in, advertising rates have decreased, making it more difficult for stations to generate revenue. This has led to a reduction in the amount of money available for the production of new content, which has further contributed to the decline in ratings.

Gone are the days when Prime would represent anywhere from 20-25% of a stations revenue in a year. Just since 2019, we have seen this percentage decline to 15% on average, and in some cases less than 10%. Due to less of a lead-in from Prime viewership, Late News has also seen a decline in demand. But changes in viewership doesn ‘t necessarily mean declines across all dayparts. Where we have seen this demand and revenue increase is in Early News and Morning News. Between the top two news dayparts, what used to represent 30-35% of a stations revenue, now represents almost 50% of revenue on average.

KSLDespite the decline in TV ratings, the future of television is far from bleak. Local TV stations must capitalize on what they do best, local news and the increasing growth in Sports, which is projected to grow 15-20% in 2023, according to this article. ShareBuilders has a number of tools to help you better understand the specific trends of your station ‘s dayparts and guide you through strategies to maximize revenue where growth opportunities exist.