The Influence of Local News on Consumer Behavior: A Closer Look

by | Mar 27, 2024

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Let’s face it — the world of broadcast is changing, and your team doesn’t have time to waste chasing outdated leads or second-guessing who the right contact is.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 Reps spend valuable time hunting down contact names, verifying titles, guessing email formats, and navigating outdated org charts — often just to be met with radio silence.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.


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Bill Blog- Feb (3)

One of the biggest trends we see at ShareBuilders is the strong demand for local news in the early morning and early news. On the flipside, there has been a lack of demand in late news over the past several quarters. Some of it is understandable, given how primetime viewing habits have evolved. More streaming and less primetime viewing means the lead-in for local news isn ‘t as strong as they were five or ten years ago.

Bill Blog- Feb (4)That is a missed opportunity for those not participating in late news, or any local news for that matter, according to TVB. They recently released a study that sheds some light on TV’s role in consumer behavior, and its findings show some very positive results for local news. The study assessed the impact of various media platforms on consumer decision-making across eight distinct categories, surveying responses from individuals exposed to advertising via more than 20 media platforms.

The findings showed that TV remains the most significant influencer among all stages of the purchase funnel. That finding isn ‘t shocking. However, local broadcast TV news ranks as THE most trusted media platform. Station websites and apps also registered at the top among digital platforms in trustworthiness.

Below are some key insights from the survey regarding trust in media sources when it comes to news consumption:

I Trust The News I see/Hear on This Media Source.

  • Local Broadcast TV News – 73%
  • National Broadcast Network TV News – 69%
  • Local Newspapers – 67%
  • Radio Stations – 65%
  • Public TV News – 64%
  • Cable TV News – 61%

In sharp contrast, digital platforms generally ranked at the bottom of the list.

  • Streaming radio – 54%
  • Podcasts – 47%
  • Social Media – 43%

When you break it down, digital media is the shiny new toy, but broadcast TV and its news ducts remain the best way to influence consumer behavior. This study is good news for broadcasters and a great way for local businesses to use the exposure in local news to gain consumer confidence.