Unlocking untapped potential in free-to-air TV advertising for East Coast SMEs in Malaysia

Wan Mohd Ghazali, Wan Norshira and Ab Kadir, Hasnah and Mohamed, Shafizan and Abdullah, Nor Hafizah and Yusoff, Siti Zanariah and Mohd Nasir, Nur Shakira (2024) Unlocking untapped potential in free-to-air TV advertising for East Coast SMEs in Malaysia. SEARCH Journal of Media and Communication Research, 16 (3). pp. 47-62. E-ISSN 2672-7080

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Abstract

Advertising contributes to the revenues of the broadcasting industry, paving the way for a sustainable broadcast and media ecosystem. However, due to the popularity of streaming services, advertising has been siphoned from broadcasters, leaving them struggling to survive. This paper explores freeto-air (FTA) television (TV) advertising opportunities in the East Coast region of Peninsular Malaysia. The East Coast region was an ideal location for this study due to its strong sense of community, cultural pride, and attractive identity that would offer a unique perspective on FTA TV viewing. Surveys were conducted with 403 respondents, selected using a multi-stage sampling procedure, from August to September 2023. The sample also included small-medium entrepreneurs (SMEs) to explore their interest in FTA TV advertising. The findings show that viewers in the East Coast region had favourable perceptions of the commercial breaks on FTA TV. The study also reveals that if broadcasters are prepared to adapt to their viewers’ shifting demands and watching preferences, FTA TV advertising will remain competitive with digital platforms. In conclusion, this paper is a thoughtful effort to assist proper FTA TV content development to ensure the sustainability of the broadcast and media ecosystem. By focusing on advertising opportunities in Terengganu, Kelantan, and Pahang, this study taps into a niche audience in the region often overlooked in broader media research

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Advertising, broadcasting, free-to-air channels, revenue, viewing habit
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) > H61.8 Communication of information H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) > H93 Popular works H Social Sciences > HE Transportation and Communications
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Communication Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Depositing User:	Dr Shafizan Mohamed
Date Deposited:	12 Dec 2024 12:24
Last Modified:	12 Dec 2024 12:24
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/116634

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