Let’s get real. We often see tension between radio station management and talent when it comes to social media. Management wants to build both station and show brands. Talent are often focused on elevating just their show brand but undoubtedly benefit greatly when the station brand is strong.
Read25 Digital Innovations That Have Changed Radio For the Better
“It’s a fad.” “Where’s the ROI in that?” “How’s that going to drive ratings?” Radio managers and talent alike were skeptical of many of the biggest digital innovations when they first disrupted the industry and its operations. But today? These innovations build our brands, drive deeper connections with our listeners, and provide new platforms for…
Read4 Tips for Marketing to Millennial Moms
Millennial moms are discerning. They expect authenticity and are drawn to brands that tell a compelling story with every touchpoint. Moms today demand more from your marketing than ever before. As I shared on a recent panel at M2Moms, here are 3 things you should know when marketing to millennial moms: Think mobile first. Moms…
ReadSocial Media is Like Shoe Shopping
You need something new to spice up your wardrobe. You head to the mall and fall in love with a gorgeous pair of shoes. They’re shoes, and you need shoes. They’re beautiful, shiny and new, and you’ve seen them in every magazine as the hot new trend. If everyone says they’re hot, you’ve got to…
Read11 Digital Predictions for the Radio Industry
Based on the digital landscape in radio today, here are 11 predictions for radio’s future in digital: 1. The fusion of on-air content and online platforms will be seamless. As radio stations develop strong digital strategies for their on-air talent, the content and engagement of online platforms will be naturally integrated into the on-air show….
ReadPinterest and Top 40 Radio: Embrace Her Lifestyle
There’s a reason so many brands and businesses are creating a marketing strategy just for Pinterest. It’s a huge traffic driver. Recent statistics show it provides more referral traffic to other websites than YouTube, Google+ and LinkedIn combined. Whether you’re a blogger, a retail boutique, or a radio station, traffic to your website is important….
ReadMarrying Radio and Digital: Challenge #4
This is the final part to a four part series called “The Challenges of Marrying Radio and Digital. Here are the other parts to the series: Challenge #1: Accepting Change Challenge #2: Strategy Challenge #3: Staffing and Time Challenge #4: Monetizing How can we monetize social media, mobile apps, streaming, the station website, etc.?…
ReadMarrying Radio and Digital: Challenge #3
This is part three of a four part series called “The Challenges of Marrying Radio and Digital. Read Challenge #1, Accepting Change, here. Click here for Challenge #2, Strategy. Challenge #3: Staffing and Time Radio may as well have coined the term “wearing many hats”. Because our industry has not been exempt from the effects…
ReadMarrying Radio and Digital: Challenge #1
Regardless of where you stand on the convergence of radio and digital, the fact that the conversation exists proves that the radio industry is adapting. We’re putting our heads together– sharing knowledge, experience, and research to carve out the path ahead of us. Whether you’re market 2 or 200, it’s in our best interest as…
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