One billion people actively use Facebook each month. Twitter boasts 500 million users. Seventy-two hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute. Sixty-two percent of adults worldwide now use social media. Because your customers or clients are using social media daily, communicating and marketing on social platforms is no longer a luxury. It’s a […]
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A Conference All About Radio and Digital
If you read my blog, (and don’t say you don’t, because you are reading it right now!) you’re probably interested in the relationship between radio and digital. Did you know there is a conference that explores radio’s opportunities with digital media? Join me March 4-5 in Santa Clara, California for Radio Ink’s Convergence conference. I […]
Facebook’s Data Use Policy Changes and The Hoax Post
You didn’t know Facebook made a change to their data use policy? That’s probably because they sent the email to users the night before Thanksgiving, right when you decided to unplug and relax for a couple of days. In fact, you may have seen other Facebook users posting a “copyright notice” to claim ownership of […]
Like This If You Like Doughnuts: The Empty Facebook Post
“Like this if you like doughnuts, too.” “Share this if you’re single.” “Like this if you’ve ever played football.” What do these statements tell you about the brand, station, or person who posted them? Nothing. Except that they are desperate for engagement. Every post, tweet, pin you make is representative of your brand. While studies […]
Tease Me… If You Want Me To Click That Link!
Are you crafting social media teases to drive website traffic? You spend time crafting teases that keep listeners hanging on through the break. Social media is no different. If you want listeners to click through to your website when you attach a link to a Facebook post, you have to craft a compelling tease. Often […]
Social 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 […]