Your cigarette lighter is out of fluid and you have an electric stove. Pam Anderson is doing a book signing at the mall and you’re bummed you have to work. You think “loaded dishwasher” means your wife is drunk. These are white trash people problems, and apparently they resonate with people all over the world. […]
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Selling Social: Are Social Media Endorsements a Good Idea?
Social media savvy radio clients are inquiring about online endorsements, creating revenue opportunities for both radio stations and air talent. However, with opportunity comes responsibility. Stations and talent have built online communities based on trust. Listeners trust that your social media content will be a reflection of what they hear on air- an extension of […]
A 12 Month Resolution for 2012: Build Your Own Personality Brand
If you were asked to define your personality brand in 3-4 words, could you do it? The American Marketing Association defines a brand as a “name, term, design, symbol, or any other feature that identifies one seller’s good or service as distinct from those of other sellers.” The key word in this definition is distinct. […]
Your Brand Has A Voice
It’s easy for radio talent to engage listeners with social media. Your DJs interact with listeners the way they would with a friend or acquaintance, because their brand is their personality. But what about your station accounts? How should brands interact with people on a social media platform? Like a person. Humanizing your station’s Facebook […]
Social Media Policy: Drawing The Line
When it comes to social media, it should be common sense for employees to act in the best interest of the brand. The fact that many company brands have been damaged by the online musings of their employees says otherwise. It’s not just the disgruntled employee whose online mistakes affect the station or show brand. […]