I spoke at the Ontario Broadcasters Association Fall Conference and one of the questions for our panel was “Where does social media fit against where your website sits?” This question comes up often, as managers and talent alike try to prioritize and determine the relationship between the station website and social media. So, what is […]
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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 […]
Why Requiring Talent To Include Links in Facebook Posts Doesn’t Work
Some radio companies have created a new Facebook guideline that requires talent to place a link to the station website in every post. While I am a big believer in using social media to drive website traffic and create strategies for clients to do just that, I am not a fan of this practice. The […]
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 […]
Getting Started on Twitter: A Cure for the Twitter Jitters
Twitter looks fun, but you don’t understand exactly how it works? Everyone feels that way when they first sign up. To cure those Twitter jitters, here’s what you need to know to get started: How it Works You have 140 characters for each tweet. You’ll want to craft your tweets efficiently to convey your message […]
11 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. […]