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 […]
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. […]
Think Like TV: Tips to Making a One-Way Medium Interactive
The request lines don’t ring very often anymore. So, how can we make radio interactive without callers? Luckily, social media and texting became popular about the time calling in to a radio show became unpopular. We have the opportunity to make our one-way medium a two-way interaction between us and the listeners. We also know […]
Pinterest 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. […]