I’ve Been Thinking… (the mikeberlak.com forum)


Social Networking on the radio?

Posted in radio programming by mikeberlak on the March 17, 2008

How would we do that?

Much has been written about the challenge of competing with all the newer web-based technologies.  Should we compete with i-Pods by trying to sound like i-Pods?  Can we make headway with users who find their web networks more personal by making our radio stations less personal?  Are we rocket scientists or aren’t we?

I had an idea for a way to really engage the audience…to “socially network,” if you will…via a traditional broadcast facility.  Here in my home market, I’d call it SoundCharlotte and an entire website of explanation awaits your click here.

Yeah, it’s just a little of what they used to call “full service,” but with a 21st-century presentation, and a LOT of two-way, immediate, interaction with our users. 

I’d love to hear your feedback.

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