After all these years, far too many radio station websites…suck….bad. And that’s too bad, especially for those AM news talk stations looking for relevance in a digital world. Didja know? News Talks radio stations have the BEST opportunity to leverage the Internet, and leap frog over the local newspapers competition. But are they doing it?…
WATCH VIDEO > WordPress-powered websites, podcasting & social media continues to infringe upon legacy newspaper & radio titans. But are these new digital upstarts able to create sustainable business models for hyper-local news? Is it possible to profitably monetize a community website? The short answer is yes. The slightly longer answer is hell yeah. How…
At one time, Newspaper was the #1 place to start your home buying or apartment rental search. But no more. The Internet has virtually decimated that once fertile revenue stream. The Internet is also a real pain in the a$$ for Real Estate agents as well. Most agents are forced to pay crazy rates to…
Some call WordPress a local newspaper killer. The open source, online publishing platform keeps getting better with age. WordPress levels the playing field for those who create, share and serve. Will WordPress really kill local media outlets like newspaper and radio? Not exactly. But it’s certainly stealing readership & listener count. Online news & info…
Guest interview on AC Primetime Radio. Playground Pier, Atlantic City. One of the most effective additions to our work with local news websites….has been ‘pod-casting’. Simply put, pod-casting is just audio and radio on-demand. It’s the ability to listen to your favorite radio station, on-air host or topic of choice…whenever and where ever you want….
Outdoor advertising is one of the oldest forms of advertising. Big, bold, simple….and placed next to large groups of those passing by. A company called Impactivate has decided to bring these old school billboards…and the world famous Atlantic City Boardwalk….into the world if 21st century marketing. Boardwalk ADS in Atlantic City could be seen as…
Small business has already embraced the power of WordPress for online marketing and communication. Our work with lawyers, restaurants, real estate agents, home builders and other local retail has never been stronger. Enterprise level organizations are increasing interest in this online publishing platform called WordPress. Why the boosted interest? Their current sites are hard to…
Local newspaper, broadcast and business beware. Over-reliance on social media like Facebook & Twitter could be hazardous to your health…of your business, that is. Just ask award-winning radio host, Harry Hurley. LISTEN BELOW > Known locally as the Mayor in the Morning, Hurley is the popular conservative talker on WPG Talk Radio, a part of…
Really smart people… sometimes make…. not-so-smart decisions. This thought came to mind as I witness Newspaper companies increasingly cede control of their most important asset: local reader and advertiser relationships. Facebook Instant Articles is the latest crack cocaine being offered as a free taste from Mark Zuckerberg. Once sampled, this content-sucking platform is quickly embraced…
They did it again. Facebook, once again, changed the rules on how your social media posts are seen. But hey, what do you expect from a free service? Beware: Facebook & Social Media not cool with Newspaper publishers or local business. Yes. Your small business or media company is gonna take a hit by the…
Pod-casting is just one tactic that Newspapers are well qualified to leverage in their quest for re-invention…and survival. Radio and local advertisers would be wise to pay attention to how the Newspaper industry handles this opportunity. Print circulation is still falling. Readership and advertisers are moving online. In light of these facts, how can heritage…
For many years, Facebook was a very good option for small & midsize businesses to use as a website replacement. Today, FB is now a ‘paid’ model. Business owners can develop and grow an audience, but they only reach about 10% of their followers. To reach more, FB wants you to pay & BOOST that…