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Re: AM radio fights for survival

CharlieProfit — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 11:25:41 -0000

We discuss radio everyday at http://www.radiodiscussions.... There are many ideas about what will happen to AM Radio, especially with Disney selling off their AM stations. Join us and share your point of view.

Re: It Didn't Happen Unless There's A Selfie by Lori Lewis | Merge | AllAccess.com

CharlieProfit — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 18:55:28 -0000

Well, how often do you get a chance to place yourself in the same 20 square ft perimeter with one of the world's most prolific billionaires AND one of the world's greatest rock stars at the same time? WOW. Talk about the odds... But again, it's HIS memory..something HE can treasure for his life and share with his family and friends. I don't particularly care. I wasn't there. lol.

Re: It Didn't Happen Unless There's A Selfie by Lori Lewis | Merge | AllAccess.com

CharlieProfit — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:26:13 -0000

Personally I think selfies are boring. The only people usually interested in them ... are the people in them.. I don't care to see other's selfies (I had to scroll past all the example selfies you posted). Maybe I'm just hard to impress. I generally don't take them either (disclaimer: my current avatar can be considered a selfie, as I did take it myself. But I think I've taken a grand total of 5). It's a vain activity to be engaged in. / #myownpersonalopinion : )

However, as a radio brand I can understand having to deliver something to your fans. A deejay that just got to hang out with Bono or Keith Richards (or insert your star du jour) would want to share such a moment with the station's and his/her own followers, and rightfully so.. Or on a more local level, if you are at a remote event and you want to show off your client, then THAT would be a great moment to show your client that you care and get your client to engage with your audience.. But are station's and deejays doing this?

Re: Memo to CEOs: Go Social or Go Home

CharlieProfit — Sat, 24 Aug 2013 11:11:10 -0000

I disagree. I am not a CEO, but I'm not sure there really is any value for a CEO of a Fortune 500 to add social to his/her daily tasks unless it is something they are truly interested in (or unless they are CEO of a social media, or any media, company).

How much time would you recommend a CEO spend tweeting and posting on Facebook or G+? They have meetings, conference calls, conventions, summits, seminars to attend already. There is a reason why CEO's do not take calls or even emails from consumers. It takes too much time. Why Tweet with them?

I also imagine many CEO's that have not embraced social do not want to post something the Twittersphere would deem inappropriate. We've seen what kind of backlash can happen, even when an innocent mistake is made. There is an etiquette that needs to be learned in order to be accepted, and it can be confusing (and time consuming). For example: IS THIS IS YELLING, or just adding EMPHASIS.

The CEO's that have embraced social, enjoy the platform. So it is easier for them to include it in their routine. For new companies, younger CEO's (< 40) and for future CEO's it is more "important" because the new generation of leaders have already embraced social as a means of communication. It is their telephone. They are making social THE standard for communication. It is already a part of their routine.

The "old guard" can hire people to keep them informed of social trends, customer attitudes, etc. Why fix what isn't broken? Personally, I am not more apt to like a company more because their CEO Tweets about the products his/her company makes, or posts pix of the supper he is having with his/her family at some fancy restaurant. However, I would be impressed if a CEO responded to me, but it would not necessarily make me more loyal to the brand.

Thanks for allowing me to respond!

Re: It's Not The Mistake -- It's How We Behave In Recovery

CharlieProfit — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:35:00 -0000

But, what if their response was authentic? Also, keep in mind it doesn't matter how "real" or "authentic" you are, the haters will hate. As for the authenticity of being authentic, who gets to decide what is and what isn't? I don't think there is an answer to that...just sayin' :)

Re: How to Use Social Media to Tie Your Marketing to Your Return on Investment

CharlieProfit — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:57:01 -0000

I never buy anything through social media. Do you? I never really pay any attention to what others are saying about brands either. If I need something I find the website. A brand will not convert me through social media. It will convert me by having what I need, at a good price when I need it.

Re: Passion: The Key to Success in Any Business

CharlieProfit — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 02:52:12 -0000

When I read your posts, it sounds like you are talking directly to me. Thank you for all you do!

Re: Vine - Can You Tell A Story In Six Seconds? by Lori Lewis | Merge | AllAccess.com …

CharlieProfit — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 10:12:05 -0000

Before Vine there was 12seconds https://api.mashable.com/20... and Seesmic http://readwrite.com/2009/0... and there are still others... 12seconds is probably the closest as users were limited to 12 seconds (hence the name). So short ADD video blogging is not new. Time will tell where Vine will end up... Twitter has some smart people and can learn from the pioneer's mistakes.

Re: Clipboard | Blog

CharlieProfit — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:34:20 -0000

I just happened to check the Clipboard blog and see that the Amplify/Clipmarks migration has happened! Yay! However none of mine were migrated :(

I have registered via the link above, as well as changing to Amplify (I had accounts on both). Will I get a notification when they are migrated, or do I just check back? Thanks!

Re: Facebook Begins Rolling Out Smart Lists To Provide A More Google+ Experience [News]

CharlieProfit — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:49:22 -0000

Facebook is simply trying to compete with Google Plus's circles by making the "sorting of friends task" a little easier. I'm sure once your friends are sorted on Facebook, you will be able to add or remove them from any lists that Facebook thought they should go into. It's not about control, it's about ease of use for the consumer. It's a good start for people that already have hundreds of friends to sort. Many people don't know how to use the list feature. I've been using it since it was implemented. G+ made it easier to understand, now Facebook is reacting. I actually just reorganized my lists on Facebook. I hope their update doesn't mess with lists I've created. Otherwise, it should be a good feature.

Re: Shareaholic – A Labor of Love

CharlieProfit — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:06:33 -0000

Someone's got some creativity there at Shareaholic! Thanks for the smiles this morning!

Re: Taking A Page Out Of Social Media by Charlie Profit | Consultant Tips for Radio ... …

CharlieProfit — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:35:18 -0000

Joe thanks for participating in the discussion!

Re: Taking A Page Out Of Social Media by Charlie Profit | Consultant Tips for Radio ... …

CharlieProfit — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:34:37 -0000

My point is to direct listeners to the station website and from there you can direct them to a social media property. This give you and opportunity to expose them to a sponsor. And reduces the free ads given to Facebook and Twitter.

Thanks for participating in the discussion!

Re: Taking A Page Out Of Social Media by Charlie Profit | Consultant Tips for Radio ... …

CharlieProfit — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:31:59 -0000

I agree. All I can say is that the station's that do put the effort in will win. It's like that with the on-air presence, promotions and the music played. There are some that are doing it right. I'm sure we can agree that listeners already have jukeboxes in their pockets, with mp3 players and smart phones. So we have to give them a reason to listen! And we have to show them we are hip with a great website that is socially connected, with regularly updated videos/pix and blogs. Give them an amazing sponsor offer, not just a banner ad with 10% off. Keep it minimalist for best effect! Too many ads, especially those with Flash will push listeners away. Take note of what happened to MySpace! And look at Facebook's minimalist look. Who's winning? (Rhetorical question as I know I am preaching to the choir, but for the benefit of the readers...)

Thanks for your comment and adding to the discussion!

Re: Taking A Page Out Of Social Media by Charlie Profit | Consultant Tips for Radio ... …

CharlieProfit — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:19:38 -0000

Nathan, thanks for your comment.

I have to disagree with you. The most important place on the internet is the place you control. While we have some control on Facebook and Twitter, we do not have ultimate control. And for all the effort and energy placed on these properties without any compensation to the station seems ludicrous to me.

In the beginning it seemed to make sense to point people directly to your social networking presence, but it is actually less confusing to use one page on your own website to be the "intersection" to get people to those properties. And with new networks being added to the foray (like G+) and some closing shop (like lesser know Yahoo property MyBlogLog), it makes sense to have ONE address that does not change. I am not saying to not participate on the social networks, I am saying bring listeners to your own website FIRST and then let them choose which network they want to follow you on. You can add widgets to your website to integrate the experience. Besides, once connected on Facebook or Twitter they will bypass your website unless you do give them a reason to come back. But by sending them straight to Facebook or Twitter you completely miss the opportunity to show them "something" on your website, for example, a sponsor's ad! And yes, your landing page on Facebook can also be another (or the same) sponsor. You have to think outside of the box, and think about your sponsors! Sending listeners directly to Facebook/Twitter/G+ and you miss the opportunity to expose them to a PAYING sponsor. As a sponsor, I would be upset.

You use the party analogy...okay. Your website should be where the party starts! Then the audience decides if they want to go upstairs to the lounge or downstairs to the club. Your website should be the portal! Post fun station videos, pictures, blogs on your website for new regular content. Even solicit your listeners to regularly send stuff in for the webmaster to post. And while your audience is visiting your website to get to the party, you give them something from an advertiser for stopping by, like a 50% off voucher (Get a different sponsor daily!). Give your sponsors something, give the listeners something, then you have a recipe for success. You then have given the listeners a reason to return to your website as the portal to your social networking properties. They'll want to come and see what's new, and what other sponsor is giving a 50% voucher. (Today's social page sponsor is ABC. Get a 50% off coupon when you visit) Think 50% off is crazy? Groupon and LivingSocial don't think so. And they'll gladly take market share from radio.

You have to stop thinking about just connecting with listeners, and start thinking about connecting listeners to advertisers. You are already connected to the listeners! The sponsors are waiting for you to connect them with the listeners. That's why they pay the stations bills. Now you have a formula.

Thanks again for contributing!

Re: Atlas Shrugged Movie (Official Site) - Theaters

CharlieProfit — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:02:07 -0000

It would be interesting to see how the people in Quebec respond to the movie.

Re: Chris Brogan on Social Media Strategy for Radio – Part 1

CharlieProfit — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 01:21:56 -0000

I hope Mark doesn't mind but I'll share a link to an article I wrote for Radio Ink last September that addresses your question, and is still relevant today. In it I share some ideas on how to drive that value: http://www.bit.ly/socialize.... I hope this helps Andy and if you'd like to get in touch, just send me an email to charlieprofit@cabradio.com.

Re: Put our favorite station, KWXY, back on FM radio where it belongs - The Desert Sun

CharlieProfit — Sun, 16 May 2010 09:29:40 -0000

Many people have wireless access cards for their laptops which they bring with them in their cars and listen to streaming radio that way. Also, cars are now being made with Internet connectivity in them, as they are with Satellite Radio too. It won't be long where Internet access in the car will be the norm, just like AM/FM radio is.

Re: Truth: The Boy On The Rock

CharlieProfit — Sun, 02 May 2010 19:50:17 -0000

Great post! We all have someone or something in our lives, whether we choose to recognize or not. But, why wait to do something? You might not get a chance if you wait too long.

Re: Ping.fm / Blog / Seesmic(ing) Is Believing

CharlieProfit — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:44:51 -0000

This is amazing news! Congrats to both Ping.fm and Seesmic for this announcement! No doubt you guys rule and it will only get better. Thanks for all the hard work you guys have put into Ping over the last couple years that I have been using it. I'm looking forward to the future with you all!

Re: Happy What?

CharlieProfit — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:40:37 -0000

Very well said Todd. I agree whole heartedly. I often wonder when it was that people actually became insulted by being wished "Merry Christmas", for being wished "Happy Chanukah" or any other form of religious holiday greeting. To be honest, I don't think anyone with any sense has ever been insulted for being offered such wonderful sentiments. And we should all be proud of our heritage and anxious to share our Faith.

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CharlieProfit — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:57:51 -0000

Keep in mind, if you only pay for the channels you want specifically, and there is a channel you really really like but few others do, then the cable company has justification for dropping it. By doing these packages, you get many of the channels you want plus a few others you may not. It's easy to scan past the channels you don't like. I understand the pickings can seem slim often, and there are lots of duplicated channels especially on cable. As the Internet becomes more prevalent, and content providers start delivering through the Internet you will have easier access and more choices; although "better choices" remains to be seen. But definitely you will have more control. Something called the "sezmi" is positioned to change the way we access our favorite shows. Check out www.sezmi.com. I don't think it is yet available in Canada though.

Re: Orly Taitz Sanctioned for $20,000

CharlieProfit — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:29:24 -0000

Actually it was an honest mistake typed in the haste to get the Press Release out. But thanks for your concern.

Re: LUNCHTIME POLL: What’s Your Favorite Web Browser?

CharlieProfit — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:44:08 -0000

I have enjoyed using Flock. But have been getting "not responding" a lot lately! And it is slow on the typing too. I have been getting frustrated because there are add-ons I like but lately seems pointless if I can't even use the browser. Firefox gave me the same problems. I have not given Chrome a fair shake yet.

Re: Skype: No More Extras!

CharlieProfit — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:20:31 -0000

Maybe a ploy for attention? Now people are talking about Skype again, directing some attention towards them. But will it be of benefit to get this kind of attention?