HERE is a great example from my friend Tracey Smith who has been using her Twitter account to take requests and promote her three hour show on Apple AM.
And because people can listen to the radio station online Tracey can draw in new listeners from around the world, as well as easily stay in touch with people in the local area.
It is so much easier to use existing tools that are already popular as it lets you dip your toe in to see if it appeals to both yourself and others.
Hi Craig - thanks for posting this here. I can tell you, as a result of having the Twitter on while I was broadcasting the show, the Internet figures took a sharp upward curve! Also, the ones that liked it dropped me a line. I had on lady on from Florida and they all enjoyed having a name check and promptly RT'd the show onto their contacts....
Use all the tools you have to connect people via a simple bridge like Twitter.
I'm only just beginning to see the power of the beast,
Tracey Smith
Apple Radio Broadcaster
Wed 10-1
www.AppleAM.com
Posted by: Tracey Smith | December 17, 2008 at 19:17
Hi Tracey, the ease with which people can connect with you is very powerful, here's to a few more listeners tuning in next week!
All the best, Craig
Posted by: Craig McGinty | December 18, 2008 at 15:42