What could radio broadcasters possibly learn from a Zoo?
Ask the folks at hivio, the first inaugural radio ideas festival, because this conversation between me and San Diego Zoo Global Brand Manager Michael Warburton turned out to be one of the “hits” of the event, and it had the room buzzing.
Some highlights:
How legendary brands can keep fresh
Why bother to go beyond “good enough” in all the actions of your brand (hint: Because the extra effort matters to fans and they appreciate it)
Why “radio” means something very specific and might be the wrong name for something like “IHeartRadio” (around 19:00)
Why radio should return to being more “theater of the mind”
If you know who your audience is, radio, then make content for them! Take a risk!
Why radio stations are all wrong in the way they reach out to brands like the Zoo’s (“It’s the same pitch every year – plus banners”) (around 23:00)
The importance of getting people – fans – to tell your story in their own words
This is a must-view Q&A if you want to understand how brands see radio. Just click on the video image below or play the video.
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Over the coming weeks I’ll be rolling out each individual presentation and Q&A from hivio. Stay tuned!