Erin E. Snell - Community Media Blog

11/01/2021

According to a listener survey conducted by Radio Advertising Bureau, radio was second only to the CDC for trustworthiness for updates.

48% of respondents said they 'completely trusted' their local station and 54% said they 'completely trusted' the CDC.

It's been well-documented that consumers now more than ever care deeply about how brands are addressing social and environmental issues. According to the 2020 Porter Novelli Executive Purpose Study, 89 percent of business leaders believe companies that lead with purpose have a competitive advantage....

11/01/2021

A comment can still be considered libelous if you don't mention a person/organization by name. If they can be identified through context then you may be able to be sued for . 👩‍⚖️

Be careful, know your rights.

11/01/2021

The field of multimodal is expanding as new technologies, like , become mainstream.

The field of multimodal storytelling is expanding as new technologies, like Instagram Stories, become mainstream. Through the combined use…

11/01/2021

According to the Code, references aren't permitted in or around news bulletins or on radio services primarily aimed at .

11/01/2021

10/01/2021

is becoming a larger part of how we communicate. It offers interesting new ways of and spreading information through . There’re also some things to look out for.

Microblogging is becoming a larger part of how we communicate. It offers interesting new ways of interacting and spreading information…

09/01/2021

07/01/2021

Most people involved with have limited to no training in . Here's my attempt to summarize the rules you're most likely to run into, complete with the Ofcom Code. 👩‍⚖️📻

When taking on any feat of journalism, there is a swamp of rules and laws that must be waded through. It’s not uncommon for professional…

31/12/2020

Focusing on activities can seem odd when discussing , but understanding how to ethically and effectively find is essential to any enterprise.

Where does paid advertising fit in the role of community radio stations in the UK? What are the dangers and are there any alternatives?

21/12/2020

18/12/2020

is known for having an mix of unique , but is there a way to reach out to one sector without alienating the rest of the community?

Community radio is known for having an eclectic mix of unique content, but is there a way to reach out to one sector without alienating…

15/12/2020

Here's to the over 15,000 who put in around 2 million collective hours this year to keep UK running. 📻🎉

(according to average volunteer stats by Ofcom)

14/12/2020

is built to give the everyone a platform, but trying to get the public to create a product isn’t simple.

Check out these , , and for community lead media, with insights from Ofcom and Radio Survivor.

Community radio stations are built to give the whole community a platform, but trying to get the public to create a cohesive likable…

11/12/2020

You can tune in tomorrow at 7pm for the . A great chance to see stations get recognition for all the absolutely essential work they've put throughout the . 🏆📻❤️

10/12/2020

According to RAJAR Ltd, people in the UK have been listening to much more during the .

has proven an important tool in fighting isolation, providing localized news and distraction for the British public.

With the majority UK’s population stuck at home for an undetermined amount of time, the need for effective community media is more…

04/12/2020