Beyond the Broadcast: Community Building for Public Media

Beyond the Broadcast: Community Building for Public Media

Hosted by: Seth Resler

Americans need public media. But what they needed from public media yesterday is not what they need from it today. Seth Resler of Paragon explores the world of community building and how it can be applied to public...

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What Public Media Can Learn About Community From The Video Game Industry

The video game industry stands out as a leader in community building, making it an excellent source of inspiration for broadcasters looking to cultivate their own communities. Joe King, a seasoned social media and...
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What Does a Community Manager Do?

While the job title of "Community Manager" is common in some industries, such as the video game or software-as-a-service industries, it's a foreign concept for most public media outlets. What exactly does a Community...
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5 Mindset Shifts Content Creators Must Make To Build Community

The primary focus of public media broadcasters is creating compelling content. But when you set out to build community, you must create spaces. How is this different? Community Strategist Bri Leveer, the Founder of...
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5 Factors to Consider When Selecting a Community to Build

Public radio stations serve audiences with diverse interests. So, what should your station consider when building communities for its listeners? Our Community Building Consultant, Seth Resler, offers the key factors...
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5 Things Public Media Should Know About Community Building

Building a community is different from building an audience. In this introductory presentation, our Community Building Consultant, Seth Resler, offers three things that public media broadcasters should know before...
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Join or Die (with Robert Putnam)

Over the past 50 years, American participation in clubs and civic organizations has plummeted. Harvard Professor Robert Putnam’s landmark book, Bowling Alone, and the documentary Join or Die explore how this decline...
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Beyond The Broadcast Trailer

Beyond The Broadcast is a series of conversations about community building for public media broadcasters. These interviews are recorded for our monthly virtual event series. Learn more at...
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