And all of this happens fairly seamlessly - to the two of us, it's just one big long conversation even though each piece of it happened using eight different communication methods - or "channels.". Your supporters might be in one of these channels, or a subset - or all of them. It's imperative to tell a consistent story and to use each channel to support your goals - but it's also all too easy to operate these channels in silos. Author: Sally Heaven. MORE
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As a consumer, I was relying on Netflix to fulfill what I saw as their mission - to provide me with programming, regardless of the channel I consumed it on. I do this in various channels as well. Allow constituents to opt in or out of certain communication channels. MORE
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It enables anyone to create streaming media 'channels' that combine video, music, photos, narration, text and RSS feeds. These user-generated channels can be played and easily syndicated on any web site, blog, or social network page. When channel owners modify their channel, their content is automatically updated across all the web pages 'tuned' to that channel. Marshall Kirkpatrick pinged me about SplashCast. MORE
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Why these two channels? But for groups saddled by small staffs and limited budgets, honing your efforts on those channels that promise the greatest success is certainly worth considering. MORE
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