How Podcasting Builds Amazing Cities

Feb 3, 2020

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast with host Jim Hunt we talk about using Podcasting as a way to build your Amazing City.

 

Using Podcasting to build an Amazing City.

 

• Podcasting by the numbers, why podcasting is taking over with 51% of households listing in 2019, up from 44% in 2018
• How local government podcasting is different than a national podcast
• How podcasting can fit into the Local Government proactive communication strategy
• How social media and podcasting work hand in hand to make yours and Amazing City
• How to get younger citizens more engaged in your Amazing City
• Creating a positive Attitude in your city is made easier with podcasting
• The ability to give a behind the scene look at your local government with the podcast media
• Is podcasting right for every city or town?
• Should you run your city or towns podcast in-house or outsource to a professional service?
• Keys to developing a successful podcast for your Amazing City or Town
• The cost of starting a podcast for an Amazing City or Town
• What it takes to get started in Podcasting

 

 

Special Mentions:

 

• Jasmine Gore, Mayor of Hopewell, West Virginia
• Joe Busciano, Council Member in Los Angeles, CA
• Matt Zone, City Council Member in Cleveland, Ohio
• Bill Peduto, Mayor of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Local Government Podcast Networks, no cost analysis at [e-mail]

 

 

7 Steps to an Amazing City:

1. Attitude
2. Motivation
3. Attention to Detail
4. Zing
5. Inclusiveness
6. Neighborhood Empowerment
7. Green Awareness

 

Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.

 

Links Mentions During Show:

• AmazingCities.org
• LocalGovPodcasts.com

 

About Your Host, Jim Hunt:

Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.

 

Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”

 

Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.

 

Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.

 

Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.

 

Amazing City Resources:

 

Buy Jim’s Popular Books:

• The Amazing City: 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City: https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/the-amazing-city-7-steps-to-creating-an-amazing-city

 

• Bottom Line Green: How America’s Cities and Saving the Planet (And Money Too) https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/bottom-line-green-how-america-s-cities-are-saving-the-planet-and-money-too

 

FREE White Paper:

• “10 Steps to Revitalize Your Downtown” AmazingCities.org/10-Steps

 

Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event:

• Tell us about your event and see if dates are available at AmazingCities.org/Speaking

 

Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town:

• Discover more details at https://www.amazingcities.org/consulting

 

Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities:

• Complete the form at https://www.amazingcities.org/business-development

 

Develop a Podcast for Your Amazing City:

• Discover more at LocalGovPodcasts.com