Tips for Calling into a Talk Radio Program
Talk radio programs are great formats for presenting your viewpoints on
an issue and possibly influencing listeners and decision makers. Over 90% of
talk radio listeners do not call in which leads to a discussion that does not
always relay all sides of the issue. Talk radio programs are the prime
opportunity to speak out and share our knowledge, experiences and concerns on a
specific issue. The following are some tips when calling in to a talk radio
program.
- Discuss issues about which
you feel strongly.
- Relax. Always maintain a
respectful tone.
- Don’t start a longwinded
argument. Don’t sound nasty and mean. If it comes to that point, let the
other side come across as mean.
- Cite the facts. Make sure you
have done your research or are knowledgeable about an issue before
discussing it on a talk radio program.
- Don’t take anything
personally. Don’t focus on the personalities. Don’t criticize the concerns
of others. Focus on the issue, the facts and the problems.
- Identify decision makers that
are a direct part of the issue. Don’t attack the person, but state who is
pushing for or against legislation.
- Acknowledge what you do not
know. Don’t state facts you cannot support.
- Don’t let the talk show host
distract you or take you down a path of conversation irrelevant to the
subject.