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WeatherBrains 169: Changes in Media

WeatherBrains Episode 169 is now online (April 21, 2009). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!

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James Spann talks about opportunities in the media in spite of the economic situation today. James spoke positively about changing as the media changes. You’ve got to have content for the media business. Need to invent a new model that works – people have the power not the media. Schedule driven by need not be the time it is presented. Media has become a two-way conversation. Facebook and Twitter have become universal interactivity avenues. Advertisers looking for an engaged audience.

Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:

  • 23 was coldest reading in Yellowstone and Stanley
  • -6 coldest in Alaska
  • some heavy rain in the Northeast
  • parts of South Texas still in deep drought
  • 109 in Death Valley – hot in the west
  • and more!

    • Our mail bag continues to get some attention. Kevin goes with a request for Ms Molly on Twitter. From Texas, a great show compliment from another weather enthusiast. A note about public storm shelters.

    From The Weather Center:

    WeatherBrains 101: This week the professor discusses another not so famous name in early weather from England, John Dalton. Dalton kept meticulous records on the weather using instruments he made himself. But he’s also famous in another area.

    TWIWH: Bill Murray looks back at a potpourri of interesting weather from the week of April 22nd including a very early tropical storm, some heavy rain, and a big snow – all to go along with some severe weather.

    Listener SurveyListener Surveys: Okay, we continue to drive this topic into the ground, but we really do like to hear from you. Many thanks to everyone who has taken the time to fill out the Listener Survey. The survey takes just a minute or two to complete and provides us with an opportunity to learn where you are and hear your thoughts and comments on the show. Click here to take the survey.

    Web Sites from Episode 169:

    Wind and Weather

    Picks of the Week:

    Kevin Selle – Hail Pad Making Instructions

    Brian Peters – Changes to National Hurricane Center Products (in PDF format)

    James Spann – Interactive NWS Alert Site

    JB Elliott – Dan’s World Weather Trivia

    Dr. Tim Coleman – no pick this week.

    Join James Spann, JB Elliott, Kevin Selle, Dr. Tim Coleman, and Brian Peters as they come together for another fascinating netcast about the weather.

    We love to hear from you! To leave a recorded message, call 1-888-247-8627. Some calls may be used in future episodes. Also, feel free to post comments to the site and drop us an email at email at (at symbol) weatherbrains dot com.

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