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Will the post-covid world see better TV?

183:865596669 (John Hammond) — Sun, 02 May 2021 09:13:30 GMT

Can we now raise ourselves to celebrate Life itself, not Lifestyles?

With many parts of the world finally starting to look forward to a post-covid era, the question remains as to what affect the last twelve months have had on the TV industry.

While there's definitely some good news, there's also some bad - at least for the production companies who expect things to go back to normal. They cannot and will not. Covid has c hanged the world and its' expectations completely. It's also changed audience demand.

In my opinion, the world no longer wants to see content taking airtime on national networks that promotes minority agendas supported by the producers are are positioned to be able to do so. Nor do they want to aspire to or to applaud those who have prospered and live their lives with a total disregard for others. By belief is that audiences now want to see stories of hope and of self sacrifice. Stories that place high value on the things that humanity should really value: Life itself - and how mankind has the ability to raise a new standard of care and concern for others over monetary gain.

Let's celebrate the lives of people like 100-year old Sir Tom Moore, who raised £170,000 for coronavirus relief. Airtime devoted to men and women like that is so much more uplifting and inspirational than in programs that incite the audience to aspire to have the lifestyles of millionaires whose focus is on self.

Let's pray that the post-covid world appreciates the value of life, not of lifestyle.

Make the most of the season by following these simple guidelines

websitebuilder@1and1.de — Sun, 02 May 2021 08:42:19 GMT

The new season is a great reason to make and keep resolutions. Whether it’s eating well or cleaning out the garage, here are some tips for making and keeping resolutions.

Make a list

Lists are great ways to stay on track. Write down some big things you want to accomplish and some smaller things, too.

Check the list regularly

Don’t forget to check in and see how you’re doing. Just because you don’t achieve the big goals right away doesn’t mean you’re not making progress.

Reward yourself

When you succeed in achieving a goal, be it a big one or a small one, make sure to pat yourself on the back.

Think positively

Positive thinking is a major factor in success. So instead of mulling over things that didn’t go quite right, remind yourself of things that did.

Keep in touch with site visitors and boost loyalty

websitebuilder@1and1.de — Sun, 02 May 2021 08:42:18 GMT

There are so many good reasons to communicate with site visitors. Tell them about sales and new products or update them with tips and information.

Here are some reasons to make blogging part of your regular routine.

Blogging is an easy way to engage with site visitors

Writing a blog post is easy once you get the hang of it. Posts don’t need to be long or complicated. Just write about what you know and do your best to write well.

Show customers your personality

When you write a blog post, you can really let your personality shine through. This can be a great tool for showing your distinct personality.

Blogging is a terrific form of communication

Blogs are a great communication tool. They tend to be longer than social media posts, which gives you plenty of space for sharing insights, handy tips and more.

It’s a great way to support and boost SEO

Search engines like sites that regularly post fresh content and a blog is a great way of doing this. With relevant metadata for every post so search engines can find your content.

Drive traffic to your site

Every time you add a new post, people who have subscribed to it will have a reason to come back to your site. If the post is a good read, they’ll share it with others, bringing even more traffic!

Blogging is free

Maintaining a blog on your site is absolutely free. You can hire bloggers if you like or assign regularly blogging tasks to everyone in your company.

A natural way to build your brand

A blog is a wonderful way to build your brand’s distinct voice. Write about issues that are related to your industry and your customers.

Tips for writing great posts that increase your site traffic

websitebuilder@1and1.de — Sun, 02 May 2021 08:42:18 GMT

Write about something you know. If you don’t know much about a specific topic that will interest your readers, invite an expert to write about it.

Speak to your audience

You know your audience better than anyone else, so keep them in mind as you write your blog posts. Write about things they care about. If you have a company Facebook page, look here to find topics to write about

Take a few moments to plan your post

Once you have a great idea for a post, write the first draft. Some people like to start with the title and then work on the paragraphs. Other people like to start with subtitles and go from there. Choose the method that works for you.

Don’t forget to add images

Be sure to include a few high-quality images in your blog. Images break up the text and make it more readable. They can also convey emotions or ideas that are hard to put into words.

Edit carefully before posting

Once you’re happy with the text, put it aside for a day or two, and then re-read it. You’ll probably find a few things you want to add and a couple more that you want to remove. Have a friend or colleague look it over to make sure there are no mistakes. When your post is error-free, set it up in your blog and publish.