How to Host a Joining Fair:
A Community-Building Playbook for Public Radio
Tuesday, November 11th
1:00p ET / 10:00a PT
The 2024 Researching Unmet Needs study found that the #1 thing Americans want from public media is community and connection. A Joining Fair gives stations a practical way to meet that need.
A Joining Fair brings local clubs, organizations, associations, volunteer groups, and other community organizations together in one place so people can discover ways to get involved. For public radio stations, it’s also an opportunity to go beyond broadcasting to an audience and create opportunities for listeners to connect with one another.
Join Seth Resler for a conversation with Pete Davis, co-producer and co-director of the documentary Join or Die, and Brian Adoff, founder of Join Philly. We’ll explore why joining matters, what makes a Joining Fair work, and how public radio stations can use their existing reach, relationships, and resources to organize one in their own communities.
About Paragon
Paragon is a consulting and research firm specializing in innovative content for broadcast and digital media. Paragon expertise includes media start-ups, new business models, market share, strategic planning, content creation, marketing, branding, community building, fundraising, and creating healthy company culture.
About Seth Resler
Seth Resler is a seasoned marketing strategist with over 30 years of mastery in integrating traditional and digital media. Renowned for consulting major U.S. broadcast firms on digital strategy, he's also a sought-after voice at prestigious industry conferences like the NAB Show and Podcast Movement. Through his innovative approaches, Seth has mastered the art of using digital content and events to forge powerful communities.
