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M-T1-MP-03 · Detailed guide · Theme 1

Community Radio Partnerships

Create a recurring, locally useful radio contribution that brings verified community voices and service information to audiences beyond Rotary channels.

Where this idea came from

Playbook entry
M-T1-MP-03 · Community Radio Partnerships
Theme
Theme 1: Attraction & Visibility · Subtheme MP: Media & Public Relations
Source material
Existing checked Theme 1 guide
Linked playbook entry
M-T1-MP-03 · Community Radio Partnerships

Why a club might use this

Listeners hear accessible local information and authentic community perspectives through a trusted, low-cost medium.

Use it when

  • Community radio station managers, programme producers, presenters, local-language broadcasters, community guests and Rotary audio leads. Use when a station serves audiences relevant to the club's community work.

Before the club starts

  • Written segment concept, audience benefit, frequency and station contact.
  • Media releases, guest consent, pronunciation notes and accessible alternatives.
  • Agreement on editorial control, sponsorship disclosure, recordings, music and reuse rights.

Capacity guide

Likely cost
$$
Lead time
4-6 weeks
People
3-5 members

How to put it into practice

Detailed implementation steps for Community Radio Partnerships
StepActionSuggested owner
1Listen to the station and propose a segment suited to its audience and format.Radio partnership lead
2Co-plan topics, guest diversity and broadcast calendar with the producer.Segment producer
3Prepare concise facts, audio quality and live-broadcast contingencies.Rotary audio editor
4Record or broadcast under station direction and guest consent.Designated presenter
5Review audience response and renew only if the segment remains useful.Station-club review pair

Controls and safeguards

  • Comply with station policy, community-broadcasting codes and any sponsorship-identification limits.
  • Obtain rights for voices, music, clips and rebroadcast; never assume social-media reuse is included.
  • High — live content, sponsorship rules, audio rights and guest consent require station-led controls.

What to measure

  • Station accepts a documented audience-led segment concept.

Follow-up: Send the station accurate links and corrections, confirm recording reuse permissions, and plan the next segment through the producer rather than approaching guests independently.

Related playbook entries

  • M-T1-PS-05
  • M-T1-MP-09
  • M-T1-MP-24

Before your club says yes

Does the idea fit?

Talk with the people it is meant to serve and check that the need is real.

Who can say yes?

Name the person or group that can approve the work, spending and any safety arrangements.

Are people protected?

Check privacy, consent and safety. Collect only the information you genuinely need.

Can everyone take part?

Check the language, format, place, technology and cost for barriers.

Are the facts and permissions right?

Check names, claims, images, quotations, partner references and Rotary branding.

How will we learn?

Note where things stand now, check in at 30, 60 and 90 days, and decide what to do next.