Audio: Co-op Cast at Western Farmers Electric
Cooperative.com's Jeff Almen and NRECA's Pete Schmutz talk to Mark Falkenberry of Western Farmers Electric Cooperative, about his co-op's innovative use of Co-op Cast. Requires a Cooperative.com login (10:28). Play audio...
For Consumers
- Weather
- For Co-ops
- For Consumers
With NRTC's Co-op Cast, you can deliver real-time weather information and up-to-the-minute notifications on other important local matters directly to each of your members' computers.
Co-op Cast features:
- Proven Technology – This innovative desktop technology has been used by over 450 media and government organizations and 2.3 million users. Research shows this application stays active on desktops an average of over five hours per day!
- Customizability – This application provides a desktop forecast and local radar system that can be completely customized and branded to your co-op. It provides one-click access back to your cooperative's Web site and can be downloaded by an unlimited number of your members. Customize all elements of the desktop application with your co-op's brand elements.
- Instant Information – Co-op cast provides real-time weather conditions and updates down to street level in your community. Announce breaking news, school closings and other local notifications through video, audio and text alerts directly to your members' desktops.
- Marketing Opportunities – Scrolling interactive features can be packaged for community businesses and organizations. Collect demographic and geographic data to create targeted distribution lists for co-op messaging. Use messaging features to promote specific services or products from your co-op.
- Alerts – Send scrolling audio, video and text alerts about severe weather emergencies or other important local notifications directly to your members' desktops. Use alert features to be notified when severe weather is on the way—including lightning advisories, severe thunderstorm warnings and hurricane trackers.
- Real-Time – Provide 24/7 local weather conditions and radar information from the entire nation down to the streets of your community.
- Low-Cost – A simple download from your co-op's Web site is all it takes to get started. No expensive equipment purchase is required.
- Revenue Generator – Link to other community Web sites and feature local banner ads/links for additional revenues.
Check your local weather now or download Co-op Cast below and call your Regional Business Coordinator for a walk through at 866-672-6782.
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