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So Thankful for the Shreveport-Bossier Community!

Fri, 08 May 2026 20:04:01 GMT

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It's hard to believe, but it's been over a year since I was in radio, and one of the greatest feelings has been realizing the relationships, friendships, and trust built over all those years didn’t end when I turned off the mic.

If anything, they’ve grown stronger.

It means more than I can put into words when groups still reach out and ask me to host their events. Whether it’s a fundraiser or a Mardi Gras bal, there’s something incredibly humbling about being trusted to help create the energy for moments that matter so much to people. Last night, I had the honor of helping to raise money for Evergreen Life Services.

These aren’t just events on a calendar.

For many organizations, it’s their biggest fundraiser of the year. Months of work, planning, and passion go into one evening, and they’re trusting YOU to help carry the tone, engage the crowd, keep the momentum moving, and make guests feel connected and entertained. That’s a responsibility I never take lightly.

And honestly… it feeds my soul.

I’ve always loved connecting with people, making them laugh, making them feel welcome, and helping create experiences people remember long after the lights go down. Radio allowed me to do that for years, but getting to continue doing it face-to-face at events across our region has been incredibly rewarding.

In a lot of ways, it’s also become the heartbeat of what we’re building with Green Growth Group.

At our core, Green Growth Group is about more than business development or marketing. It’s about building community. It’s about helping businesses, nonprofits, and organizations strengthen relationships, tell their stories, bring people together, and create meaningful connections that last.

Because at the end of the day, growth happens through people.

Through trust.

Through relationships.

Through showing up for your community consistently and authentically.

That’s why every event means something to me. Every fundraiser that helps change lives. Every krewe celebration that keeps traditions alive. It’s all part of building something bigger than ourselves.

To every group that has called, texted, tagged, referred, booked, or trusted me over this past year — thank you.

You’ve reminded me that sometimes the platform changes, but the purpose doesn’t.

And for that, I’m deeply grateful.

— Erin “Bristol” Woods

Make the most of the season by following these simple guidelines

dms@ntv360.com (Mark Ciccone) — Fri, 08 May 2026 19:50:19 GMT

The new season is a great reason to make and keep resolutions. Whether it’s eating right 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

dms@ntv360.com (Mark Ciccone) — Fri, 08 May 2026 19:50:18 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

dms@ntv360.com (Mark Ciccone) — Fri, 08 May 2026 19:50:18 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.