101 Flash Briefing Content Ideas
Ok, so you have your very own Alexa Flash Briefing Skill for your business. You can reach anyone with an Alexa device right in their own home! That's amazing! But, now what?....what do you say to them? How do you keep them engaged and interested in your content while still building rapport AND boosting sales?
Here are some content ideas to consider:
- Your Podcast!
- Share a Business Success
- Ask a Question
- Mention a Discount or Product Promotion
- Say Something Funny
- Share Some Behind-the-Scenes Information About Your Business
- Start a Poll
- Start a "30-Day" Content Series
- Share a Helpful Tip
- Mention Local News Topics
- Discuss Upcoming Community Events
- Tell a Personal Story
- Share an Inspirational Quote
- Describe the History of Your Business
- Start a Contest
- Create Your Own Jingle
- Share a Customer Testimonial
- Mention Your Website
- Refer Listeners to Your Social Media Accounts
- Highlight a Product or Service
- Start a "How to" Series
- Share a "Fan of the Week"
- Mention What Happened "On This Day" in Years Past
- Spread Some Holiday Cheer
- Tell a Customer or Client Success Story
- Share Industry News Highlights
- Giveaway Something for Free
- Share a Fun Statistic
- Explain How Your Business Gives Back to Your Community
- Showcase the Individuals Behind Your Brand
- Capitalize on Current Trends...(Is anyone else tired of "Baby Shark"?)
- Mention Your Hashtags
- Share Inspirational or Motivational Messages
- Tell Listeners Where to Find Your Physical Location
- Interview Other Experts in Your Field
- Advertise A Job Opening
- Share a Life Hack
- Celebrate Little Known or Weird Holidays
- Share Live Updates of Big Events
- Advertise Your Newsletter
- Share Nostalgic Memories
- Partner with an Influencer
- Have Listeners Identify a Mystery Sound
- Promote a Live Stream
- Announce Contest Winners
- Announce Brand Changes or Updates
- Share Other Users' Content (With Their Permission of Course!)
- Share Seasonal Content
- Ask Fans to Share Your Skill with Their Friends
- Explain a Unique Way to Use an Existing Product
- Share Something You're Grateful For
- Share a "Did You Know?" Shocking Statement
- Have an Announcement Countdown
- Tease Information on A Blog Post
- Ask for Feedback
- Ask a True/False Question
- Share an "About Me" Message That Has Nothing to Do With Your Business
- Ask Opinions on a Controversial Topic
- Review a Case Study
- Give a Play-by-Play of What You Do Throughout the Day
- Describe the Best or Worst Thing About Your Job
- Talk About Your Future Plans
- Share a Movie Quote That Applies To Your Business
- What Books Do You Recommend to Your Listeners?
- Reference TV Shows About Your Line of Work
- Share Your Vacation/Business Travel Experience
- Explain How Your Hobbies Make You Better at Your Business
- How Do Your Children Inspire and/or Motivate You
- Share Something Funny or Horrible Your Pet Did
- What Current Trends Are Important to Your Industry?
- Share What Continuing Education Programs You're Involved With
- Explain How Technology Has Helped Your Business
- What Apps or Other Alexa Skills Would You Recommend to Listeners?
- Share an Addicting Game
- How Will Virtual Realty or Augmented Reality Change Your Industry?
- How Is Your Life Affected by Changing Privacy Concerns?
- Share Your Work Background With Listeners
- What What the Most Significant Event In Your Life and Why?
- Share the Clubs and Networking Groups You Belong To
- Discussions of Coffee and Wine are ALWAYS Popular
- What Outdoor Activities Do You Like to Do?
- What Exercise Program are You Following?
- Share Health Tips
- Talk About How You Deal with Change in Your Life or Business
- What Special Talents or Skills Make You Good at Your Job?
- What Personal Habits Have Led to Your Success?
- What are Your 1-Year, 5-Year, and 10-Year Goals for Your Business?
- Share Volunteer/Charity Opportunities That Your Listeners Can Be Involved In
- What Other Languages Do You Know or Are You Interested In Studying?
- What Superhero Best Represents You?
- How Do You Deal With Stress?
- How Important is Creativity to Your Success?
- What Are Your Personal Keys to Happiness?
- Share the Advertising Strategies That Have Worked Best (and the worst) For Your Business
- What Does Your Ideal Client Look Like?
- What Stereotypes Are You Fighting in Life and in Business?
- Comment on Any Significant Weather Events
- How Has Luck Impacted Your Life?
- Do You Believe in Karma?
- How Do Your Sleep Habits Affect Your Success?
- What Has Been Your Greatest Fear, and How Have You Overcome It?
If this list has inspired you to create your very own Alexa Flash Briefing Skill, we'd love to be able to set it up for you. It's easier and less expensive than you think to reach millions of listeners from all over the world. Contact me for more information!
- April Tellers
Founder/CEO