Banks can promote themselves through online radio shows.

Banks can host their own radio shows--online audio broadcasts--through a service provided by BankClubs, Minnetonka, Minn.

Financial institutions can offer live presentations, travelogues, and online conversations with local businesses.

The audio can be generated from telephone, cell phones or Internet voice. Customers can hear the broadcast through their computers. All broadcasts can be recorded for later listening, downloading or podcasting.

Some of the types of broadcasts that can be made include:

* Message from the bank president.

* New product introductions.

* New service seminars.

* Announcements of bank events.

* Updates on bank trips.

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