I had the privilege of hanging out with Linda Mills, editor of Podcast User Magazine, during PodCamp Philly. Among other things — and perhaps this is obvious — we spoke about podcasting and the challenges that lie ahead for both the community and the technology. Then Linda convinced me to accost unsuspecting students of Drexel University to find out what they know about podcasts.

This episode of my Sound Connections podcast documents that experience and finishes with an animated announcement made over the public address system in the train station. All transportation announcements should be that fun.

 

 Changing the world with Linda Mills [10:27m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Tod Maffin’s email came out earlier today: a last minute social media meet-and-greet with Jeremiah Owyang (formerly of PodTech, soon to be with Forrester) would be held this evening in a Vancouver lounge.

As it turned out, the lounge was booked for a private event. Thankfully, us social media types are very adaptable. We ended up talking about the web and digital toys (like Andrei’s Sony Ericcson phone that scans and reads business cards) at Milestones in Yaletown.

By this time tomorrow night, I’ll have attended three new media/social media events in three nights. What’s particularly nice is that I’ve made new friends (Tatsuya Nakagawa, Rachel Newton, Vern Baker, Chuck LeDuc and Andrei Iancu) that I will have the opportunity to connect with, again, tomorrow night. It was also great to hang out with Derek Miller (not because he was my ride).

Lee Edward Fodi is about to release his latest children’s book, Kendra Kandlestar and the Door to Unger. Before embarking on an interview recording session that Lee called our Vancouver children’s book pilgrimage, yesterday afternoon, Lee gave me an advanced copy of the book which features a testimonial on the back cover.

In the Box of Whispers, Kendra Kandlestar helped us understand the magic of facing ourselves. Now she’s back — older, wiser and full of spunk — to share with us the incredible power of resisting negativity and being gatekeepers of our own truth.

~Andrea Ross and Mark Blevis, JustOneMoreBook.com

This is another great example of how podcasting can lead to unexpected achievements and lasting connections.

The Ottawa Podcast and New Media Meetup Group kicked off it’s second season last Thursday (September 20). The gathering of podcasting veterans (Charles Hodgson and Steve Reside), potential podcasters (Mitchell Beer, Dan, Chamika Ailapperuma and Chakula Chaluka), out-of-towners (Julien Smith and Isabelle Michaud).

After the community had shared ideas and war stories for a while, Maurizio Ortolani (New Media Producer with the National Arts Centre) delivered a great presentation on the NAC’s podcast and new media strategy.

Maurizio discussed:

• how production methodologies can be traced to the NAC’s national mandate as a public institution
• the use of podcasts and new media to educate and entertain while promoting the NAC’s ongoing activities, music and theatre performances, orchestra tours and special events
• the very different formats and styles, ranging from methodically planned to off-the-cuff, of the various podcasts
• production and hosting challenges and solutions
• legal challenges and how the NAC has found solutions in cooperation with the orchestra, the musicians’ union, guests and rights holders
• measuring success quantitatively and qualitatively
• graduating from consumer-grade to professional audio gear
• podcasts and new media as part of the NAC culture

Maurizio’s presentation should be required listening for anyone and any organization that is considering (or may already be) using podcast and new media technologies as part of marketing and PR strategies.

Links to resources mentioned:

• National Arts Centre website
• National Arts Centre podcasts
• Arts Alive website
• Canadian Podcast Legal Guide

 

 Podcasts and new media as part of the NAC culture [48:49m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

My CBC news RSS feed just alerted me to this article, $1 Cdn = $1 US.

I am taking advantage of a work trip to Vancouver to organize a meetup of podcasters, podcast listeners and the podcast curious. The event will take place 7:00pmPT Sunday, September 23 at the Steamworks Brewing Co. Gastown location (375 Water Street) — makers of great beer including their Nirvana Nut Brown Ale.

Please RSVP so that we can warn Steamworks about our numbers.

The event is open to everyone so, even if you find out about this gathering at the last minute, show up.

After an extended summer vacation and a post-production delay, season three of the Canadian Podcast Buffet kicked off when episode 72 was published about ten minutes ago. The episode includes our first ever call-in segment and a mountain of new listings and updates to the CanadaPodcasts.ca directory.

A segment of the PodCamp Philly community was spammed yesterday by a member of the community.

By his own admission, Rick Glasby scraped the registration list to offer his business services to recipients of his email message. In the mail he claims that to reduce his guilt, he will use a portion of the revenue received from the campaign to sponsor next year’s event. In other words, he spams you, you buy his services, he sponsors next year’s event with your money. It’s worth noting that he was NOT a sponsor this year.

It’s unfortunate that this kind of activity happens at all; now we have to contend with it from within.

Due to very limited space at the Clock Tower Brew pub, a result of three social media gatherings converging on the venue at one time, the Ottawa Podcast and New Media Meetup Group September meetup has been moved a few blocks south to The Arrow and Loon Pub (corner of Bank Street and Fifth Avenue).

Our guest speaker for the September meetup is Maurizio Ortolani, New Media Producer with the National Arts Centre. Maurizio will deliver a presentation about the National Arts Centre’s podcast and new media strategy and their observed results. The latest count: 20 YES, 11 MAYBE.

There will be plenty of time to speak with Maurizio and mingle with other members of the community.

When: Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 7:00pmET

Where: The Arrow and Loon (indoor patio)
99 Fifth Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1S 5K4
613.237.0448

I have received a number of requests to conduct my Audio Editing Techniques and Decisions presentation at PodCamp Boston.  In the session, I highlight five key editing techniques, demonstrate how to do them and discuss when and why you would use each type.

Why am I blogging this?

I am already delivering a presentation called What is the Sound of Your Brand? and I want to attend as many sessions as possible that weekend.  If interest is high (let’s say twenty-five people or more) leading up to the conference, I will present the editing session as well.

If you are attending PodCamp Boston and would like to attend my audio editing session, drop a comment on this post.