Panel Discussion: The Pros & Cons Of Podcasting

February 7, 2013/derickson

I attended the Java MeetUp 612 this morning and it addressed the pros and cons of podcasting with a stellar panel of podcasters. I learned so much from it, I thought I’d share the Twitter chat transcript.

View the story “Panel Discussion: The Pros & Cons Of Podcasting” on StorifyThis is a transcript of the Twitter chatter for February 2013 Java MeetUp 612 featuring Minnesota podcasters, titled: Does Podcasting Have Power and Influence?Storified by David Erickson· Thu, Feb 07 2013 09:25:46Panelists for @JMU612: Geek Girl podcaster Meghan Wilker (@irishgirl); Minnov8 podcaster Phil Wilson (@philson); Content Marketing 360 podcaster Pamela Muldoon (@pamelamuldoon); and The Current podcaster Brett Baldwin (@brettish). Liz Tunheim (@liztunheim) moderated and #JMU612 hosted by Joel Carlson (@joelecarlson).Just in case you missed it, you can get #jmu612 updates on your mobile phone by texting JAVA to 75309.Curt Prins@ndbob 30 second fair use was cited by @brettish; that is in the context of analysis. E.g. @iampatmann says cant be intro music #jmu612David EricksonRT @michaelanschel: Podcasts are another vehicle to extend your brand influence. #JMU612Pamela Muldoon@derickson Good marketing advice! @irishgirl Looking forward to the blog post 🙂 #JMU612Jill NicholsonRT @derickson: @irishgirl says do a transcript of your podcast and post it as a blog post, as a marketing tactic #JMU612Jill NicholsonRT @curtprins: Just in case you missed it, you can get #jmu612 updates on your mobile phone by texting JAVA to 75309.Jill Nicholson"Get a mic, plug it in, and start talking." @irishgirl #JMU612PepperoniIsNotAVeg@liztunheim great job hosting podcasting discussion at #jmu612 http://pic.twitter.com/KMDrWh0gPatrick Milan@philson "get Twitter and go outside" #JMU612 (dude, it’s winter!)Michael AnschelThe more focused you are the middle money you make. #JMU612Michael AnschelGive your audience something they can’t get anywhere else. Podcast strategy. #JMU612Michael Anschel#JMU612 panel (PIC) http://pic.twitter.com/8cT6Er31David EricksonRT @Saralitta: #jmu612 Skype thru Mac to GarageBand has issues. Soundflower is an optionLiz Tunheim SheetsRT @JoshCinnamo: @Nylons She and the rest are killing it. cc: @irishgirl #jmu612Liz Tunheim SheetsHad to choose between #jmu612 and knowledge managers meet up this am :-/ hard decisions #professionaldevelopmentproblemsMeghan H#jmu612 Skype thru Mac to GarageBand has issues. Soundflower is an optionSara KerrRT @bridgetdeehr: Thank you @Phil_Wilson "Having a podcast makes u become more of a thoughtful leader in your field of interest." #jmu612PepperoniIsNotAVeg@Nylons She and the rest are killing it. cc: @irishgirl #jmu612Josh CinnamoSo sorry to miss my pal @irishgirl at #JMU612. She’s talking about podcasting. No doubt she’s nailing it! Looks like an awesome panel.Nancy LyonsLibsyn is the major one. RT @Saralitta: Could someone list the podcast hosts @irishgirl mentioned? #jmu612 Thanks #JMU612David EricksonGreat job by @philson, @pamelamuldoon, @irishgirl & @brettish today. Lots of useful podcasting insight. #JMU612David Erickson@JoshCinnamo: @irishgirl recommends http://libsyn.com/ #jmu612Josh CinnamoCould someone list the podcast hosts @irishgirl mentioned? #jmu612 ThanksSara KerrRT @JoshCinnamo: @pamelamuldoon "Preparation and care of guests will pay off in return interviews and them promoting your show/cause #jmu612Pat LiljaMT“@curtprins: get #jmu612 updates on your mobile phone by texting JAVA to 75309.” But they don’t understand my answers!Sara KerrThank you @Phil_Wilson "Having a podcast makes u become more of a thoughtful leader in your field of interest." #jmu612Bridget DeehrRT @derickson: @psmelamuldoon: Your calls to action in podcasts are crucial because they are a measure of engagement. #JMU612Pat Lilja@psmelamuldoon: Your calls to action in podcasts are crucial because they are a measure of engagement. #JMU612David EricksonThe awesome panel #jmu612 @pamelamuldoon @brettish @irishgirl @philson http://pic.twitter.com/dlsUwP7UJosh CinnamoPodcasts are another vehicle to extend your brand influence. #JMU612Michael Anschel@pamelamuldoon – Length of podcast depends on audience: Will they be listening during their commute? 20-30 minutes is good. #JMU612David EricksonPodcasting is not a stand alone way to grow revenue. Use it as an extension to build your brand. @philson #JMU612Stacey K. Medellin#podcasting is not a stand-alone. It’s an extension of your quiver." #JMU612Dave Ostlund@philson: podcasting is not a stand-alone: it is another arrow in your branding quiver. #JMU612David Erickson@philson "Use podcasting as another arrow in your marketing quiver" #jmu612Josh CinnamoFantastic presentation on podcasting today @ #jmu612 it’s definitely not stand alone!Sara Kerr#jmu612 podcast panel http://instagr.am/p/VbzjlqRBDg/Teresa BoardmanRT @derickson: @irishgirl says do a transcript of your podcast and post it as a blog post, as a marketing tactic #JMU612Josh CinnamoRT @curtprins: Just in case you missed it, you can get #jmu612 updates on your mobile phone by texting JAVA to 75309.Dave Ostlund@irishgirl says do a transcript of your podcast and post it as a blog post, as a marketing tactic #JMU612David Erickson@pamelamuldoon "Preparation and care of guests will pay off in return interviews and them promoting your show/cause #jmu612Josh Cinnamo@brettish: Get guests with a lot of followers online as a podcast promotion method. #JMU612David EricksonWhy isn’t this being podcasted? #JMU612Patrick MilanRT @AlyWallberg: Interesting to hear about local podcasting. I’ve only listened to the big names, excited to branch out! #jmu612Josh CinnamoInteresting to hear about local podcasting. I’ve only listened to the big names, excited to branch out! #jmu612Aly Wallberg@pamelamuldoon: A lot of podcasting platforms have revenue sharing. #JMU612David EricksonRT @derickson: @philson: Don’t rely on the iTunes Store for people to find your podcast; you’ve got to point people to it. #JMU612Patrick Milan@philson: Don’t rely on the iTunes Store for people to find your podcast; you’ve got to point people to it. #JMU612David EricksonDon’t rely on your podcast getting on iTunes to get the word out. You need to direct folks there. #JMU612Michael AnschelRT @DaveOstlund: "It’s not just about live, it’s about archive" #JMU612Patrick MilanRT @folkgirl1: Podcasting is the most mobile form of media. Only your ears have to be engaged. @pamelamuldoon #JMU612Patrick MilanThat @pamelamuldoon is one smart cookie! Learning more than I can share here about podcasting! #JMU612Michael AnschelRT @saralitta: Where do you suggest hosting podcasts? #jmu612Pinkchic18My take away is the mobile or iPad aspects of the podcast. I C benefit of established brand, but how does someone make $ not estab. #jmu612Andrew FerriRT @pmilan: Posting your podcast on iTunes is a pain in the ass. Turned at @brettbaldwin #JMU612David Erickson"Be creative and use audio as a way to grow business" @pamelamuldoon #jmu612Josh CinnamoPosting your podcast on iTunes is a pain in the ass. Turned at @brettbaldwin #JMU612Patrick MilanRT @DaveOstlund: "It’s not just about live, it’s about archive" #JMU612Liz Tunheim SheetsRT @folkgirl1: Podcasting is the most mobile form of media. Only your ears have to be engaged. @pamelamuldoon #JMU612PepperoniIsNotAVegRT @folkgirl1: Podcasting is the most mobile form of media. Only your ears have to be engaged. @pamelamuldoon #JMU612Liz Tunheim SheetsRT @DaveOstlund: "It’s not just about live, it’s about archive" #JMU612PepperoniIsNotAVegPodcasting is the most mobile form of media. Only your ears have to be engaged. @pamelamuldoon #JMU612Stacey K. Medellin@Psmelamuldoon re podcasting: Don’t underestimate the power of audio; we are verbal processors. #JMU612David EricksonThe majority of us are verbal processors. #JMU612PepperoniIsNotAVeg#jmu612 today! (@ Urban Bean) http://4sq.com/12w86DgBridget DeehrRT @derickson: @pamelamuldoon: it’s not just about live, it’s about archive re podcasting #JMU612Pat LiljaRT @derickson: People’s tolerance for poor production value is high if the content is really good, says @irishgirl #JMU612Nicole Harrison "It’s not just about live, it’s about archive" #JMU612Dave Ostlund@pamelamuldoon: it’s not just about live, it’s about archive re podcasting #JMU612David EricksonRT @Saralitta: "You CAN do things on Windows" Phil Wilson #jmu612PepperoniIsNotAVeg@mnpr Was it something I said? 😉 Nice sitting next to you. Next time we’ll chat. #jmu612Crystal Grobe@pamelamuldoon says be careful of insulting your podcasting audience. #JMU612David EricksonRT @curtprins: Just in case you missed it, you can get #jmu612 updates on your mobile phone by texting JAVA to 75309.Andrew FerriPay attention to the time you spend editing your podcast because you will lose hours of your life obsessing over it, says @brettish #JMU612David EricksonPeople’s tolerance for poor production value is high if the content is really good, says @irishgirl #JMU612David EricksonBe cognizant that podcasting is a time-shifted medium, says @philson #JMU612David EricksonPodcasting, like marketing isn’t for everyone all the time. Love your topic – @philson #jmu612Josh CinnamoOpen source audio editing software for podcasting: Audacity says @philson #JMU612David Erickson"You CAN do things on Windows" Phil Wilson #jmu612Sara KerrI know we’re talking about podcasting, but this orange anise pastry from from @patisserie46 may have just changed my life. #JMU612PepperoniIsNotAVegYeti mic is a good podcasting microphone, says @philson #JMU612David EricksonRT @JoshCinnamo: Podcasting is most successful when in combination with other relating mediums – blogs, content…etc #jmu612PepperoniIsNotAVegRT @michaelanschel: Blogs and podcasts are about connecting with people. #jmu612PepperoniIsNotAVegGreat tip! “@derickson: Fair use of music in podcasting is 30 seconds worth of a song, according to @brettish #JMU612”Sara KerrRT @LizTunheim: Thanks for being here @teamtunheim-ers @pmilan @iampatmann @derickson #JMU612David EricksonWhere do you suggest hosting podcasts? #jmu612Sara KerrBlogs and podcasts are about connecting with people. #jmu612Michael Anschel@irishgirl once you have a bit of an audience, you have a little leeway in the topics you want to explore in your podcast #JMU612David EricksonPodcasting is most successful when in combination with other relating mediums – blogs, content…etc #jmu612Josh CinnamoRT @derickson: Fair use of music in podcasting is 30 seconds worth of a song, according to @brettish #JMU612Nicole Harrison Thanks for being here @teamtunheim-ers @pmilan @iampatmann @derickson #jmu612Liz Tunheim SheetsRT @derickson: @pamelamuldoon transcribes all her podcasts and re-uses that content everywhere. #JMU612Nicole Harrison Made it to #Minneapolis for #jmu612 I hope I don’t get kicked out of the Saintly City (#StPaul) for this…Sara KerrParaphrasing "@brettish: practice, practice, practice" #jmu612Josh Cinnamo#jmu612 question for the panel: What are your favorite podcast production tools? Any hidden gems?Pat LiljaRT @derickson: Practice makes perfect in podcasting, says @brettish #JMU612Liz Tunheim SheetsPractice makes perfect in podcasting, says @brettish #JMU612David EricksonFair use of music in podcasting is 30 seconds worth of a song, according to @brettish #JMU612David EricksonRT @curtprins: Just in case you missed it, you can get #jmu612 updates on your mobile phone by texting JAVA to 75309.MNPR | Ryan MayYes! RT @derickson: Products have a higher level of adoption if endorsed by the host, according to @philson #JMU612Pamela MuldoonRT @curtprins: Just in case you missed it, you can get #jmu612 updates on your mobile phone by texting JAVA to 75309.PepperoniIsNotAVegRT @derickson: @pamelamuldoon transcribes all her podcasts and re-uses that content everywhere. #JMU612Liz Tunheim SheetsRT @derickson: Products have a higher level of adoption if endorsed by the host, according to @philson #JMU612Liz Tunheim SheetsRT @KT_Little: @nicolenavratil I wish I was there #jmu612PepperoniIsNotAVeg@jmu612 Does podcasting have power & influence? @brettish @irishgirl, @pamelamuldoon @philson http://jmu612-32.eventbrite.com/# #JMU612 @urbanbeancoffeePat Lilja@pamelamuldoon transcribes all her podcasts and re-uses that content everywhere. #JMU612David EricksonRT @curtprins: Just in case you missed it, you can get #jmu612 updates on your mobile phone by texting JAVA to 75309.Liz Tunheim SheetsRT @curtprins: Just in case you missed it, you can get #jmu612 updates on your mobile phone by texting JAVA to 75309.Aly WallbergJust in case you missed it, you can get #jmu612 updates on your mobile phone by texting JAVA to 75309.Curt PrinsTweet your #podcasting questions to #jmu612Liz Tunheim SheetsGetting started #JMU612 podcastingTeresa Boardman@nicolenavratil I wish I was there #jmu612Katie LittleProducts have a higher level of adoption if endorsed by the host, according to @philson #JMU612David Erickson@jmu612 podcasting speakers today: @brettish @irishgirl, @pamelamuldoon & @philson. – http://jmu612-32.eventbrite.com/# #JMU612David EricksonCatching up on the state of podcasting #jmu612Patrick MilanExcited to learn about podcasting at today’s #JMU612.PepperoniIsNotAVegHappy to be @urbanbeancoffee for #JMU612!Aly WallbergAt #JMU612 learning #podcasting.Dave OstlundGetting ready to be schooled in Podcasting by @irishgirl, @philson & @pamelamuldoon #jmu612Josh CinnamoRT @hansbuetow: @brettish you know what they say – people who podcast together stay together #jmu612Pamela MuldoonHappy to be here this morning!! #jmu612 (at @urbanbeancoffee w/ 7 others) http://4sq.com/Xqvj2aKaty OlsonI’m among #podcasting rock stars this morning! #JMU612Pamela Muldoon@brettish you know what they say – people who podcast together stay together #jmu612Hans Buetow#jmu612 (at @urbanbeancoffee w/ 5 others) http://4sq.com/Xqu1UMStacey K. MedellinLike a good neighbor, @hansbuetow is there! Thanks for the lift to #jmu612!Brett BaldwinGack! Dunno how long I’ll be able to handle #JMU612 … The noise in here is deafening!Marie PorterExcited to be on the panel! RT @JoelECarlson: I’m looking forward to #JMU612 today and seeing many of you. #podcastingPamela MuldoonAt #jmu612 with @mnsnowmanTeresa BoardmanAdvance apologies to #JMU612: I’ve a client meeting right after today’s panel. Don’t take it personally when I sprint out the door. :)Meghan WilkerI’m looking forward to #JMU612 today and seeing many of you. #podcastingJoel CarlsonSame here! RT @hellogrobe: Heading to my first #JMU612 this morning. Excited to learn more about podcasting and drink some @urbanbeancoffee.Brett BaldwinHeading to my first #JMU612 this morning. Excited to learn more about podcasting and drink some @urbanbeancoffee.Crystal GrobeGoing to go learn about podcasting at #JMU612 this morning. Would you like to see a Celebration Generation podcast? (well, hear?)Marie Porter@irishgirl I thought #jmu612 was on March 7th and now I can’t make it. Saaaad. :(Amanda CExcited to speak at #jmu612 tomorrow; NOT excited that it starts at 8am. #nightowl (6 tickets left! http://ow.ly/htqGv)Meghan Wilker

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Panel Discussion: The Pros & Cons Of Podcasting

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