I’m about to go running through my neighborhood because I am so happy to be finished with this project. I wonder if I can get any little kids to run behind me, cheering me on…
Of course, this project is my training for some bruising battles ahead. Just like Rocky, I’m totally up to the task.
Have you ever felt like this after finishing a daunting project? How do you celebrate?
I’d love to hear from you!
-Tina
courtesy podcastdojo.com
The podcast I’ve posted about podcasting was a really cool experience. Interviewing people is so cool to me! I’ve done film interviews and enjoyed that immensely. ->NERD ALERT<-
I was so nervous for the interviews on podcasting! Not only was I doing something I didn’t know squat about, I was interviewing people who I’d heard interview other people on the radio for years now. Actually, nervous was an understatement.
It helped that I had a plan. I knew my questions, and I had a good idea of the answers that would benefit people the most.
My interviewees were so kind and gracious, even giving me tips on using the technology. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I learned what equipment I like using for audio interviews and why.
I’m pretty jazzed that I will have an opportunity to use this new experience soon. I’ve already set up a time with one of the other program hosts on WETSFM to see how we can make podcasting work there.
I once thought of podcasting as something for big shows like “This American Life,” or “To the Best of Our Knowledge.” I didn’t see how it could be beneficial for the short, informational shows by individuals. I have a whole new respect for the medium now.
Have you started podcasting? What podcasts do you like to listen to?
I’d love to hear from you!
-Tina
Podcasting Advice from the Experts.
If you’ve ever considered podcasting, this is the interview to listen to.
Stewart Harris, host of Your Weekly Constitutional; Wayne Winkler, producer of YWC and station manager of WETSFM; Jim Blalock, program director for WETSFM bring insight, and advice on how to get started and be successful at podcasting.
Do you podcast? What has your experience been like?
I’d love to hear from you!
-Tina
Courtesy NerdyorCool.webs.com
I love marketing communications. I dig the data-driven strategy combined with the possibility of innovative tactical maneuvers. I thrive on thinking outside the box and project implementation to achieve measurable goals.
I’ve learned that just because you love something doesn’t make you good at it. You may have the best of intentions, but if you don’t have some knowledge to pull from you’re going make bad mistakes. (I’ll talk about good mistakes in a later blog.)
So where can you get marketing communications knowledge? I have some awesome resources that I pull from for my personal edification that you might want to check out.
1) Social Media Examiner I recently discovered this one and I LURVE it! They have revived my enthusiasm for email newsletters. Their newsletters are short, heavy on links, and don’t employ “click bait.” I hate click bait. (hmmm that sounds like a blog subject.) These folks are also on Twitter and Facebook. They do podcasts and online summits. SME is pretty pimp if you dig this stuff.
2) Social Media Today This is overall industry news. I like it because they have neato infographics (which I love), and they talk about developing technologies and other things I may not go looking for but will impact my work eventually. I’m usually the first to know about a lot of tech stuff because of these guys.
3) Mashable I like how they integrate pop culture and social media/tech news. They are also rife with click bait. Mashable is worth it because that fusion of pop culture and social media keeps me on the ball and informed.
4) MarketingProfs They are geared more towards larger businesses. I like keeping up with what the Big Boys are doing because I want to know what my potential employer is doing. They also offer a lot of VERY useful hints and primers. Unfortunately, most of the good stuff you have to be a PRO member and that is $$$$. I guess it costs a lot of money to be so big and slick…
Anyhoo, those are my big references, and they are in order of value to me. If you aren’t familiar with them you really ought to check them out. They are all in my Twitter and Facebook feeds so I have knowledge being pushed to me all the time. Of course, I’m a nerd and read this stuff for fun. Did I mention that I LOVE this stuff…..?
What resources do you rely on? What do you like about them?
I’d love to hear from you.
Tina
WETSFM
I’m glad you found me! I hope you enjoy the wild public radio ride with an intern.
We’re going to have fun and learn a lot about the pain and the pleasure of real world digital/social media.
Learn from my mistakes and hacks. I want to learn from your experiences too so leave comments. I’m all about collaborating – just like Ken Blanchard!!
I’d love to hear from you.
-Tina
One Great Public Radio Intern 